It would be weird, and it wouldn’t be perfect, but adding LeBron James to the mix would help solve some of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ problems, especially when it comes to getting over the hump. And according to Rich Paul, James’ agent, all of the top title contenders around the league have been picking up the phone to inquire about James’ summer decision.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He’ll have the freedom to go wherever he wants. Obviously, it will depend on how much money he wants, but if that’s not a priority for him anymore, then anything is possible. And the Wolves are definitely a contender, so according to Paul, they may have called.
James to Minnesota is unlikely. It almost certainly won’t happen. And the timelines don’t work. But if the Wolves want to help Anthony Edwards win a ring, would one year of James hurt?
LeBron James to the Timberwolves is unlikely, but maybe not impossible
Shams Charania of ESPN spoke to Paul, and this was the message he relayed during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show:
“Honestly, I think LeBron, more than past years, probably needs even more time with his family, with his inner circle,” Charania said. “I do know a lot of teams are calling him and his camp. I spoke to Rich Paul the other day at the Chicago Draft Combine last week, and he told me every contender in the NBA, essentially, since the season ended has placed a call.”
By that logic, it’s not impossible that the Wolves placed a call to at least inquire about the possibility of James teaming up with Edwards in Minnesota. It would make sense.
After this year’s second-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, the Wolves are going to look to shake things up. Edwards will still be leading the charge, but outside of that, anything can happen.
Bringing James into the mix – especially if it were to be on a cheaper contract – could help solve a lot of issues, especially when it comes to the way the Wolves function on the offensive end.
A lot of pressure would be taken off Edwards. James could organize the offense, act as a release valve, and provide some additional rim pressure alongside Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.
Even if it were just for a year, having James in town could theoretically help the Wolves solve a lot of their offensive issues. His creation, even at soon-to-be 42 years old, would be useful.
Again, all of this would require James to sign a small contract, which may not be likely, but if the Wolves did call, then perhaps he could help them out next season.
It’s unlikely, but not impossible.
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