Anthony Edwards has won the admiration of LeBron James, with the NBA superstar being a fan of the Timberwolves player since their time on the United States Olympic basketball team.
What happened?
LeBron James will test the waters of unrestricted free agency for the first time since 2018, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been floated as a potential landing spot.
The Timberwolves have a gaping hole at the 4 position, and James could be the perfect fit, with Jon Krawczynski noting that James has long been a fan of Anthony Edwards.
Why it matters for Anthony Edwards
If James were to join the Timberwolves, it would be a huge boost for Anthony Edwards, who would have the opportunity to play alongside one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Anthony Edwards would likely thrive with James on the team, as defenses would respect James and give Edwards more space to operate.
What comes next?
The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat are currently the top contenders to land James, but the Timberwolves could still make a pitch to James' agent, Rich Paul.
On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that James would not be re-upping with the Los Angeles Lakers, and James has instructed his agent to talk to every team interested in him.
The Timberwolves recently added LaMelo Ball to their roster, and with James on board, they would have a strong team capable of contending for a championship.
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are waiting to see what James decides, and if he chooses to join the team, it would be a major coup for the franchise.
The NBA free agency period is set to be an exciting one, with James being one of the most coveted players on the market, and Anthony Edwards' future with the Timberwolves hanging in the balance.