Al Horford is reportedly weighing retirement as one of the few remaining unrestricted free agents on the NBA market, according to The Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach.

Celtics' Brad Stevens Announces Al Horford News After Lakers Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

BOSTON — While acknowledging the benefit of potentially escaping the luxury tax next season, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens suggested Tuesday that no further trades are imminent and the Celtics could be done with significant changes this offseason.

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens says it is "unlikely" that Al Horford will return to Boston next season.

Veteran center Al Horford is reportedly contemplating a significant career move. Reports suggest that Horford's decision may heavily influence the interest from the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said it’s “highly unlikely” that the 39-year-old center will return to Boston when asked at a Tuesday press conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are facing a new threat when it comes to free agent center Al Horford.

Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens said Al Horford returning is “unlikely.” “If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic. He’s a winner and did

Horford, who has played seven of his 18 NBA seasons in Boston over two different stints, is coming off a 2024-25 season that where he averaged 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per night, while shooting 42.3 percent (36.3 percent from deep), in 60 games for the Celtics.

If Horford does decide to play, the Golden State Warriors are the favorites to land him, according to long-time NBA insider Marc Stein. The Los Angeles Lakers were also in the running for Horford, but signing centers Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes earlier this summer likely takes them out of the running.