LeBron James' return to Cleveland hasn't been as triumphant as most expected thus far, and his homecoming may not last as long as anticipated either.
With the Cavaliers scuffling to the tune of an 18-12 record, Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com believes that King James opting out of his contract at the end of the 2014-15 NBA campaign is a very real possibility:
James, who turns 30 today, has no intention of compromising his prime years playing for a sputtering organization. He can opt out of his contract at the end of the season and become a free agent.
Given the massive scrutiny he would endure if he departed Cleveland a second time, if his hand is forced, I'm told he won't hesitate to make the appropriate business decision if it means bolting.
It is unclear how James truly feels about head coach David Blatt, but ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst and Marc Stein have reported that the rookie head coach isn't connecting with the locker room.
James talked about his relationship with the coach, per Windhorst and Stein:
I think my relationship with the coach continues to ...
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