Speaking to reporters, Brad Stevens said that it's "unlikely" Al Horford will return to the Celtics for the 2025-26 season.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said it’s “highly unlikely" that the 39-year-old center will return to Boston when asked at a Tuesday press conference.

It was also on this date in 2009 that four-time All-Star Rasheed Wallace signed with the Celtics. The former UNC standout played one season with Boston before retiring for two seasons. He averaged 9 points, 4.1 boards, an assist, and a steal per game.

Al Horford's second tenure with the Celtics might come to an end soon, with the Warriors reportedly looking like a strong suitor to land hin.

MORE: Brad Stevens makes announcements after Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday deals confirmed official Al Horford has reportedly been narrowing down his options to a few teams as well as considering retirement. The Warriors have been a frequently discussed suitor for Horford.

Al Horford is set to enter his 19th season in the NBA next season. For the last four seasons, he has been playing for the Boston Celtics, where he has achieved great success, including winning the NBA Championship in 2024,

Veteran big man Al Horford’s future remains unclear. A league source said Monday that Horford is taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams but added that the 39-year-old is

Nuggets Fans Excited After New Al Horford Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. So many of the free agent dominoes have fallen that Boston Celtics center Al Horford is one of the biggest names still available on the open market. As it turns out, it's still unclear what his plans are this offseason.