Overview

• Horford signed a two-year deal worth about $11.6–$11.7 million with Golden State, including a second-year player option.
• Steve Kerr said he has not decided whether Horford will start and emphasized a managed workload with planned rest during the preseason.
• Horford said he left Boston more for competitive reasons than money, pointing to second-apron constraints and Tatum’s injury, along with subsequent moves involving Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
• Stephen Curry and Draymond Green recruited Horford, who is expected to fill a stretch big role with passing, defense, and shooting.
• In limited preseason action Horford has had mixed results, and he told The Athletic he expects the Warriors to be the last team of his career.