Warriors receive update on Al Horford from draft prospect Labaron Philon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Labaron Philon, an Alabama draft prospect, provided an update about Al Horford's status during a pre-draft workout with the Golden State Warriors. Philon noted that he saw Horford at the team’s facility and remarked on his dedication and routine. Horford holds a player option worth $5.9 million for the upcoming season. With the deadline to decide on his option approaching on June 29, Horford's recent presence at the facility suggests he may not be considering retirement or opting out of his deal.
- •Labaron Philon mentioned seeing Al Horford at Warriors' facility.
- •Horford has a $5.9 million player option for 2026-27 season.
- •Deadline for Horford's decision is June 29.
- •Warriors are focused on improving frontcourt depth this offseason.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors receive encouraging Al Horford update from unlikely source
"Alabama draft prospect Labaron Philon provided Warriors fans with a subtle update on the status of Al Horford as free agency nears.
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