Richard Hamilton wasn't happy that when coach John Kuester tried to reach out to him over the weekend he went through the team's head of security, Jerry Hendon.

"I felt offended that he sent Jerry instead of coming himself or sending an assistant coach," Hamilton told the Detroit Free Press.

"I could tell Jerry was uncomfortable and I said no."

Benched for seven straight games, Hamilton hasn't discussed the matter with Kuester.

Kuester told reporters he had tried to connect with Hamilton, but he didn't offer specifics.

"We made overtures and one of the things that's important is he is somebody that's on our team now," Kuester said before Saturday's game.

"We know that and we've reached out to him."