1. Veteran Fit & Frontcourt Need
With Kevon Looney’s departure, Golden State needed a versatile big. Horford fills that gap with floor spacing, high basketball IQ, and defensive ability
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His three-point shooting—36.3% last season, 41.9% in the 2024 championship run—makes him ideal for spacing curry’s drives
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2. Role Clarity
ESPN’s Anthony Slater suggests Horford would start at center, helping reduce Draymond Green’s regular-season load and allowing more efficient five-man lineups
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3. Contract Structure
Reports suggest a potential two-year deal worth around $11.7 million, possibly using the taxpayer mid-level exception (~$5.7 million per year), with a player option for 2026–27
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4. Patience Pays Off
Free agent Horford has taken a “wait-and-see” approach, particularly with unresolved matters like Jonathan Kuminga’s contract. Sources indicate he remains comfortable waiting—and is not yet retired—implying the Warriors are his top choice
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Potential Concerns
Age: At 39–40, Horford and the core of Curry, Draymond, and Jimmy Butler are all on the older side, raising durability concerns in a grueling Western Conference
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Pending Decisions: The Warriors’ ability to finalize Horford’s signing may hinge on other moves and cap flexibility—especially Jonathan Kuminga’s situati
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