Overview

• Horford’s verbal agreement is expected to be signed after Kuminga decides between a qualifying offer and a longer contract by Wednesday’s deadline.
• The 39-year-old is projected to open the season as Golden State’s starting center, filling a floor-spacing and switching role after Kevon Looney departed for the Pelicans.
• Horford posted a farewell to Boston as reporting linked his move to the Celtics’ cost-cutting retool and uncertainty following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury.
• Team and league evaluators see Horford’s shooting, passing and defensive versatility as a clean fit alongside Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.
• Multiple outlets report additional veteran signings — including De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and Seth Curry — are expected once the Kuminga situation is resolved.