Al Horford’s playing days will continue in a Warriors jersey.The veteran big man, who will play his 20th NBA season in 2026-27, is declining his $6 million player option, he told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. Horford instead intends to sign a two-year, $14 million contract in free agency to stay on the Warriors, per ESPN, citing sources, with his new deal being fully guaranteed and including a trade kicker.Teams were able to start negotiating with their own free agents the day after the NBA Finals ended. Those who have player options must exercise or decline their contract by June 29. Horford chose to decline to keep playing in a Warriors jersey. He can officially sign his new contract starting on July 6 at 9:01 a.m. PT.News of Horford’s return certainly comes with some surprise, especially his contract being for two fully guaranteed years.Horford, who turned 40 years old on June 3, was extremely valued by the Warriors last season for his play and his leadership. He also began the season extremely slow and only played 45 games while dealing with a variety of injuries after playing an average of 64 games the previous four seasons.From the...