NBA Trade Rumors: Will Lebron James Leave the Cavs This Summer? Unfollows Cavs on Twitter

By Daniel Lee - 23 Mar '16 11:56AM
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Lebron James is not following Cleveland Cavalariers Twitter account anymore.

Monday night's big win over the Denver Nuggets, James was asked why he unfollowed the team.

His response: "Next question."

Right away there were many speculated this is signaling his decision to potentially leave Cleveland for a second time, which he could theoretically do this summer by opting out of his two-year, $47 million contract this summer and becoming a free agent.

Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com said that James unfollowed the Cavs as part of his way to prepare for the playoffs.

In Monday night's game against Denver, James scored 33 points and got his 41st career triple-double as the Cavs got their second straight Central Division title.

Lebron's social media activity lately is only an extension of that, a source who is close with James' thinking told ESPN.com.

"I have," James said when asked about whether he has consciously shifted his disposition. "A little bit sooner than normal, but you know I understand that [the postseason is] right around the corner and I want to start mentally preparing myself for the distance. So mentally I'm just being a little more sharper minded as of late, just gearing toward it. Understanding that it's right around the corner and it's going to be very, very challenging."

If LeBron James decides to opt out this summer, something that were very unlikely last year, then he would have many of options in the NBA. 

However, if Lebron James gets a Championship ring this year with the Cavs, there's a higher chance that he will stay. Only time will tell.

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