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3 Teams That Should Call 76ers About Al Horford Trade This Offseason

By Alexander Wildes

Al Horford has been inconsistent for the Philadelphia 76ers, but with the right team could be amazing.
Al Horford has been inconsistent for the Philadelphia 76ers, but with the right team could be amazing. / Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Al Horford is the perfect role-playing big man. He is an excellent passer, a capable shooter and stellar defender. However, he has not acclimated well alongside the Philadelphia 76ers stars, namely Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. A change of scenery would be best for the 33-year-old big man, and there are multiple teams that could use his services. These are the three teams that should try to trade for Horford in the offseason.

3. Dallas Mavericks

Adding Al Horford to the Dallas Mavericks would help take some pressure off the rebounding for Porzingis and passing on Doncic.
Adding Al Horford to the Dallas Mavericks would help take some pressure off the rebounding for Porzingis and passing on Doncic. / Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

The 36-24 Dallas Mavericks are led by Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The team's core is very young, but are still very competitive. Enter Al Horford whose passing prowess and skill in the paint could alleviate pressure from both Doncic and Porzingis. Horford boasts a plethora of playoff experience, which could come in handy on this young team which figures to make multiple trips to the playoffs in the coming years.

2. New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans adding Al Horford would help space the floor for Zion Williamson's inside game.
The New Orleans Pelicans adding Al Horford would help space the floor for Zion Williamson's inside game. / Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are the future of the Pelicans, but that doesn't mean the team doesn't have room for a veteran leader to help these young studs develop. Horford would take somewhat of a secondary role behind the Pelicans' emerging and flashy stars, but his skill set would mesh well with Alvin Gentry's squad, as he could create additional spacing while also adding another dangerous presence on the interior.

1. Houston Rockets

Al Horford's size and shooting ability can be perfect for the Houston Rockets' style of play.
Al Horford's size and shooting ability can be perfect for the Houston Rockets' style of play. / Tim Warner/Getty Images

The Houston Rockets' new style of five-out play has been successful thus far, but it remains to be seen how it would hold up in a seven-game series. Well, with 3-point shooting and spacing being the focal point of Houston's offensive identity, Horford could represent the ideal big man for Mike D'Antoni's unique system.