The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still among the teams in the mix to land 39-year-old free agent forward Al Horford.

ESPN writer Marc Spears says the Los Angeles Lakers are still in for free agent center Al Horford, who they have been looking to bring to LA since free agency b

Al Horford is set to enter his 19th season in the NBA next season. For the last four seasons, he has been playing for the Boston Celtics, where he has achieved great success, including winning the NBA Championship in 2024, the first of his career. Last season with the Celtics, Horford averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball agai9nst Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Veteran big man Al Horford has yet to make a decision on his future, but if he does return for a 2025-26 season, the Golden State Warriors are still viewed as the frontrunners to sign him.

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as the Golden State Warriors' strongest rivals in their pursuit of a champion center.