What's next for teams that struck out on LeBron: Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves
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Key Points:
- Cleveland Cavaliers aim to re-sign James Harden on a two-year deal worth over $60 million and are considering Jonathan Kuminga, though salary cap constraints and Kuminga's preference for a sign-and-trade with Atlanta complicate negotiations.
- Golden State Warriors plan to re-sign Draymond Green and finalize De’Anthony Melton's contract, likely filling remaining roster spots with veteran minimum deals to avoid luxury tax penalties.
- Miami Heat, hard-capped after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, have limited flexibility, with about $7 million left in their mid-level exception to sign one player, potentially targeting DeMar DeRozan or monitoring other veterans like Bradley Beal and Klay Thompson.
- Minnesota Timberwolves, having shifted to a more offense-oriented roster with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, missed out on LeBron James, who would have addressed their need at the power forward position after moving on from Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
