The Golden State Warriors are a veteran-laden team in win-now mode, and they reportedly have the inside track toward adding another notable older player to their roster this offseason.

SAN FRANCISCO — As Western Conference contenders move heaven and earth to sign superstars, and teams maneuver via trade and free agency to add talent, one franchise has remained stuck in place. The Warriors have yet to make a single free agent signing or trade for a veteran NBA player, their only move thus far being a pair of draft-day swaps.

The Boston Celtics may need to get used to a future without veteran forward Al Horford sooner than they would likely want to, according to recent reporting from the Stein Line reporter Jake Fischer. Per multiple reports, Horford has been mulling a number of possible paths as an unrestricted free agent.

Al Horford is set to enter his 19th season in the NBA next season. For the last four seasons, he has been playing for the Boston Celtics, where he has achieved great success, including winning the NBA Championship in 2024, the first of his career. Last season with the Celtics, Horford averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

While having the full non-taxpayer midlevel would theoretically provide the Nuggets with the financial flexibility to offer a richer Year 1 salary to Boston Celtics free agent Al Horford that

Adding Horford would undoubtedly be an upgrade due to his perimeter scoring, positional defense and veteran leadership.

Golden State Warriors are waiting for Al Horford's decision. The team needs frontcourt help. If Horford deal fails, Warriors will consider Thomas Brya