The Boston Celtics may need to get used to a future without veteran forward Al Horford sooner than they would likely want to, according to recent reporting from the Stein Line reporter Jake Fischer. Per multiple reports, Horford has been mulling a number of possible paths as an unrestricted free agent.

However, Stevens admitted that Horford’s return is now unlikely, as the veteran big man mulls over retirement or perhaps a move to the West Coast. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Horford is likely to decide between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors ( h/t NBA Central).

Horford is reportedly considering offers from the Warriors and Lakers, while the Nuggets are also rumored to have interest. His departure would represent another hit to the Celtics’ frontcourt, which has already lost Kornet to San Antonio in free agency and Kristaps Porzingis via trade.