The Golden State Warriors have been considered the favorites to sign free agent center Al Horford for two weeks now, but there has been no official confirmation -- and certainly no contract officially signed. As new suitors emerge, the Warriors have competition from a familiar source, the Atlanta Hawks. Horford's former team can offer him something that the Warriors cannot: a no-trade clause.
Al Horford is the quintessential veteran addition for any NBA contender. He is a proven winner, making the playoffs in all but two seasons of his 18-year career and playing a major role on multiple NBA Finals teams, including 2024's championship team with the Boston Celtics.