Breaking News! The Warriors have reportedly reached a ‘verbal commitment’ with a five-time NBA All-Star, a move that is expected to significantly boost their chances of making a deep playoff run this season. The addition of this superstar talent is a major coup for the team, and fans are eagerly anticipating the official announcement to see how this new piece fits into the Warriors’ puzzle.

The Warriors WILL Win a Championship in 2025!!? 🏆👀 Curry + Butler EffectThe Golden State Warriors have reportedly agreed to a “verbal commitment” with a five-time All-Star.

But the team is hung up on figuring out someone else’s money first first.

Restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, 22, remains unsigned. All rival NBA squads not named the Brooklyn Nets lack the requisite cap space to sign him outright, although the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans all apparently have made sign-and-trade overtures.

A Seasoned Future Hall of Famer to Join the Party

Free agent Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford and Golden State have apparently been circling each other for a while.

Sources tell NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that, although they’re waiting for the dust to settle on a Kuminga deal, the Warriors already have their eye on multiple additional free agents.

Horford, 39, has agreed to a “verbal commitment” with Golden State, while longtime Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have greenlit the team’s re-signing of its own free agent guard, Gary Payton II.

Steph Curry wants Gary Payton II back in Golden State, sources tell me.

Curry’s been in direct contact with GP2, pushing for a reunion on a 2-year deal.

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Draymond Green’s also on board. Payton wants it too.

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A five-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA honoree, one-time All-Defensive Teamer, and one-time champ, the 6-foot-9 big man remains a potent two-way player.

Horford may no longer be in his prime, but he has proven across the Celtics’ last two playoff stints (when he stepped in to a starting role over nominal starter Kristaps Porzingis) that he can still defend at a high level, pass effectively from the post as needed, and be counted on to connect from distance and spread the floor.

 

Across 60 healthy contests for the 61-21 Celtics last year, Horford averaged 9.0 points on .423/.363/.895 shooting splits, 6.2 boards, 21. dimes, 0.9 blocks and 0.6 steals in just 27.7 minutes per.

In 11 playoff games this spring (nine starts), Horford averaged 8.0 points while slashing .472/.400/.857, 6.0 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.3 rejections and 0.6 swipes a night.

Horford would be joining a very old Warriors core, although he would give Curry an opportunity to play alongside a high-level floor-spacing traditional five for the first time in his extended career — second-year big Quinten Post notwithstanding.

Golden State would trot out a first five that includes four 35-year-old-plus Hall of Famers with major playoff mileage: 39-year-old Horford, 37-year-old Curry, and 35-year-old forwards Jimmy Butler and Green. 32-year-old Payton is no spring chicken, either.

 

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The Bulls’ ideal young trade target, a player who could be the missing piece to their playoff puzzle, could surprisingly be available on the market. With the right combination of skills and potential, this player could be the key to unlocking the Bulls’ full potential and making a deep postseason run.

The Chicago Bulls have prioritized defensive-minded wings for well over a year now, and Jeremy Sochan makes sense as the next trade target.

The Chicago Bulls are facing a critical decision as the trade deadline approaches, and many experts are urging the team to consider moving their star guard before it’s too late. With the team’s current performance and playoff chances hanging in the balance, the front office must weigh the pros and cons of dealing away their most valuable asset in search of a fresh start or a much-needed boost to their roster.

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