Fansided · Sep 29, 2025
Former Thunder favorite joins forces with direct conference rival
2025 NBA Finals - Game Six | Maddie Meyer/GettyImagesWhile some may be buzzing about the hypothetical scenario of Russell Westbrook heading to Houston to reunite with Kevin Durant on the Rockets, on Sunday afternoon, it was announced that another former OKC Thunder stud has decided to join forces with another direct conference rival.
After months of rumors regarding mutual interest, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has broken the official news that big man Al Horford has inked a multi-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.
With this, the veteran joins Chris Paul as being a one-and-done ex-Thunder player to land a contract with a relevant conference rival this offseason.