According to league sources, West came to Cleveland over the weekend and has spoken to team officials. Where things go from here, however, is still unclear. The team, which made a brief statement last Friday, declined to comment Monday.

West was arrested last Thursday near his suburban Washington, D.C., off-season home and charged with two counts of having a concealed handgun on his person, which is a misdemeanor in Maryland. There is a good chance both the Cavs and the NBA will wait on any punishment for West to see how the legal process plays out. West's first court date isn't until Nov. 20.

In the past several years, players who have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors involving gun charges have received suspensions ranging from three to seven games from Commissioner David Stern.

The Cavs, however, are likely just as concerned with West's mental state and his ongoing treatment for a mood disorder.

When disclosing his battle last year, West said he is prone to depression at times when things in his life are going well. Last year, he had just signed a new contract when he left the team to seek treatment. This summer, West got married and was enjoying his new home in Maryland that he purchased after signing the contract.

Most of the Cavs are already in Cleveland and have been working out at the Cleveland Clinic Courts. Shaquille O'Neal and Anderson Varejao are expected in town this week. LeBron James has been working out there on and off as he travels to promote his upcoming movie, his book and the release of his new shoe. The tour ends this weekend in Los Angeles.

The Cavs begin camp next Monday. They will have their intrasquad scrimmage on Oct. 3 and then open the preseason at home against the Charlotte Bobcats on Oct. 6.

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