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Horford Extends with Warriors, Reaches 20 Seasons

6/26/2026

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Al Horford Extends Stay

Al Horford opted out of his $5.9 million player option for 2026-27 and signed a two-year, $14 million extension to stay with Golden State Warriors.
He became the 13th player to reach 20 seasons, averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists, and appeared in 45 games, 15 fewer than his prior season with Boston.
He welcomed rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on X on June 24 2026, signaling his intention to remain with Golden State.

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Warriors Extend Kerr

The Warriors gave head coach Steve Kerr a two-year extension, keeping him through 2028.
Al Horford became the seventh player with at least 1,000 blocks and 1,000 threes.
His new contract makes him the first Warriors player to appear at age 40 or older.
The roster blends a 35-year-old core—Steph Curry and Draymond Green—with 2026 draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg, a NCAA champion, to chase a second title.

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Horford Strength Program

Warriors' medical staff, led by Rick Celebrini, will run a Bay-area strength-and-conditioning program for Al Horford this offseason.
Horford skipped the Dominican Republic summer tournament to focus on NBA preparation and address his calf strain and sciatica.
GM Mike Dunleavy is pursuing a short-term contract with Kristaps Porzingis, analysts noting the Warriors could keep Quinten Post on a $2.5 million minimum if Horford’s health declines.

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Al Horford Extends Stay

Al Horford opted out of his $5.9 million player option for 2026-27 and signed a two-year, $14 million extension to stay with Golden State Warriors.
He became the 13th player to reach 20 seasons, averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists, and appeared in 45 games, 15 fewer than his prior season with Boston.
He welcomed rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on X on June 24 2026, signaling his intention to remain with Golden State.

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