Al Horford, NBA and Boston Celtics
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Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said it’s “highly unlikely” that the 39-year-old center will return to Boston when asked at a Tuesday press conference.
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.
As Boston readies for a reset year following Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles tear, Horford is destined to be on the move ... unless he decides to retire. Horford is contemplating retirement, according to the Boston Globe.
Horford is reportedly considering offers from the Warriors and Lakers, while the Nuggets are also rumored to have interest. His departure would represent another hit to the Celtics’ frontcourt, which has already lost Kornet to San Antonio in free agency and Kristaps Porzingis via trade.
Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens said Al Horford returning is “unlikely.” “If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic. He’s a winner and did
Also, the Warriors have a decision to make about Gary Payton II. At the center position, Al Horford has been rumored to be th
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Celtics Wire on MSNOn this day: Al Horford, Rasheed Wallace sign; Shannon, Ramsey passIt was also on this date in 2009 that four-time All-Star Rasheed Wallace signed with the Celtics. The former UNC standout played one season with Boston before retiring for two seasons. He averaged 9 points, 4.1 boards, an assist, and a steal per game.
The Denver Nuggets have had a pretty impressive offseason. Since it began, Denver has acquired Cameron Johnson for Michael Porter Jr., brought back Bruce Brown, and signed Tim Hardaway Jr. They also traded Dario Saric for Jonas Valanciunas, but there's been a problem.