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.

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.

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

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Deandre Ayton and Al Horford.  The Lakers need a center for Luka Doncic and LeBron James.  Ayton and Horford are unrestricted free agents.  Ayton finalized a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent.