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What Would the Timberwolves, or Any Other Team, Be Getting in a 41-Year-Old LeBron James?

Minnesota has opened talks with LeBron James' camp as reports link the veteran star to several title contenders, including Cleveland and Golden State.

  • On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves reached out to LeBron James' camp to signal their interest, according to The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. The franchise opened lines of communication with James' representatives.
  • CBS Sports analyst Sam Quinn argues that Minnesota offers James a unique legacy opportunity to help a contender solve postseason struggles, built around Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Jaden McDaniels.
  • Despite being a 41-year-old veteran, James shot 58% in clutch situations last season and ranks in the 91st percentile overall via DunksAndThrees.com, proving he remains far from "washed."
  • Philadelphia, Miami, Cleveland, Golden State, and Denver also remain potential destinations for the star. Agent Rich Paul told Forbes on Friday that a decision from James is not expected anytime soon.
  • Winning a championship with Minnesota would differ from joining an established contender, offering James a distinct closing argument for his career, as the franchise has never won a title.
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What would the Timberwolves, or any other team, be getting in a 41-year-old LeBron James?

The Ringer’s consistently revised list of the NBA’s current top 100 players places James at No. 20.

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