Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball recruit LeBron for Timberwolves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball of the Minnesota Timberwolves reached out to LeBron James to pitch their team as a free agency destination. Reports indicate that Minnesota ranks behind teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat in potential suitors. The Timberwolves are looking to leverage Edwards' talent, alongside newly acquired Ball, in hopes of contending for a championship with James. MLB management has made other financial moves, including trading Julius Randle, to prepare for free agency. The Timberwolves continue to explore options, but the competition remains stiff.
- •Edwards and Ball have communicated with LeBron about joining Minnesota.
- •Minnesota is viewed as a long shot compared to Cleveland and Miami.
- •Timberwolves traded Julius Randle to improve financial flexibility.
- •Ball is expected to play a crucial role in the team's success.
- •LeBron's decision could impact Minnesota's future moves.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves Get Surprising LeBron James Update As Decision Nears
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves make last-gasp attempt at signing LeBron James through star backcourt duo
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball Called LeBron For Wolves Pitch
"The Minnesota Timberwolves are still holding out hope that they’ll have a chance to add LeBron James via free agency. Most reports and prediction markets rank Minnesota distantly behind other teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors in the pecking order. However, that hasn’t stopped the Timberwolves from trying to give […] The post Anthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball Called LeBron For Wolves Pitch appeared first on HEAVY.
"Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball have had to make their presence felt in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ efforts to sign LeBron James. The Timberwolves are among the five teams reportedly on James’ offseason shortlist, alongside the 76ers, Cavaliers, Heat, and Warriors.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves are no longer viewed as a contender to land LeBron James, but don't tell that to Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. The post Timberwolves Get Surprising LeBron James Update As Decision Nears appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:22 AMTimberwolves Get Surprising LeBron James Update As Decision Nears
The Minnesota Timberwolves are no longer viewed as a contender to land LeBron James, but don't tell that to Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. The post Timberwolves Get Surprising LeBron James Update As Decision Nears appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 12:23 PMTimberwolves make last-gasp attempt at signing LeBron James through star backcourt duo
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball have had to make their presence felt in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ efforts to sign LeBron James. The Timberwolves are among the five teams reportedly on James’ offseason shortlist, alongside the 76ers, Cavaliers, Heat, and Warriors.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 6:42 AMAnthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball Called LeBron For Wolves Pitch
The Minnesota Timberwolves are still holding out hope that they’ll have a chance to add LeBron James via free agency. Most reports and prediction markets rank Minnesota distantly behind other teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors in the pecking order. However, that hasn’t stopped the Timberwolves from trying to give […] The post Anthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball Called LeBron For Wolves Pitch appeared first on HEAVY.
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