Where do the Boston Celtics stand with Al Horford prepared to join Kyrie Irving as an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2019-20 player option?
As ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported, Horford declining his player option doesn't necessarily mean he's planning to leave Boston. Horford could negotiate a new long-term deal with the Celtics that would start at a lower amount than his scheduled $30.1 million 2019-20 salary but would lock in more guaranteed money over the next few years.
Meanwhile, Boston awaits word about Irving's future amidst growing evidence he plans to leave.