REPORT: Celtics Prepared To Lose Kyrie Irving, Al Horford In Free Agency

The Boston Celtics went from possibly being of the best teams in the Eastern Conference before last season to one of the most disappointing to basically being gutted this offseason.

It was already reported that Kyrie Irving had been “ghosting” the Celtics since the team’s playoff run ended, basically confirming that he will not be coming back and the news only got worse later in the day.

Al Horford, who recently opted out of his player option for 2019-20, will reportedly not be re-signing with the Boston Celtics as well, and will look to sign a long-term deal elsewhere.

That’s two starters the Celtics might not this offseason.

The Boston Celtics are preparing for strong scenario that All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Al Horford will leave as free agents, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 18, 2019

Boston and Al Horford had discussed contract scenarios, but the gulf is too great for sides to believe they can close on a new deal now, league sources tell ESPN. Horford is prepared to enter the free agency to find a three or four year deal elsewhere.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2019

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Irving has been communicative and forthright with top Celtics officials since the season ended, with private and public signals that he will leave the organization in free agency — likely for the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. https://t.co/EupfcYxhsg

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 18, 2019

Along with potentially losing two starters, they also lost on the Anthony Davis sweepstakes when he got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

It’s going to be interesting to see how general manager Danny Ainge can save the upcoming season and years to come.