According to Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations, the Boston Celtics tried to keep Al Horford over the summer, but the big man was ready to start a new chapter with the Golden State Warriors.
Horford has become a fan favorite for the Celtics, doing the hard work and providing veteran leadership.
He rebounded, spaced the floor, and protected the rim, helping Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to create plays and perform at their best.
In other news, Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery process and the rapid nature of his return on the basketball court.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Sends Message Amid Quick Recovery
Celtics Forward Reacts to Constantly Being in Trade Rumors
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Predicts How Anfernee Simons Will Handle Expectations
Celtics Insider Predicts Jayson Tatum Will Return This Season
Brad Stevens Reveals Celtics Tried to Re-Sign Al Horford, Luke Kornet
Celtics Tweets of the Day:
Ant getting acclimated pic.twitter.com/7Hw8zusSeG
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 30, 2025
Off to the races ♂️ pic.twitter.com/0QMIb99oiK
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 30, 2025
“They have to lead with their competitiveness, and they have to lead with what they do best.”
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 30, 2025
With so many fresh faces at training camp, our team is leaning on four returning vets to help set the tone. https://t.co/kXchSqZnnE
Training Camp Day One ✅ pic.twitter.com/Okn7RMOLta
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 30, 2025
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