There’s a new starting center in the Bay.

The Golden State Warriors made a late splash this offseason, agreeing to bring in free agent center Al Horford to a multi-year contract, ESPN ’s Shams Charania announced Sunday.

A five-time All-Star, Horford spent seven of his last nine seasons with the Celtics and served as a key contributor to the franchise’s NBA championship campaign in 2023-24. 3

The 39-year-old vet enters his 19th season with hopes of bolstering an aging Warriors roster — one headlined by a 37-year-old Stephen Curry, 36-year-old Jimmy Butler, and 35-year-old Draymond Green — that’s eager to capitalize on its closing championship window.

The 6-foot-9center was high on Golden State’s shopping list heading into free agency after longtime center Kevon Looney departed f

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