Warriors GM hopes to retain both Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. expressed hope that the team can retain both Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis as free agency approaches. The Warriors value the frontcourt depth and unique skills both players bring, especially given their current lack of size beyond Draymond Green. While Horford has a player option to return, Porzingis will enter restricted free agency after being acquired in a trade involving Jonathan Kuminga.
- ▪Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. stated the team would 'definitely love to have back' both Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis.
- ▪The Warriors lack frontcourt depth beyond Draymond Green, making the return of either or both big men a priority.
- ▪Al Horford holds a player option to return to Golden State for another season, while Kristaps Porzingis will enter restricted free agency.
- ▪Porzingis was acquired in a trade that sent Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks.
- ▪Dunleavy highlighted Horford's size, shooting, and leadership, as well as Porzingis's unique two-way impact.
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