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Report: Al Horford Expected to Leave Celtics, Sign Four-Year Contract Elsewhere

Al Horford is not expected to re-sign with the Boston Celtics when free agency begins, The Boston Herald's Steve Bulpett reported on Tuesday.

While it was initially believed he would sign a new three-year deal with Boston, he is now reportedly expected to sign a four-year deal with a new team this summer. The Celtics are now preparing for strong scenario that both Horford and All-Star Kyrie Irving leave as free agents, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Earlier on Tuesday, Horford chose to not exercise his $30.1M option for the 2019-20 season.