Are the Boston Celtics going to lose veteran big man Al Horford in free agency?
Add in the rumbles that we are hearing about Horford being a free agency target of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and other ball clubs, and one can see why Boston might be worried about losing the Univeristy of Florida alum to another team this summer. With star forward Jayson Tatum out injured for the season and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis dealt to new teams, it's safe to say that Boston is not likely to remain a contender for the coming campaign as well, another factor that could lure Horford away.
The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below!
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