The Hawks are viewed as the frontrunner to lock up free agent big man Al Horfo
rd this summer, since they can offer him the most money and years, and intend
to put a max deal on the table. Still, Atlanta will face plenty of competition
for Horford. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein (via Twitter), the Magic, Piston
s, and Lakers are among the other clubs planning to make a run for the four-ti
me All-Star.
Horford, who turned 30 earlier this month, was as effective as ever for the Ha
wks in 2015/16, starting all 82 games for the first time in his career. He ave
raged 17.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per 36 minutes, and shot over 50% from the
field for the eighth straight season.
Because he has nine years of NBA experience, all with the Hawks, Horford is el
igible for the second-tier max salary this offseason, so it will be interestin
g to see if that impacts his decision. If he were to sign a contract with an o
pt-out after the first year, he could potentially return to the market and lan
d a long-term deal with a bigger starting salary in 2017. However, now that he
’s in his thirties, he may be content to simply sign a long-term max contract
this summer.
The Lakers only have about $23MM in guaranteed salary on their books for 2016/
17 at the moment, while the Magic are carrying approximately $36MM in guarante
ed money, so it should be no problem for either of those teams to offer Horfor
d the max. The Pistons have a few more commitments — upwards of $65MM, not in
cluding their draft picks, non-guaranteed salaries, or free agents. Detroit wo
uld have to make a move or two to create the space necessary to sign Horford,
unless the team intended to part ways with Andre Drummond, which seems unlikel
y.
In addition to the Hawks, Magic, Pistons, and Lakers, the Rockets are among th
e other clubs planning to make a pitch to Horford.
来源：http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/06/magic-pistons-lakers-to-pursue-al-hor
ford.html
短评：
魔术，活塞，湖人都对Horford 有兴趣
当然老鹰名列其中
对于魔术活塞来说都有好的中锋了
拿哈佛应该是给他打PF
但对于我们的阵容如果拿到应该就是打ㄧ大四小了吧～
而唯一的隐忧就是痛痛了...
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