The Cavaliers previously considered the possibility of trading Delonte West, sources said, but his recent instability has made that an impossible option.

Beyond the fact that he?s in his Cleveland apartment, one associate said, the reason for West?s absence is still a source of speculation for Cavs general manager Danny Ferry and coach Mike Brown. West attended the Cavs? media day availability Monday but was an unexcused no-show for both of Tuesday?s practices at the team?s facility in suburban Cleveland.