Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season
NBA veteran Al Horford is set to play his 20th season after agreeing to a new two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.
📍 The outcome
Al Horford declined his player option to sign a two-year, $14 million deal with the Warriors. This move allows him to play his 20th NBA season.
In doing so, he effectively ended the possibility of a reunion with the Celtics.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (8)
- Signs seemed good for Golden State of late as Al … USA Today · 46d ago
- Al Horford returning to Warriors on two-year deal after declining player option: Source The New York Times · 46d ago
- Shams: Al Horford gets two-year deal from Warriors NBC Sports · 46d ago
- Al Horford to sign 2-year, $14 million deal with Warriors, making him 13th player to play 20 years in NBA Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Al Horford all but shuts the door on reunion with Celtics as deadline approaches Hardwood Houdini · 46d ago
- Al Horford To Decline Option, Sign New Deal With Warriors HoopsRumors.com · 46d ago
- Al Horford's Decision on Warriors Contract Revealed in NBA Rumors amid Retirement, Free Agency Buzz Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season ESPN · 46d ago broke it first
The story so far
Al Horford is returning to the Golden State Warriors for his 20th NBA season. After declining his player option, Horford will sign a two-year contract with the team.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, NBC Sports, and The New York Times emphasizes the financial and historical terms of the deal, noting it is worth $14 million. The move makes Horford the 13th player in NBA history to play 20 seasons.
ESPN and USA Today also reported on the veteran's decision to remain with the Warriors. Attention now turns to the finalization of the contract and Horford's departure from potential reunion talks with the Celtics, as noted by Hardwood Houdini.
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The obvious questions
How long is Al Horford's new contract?
Horford is signing a two-year deal.
What is the reported value of the agreement?
According to Yahoo Sports, the deal is worth $14 million.
What historical milestone does this achieve for Horford?
He will become the 13th player to play 20 years in the NBA.
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