Breaking: Al Horford Agrees To Sign With Celtics

The Boston Celtics have landed Al Horford. It seemed that the big man would re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks, but he's elected to join the Celtics in a chaotic free agency battle. 

Al Horford plans to sign a four-year, $113M deal with the Boston Celtics, league sources tells @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 2, 2016

Horford had reportedly been close to striking a deal with the Hawks after a late push. 

Sources: Tremendous momentum for Hawks in final hours, w/ Horford returning and giving Hawks chance. In end, Hawks, Horford $6M total apart.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 2, 2016

Horford confirmed the deal on Twitter.

Celtic Pride!!!!!!

— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) July 2, 2016

The Hawks reportedly offered Horford a five-year, $136 million deal. He's getting an over extra million per year with Boston. The Washington Wizards were also in the mix for Horford, but it's the Celtics who have landed the top-tier player they've been looking for this offseason. The addition of Horford could help the team in their pursuit of Kevin Durant, although the Thunder are still the favorites.