Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season
Al Horford is returning to the Golden State Warriors for his 20th NBA season on a new multi-year deal.
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📍 How it ended
Al Horford declined his player option to sign a two-year, $14 million contract with the Warriors. This deal allowed him to return to the team for his 20th NBA season.
He became the 13th player to play 20 years in the league.
Epilogue added 23d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Following the decline of his player option, he is reportedly signing a two-year contract valued at $14 million. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, and NBC Sports emphasizes the terms of the deal.
ESPN and Yahoo Sports highlight that this move makes Horford the 13th player in NBA history to play 20 years in the league. Future developments involve the formalization of the contract and Horford's transition into his 20th professional season.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 24d ago.
Quick answers
What are the reported terms of Al Horford's new contract?
According to Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports, Horford is signing a two-year deal worth $14 million.
Why is this season significant for Horford's career?
As reported by ESPN and Yahoo Sports, this will be Horford's 20th season in the NBA, making him the 13th player to reach this milestone.
How did Horford become a free agent to sign this deal?
Coverage from The New York Times and HoopsRumors.com indicates that Horford declined his player option.
Coverage (9)
- Signs seemed good for Golden State of late as Al … USA Today · 25d ago
- Al Horford returning to Warriors on two-year deal after declining player option: Source The New York Times · 25d ago
- Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors, reportedly on two-year, $14 million contract Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Shams: Al Horford gets two-year deal from Warriors NBC Sports · 25d ago
- "I knew a few off the top of my head, but I hadn't … HoopsHype · 25d ago
- Al Horford To Decline Option, Sign New Deal With Warriors HoopsRumors.com · 25d ago
- Al Horford to sign 2-year, $14 million deal with Warriors, making him 13th player to play 20 years in NBA Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Al Horford's Decision on Warriors Contract Revealed in NBA Rumors amid Retirement, Free Agency Buzz Bleacher Report · 25d ago
- Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season ESPN · 25d ago
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