The Golden State Warriors have endured a slow start to the offseason. Other than losing Kevon Looney to the New Orleans Pelicans, there have been no incomings or outgoings from the Bay Area. Reports have consistently linked Al Horford with a move to Golden State, as the veteran big man weighs up his options after his deal with the Boston Celtics expired.
Unfortunately, Horford’s decision appears to be taking longer than expected. According to Marc J. Spears, who was speaking via a recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today, the Warriors were expecting the forward to sign with the franchise last week.
“Golden State expected him to sign last week, he didn’t,” Spears reported. “(The) Lakers, Milwaukee, and the Atlanta, I believe, are also interested in this 40-year-old guy who also has retirement on the table. He’s still considering retiring; he’s not in any hurry.”
Horford’s tenure with the Celtics appears to be over. However, there doesn’t appear to be a guarantee that he will land with Steve Kerr’s team ahead of the new season. The Warriors must move to get a commitment from the veteran big man; otherwise, they may need to turn their attention elsewhere.
There’s no denying that Horford would be a valuable addition to the Warriors’ rotation. His skill set would plug multiple gaps in the current rotation and improve the roster on both sides of the floor. However, Golden State can’t risk missing out on other potential additions while they wait on his decision. As such, the Warriors could be wise to set a deadline for Horford’s decision, and if nothing materializes, they should begin casting a wider net.
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Reporting by Adam Taylor, Warriors Wire / Warriors Wire
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