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NBA Free Agency: Insider Names Major Contender for Al Horford's Signature After Lakers' Acquisition of Deandre Ayton

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 3 – Al Horford, a five-time All-Star and 2024 NBA champion, is weighing offers from the Warriors and Lakers or retirement as Celtics face roster changes and Tatum's injury.

  • Al Horford, an 18-year NBA veteran and unrestricted free agent, is considering retirement or signing with the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.
  • His decision follows the Warriors' search for a new starting center after Kevon Looney left and the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal as their starting center.
  • Last season with the Boston Celtics, Horford contributed across 60 games—starting in 42—while putting up an average of 9 points, just over 6 rebounds, and about 2 assists each contest. He maintained steady performance during the 2024-25 playoffs as well.
  • NBA insiders report that the Warriors have made the strongest push to sign Horford, while the Lakers remain involved, and retirement is still an option he is weighing.
  • If Horford returns, joining Golden State or Los Angeles would give him West Coast playing opportunities and add depth behind Ayton, but it remains uncertain if this led to a final decision.
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Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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