While the Boston Celtics continue to rework their roster for salary cap reasons this summer, the expectation was free agent center Al Horford was planning to sign this month with the Golden State Warriors,

Veteran center Al Horford remains available in free agency, and the Lakers are reportedly still interested in him.

One of the more intriguing subplots still remaining in NBA free agency is the future of Al Horford. The 39-year-old center will not be back with the Celtics following Jayson Tatum’s injury and roster retooling amid financial concerns. Where Horford ends up next remains an open question two weeks into free agency.

A new report has revealed that Los Angeles is still among the teams interested in signing Horford. Marc J. Spears, a longtime NBA insider, has reported that the Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Golden State Warriors are still working to sign Horford.

With that as the backdrop, Marc J. Spears of ESPN and Andscape introduced a new dynamic on Monday during a television appearance on NBA Today. Spears noted that the Hawks have interest in a reunion with free agent big man Al Horford.

While the Golden State Warriors are reportedly the favorites to land Horford, the Bucks also hold interest in the former Celtic, according to NBA writer Marc J. Spears. “Golden State expected him to sign last week — he didn’t,” Spears said. “Lakers, Milwaukee, Atlanta, I believe, are also interested.”

The Warriors have been viewed as the overwhelming favorite to sign Horford if he keeps playing. However, a new report from Marc Spears of ESPN.com listed a couple of new Eastern Conference teams

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 Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still among the teams in the mix to land 39-year-old free agent forward Al Horford.