The NBA world is buzzing as LeBron James remains unsigned. Several of the league’s top contenders have emerged as potential landing spots for the four-time NBA champion.<\/p>\n
With James entering the final stage of his career, his focus is on winning one last championship. At the start of free agency, he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be continuing his career elsewhere.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cLeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA — but it won’t be with the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>. James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday,\u201d ESPN wrote.<\/p>\n The Golden State Warriors<\/a> were considered early favorites, but the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> have since emerged as a serious contender.<\/p>\n \u201cSo much has changed. There\u2019s fluidity that comes with it. A few days ago the Sixers didn\u2019t have Jaylen Brown so now they do. Now they have to be on the radar of LeBron James. The Cavs<\/a>, the Heat<\/a>, their two teams that are known quantities. The Warriors going into Free Agency dreamt up a grand plan of Draymond, Steph, LeBron, but the big domino with them is trying to get a player like Anthony Davis to bring LeBron and AD as a package deal. Short of that, they\u2019re not really looked at as the top of this list,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania said.<\/a><\/p>\n Now, the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> are making a strong push to convince James to join the organization. Their pitch centers around teaming him with an already talented starting lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Timberwolves are ramping up their push for LeBron James, sources tell The Athletic. The pitch: Team w\/Ant, LaMelo, Jaden, Rudy in championship-starved Minnesota to go after a title that could cement his case for the throne\u201d The Athletic\u2019s Jon Krawczynski posted.<\/a><\/p>\n A starting five featuring James would be one of the most talented lineups in the NBA, especially with its offensive firepower. The Timberwolves appear to be gaining confidence in their pursuit of the future Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n