Timberwolves Contact LeBron James’ Representatives After Lakers Split

The Minnesota Timberwolves have increased their efforts to sign LeBron James after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers, yardbarker.com reported on July 4, 2026. League sources told Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that the Timberwolves have been in contact with James' representatives. The team holds full belief that it is in the hunt to land the player, the sources said.

The Timberwolves' pitch centers on pairing James with Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert. The report, published late on July 3, noted that the franchise has never won an NBA title. James and the Lakers ended their association, shifting attention across the league to his next destination, according to the account.