Timberwolves express interest in signing LeBron James for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reaching out to LeBron James after he communicated to the Los Angeles Lakers that he would not return. The team lacks significant salary cap space, making the pursuit of James a challenging endeavor. However, the Timberwolves see a potential fit for the forward in their starting lineup. This expression of interest comes as several teams vie for his services this summer.
- •Timberwolves targeting LeBron James for free agency next season.
- •James has informed the Lakers he won't return.
- •Team has limited financial resources available.
- •Several teams have expressed interest in James.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves targeting LeBron James
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Jul 2, 2026, 12:42 PMSix huge questions after the Lakers' 35-minute flu...- NBA•Jul 2, 2026, 12:00 PMRanking the Lakers’ place in NBA championship race after Walker Kessler trade, FA moves
- NBA•Jul 2, 2026, 11:41 AMNBA free agency LIVE updates: LeBron James rumors, trades and more
- WNBA•Jul 2, 2026, 9:30 AMNew Episode of JaneWallStreet’s At The Table: A-Rod Corp Chief Business Officer & Minnesota Timberwolves Chief Strategy Officer Kelly Laferriere
- NBA•Jul 2, 2026, 7:29 AMStephen A Smith gives scathing review of LA Lakers new roster, ‘this ain’t golf’
- NBA•Jul 2, 2026, 7:11 AMLonzo Ball defends LaMelo Ball's trade to the …
