Will the Boston Celtics pay up to keep Al Horford this coming offseason?
One Eastern Conference executive told Heavy’s Sean Deveney, “What they do with (Al) Horford depends on what happens in the next few weeks, really.”
But will the Boston Celtics pay to keep the band together or look for improvements during the offseason ahead?
The Celtics have a decision next month regarding Horford’s $26.5 million guaranteed contract. If they decide to cut the veteran before NBA free agency, the Celtics could save up to $14.5 million, keep their $17 million TPE they acquired with the Evan Fournier sign-and-trade and avoid the league’s luxury tax.
However, can the Celtics get any better with that money if it costs them the former Florida standout, who has been key in the NBA playoffs?
On the latest episode of the CLNS Media “Celtics Beat” podcast, Heavy editor Sean Deveney joins host Adam Kaufman to discuss their takes on Horford’s future with the team after such outstanding play.
This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook!
Related
Al Horford highlights: Veteran Boston big man helps Celtics ice Bucks in fourth with career night
Celtics' Ime Udoka comes in fourth overall in 2022 Coach of the Year award voting
Despite losing Game 3, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith thinks the Celtics will beat the Milwaukee Bucks in the East semis
Boston's Jayson Tatum reveals he's been dealing with a sensitive wrist for last 2 months
List
Celtics, NBA Twitter react to Al Horford's career night, Boston's improbable Game 4 comeback win vs. Milwaukee
List
The NBA has a postseason officiating problem - and it's probably more complex than you think
