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Al Horford Leaves Celtics for Warriors Amid Team Turmoil

2/20/2026

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Al Horford (Boston Celtics) left after the 2025 NBA Playoffs to join the Golden State Warriors.
This marks his second departure from the Celtics.
The Celtics face significant changes as Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury makes the 2025-2026 season a gap year.
Horford said his decision was about more than basketball.
He expressed a desire to potentially retire with the Celtics and remains focused on the current season.

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Al Horford (Boston Celtics) left after the 2025 NBA Playoffs to join the Golden State Warriors.
This marks his second departure from the Celtics.
The Celtics face significant changes as Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury makes the 2025-2026 season a gap year.
Horford said his decision was about more than basketball.
He expressed a desire to potentially retire with the Celtics and remains focused on the current season.