Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season
NBA veteran Al Horford is returning to the Golden State Warriors for his 20th professional season.
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Al Horford has decided to return to the Warriors after declining his player option. According to reports from Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports, the veteran is signing a two-year deal valued at $14 million.
Coverage from ESPN and The New York Times emphasizes that this move marks Horford's 20th season in the league. Hardwood Houdini notes that this decision effectively ends the possibility of a reunion with the Celtics as the deadline approached.
Attention now turns to Horford's integration into the Warriors' roster following his decision to move away from retirement and free agency buzz reported by Bleacher Report.
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Quick answers
What are the terms of Al Horford's new contract?
Yahoo Sports reports that Horford is signing a two-year, $14 million deal.
How does this move impact Horford's NBA career milestones?
By playing this season, Horford becomes the 13th player to play 20 years in the NBA.
Did Horford consider returning to the Celtics?
According to Hardwood Houdini, Horford has all but shut the door on a reunion with the Celtics.
Coverage (8)
- Signs seemed good for Golden State of late as Al … USA Today · 1d ago
- Al Horford returning to Warriors on two-year deal after declining player option: Source The New York Times · 1d ago
- Shams: Al Horford gets two-year deal from Warriors NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Al Horford to sign 2-year, $14 million deal with Warriors, making him 13th player to play 20 years in NBA Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Al Horford all but shuts the door on reunion with Celtics as deadline approaches Hardwood Houdini · 1d ago
- Al Horford To Decline Option, Sign New Deal With Warriors HoopsRumors.com · 1d ago
- Al Horford's Decision on Warriors Contract Revealed in NBA Rumors amid Retirement, Free Agency Buzz Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season ESPN · 1d ago broke it first
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