Tag: Al Horford

Warriors’ high-age core aims to contend under tighter margins

Golden State Warriors
October 2025

Golden State fortified the middle with Al Horford and retained key guards, betting experience can offset athletic decline. Last season’s Butler trade re-energised defense and late-game offense, but durability will dictate ceiling in a crowded West. Curry (37), Butler (36), Green (35), Horford (39) require managed loads and lineup insulation from Brandin Podziemski/Moses Moody. Scheme leans spacing, switchability, and free-throw leverage; health variability remains the central risk to postseason viability.

Al Horford Leaves Celtics for Warriors After Overhaul

Al Horford (Boston Celtics > Golden State Warriors)
October 2025

Al Horford ended his long Boston tenure to join Golden State on a two-year, $5.7m taxpayer midlevel deal. The 38-year-old center cited the opportunity to compete alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler as key to his decision.
Boston’s roster reset after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and subsequent departures created an opening for Horford to move. Steve Kerr praised his versatility as a shooting big who fits seamlessly in multiple lineups. Horford acknowledged the move was difficult but called it “the obvious choice.”

Warriors Roster Stalled by Kuminga Contract Saga

Golden State Warriors
September 2025

Golden State have only nine players signed with camp looming, and Jonathan Kuminga’s unresolved contract is delaying moves for Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II. Kuminga averaged 15.3 points last season but remains stuck between a $72.5m deal and a one-year qualifying offer. The team’s offer includes a three-year, $72.5m package with a team option, but his agent concedes signing may make a trade before February inevitable. Kuminga risks surrendering $40m guaranteed if he chooses the qualifying deal, leaving Golden State’s depth in limbo.

Warriors Eye Al Horford Amid Roster Shortage

Al Horford
September 2025

Golden State Warriors are expected to sign veteran big man Al Horford once Jonathan Kuminga’s contract saga is resolved. With just nine players under contract, Horford’s leadership and versatility could address their long-running search for stability at center. Horford, 39, started 42 games for Boston last season, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 36% from three. Forbes reports he would likely start immediately. Despite age concerns, his durability and defense make him a prime fit alongside Curry, Butler, and Green.

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