NBA Rumors: Al Horford and another important player are about to sign with the Warriors

Veteran center Al Horford, NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and recently turned 39, appears to have made a decision about his future in free agency. According to Brett Siegel (ClutchPoints), Horford has a verbal agreement with the Golden State Warriors to join the team in San Francisco.

However, there are two versions regarding when his signing will be formalized. One suggests that the agreement could be finalized within the next 24 hours. The other, more cautious, indicates it will not be official until the contractual situation of Jonathan Kuminga, currently a restricted free agent, is resolved. The young forward has expressed his desire to leave, and although the Warriors are open to trading him, his high asking price is hindering any sign-and-trade moves.

Regarding Horford, Siegel points out that several teams present at the Summer League confirmed that both he and De'Anthony Melton already have verbal agreements to join the Warriors.

The Warriors, calm at the start of summer

Horford has been a key figure in the Celtics over the last four seasons (plus three in his previous stint) and was a vital piece in the team that won the championship in 2024. With his departure, Boston loses another cornerstone of their title, following the exits this summer of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, moves driven by the urgent need to avoid the dreaded second apron of the new collective bargaining agreement.

On the other hand, the Warriors have not made a single trade since the season ended, waiting for these moves to materialize with Horford and Melton. All signs point to Steve Kerr's team looking to make a quiet impact in this market.

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