First Delonte West was rumored to be sleeping with LeBron James’ mom, which many felt was the reason for the lackluster performance from the former Cavs star during last year’s playoffs.  Now, following LeBron’s embarrassing 8 point performance during the Miami Heat’s Game 4 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, former player and current ESPN basketball analyst Steven A. Smith believes that LeBron James is going through more personal off-the-court issues, this time with his girlfriend, Savannah Brinson.

During an appearance on Mike and Mike this morning, Smith said that he has heard rumors regarding problems in James’ personal life through the grapevine.  It has since been stated that the rumors may have something to do with Savannah sleeping with fellow NBAer Rashard Lewis while LeBron was visiting South Beach.

From Hello Beautiful, via one of their sources:

I have a very reliable source who clubs and drinks with all of the athletes that come through Orlando. He was all over the Tiger Woods issue and knew what all happened with Tiger prior to it being released publicly. My buddy has a place in Orlando, Lake Nona to be exact, and he lives among some athletes that live there in Orlando. Needless to say he golfs, drinks, and parties with some of the best people in central Florida. So when word got to him while at the bar last night, he called me. Word got out while drinking with friends, that Rashard Lewis slept with Lebrons girl while visiting South Beach.

Whether or not these rumors are in fact true remains to be seen, but with all eyes expected to be on LeBron James during Game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight, perhaps someone should keep a set of eyes on his girlfriend.

Hat Tip -[Hello Beautiful]

I probably don’t have to remind you about all of those rumors that circulated late last season stating that Delonte West slept with LeBron James’ mom, Gloria, while both players were still playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It was believed to be the cause of the Cavs’ playoff collapse and some also believe that it triggered James’ departure from Cleveland.

James, of course, denied the rumors and following the Heat’s second-round victory over the Celtics last night, the two players embraced for a rather heart-warming hug.

So does this mean those rumors are false?  Or is LeBron simply returning the love that West showed his mom?  I guess we will never know the real answer.

Hat Tip – [The Big Lead]

Much like former NBA star Magic Johnson, Delonte West also seems to be a big fan of KFC chicken.  How else would you explain him waiting 18 minutes for his order.  So what do you do to kill all that time?  How about putting together a little rap in honor of Colonel Sanders.

He may not have the same talent on the mic as Ron Artest, or his new teammate Shaq, but anyone who can fill seven minutes rapping about buckets of chicken and dipping sauce deserves some recognition.

Hat Tip Video – [Sports Crackle Pop]