The Boston Celtics are still awaiting an answer from Al Horford regarding his future, both with the Celtics and in the NBA. There have been rumors suggesting that Horford could decide to hang them up, which would be somewhat surprising considering he still showed a year ago to be a very serviceable player who can help a contender.

The Boston Celtics are preparing for a potentially difficult free agency period. Al Horford and Luke Kornet are both unrestricted free agents heading into June 30, and could possibly sign elsewhere. Both big men have been key to Joe Mazzulla's rotation, and neither projects to be easily replaceable due to the unique roles they play for the Celtics.

While they have also considered more aggressive cost-cutting moves, which would position them to avoid the luxury tax next season, according to league sources, Stevens suggested he will only opt for such a strategy if he can do so without trading away significant draft capital.