Rumors have been circulating over the Internet for days that NBA player Delonte West is having an affair with the Gloria James, the mother of his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Lebron James.

News of the World reports that sources say that James recently discovered the relationship between his mother and West.

James is a legendary NBA player, being selected MVP two years in a row. Nonetheless, the rumors about his mom and West involved in a torrid romance are “eating away steadily” at his form on the court, according to Entertainment and Showbiz.

Reports indicate that West’s questionable past has fueled the rumor mill as well. For instance, in 2009, West was found carrying weapons in a guitar case when pulled over by police for a routine traffic stop.

Unlike West, James’ career and reputation has been virtually scandal-free, thus, some speculate the rumors, true or not, may force the NBA star to leave Cleveland over the matter and start fresh with another team in another area.