BREAKING: Al Horford is nearing on a deal to sign with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year deal that will include a player option, multiple sources say

Veteran big man Al Horford is on the verge of joining the Golden State Warriors. Multiple league sources confirm that Horford is nearing an agreement on a two-year contract with Golden State that will include a player option for the second season.

The deal is expected to be finalized within days, marking a major addition to the Warriors’ frontcourt and adding one of the NBA’s most respected veterans to a roster in transition.

A Smart Fit for Golden State

Horford, 38, is coming off another productive season with the Boston Celtics, where he helped lead the team to the NBA Finals while averaging 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He also shot a career-best 41.9% from three-point range — an area of his game that has become increasingly valuable in recent years.

Known for his basketball IQ, leadership, and defensive versatility, Horford would bring a stabilizing presence to a Warriors team seeking to retool around Stephen Curry and Draymond Green after a disappointing 2024–25 campaign.

With Kevon Looney’s future uncertain and young bigs like Trayce Jackson-Davis still developing, Horford could immediately slide into a key rotational role — either as a starter or as a veteran off the bench.

The Deal: Flexibility Built In

The two-year contract reportedly includes a player option for the 2026–27 season, giving Horford the ability to assess his future on a year-by-year basis as he approaches age 40. For the Warriors, the deal provides roster flexibility while adding a low-maintenance, playoff-tested contributor.

Financial details have not yet been disclosed, but the deal is expected to fall within Golden State’s mid-level exception range.

Veteran Leadership at a Crucial Time

Golden State’s interest in Horford speaks to the franchise’s desire to surround Curry with high-IQ, unselfish veterans who can contribute immediately. Horford’s ability to stretch the floor, defend in space, and serve as a secondary playmaker fits seamlessly with the Warriors’ motion-heavy offensive system.

More importantly, his professionalism and championship experience (he won his first title with Boston in 2024) could help stabilize a locker room that has seen increasing turnover in recent years.

What’s Next for the Warriors?

This reported signing follows speculation that Golden State may also be pursuing other veteran free agents, including De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. With Jonathan Kuminga reportedly on the trade block in a potential deal with Sacramento, Golden State appears to be reshaping its identity — prioritizing proven experience and reliable depth over high-risk youth.

If the Horford deal is finalized, it will mark a significant step in the Warriors’ offseason strategy and send a clear signal: the team is still trying to compete — and win — while it can with its aging core.