The Golden State Warriors have been very quiet this offseason. A lot of that lack of movement has had to do with the restricted free agency of Jonathan Kuminga.
So far this offseason, Kuminga has not made progress on a new deal with the Warriors. He remains a restricted free agent, with quite a few teams around the league having interest in a potential sign-and-trade for him.
Among those teams are the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls.
Until the Kuminga situation is figured out, Golden State hasn't been able to finalize other moves. However, Al Horford has been a name rumored to have a verbal agreement in place with the Warriors.
Another name that has been expected to end up with Golden State is free agent wing De'Anthony Melton.
That being said, the Warriors badly need a center. Horford being added would fix that need in a big way. Fans are hoping to see a move get done sooner rather than later to help calm their nerves.
Anthony Slater of ESPN has provided a new update on Horford and Golden State. It sure sounds like there's some kind of an agreement in place between the two parties.
"Those around the league continue to ticket Horford to the Warriors when the free agency dust ultimately settles. The Kuminga situation continues to hold up business for them, keeping Horford in a holding pattern," Slater wrote.
"But Horford is comfortable waiting. Retirement remains on the table, sources said, though the Warriors appear to be operating as if he is a firm part of their plan next season."
Horford was a key role player for the Boston Celtics last season. Even at 39 years old, he's still more than capable of being a productive player.
During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Celtics, Horford played in 60 games and made 42 starts, averaging nine points per game to go along with 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 blocks. He also shot 42.3 percent overall and 36.3 percent from the three-point line.
It still seems very likely that the Warriors will land Horford when all is said and done. He may not be the star that he once was, but he's still more than capable of being an above-average starting center, especially for a team like Golden State.
For more on the Golden State Warriors and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Related Articles
2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.