The Golden State Warriors have been quiet this offseason. Too quiet. While other contenders have retooled or reloaded, Golden State remains stuck in a holding pattern — one shaped largely by salary cap gymnastics and uncertainty over Jonathan Kuminga‘s future.
And then there’s the Al Horford situation. The veteran big has been linked to Golden State since early July. It’s now September, training camp is weeks away, and he still hasn’t signed. Retirement questions have lingered, but both Brett Siegel — on the Light Years podcast — and Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus have reiterated that Horford is all but set to make his way to the Bay.
The expectation is that a deal will come once the Jonathan Kuminga situation is resolved, giving Golden State a clearer picture of their cap sheet and how much of the mid-level exception they can offer.
Warriors Looking for Veteran Help?
As a result of Jayson Tatum‘s injury, the Boston Celtics have seemingly pivoted away from contending this season — leaving Horford searching for his next, and likely final NBA home.
Enter Golden State — who Pincus predicted as Horford’s likeliest landing spot. The veteran big has been linked to Golden State all summer — and if this prediction comes true, would he be a good fit for the Warriors?
Why Horford Makes Sense for the Warriors
The red flags are there. Adding a 39-year-old Horford would make this already aging roster even older. But for a team looking to maximize Stephen Curry‘s remaining prime years, Horford might just make perfect sense.
He was a key contributor to Boston’s championship run just two years ago. He remains a high-IQ big who can stretch the floor, anchor the defense in spurts, and make the right play in the biggest moments. For what Pincus predicts — a two-year minimum deal worth $3.6 million for 2025-26 with a player option — the downside is limited. If it doesn’t work, you move on. If it does, it’s a low-cost win.
There’s also something poetic about it all. After years of playoff battles between Horford’s teams and Golden State, he could now become their veteran anchor. The steady presence to complement their championship core.
Hall of Famer Seeking One Last Run in Golden State
Horford is one of the most accomplished big men of his generation. He’s a five-time All-Star, multiple-time All-Defensive selection, and proven champion. But he’s also 39 years old and looking for what could be his final NBA contract.
And let’s be honest — this Horford-to-Warriors storyline has dragged on. Golden State was reported as the frontrunner back in early July. Now, two months later, the only real questions have been whether Horford might retire or how much of the mid-level exception the Warriors can actually offer him. With Pincus reiterating that Horford still looks bound for the Bay, the move feels like a foregone conclusion.
At this point, it’s basically down to timing. Golden State needs clarity on Kuminga before locking in their financial picture. Once that resolution comes, Horford appears set to sign and provide the veteran stability this roster has been waiting for.
If the Warriors want to squeeze one more title out of this core, Horford is one of the few names left who could actually make a difference. And after all this waiting, he might finally be the piece Golden State has been holding out for.
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