LeBron James said on Wednesday that the Cavaliers will welcome Delonte West back to the club whenever he is emotionally ready.

"We've been around this block before with Delonte, so we know how to handle it," James said. "I'm sure he'll be OK. Basketball has nothing to do with what's going on. He needs to take as much time as he needs, and when he comes back, we'll welcome him as we've always done."

James said he called West but didn't get an answer.

Danny Ferry declined to meet with reporters Wednesday, but the Cleveland GM did speak at length with West.