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Warriors Land Al Horford on Multi-Year Deal as Kuminga Decision Looms

Final contract terms hinge on Jonathan Kuminga’s Oct. 1 qualifying-offer decision.

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.

Overview

  • Horford, 39, has verbally committed and is expected to be Golden State’s starting center after Kevon Looney’s exit.
  • The Warriors targeted Horford early in free agency, with the deal’s structure dependent on whether restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga takes the qualifying offer or signs long term.
  • De’Anthony Melton is expected to join once Kuminga’s status is settled, with Gary Payton II and Seth Curry also linked to forthcoming minimum deals.
  • Horford confirmed his Boston departure with a public farewell after seven seasons across two stints that included the 2024 championship.
  • Golden State also announced internal promotions, including Nick Kerr joining Steve Kerr’s staff, as media day and training camp open with additional roster moves pending.