Timberwolves pitch LeBron James a $150M deal to join their roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a significant offer to LeBron James, proposing a $150 million deal as he looks to continue his career outside the Los Angeles Lakers. As free agency unfolds, the Timberwolves aim to integrate him into a competitive lineup featuring Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. Teaming up with this core could provide James with a shot at another championship, a key interest as he approaches the final stage of his career. The NBA is shifting, with the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors also vying for James's services, increasing the stakes in this recruitment.
- •Timberwolves make a $150M pitch to LeBron James.
- •James has notified Lakers of his intent to play elsewhere.
- •Minnesota aims to build a championship roster around James.
- •Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors are also contenders.
- •Potential partnership could significantly boost Timberwolves' title chances.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves predicted to pass on LeBron James, make monster trade for $90M 2-time NBA champion
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves reportedly make $150M pitch to ex-Laker LeBron James to join championship contender
"The Minnesota Timberwolves feel like they have a legitimate shot to land LeBron James. The organization just made a very likable pitch to the four-time NBA champion.
"The Timberwolves have been reportedly going all in for LeBron James. In this potential deal, they toss the idea of James for a former MVP and 16-time All-Star.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:09 PMTimberwolves predicted to pass on LeBron James, make monster trade for $90M 2-time NBA champion
The Timberwolves have been reportedly going all in for LeBron James. In this potential deal, they toss the idea of James for a former MVP and 16-time All-Star.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:51 PMTimberwolves reportedly make $150M pitch to ex-Laker LeBron James to join championship contender
The Minnesota Timberwolves feel like they have a legitimate shot to land LeBron James. The organization just made a very likable pitch to the four-time NBA champion.
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