Al Horford is set to enter his 19th season in the NBA next season. For the last four seasons, he has been playing for the Boston Celtics, where he has achieved great success, including winning the NBA Championship in 2024, the first of his career. Last season with the Celtics, Horford averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

Also, the Warriors have a decision to make about Gary Payton II. At the center position, Al Horford has been rumored to be th

Al Horford is considering ending his 18-year NBA career by retiring amid interest from the Warriors and Lakers to sign the 39-year-old veteran.

However, Stevens admitted that Horford’s return is now unlikely, as the veteran big man mulls over retirement or perhaps a move to the West Coast. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Horford is likely to decide between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors ( h/t NBA Central).

NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.

With Kevon Looney gone now, all signs look like it points to Al Horford (to the Warriors)” – @NotoriousOHMSource: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Vivek Jacob

Beal has two years, worth nearly $111 million, remaining on his $251 million contract. The Suns are expected to offer Beal a buyout and then stretch his contract over the course of multiple seasons, which will render him far more affordable on the open market for the Warriors and other interested teams this summer.

According to Marc Grandi, the Warriors have a handshake deal with Al Horford to join the roster, and a decision on Jonathan Kuminga has put a hold on its progress.