Veteran center agrees to two-year, $14 million deal to remain with team

Al Horford has agreed to opt out of his player option and sign a new two-year, $14 million contract to stay with the team, sources said. The deal makes Horford the 13th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons.

Contract details The agreement follows his decision to decline the existing player option for next season. The new contract covers the upcoming two seasons at the reported $14 million total value.

Career milestone At 40 years old, Horford becomes one of only 13 players to play 20 NBA seasons. The milestone places him among a small group of long-career veterans still active in the league.

“Golden State's Al Horford is declining his player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $14 million deal to stay with the Warriors, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater.”