Al Horford's move to the Golden State Warriors remains on track, having been stalled for seven weeks by the unresolved restricted free agency of Jonathan Kuminga.
Yet there could be a surprise new twist when it comes to Horford's contract with the Warriors, having been slated to get the $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception from almost the same moment he was linked to the franchise in the hours before free agency began.
Al Horford has been predicted to get a two-year deal from the Warriors
While Horford is still reportedly contemplating retirement this offseason, the 39-year-old could force Golden State into giving him a second season on his contract in the event he wants to play on into a 20th NBA season.