The current free agency of one Warriors player seems to be what's preventing Golden State from signing Al Horford.

Could veteran Boston Celtics big man Al Horford retire from the NBA instead of joining the Golden State Warriors in free agency? By most accounts in both the local and the wider league media, the University of Florida alum was seen as a future Warrior,

Al Horford is reportedly weighing retirement as one of the few remaining unrestricted free agents on the NBA market, according to The Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach.

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

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.

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens says it is "unlikely" that Al Horford will return to Boston next season.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are facing a new threat when it comes to free agent center Al Horford.

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 could help a lot of teams: He can score inside, knock down 3s, and remains a quality defender. At age 39, a team has to monitor his minutes and not run him like he’s 29, but in a limited role, he could help a lot of playoff teams. It’s why he is one of the best free agents still on the market.

All signs, for the record, continue to point to Al Horford landing with Golden State … eventually.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA “What

As the Golden State Warriors wait for Al Horford to make a decision in NBA free agency, their disinterest in Deandre Ayton feels curious.