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

We look at the Golden State Warriors' free agency hopes if they are unable to sign Al Horford. We look at some recent Horford news that isn't encouraging at all.

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.

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Celtics, Horford played in 60 games and made 42 starts. He averaged nine points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 blocks per game, while shooting 42.3 percent and 36.3 percent from three-point range.

We look at some Golden State Warriors free agency targets. In the event there is no Al Horford-Warriors deal, they will desperately need to sign one of these big men.

Adding Horford would undoubtedly be an upgrade due to his perimeter scoring, positional defense and veteran leadership.

The Golden State Warriors might have a reasonable answer in the front court if they fail to land former Celtics big man Al Horford. The post Warriors Linked to 5-Time All-Star Forward as Al Horford Alternative appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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.