Warriors Pursue Veteran Al Horford Amid Lakers, Bucks, Hawks Interest

Veteran big man Al Horford remains unsigned in the 2025 offseason, with the Golden State Warriors widely viewed as the frontrunner to sign him despite delays and interest from other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks. The Warriors had expected Horford to sign last week, but he has not yet made a decision, keeping retirement on the table and considering family factors. Horford's addition would provide the Warriors a needed experienced presence to pair with stars Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, although it may not immediately elevate them to championship contender status. Meanwhile, the Warriors officially announced their 2025 preseason schedule, which includes two games against the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting the ongoing competition in the Western Conference. The Lakers, despite signing Deandre Ayton and re-signing Jaxson Hayes, seem less likely to land Horford, according to basketball analyst Zach Lowe, who expects Horford to join Golden State. Additionally, the Lakers' hopes of acquiring Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat appear slim, as the Heat plan to keep Wiggins unless presented with a clearly superior trade offer.