Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James didn’t have quite the postseason that many were expecting. James, whose future in Cleveland is now in doubt with his pending free agency rapidly approaching, was expected to bring a championship to a title-starved city. Instead, he struggled mightily in the Cavaliers’ final two losses to the Boston Celtics. In game five, many noted that he seemed dejected from his surroundings and teammates.

According to Terez Owens, the reason for the poor showing is that teammate Delonte West is having an affair with James’ mother, and word broke about the relationship in the locker room prior to game four. If true, James’ famous elbow was the least of his worries during the series. West, a pretty ugly dude, pulled a Finch on his teammate and the best player in the league, perhaps leading to James' seeming disinterest in winning last week.

Terez:

In what is truly a disturbing story, comes exclusive Terez Owens news that LeBron’s teammate Delonte West is sleeping with LeBron’s Mother Gloria James..Yes, this is the purported story coming from my source in Cleveland..My source explains the following.”My uncle is the general contractor at the Q and has been for the last 7 years. He’s good friends with a lot of guys at the Q, including some of the bigger boys in the organization and knows Dan Gilbert personally.My uncle has been told that Delonte has been banging Gloria James (Lebron’s Mom) for some time now. Somehow Lebron found out before game four and it destroyed their chemistry and divided the team. I am not making this up, I wish it wasn’t true but it happened. .” With Delonte West’s checkered past, LeBron can be none too pleased with his teammate and good friend hanging with his Mother… The Cavs definitely looked like a different squad from game 4 on..especially LeBron…coincidence, or did this really just happen? Maybe this is the reason LeBron’s leaving Cleveland..-

Of course, the rumor is just that, a rumor, and it may not be based on reality.