Edwards Says Timberwolves Not in LeBron’s Top Three
The comment reinforces reporting that Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia are viewed as LeBron’s leading options and narrows expectations for Minnesota’s recruitment effort.
Overview
- Anthony Edwards told reporters he had “seen” LeBron James’s top three and that the Timberwolves were not on it during a Fanatics Fest exchange reported on Sunday.
- Multiple outlets have recently identified the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers as the leading candidates for LeBron, though accounts of his final shortlist remain inconsistent across coverage.
- Minnesota has tried to upgrade its title window by completing a blockbuster trade to acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, a move framed by the organization as a win‑now roster push around Edwards.
- Tim Connelly has publicly pitched the Timberwolves’ roster to LeBron, and media reports say Edwards, LaMelo and Alex Rodriguez have contacted LeBron’s camp, but those outreach claims are limited in public verification.
- LeBron’s decision is still pending and will steer how franchises finalize rosters; a signing away from Minnesota would leave the Timberwolves to validate their offseason gamble and the players who urged the recruitment.