The Minnesota Timberwolves are a potential landing spot for LeBron James, with the team having a gaping hole at the 4 and James being a fan of Anthony Edwards.
What happened?
LeBron James will test the waters of unrestricted free agency for the first time since 2018. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that James would not be re-upping with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski says James has long been a fan of Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards.
Why it matters for Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have a gaping hole at the 4, and James would be a great fit. The team recently added LaMelo Ball and can surround James with great defenders and great offensive players. James isn't exactly the perimeter threat that Naz Reid is, but defenses will certainly respect him.
What comes next?
The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat stand out as the top contenders to land James. However, ESPN's Dave McMenamin revealed that James has instructed his agent, Rich Paul, to talk to everyone around the league who is interested in him playing for them. The Timberwolves could be one of those teams to reach out to Paul and give their pitch on what a fit with James could look like. Last result: Milwaukee Bucks 110-103 Minnesota Timberwolves (2025-04-09). Recent form (last 2): 0W-0D-2L (LL, most recent first); lost the last 2. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-04-09 | Milwaukee Bucks | 110-103 |
