Timberwolves Contact LeBron James as NBA Free Agency Opens With $14.7 Million Cap Option
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Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Jul 1
Timberwolves Contact LeBron James as NBA Free Agency Opens With $14.7 Million Cap Option
3 articles · Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Jul 1
Summary
Minnesota reached out to LeBron James as free agency opened Tuesday, though team and league sources told The Athletic the Timberwolves do not expect to rank among his preferred destinations.
Second-apron limits leave the Wolves with little spending flexibility, and moving Josh Green's $14.7 million expiring contract is one path to create room, even if no deal was in motion Tuesday.
The club still sees a basketball pitch: a roster led by Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert could appeal if James prioritizes chasing a fifth championship.
That pursuit comes as Minnesota also faces a clear roster need at power forward after trading away Julius Randle and Naz Reid.