Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James reportedly is "frustrated" with his teammate, Kevin Love. The same report indicated the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics were appealing destinations for Love in free agency after the season.
According to Frank Isola of the New York Post, there's a "rift" between James and Love.
"... Several sources close to the situation in Cleveland claim that James has tried to make it work but that he's frustrated by Love's inability, and in some ways unwillingness, to get with the program," Isola wrote Wednesday. "Remember, James pushed the Cavs to trade Wiggins to the Timberwolves to acquire Love, who could be one-and-done in Cleveland."
It wouldn't be surprising if Isola's report were true. James seemingly called out Love on Twitter earlier this season for not trying to fit-in with the team, and - leaving it open to interpretation - an Instagram photo James posted of the Cavaliers "clique" didn't include Love.
Despite Cleveland sitting No. 2 in the East, reports continue to surface about Love's future with the team. The reports have ranged from Love certainly leaving this summer to Love being on the fence about returning, with Isola the latest to indicate Love will test the free agency in July.
"The Knicks are the type of big-market team that appeals to Love. The Lakers and Celtics would also be in the mix if Love decides not to return to the Cavaliers after just one season as the third wheel in Cleveland," Isola wrote.
Earlier in the week, Basketball Insiders' Steve Kyler reported Love's decision to stay in Cleveland would depend on whether he feels like an integral part of the team, which he currently is not.
