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.

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.

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.

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,

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

Al Horford is reportedly weighing retirement as one of the few remaining unrestricted free agents on the NBA market, according to The Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach.

NBA Insider Marc Stein remains confident that both Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton will sign with the franchise in the near future. Stein shared his confidence during a July 20 edition of his "The Stein Line" newsletter, where he also noted that some of the holdup with the Warriors is due to the ongoing negotiations with Kuminga.

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