When Al Horford declined his $30.1 million contract Tuesday, all signs were pointing to him agreeing to a three-year contract to stay in Boston.
Now, it seems Horford will take his talents elsewhere once free agency begins on June 30.
Major change in the Al Horford situation:
Per source close to Horford, his side is no longer discussing a new 3-year deal to stay with the Celtics. He is expected to sign a 4-year free agent contract elsewhere...
Story to come. — Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) June 18, 2019
It is unknown whether the uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving's future with the Celtics or Danny Ainge losing out on Anthony Davis has any impact in Horford's decision, but this would be another crushing blow for Boston.
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