Cavaliers guard Delonte West has drawn some interest around the league, but his "restricted" tag has scared off any possible suitors.
Like Cavs guard Daniel Gibson, West has not found any team willing to sign him to an offer sheet. Other teams figure the Cavs will merely match the offer sheet. There are only a couple teams with enough salary cap space to sign West for more than the mid-level exception of $5.6 million. One of them, Memphis, is not expected to use its mid-level exception.
The Cavs continue to negotiate a contract with West's representatives. Sources say the two sides are not real close to an agreement at this time and a couple of sign-and-trades have been discussed. The Cavs definitely want him back.
If things break down completely, West has the option of accepting the Cavs' qualifying offer of $2.76 million. He would then become an unrestricted free agent after the 2008-09 season.
After details of Gibson's five-year, $21 million contract have become available, West's agents are expected to ask for more money since he's the Cavs' starting point guard. West will likely ask for Beno Udrih-type money (five years, $32 million) since you could make a case that he's as good as the Kings' guard.
