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Why Al Horford Is the Key to Unlocking Warriors' Historically Old Starting Lineup

Horford signed a two-year, $5.7 million deal with Golden State, joining a Warriors team reshaping its roster after key offseason moves and injuries, sources said.

  • On Wednesday, Al Horford left the Boston Celtics after seven seasons to sign with the Golden State Warriors and held his introductory media session during training camp.
  • Facing a roster reset after Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles and offseason trades, Al Horford said he would not retire and that the Golden State Warriors were his only other option.
  • His two-year deal for the $5.7 million taxpayer's midlevel exception with a player option waited on Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency resolution.
  • The move makes Golden State the first team to start four players aged 35 or older, raising injury risk and requiring minute management for the playoff push, observers note.
  • His durability record includes at least 60 games in 10 of his last 11 seasons, and his 40.9% three-point shooting highlights veteran upside, despite being 39.
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celticslife.com broke the news in on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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