Cleveland Cavaliers Give Up Tristan Thompson? News & Rumors Here!

Things are looking gloomier as each day passes with Tristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers not appearing to be anywhere close to coming to terms.

Thompson was dangled an $80 million contract spread for five years but Thompson's agent, Rich Paul, seems bent on a $94 million contract instead.

With training camp fast approaching, there was word that Thompson could settle for a one-year qualifying offer worth $6.8 million if the Cavs are unable to work out a suitable package. However, along with it is the hitch that if Thompson ends up signing a one-year deal, he is as good as gone from the Cavaliers next season.

That situation seems to have stopped the Cavs dead on their tracks. They are either weighing out their options or trying to find a way to give in to the demands of Thompson. Part of that would include the question of whether Thompson is worth it or he is simply overpricing himself.

Thompson, who has played for the Cavs since his entry in the NBA in 2011, did step up for the Cavs in the last NBA Finals. Now it seems that the 24-year-old Canadian wants more money and security from hereon.

Though his numbers did come close to averaging a double-double in the points and rebounding department, apprehension is still in the air on whether the Canadian forward is already ripe for consideration among the NBA's elite center/forwards today.

Is Thompson the only concern of the Cavs right now? In the event that Thompson walks, how would this impact the commitment of LeBron James, who was pretty vocal about wanting Thompson back in the roster for the coming season?

There are some who are now wondering how Thompson's case would impact James come next year. James' current contract includes an option to opt out next season, and apparently, the thought alone is something that brings experiences in the past that are better off forgotten.

Everyone is aware of the sudden decision James made to bolt the Cavs and join the Heat in 2010, not to mention his sudden return to the Cavaliers last season. Could it be a cause for concern?

Ric Buchler of Bleacher Report believes it may not be the case.

"I'm told that, privately, the Cavaliers are convinced that LeBron cannot afford to break Cleveland's heart a second time and leave. Therefore, he does not have the leverage that everybody supposes he has."

That could be a good point, but then again, James has been known to come out with surprise decisions during the offseason. However, for now, it seems that James isn't headed anywhere until he fulfills his promise to Ohio - an NBA title.