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Al Horford
Those around the league continue to ticket Horford to the Warriors when the
free agency dust ultimately settles. The Kuminga situation continues to hold
up business for them, keeping Horford in a holding pattern.
But Horford is comfortable waiting. Retirement remains on the table, sources
said, though the Warriors appear to be operating as if he is a firm part of
their plan next season.
Horford would slide in as the presumed starting center, lessening the regular-
season load on Draymond Green, which is a priority. Horford's ability to pass
and defend fits well into the Warriors' system. His ability to shoot from the
center spot is something they've been sorely lacking.
Horford is 39. He hasn't been playing both sides of back-to-backs. The
Warriors can't rely on him to be an every-night 25-minute option. But the
desire is to have him in the lineup when it matters and open up space for five
-man combinations, which would especially benefit a downhill driver like
Kuminga.