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.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves still hoping for a deal with LeBron James
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves targeting LeBron James
"Timberwolves still hoping for a deal with LeBron James
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 7:48 PMTimberwolves still hoping for a deal with LeBron James
Timberwolves still hoping for a deal with LeBron James
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:13 AMTimberwolves targeting LeBron James
Timberwolves targeting LeBron James
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