Regardless of the Durant situation, one thing we now know- Al Horford is a Celtic. According to ESPN.com, the former Florida Gators star has come to an agreement with the Celtics. “Because the Hawks only had early bird rights on Bazemore, they must use their cap space to absorb his salary”.
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-The Houston Rockets agreed with guard Eric Gordon on a four-year, $53 million contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported. Free-agent big man Al Horford signed with the Boston Celtics.
A contingent from the Hawks met with Howard at restaurant in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood Friday afternoon. On a more positive note, Kent Bazemore is back. Marvin Williams stayed in Charlotte for four years. If Horford leaves, he will have to up his game for the Hawks.
“Not really”, said Howard when asked if he was disappointed in not teaming up with Horford. Horford was no Wilkins, and the Hawks will survive.
NY – A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Courtney Lee has accepted a four-year contract offer from the NY Knicks. He announced his decision on Saturday.
For his career, the 33-year-old Parenteau has 101 goals and 167 assists in 424 games spanning eight seasons in the National Hockey League. They have a lot of draft assets. On mid-day Saturday, Horford’s choices were down to the Wizards and Celtics. Jeff Green signed with Orlando for $15 million for one season…
If Horford leaves, the Hawks would need Howard to play better than he did in Houston.
Boston had been a good team the past few years, all while dismantling the single-title-dynasty roster of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo.
Boston had a solid 2015-16 season, but they were never a real threat to the Cavs. Last year, the Celtics were very inconsistent on offense. The 48-34 Celtics will look to improve upon that record thanks to Horford’s versatility.
Conley is seen by many as the ultimate underrated player; he can make great plays but has never been an All Star. The Celtics have a bunch of scrappy and hungry players who want to win and are willing to do anything to achieve that goal. But the presence of John Wall and Bradley Beal in the backcourt is surely what appeals to Horford most about playing in the nation’s capital. Horford adds versatility to the front court and could wreck havoc against the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, and in the playoffs. Only time will tell.
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As the battle between the teams to get their respective National Basketball Association superstars heats up, some get caught under the radar.
