TITLE: Timberwolves See Anthony Edwards as Key to Potential LeBron James Bid
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are still weighing a run at free-agent forward LeBron James and believe guard Anthony Edwards could significantly influence the chase, according to multiple team sources cited by ScoopB.com’s Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson.
“Everybody’s interested in LeBron. He’s the big dog,” one source told Robinson, underscoring the franchise’s willingness to explore a blockbuster move.
Internal discussions center on the roster fit of James alongside Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert and the rest of Minnesota’s core. The front office is also searching for an additional power forward, a need that makes James an obvious basketball solution.
Robinson reported that Edwards has not reached out to James during the current free-agency period. Team insiders indicated that a direct call from the All-Star guard could immediately elevate Minnesota from long-shot status to a prominent contender for James’ signature.
League executives who spoke with Hoops Wire continue to view the Cleveland Cavaliers as the favorite for James, with the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers also drawing considerable attention. Minnesota is widely perceived as a dark horse, typically ranked behind those Eastern Conference teams.
The Timberwolves’ level of aggressiveness may hinge on whether Edwards chooses to take a more active recruiting role, sources added. The organization is monitoring that possibility while it evaluates additional frontcourt options.
Source: Hoops Wire
