Al has a player option for $30.12 million that he has until June 18th to exercise, according to the Globe on 5/13.
Horford was truly one of the Celtics best players this year, when he was able to play. The Celtics were certainly cautious with him throughout the season to keep him from getting more seriously injured and to keep him fresh for the playoffs, where he played a huge role for us. There's certainly no one on the FA market (that I've heard so far) that would come close to matching him.
The media reports are saying that he is open to signing a longer, lower value per year contract. I think I saw something in the $17-19 range for 5 years. Here's the question, though, how would we feel about that contract in years 4 and 5? Even year 3? He's 33 years old. I'm not sure the more cap friendly number for next year makes much difference. Everything helps, of course, but I don't think it is going to mean they can bring in a premier free agent.
Edited for recent article on option date.
Horford was truly one of the Celtics best players this year, when he was able to play. The Celtics were certainly cautious with him throughout the season to keep him from getting more seriously injured and to keep him fresh for the playoffs, where he played a huge role for us. There's certainly no one on the FA market (that I've heard so far) that would come close to matching him.
The media reports are saying that he is open to signing a longer, lower value per year contract. I think I saw something in the $17-19 range for 5 years. Here's the question, though, how would we feel about that contract in years 4 and 5? Even year 3? He's 33 years old. I'm not sure the more cap friendly number for next year makes much difference. Everything helps, of course, but I don't think it is going to mean they can bring in a premier free agent.
Edited for recent article on option date.
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