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Warriors Land Al Horford on Multi-Year Commitment as Kuminga Deadline Looms

Kuminga’s Oct. 1 restricted‑free‑agent decision will determine Golden State’s cap route, dictating when Horford’s contract can be finalized.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors goes up to shoot and gets fouled by Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 13, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in action during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 21, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Overview

  • Horford, 39, has verbally agreed to join Golden State on a multi-year deal and is expected to open the season as the starting center, multiple outlets report.
  • Final terms are being held until Jonathan Kuminga chooses between a one-year $7.9 million qualifying offer or a longer pact, a call that will shape which exceptions the Warriors can use.
  • De’Anthony Melton is poised to sign once Kuminga’s situation is settled, with Gary Payton II and Seth Curry also expected to follow on minimum deals, per multiple reports.
  • Horford thanked Boston in a farewell post as he departs after seven seasons there, bringing floor spacing and defensive IQ to a Warriors frontcourt reshaped by Kevon Looney’s exit.
  • Golden State enters media day and training camp with contracts pending and recent internal moves, including Nick Kerr’s promotion to Steve Kerr’s NBA staff.