The Hawks are positioned to be a playoff contender next season with the additions of Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. With Trae Young and Jalen Johnson returning, Atlanta has a strong mix of young talent and veterans and a reportedly in the sweepstakes for Horford largely due to proximity to home.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly believed they were set to land Al Horford in free agency last week, though the veteran big man remains on the market.

The Golden State Warriors have been repeatedly linked to free agent big man Al Horford, but Udonis Haslem was once an NBA big man himself, and he suggested Horford won’t fix anything.

Udonis Haslem had choice words Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today” to describe Al Horford possibly landing in Golden State. “You are not addressing length and athleticism by just bringing in Al,” Haslem said.

With that as the backdrop, Marc J. Spears of ESPN and Andscape introduced a new dynamic on Monday during a television appearance on NBA Today. Spears noted that the Hawks have interest in a reunion with free agent big man Al Horford.

Veteran center Al Horford remains available in free agency, and the Lakers are reportedly still interested in him.

One of the more intriguing subplots still remaining in NBA free agency is the future of Al Horford. The 39-year-old center will not be back with the Celtics following Jayson Tatum’s injury and roster retooling amid financial concerns. Where Horford ends up next remains an open question two weeks into free agency.

Boston Celtics free agent center Al Horford's wife made a major announcement on social media. The big man is currently mulling a few potential avenues on the co