Will veteran Boston Celtics forward Al Horford join the Golden State Warriors?
What will Horford do in free agency this summer after all the dust has settled? The cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, took some time on a recent episode of the show to talk it over with guest Danny Emerman, who covers the Dubs as a beat writer.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what the future may hold for Horford.
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