NBA free agency hit a lull over the holiday weekend. While there were some early massive moves, for the most part, things have quieted down. Still, free agents like Al Horford remain unsigned as it’s unclear where the veteran big man could end up this offseason.
While Horford reportedly had multiple options, per NBA insider Marc Stein, the Warriors continue to be the main suitor for Horford’s services.
“I continue to hear that Horford is destined to land in the Bay Area,” Stein wrote. “That’s despite the fact that the Warriors currently have only the $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel to offer him.”
Horford, 39, hasn’t made a decision yet as he likely has at least a few other options on the table. Retirement is also one path he could take, though it’s sounding like he’ll return for another NBA season.
Celtics president Brad Stevens made it clear that the organization would like to re-sign the veteran big man. While it sounded like that could be the case throughout last season, Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles tendon changed the equation in Boston. With the C’s retooling next season with a new roster, it’s unlikely they’ll be in the thick of title contention. That’s a tough sell for Horford, who only has so much time left in his career at his age.
The Celtics have already lost big man Luke Kornet this summer to the Spurs as he landed a lucrative four-year contract. The C’s are thin up front, and if they also lose Horford as expected, it’ll be another blow to a roster thin at the center spot. Boston currently has Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman and Luka Garza as the big options for next year.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.