Free agent Al Horford ‘assessing offers from multiple teams’: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Most of the top NBA free agents have already signed new contracts, but one notable name still shows up on the “best available” list.
That’s Al Horford.
The Boston Celtics center is an unrestricted free agent after completing a two-year, $19.5 million contract. What’s the latest update on Horford’s status?
Here’s what The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach reported Monday:
“Horford’s future remains unclear. A league source said Monday that Horford is taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams but added that the 39-year-old is considering retirement, too.”
The Golden State Warriors have been reported as a team with interest in Horford. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported on July 3 that the Warriors were “waiting” on Horford’s decision.
The veteran center would be a good fit in Golden State with his versatility defensively and ability to stretch the floor as a quality 3-point shooter. Horford made 40.9 percent of his 3-pointers over the last three seasons combined.
The Warriors lost longtime center Kevon Looney in free agency, so they need depth in the frontcourt.
The Celtics also have a lack of depth in the frontcourt. They have already lost centers Kristaps Porzingis (trade) and Luke Kornet (free agency) this offseason. If Horford doesn’t return, the C’s might have to start Xavier Tillman Sr. or Neemias Queta at center next season.
Horford spent the last four seasons in Boston — he also played for the Celtics from 2016-17 through 2018-19 — and played a key role in the franchise winning Banner 18 by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals.
Free agent Al Horford ‘assessing offers from multiple teams’: Report
Horford is an unrestricted free agent.
Most of the top NBA free agents have already signed new contracts, but one notable name still shows up on the “best available” list.
That’s Al Horford.
The Boston Celtics center is an unrestricted free agent after completing a two-year, $19.5 million contract. What’s the latest update on Horford’s status?
SIGN UP HERE Here’s what The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach reported Monday:
“Horford’s future remains unclear. A league source said Monday that Horford is taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams but added that the 39-year-old is considering retirement, too.”
The Golden State Warriors have been reported as a team with interest in Horford. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported on July 3 that the Warriors were “waiting” on Horford’s decision.
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The veteran center would be a good fit in Golden State with his versatility defensively and ability to stretch the floor as a quality 3-point shooter. Horford made 40.9 percent of his 3-pointers over the last three seasons combined.
The Warriors lost longtime center Kevon Looney in free agency, so they need depth in the frontcourt.
The Celtics also have a lack of depth in the frontcourt. They have already lost centers Kristaps Porzingis (trade) and Luke Kornet (free agency) this offseason. If Horford doesn’t return, the C’s might have to start Xavier Tillman Sr. or Neemias Queta at center next season.
Horford spent the last four seasons in Boston — he also played for the Celtics from 2016-17 through 2018-19 — and played a key role in the franchise winning Banner 18 by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals.
