The celts have to get a max offer in front of Horford today. Let him know that we want him with or without KD.
It's an overpay, but it is worth the risk. Best case scenario, having Horford locked in before KD meeting makes us that much more enticing and might help to get KD to sign with us.
Worst case, your front court is much stronger for the next 4 years during Isiah's prime with cap flexibility to pounce whenever another opportunity presents itself. Plus you are solid team in the east for the next several years, while we continue to accumulate young talent from the Brooklyn picks.
By the time Horfords contract is up, our next young corp will be ready to take on larger roles.
Celts really are in a good spot here. But we do need to at a minimum come away with Horford or Dwight during this free agency to take a step forward for our current corp.