LeBron James, Amid Trade Rumors
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ 40-year-old superstar has been involved in trade rumors since his agent, Rich Paul, made revealing comments following his client’s $52.6 million contract decision (he opted in).
At the time of the trade, Gobert was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time All-Star. The Timberwolves were coming off a first-round exit in the playoffs in Anthony Edwards's first postseason run.
The Minnesota Timberwolves haven't made any huge trades this offseason, instead opting to keep most of their 2025 roster intact. Priorities included re-signing Naz Reid and Julius Randle to new contracts, allowing them to return and help Anthony Edwards and the Wolves contend in the Western Conference.
Randle was acquired by Minnesota last offseason in the deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. He impressed in his first season with the Timberwolves, having averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists, helping anchor the front court next to Rudy Gobert.
The Suns are well-stocked at center now after their recent trade for Charlotte’s Mark Williams and the draft selection of Duke’s Khaman Maluach with the No. 10 overall pick, but word
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that has been relatively quiet regarding offseason trades. Their most significant moves included re-signing Naz Reid and Julius Randle, as well as drafting French center Joan Beringer and Australian center Rocco Zikarsky.
For an organization that continues to preach that the more times you kick at the door, the more likely it is to eventually crash down, drafting at least one, if not two, potential future contributors this week is a viable option, even as many clamor for more instant ammunition in the current Western Conference arms race.
Timberwolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting Beringer in 1st. June 26, 2025 / 10:00 PM CDT / AP WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of June 26, 2025 .
The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost Nickeil Alexander-Walker with something of value in return, but he will be missed as one of their most reliable guards.
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