Celtics Notes: Boston Signs Big Man, Lose Key Free Agent, Unfortunate Al Horford Update

The Boston Celtics had quite the start to the opening of NBA free agency on Monday.

Boston signed a center to a two-year, $5.5 million deal. The former Minnesota Timberwolves big man shows tons of potential, and at 6-foot-10, can help with the height that the Celtics so desperately need.

A main reason for Boston going after a center was unfortunately losing Luke Kornet to the San Antonio Spurs. Kornet heads to Texas on a four-year, $41 million deal after last year featured his highest usage in a Celtics uniform.

Finally, to round out the big man news, there is an unfortunate update regarding Al Horford. The Golden State Warriors are reportedly 'locked in' on the five-time All-Star as losing the veteran would be another significant blow to the Celtics.

Congratulations on the bag Luke….You will be missed in Boston champ! Good luck on your next chapter & thank you for delivering banner 18 🫡 🥲 pic.twitter.com/OlYgdlorgp

 

— CELTICS ☘️ BANNER 19 (@BiggLynch) June 30, 2025

The Celtics get a new big man 💪 pic.twitter.com/Mj2DbKGQRE

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) July 1, 2025

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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 30, 2025

Free agent center Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. The Celtics negotiated the new deal with Garza's representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tonight. pic.twitter.com/d5x5HzGYIL

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025