Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens says it is "unlikely" that Al Horford will return to Boston next season.

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.

Al Horford's time with the Boston Celtics is officially over, marking the end of a significant chapter in the veteran's career.

Al Horford could help a lot of teams: He can score inside, knock down 3s, and remains a quality defender. At age 39, a team has to monitor his minutes and not run him like he’s 29, but in a limited role, he could help a lot of playoff teams. It’s why he is one of the best free agents still on the market.

The Boston Celtics have already established their motion for the 2025 offseason. This team will be reinventing themselves for the future.

The Boston Celtics have had a unique offseason, but there is a new wrinkle in the saga as president Brad Stevens claimed that he made free agency offers to two

The Celtics have lost several key players from their 2024 championship core this offseason. Al Horford was expected to join the list of players who were traded/signed elsewhere, but recently was predicted to possibly return to Boston, after it seemed unlikely for weeks.