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The Sacramento Kings have been set to enter the offseason with max cap space, but not many people expected them to make a big splash in free agency. Well, those who didn’t believe may be in for a big surprise. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Kings are expected to make a big […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have interest in signing Al Horford, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, but are wary of the likely asking price it will take to match the offers of competing teams. The Pelicans are indeed interested in Al Horford, according to one league source with knowledge of the situation, […]

Al Horford might not be making a lot of noise like the other top-tier free agents, but the veteran power forward might eventually get a lucrative deal this summer. According to Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, several teams were intrigued after Horford opted out of the final year of his contract with the […]

Contrary to a prior report, the Dallas Mavericks are not the “secret promise” suitor for big man Al Horford, according to Mike Fisher of 247Sports and Marc Stein of The New York Times. The initial report from Monday claimed that the LA Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and Mavs were willing to make Horford a massive […]

After recently deciding to decline his player option for the final year of his contract with the Boston Celtics, Al Horford’s stock as a free agent continues to rise significantly. Right now, two other teams have emerged as new suitors for the signature of the 6-foot-10 big man, with the Sacramento Kings and the Philadelphia […]

While Boston Celtics center Al Horford is still deciding on his pending free agency, it looks like his time playing at TD Garden is over. Via The Boston Globe:  A source close to Horford said the forward has returned to his home in Atlanta, and that no decision has been made about his future. Nevertheless, a […]

Earlier this month, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford declined to pick up the player option on his deal for the 2019-20 season. At first, there was some hope in the organization that he would re-sign. Now, though, it appears that won’t be the case. Several teams have shown up in pursuit of the former […]

Three NBA teams are readying to make unrestricted free agent center Al Horford an offer he can’t refuse. The New Orleans Pelicans, LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are reportedly preparing to make Horford a massive offer this summer, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Horford was reportedly interested in re-signing with the Celtics, but […]

The Sixers reportedly have some level of interest in Al Horford, Danny Green and Malcolm Brogdon, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Both Horford and Green become unrestricted free agents this summer, while Brogdon becomes a restricted free agent, meaning the Milwaukee Bucks can match any offer sheet should the 2017 Rookie of […]

All signs point toward Al Horford leaving the Boston Celtics this summer in free agency to get more money, and Celtics legend Paul Pierce completely understands Horford’s decision. Horford declined his $30.1 million player option for next season with the Celtics. Multiple reports have stated the All-Star big man is going to sign a four-year […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the two most likely free-agent destinations for big man Al Horford, according to Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald. The Dallas Mavericks, as previously reported, are the other most probable landing spot. The Clippers would make perfect sense for Horford if they can land Kawhi Leonard, as it […]

There’s a lot of smokescreen surrounding Al Horford and the Dallas Mavericks right now. A report from ESPN earlier on Friday said the Mavs are prepared to offer Horford a four-year deal in free agency worth $112 million. Now, Marc Stein of The New York Times is reporting the Mavs aren’t the team who will […]

There’s “rumored speculation” that Al Horford will get a four-year, $112 million deal from the Dallas Mavericks once free agency starts on June 30. Horford isn’t expected to re-sign with the Boston Celtics. The Mavs have been linked to Horford since talks with the Celtics broke down. Horford declined a $30.1 million player option with […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie sensation Trae Young has added further fuel to the flame that is the upcoming NBA Draft. On his Twitter page, the 20-year-old posted a very brief message — a single emoji, actually — which has definitely gotten a lot of people thinking what he might have meant with the cryptic tweet: 👀 […]

Earlier on Wednesday, The Ringer reported the Dallas Mavericks are the front runners to sign Al Horford. But as is the case with all free agency rumors, we now have conflicting reports whether the Mavs are really the favorites to land Horford. According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs reportedly might […]

The Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in signing Al Horford in free agency, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. The Sixers and Rockets join the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers as the teams with interest in Horford, who is not expected to re-sign with […]

Free agent center Al Horford is only a day fresh off opting out of his $30.1 million player option with the Boston Celtics, yet the big man is expected to draw interest from the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. “The Mavericks are considered favorites […]

News recently broke pertaining to Al Horford’s decision to decline his player option for next season with the Boston Celtics. Initially, it was believed that the five-time All-Star was looking to sign a longer deal with the C’s, but now, reports are saying that Horford sees his future elsewhere. Despite now being 33 years of […]

Free agent forward Al Horford is not interested in taking a pay cut to return to the Boston Celtics next season. At 33 years old, he wants to secure a big paying four-year contract for the last time in his career. He might get that somewhere else, as the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings […]

The Brooklyn Nets could wind up getting major payback for that top pick that was snagged from their hands years ago from the Boston Celtics, as they have set their sights on big man Al Horford, who recently opted out of his $30.1 million player option, according to A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. […]

Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford knows there’s a more lucrative deal waiting for him in the free agent market. According to The New York Times’ Marc Stein, Horford knows he can sign a four-year deal worth more than $100 million with another team. That knowledge led to an alleged breakdown in contract negotiations with […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly believes that veteran center Al Horford already has a team with which he would want to sign with. Horford is expected to opt out of his contract with the Celtics, with an extension an unlikely possibility after negotiations between the two sides broke down. In a report by Adrian Wojnarowski, it […]

As Al Horford prepares for life after the Boston Celtics, there are quite a few teams who could show interest in signing the veteran big man. Jackie MacMullan decided to chime in with her thoughts on the topic, mentioning the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers are two potential destinations for Horford in NBA free […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a cryptic tweet, which is being speculated as a reaction to free-agency updates that are starting to come out. Antetokounmpo posted an eye emoji on Tuesday night. While the post could be interpreted in many ways, fans speculated that it was his reaction to an update on Al Horford’s […]

The Boston Celtics haven’t given up on retaining Al Horford. Shortly after multiple reports surfaced that the All-Star big man had a change of heart about plans to opt out of his contract and sign a long-term deal with Boston, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports the Celtics have been aware of Horford’s discontent […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly preparing for a strong scenario that All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Al Horford will leave this summer in free agency, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. Irving will likely sign with the Brooklyn Nets, while Horford figures to command interest from multiple teams on the open market. […]

The latest intel suggests Al Horford has undergone a major change of heart. After previous reporting indicated the All-Star big man would opt out of his contract and work to sign a long-term deal with the Boston Celtics, he’s now expected to pursue a four-year contract from other teams in free agency, according to Steve […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford will opt out of the remaining $30.1 million of his player option for the 2019-20 season, becoming an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Horford and the Celtics have interest in working toward a new deal. At 33 years old, the big man is looking to trade a […]

The Boston Celtics may not have gotten their guy in Anthony Davis, but based on Davis’s desires, it seemed he was never destined to become a member of the Celtics anyway. Davis refused to commit to Boston beyond next year, and with Kyrie Irving’s status in limbo, it would have been far too risky for […]

Veteran big man Al Horford might be considering leaving the Boston Celtics in free agency because, according to reports, he no longer sees the team as a championship contender. Moreover, there is speculation about him having an interest in joining the Houston Rockets this summer: #NBA Celtics – Hearing that Al Horford and the Houston […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to keep veteran forward Al Horford beyond next season. Horford could actually become a free agent this summer if he decides to opt out of his $30.1 million contract for next season. The Celtics are in a tricky situation this offseason, as they have a lot of decisions to make […]

The Boston Celtics missed out on Anthony Davis, and all indications point to Kyrie Irving signing with the Brooklyn Nets when he officially becomes an unrestricted free agent in July. Next in line is center Al Horford, who has until Tuesday to decide whether or not to accept his $30.1 million player option for next season. […]

As Boston Celtics forward and St. Louis native Jayson Tatum celebrated the St. Louis Blues’ Game 7 win against the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final, some Boston fans were not too happy about the alleged disrespect shown by the 20-year-old towards his adopted city. Not that he needed it, but Al Horford’s sister, […]

The Boston Celtics are primed for a huge offseason with the impending free agency of star point guard Kyrie Irving. Al Horford knows it. There have been several reports that Irving is as good as gone in Boston ever since a disappointing second-round exit against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, veteran Celtics big man Al Horford […]

The impact of Marc Gasol can be easily overlooked. It should come as no surprise that another veteran big man whose two-way contributions are often more subtle than flashy believes the Toronto Raptors center has been the “difference” against the Golden State Warriors. Boston Celtics star Al Horford told Alex Madrid of EuroHoops that Gasol, […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge seems to be open to the idea of restructuring Al Horford’s contract, according to a report from Jay King of The Athletic. Horford, now 33 of age, has a player option for next season. The former No. 3 overall pick signed a four-year, $113 million deal with the Celtics […]

While the Boston Celtics are not going to have an opportunity to pick up a top 10 prospect in the upcoming draft, they still remain to be in quite an envious position. The C’s have one of the most impressive track records when it comes to their success rate in trade deals, and this will […]

Al Horford reportedly wants to stay with the Boston Celtics despite the team failing to make it to the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals. According to Steve Bulpett of Boston Herald, Horford is leaning on re-signing with the team. In fact, he was reportedly willing to take a team-friendly deal to help Boston make the necessary […]

The Boston Celtics’ utterly disappointing 2019-20 season has finally come to an end, with a hugely impactful summer looming. These are three predictions for how one of the most significant offseasons in Celtics history will play out. 3. Kyrie Irving opts out, bails in free agency Though he’s said nothing concrete to suggest he’s leaving […]