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Brad Stevens Explains Why Celtics Lost Al Horford in Free Agency

Stevens said Boston offered Horford and Luke Kornet deals but expected Horford to take a bigger offer elsewhere. With Jayson Tatum sidelined, the Celtics prioritized cutting salary, moving Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to get under the second apron. Stevens emphasized Horford’s choice to sign with the Warriors, noting unrestricted free agents “have the right to decide.”