After hearing Brad Stevens' update on Al Horford's future, it doesn't sound like the NBA free agent center will be returning to the Boston Celtics.

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, veteran big man Al Horford is a "preferred target" for the Warriors at the start of free agency.

With Kevon Looney gone now, all signs look like it points to Al Horford (to the Warriors)” – @NotoriousOHMSource: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Vivek Jacob

SAN FRANCISCO — As Western Conference contenders move heaven and earth to sign superstars, and teams maneuver via trade and free agency to add talent, one franchise has remained stuck in place. The Warriors have yet to make a single free agent signing or trade for a veteran NBA player, their only move thus far being a pair of draft-day swaps.

We look at some Golden State Warriors free agency targets. In the event there is no Al Horford-Warriors deal, they will desperately need to sign one of these big men.

Warriors star Stephen Curry may have just confirmed the Warriors' signing of Al Horford moments after answering a tough retirement question on his own career.