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The biggest question of this NBA offseason is where four-time NBA champion LeBron James will sign in free agency. He already confirmed he will not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, which opened the door for the ultimate battle for the 24-season veteran.
Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Several teams have emerged as candidates to land James, like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. But The Athletic’s David Aldridge has made a strong case for the Minnesota Timerberwolves to be the team to sign James this summer.
“Going to the Wolves is not nearly as sexy a story as a Last Dance for LeBron in Cleveland. Or a second stint on South Beach. Or giving the Sixers hope they could make magic in the Illadelph. I get it. I wanted James to finish with the Warriors, just because it would be fun for him to play with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, and for Steve Kerr — all people he knows and likes.
“But in the absence of that, the best spot is Minnesota,” Aldridge wrote.
One of the main reasons Aldridge is rooting for the Timberwolves to sign James is because Minnesota already has a strong core. And so, James would add to the team rather than carry it.
The Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets after one of the strongest seasons of his career. Four-time NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards is also in the prime of his career, and four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert equips Minnesota with a dominant defense.
James’ agent Rich Paul said he is not chasing a ring in free agency. But joining the Timberwolves would give James a chance to end another championship drought for a new city. He helped Cleveland win its first NBA championship in 2016 and now could lead Minnesota to its first title in 2027.
Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Several teams have emerged as candidates to land James, like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. But The Athletic’s David Aldridge has made a strong case for the Minnesota Timerberwolves to be the team to sign James this summer.
“Going to the Wolves is not nearly as sexy a story as a Last Dance for LeBron in Cleveland. Or a second stint on South Beach. Or giving the Sixers hope they could make magic in the Illadelph. I get it. I wanted James to finish with the Warriors, just because it would be fun for him to play with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, and for Steve Kerr — all people he knows and likes.
“But in the absence of that, the best spot is Minnesota,” Aldridge wrote.
Timberwolves Already Have A Strong Core
One of the main reasons Aldridge is rooting for the Timberwolves to sign James is because Minnesota already has a strong core. And so, James would add to the team rather than carry it.
The Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets after one of the strongest seasons of his career. Four-time NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards is also in the prime of his career, and four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert equips Minnesota with a dominant defense.
James’ agent Rich Paul said he is not chasing a ring in free agency. But joining the Timberwolves would give James a chance to end another championship drought for a new city. He helped Cleveland win its first NBA championship in 2016 and now could lead Minnesota to its first title in 2027.
Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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