Al Horford Contract Detail Signals Surprising Warriors Strategy

By now, any Golden State Warriors fan is aware that Al Horford declined his player option to re-sign with the Dubs. And when it was announced he'd signed a two-year, $14 million deal, I assumed the second year would feature a mostly meaningless player option that he would be likely to decline when he retires after the 2026-27 season.

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