Al Horford Free Agency Saga Gets Critical Update on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the NBA free agency period heats up, a significant development has emerged regarding Al Horford’s future.

As NBA free agency rages on, a handful of former Philadelphia 76ers players still find themselves without a home for next season. Though in the later stages of

With that being said, a major new update has been revealed about the 39-year-old center. According to a report from NBA reporter Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors appear to have a verbal agreement in place with Horford. It sounds like he will sign with the team at some point in the near future.

Golden State Warriors are eyeing veterans Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton. However, the team is also considering alternatives. Thomas Bryant is a potential target if Horford doesn't sign. Bryant played in the NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers.

The Golden State Warriors are a veteran-laden team in win-now mode, and they reportedly have the inside track toward adding another notable older player to their roster this offseason.

Evan Sidery of Forbes has reported that Horford will make a decision between Golden State and the Nuggets. He also noted that the Warriors are the current favorite for the veteran big man, but that Denver would become a more interesting option if Jonas Valanciunas works his way to Europe.

Al Horford is reportedly deciding between retiring and playing, with at least four teams in the mix - and one that nearly signed him.

While the Boston Celtics continue to rework their roster for salary cap reasons this summer, the expectation was free agent center Al Horford was planning to sign this month with the Golden State Warriors,

The Celtics have enjoyed Al Horford's time in Boston, but it seems like it's coming to a close this offseason.