LeBron James’ free agency remains one of the NBA’s biggest offseason storylines, but Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has not yet taken a direct role in recruiting the four-time MVP.
According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Edwards has not contacted James about joining the Timberwolves in free agency. Robinson added that “if Edwards were to make that call, Minnesota would instantly rocket to the center of the conversation.”
Minnesota has consistently been mentioned among the teams monitoring James’ situation, alongside the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. While several contenders remain in the mix, there has been no indication that Edwards has personally attempted to influence James’ decision.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins recently argued that Minnesota represents the strongest basketball fit for James if his priority is competing for another championship. Perkins pointed to the Timberwolves’ reshaped roster, highlighting Edwards, newly acquired LaMelo Ball and one of the league’s top defensive units as an ideal supporting cast.
The Timberwolves entered the offseason after finishing 49-33, earning the Western Conference’s No. 6 seed before advancing to the conference semifinals, where they lost to the eventual Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs in six games. Minnesota significantly altered its roster by acquiring Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets while sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.
Edwards remains the franchise centerpiece after averaging 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range during the 2025-26 regular season. Jaden McDaniels also enjoyed an efficient campaign, averaging 14.8 points while shooting 51.5% overall and 41.2% from beyond the arc, while Rudy Gobert contributed 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game on 68.2% shooting.
Perkins believes James could replace much of the production Minnesota lost after trading Randle, who averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 79 games last season. James remains productive entering his 24th NBA season after averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds across 60 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, who finished 53-29, won the Pacific Division and reached the Western Conference semifinals.
Minnesota has also retained key depth pieces by re-signing Ayo Dosunmu, Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland while adding second-round pick Isaiah Evans following the 2026 NBA Draft.
James’ decision remains unresolved as several contenders continue to position themselves. Golden State has pursued a more aggressive strategy, reportedly believing that acquiring Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards would significantly improve its chances of signing James. However, according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, Washington has expressed no interest in trading Davis after acquiring him at the February deadline, creating another obstacle for the Warriors’ plans.
