Timberwolves hammering LeBron James with ‘best fit’ message

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of six teams involved this NBA offseason in the LeBron James sweepstakes. James is a free agent and looking to sign with a contender. According to a new report, Minnesota has been relentless in trying to nab James.

“They know luring James to the Twin Cities for what could be the final chapter of his career is a long shot. But they have been very aggressive in their pitch to James’ camp. The simple fact that they are even in the conversation is a testament to how far this organization has come. It wasn’t that long ago that they were the laughing stock of the league, a franchise that players viewed as a last resort,” The Athletic reported.

Minnesota is deeply interested in having James pair with star guard Anthony Edwards. Minnesota has been one of the strongest teams in the NBA’s Western Conference the last few years.

It is not just Edwards that makes Minnesota so attractive.

“They have Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and LaMelo Ball to take some of the offensive burden off James, while McDaniels and Rudy Gobert would ensure that he doesn’t have to exert as much energy on the defensive end. They have also told him that winning in Minnesota — helping to deliver the franchise’s first championship and the first title in any of the four major men’s sports since 1991 — would be an achievement that would surpass winning in any other place he is considering,” the outlet added.

James is also considering the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Time will tell what the veteran forward decides to do.