Al Horford News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

No longer on injury report Horford is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Horford missed the 112-98 win over the Wizards on Dec. 15 due to rest purposes. However, Boston had three days off after that contest, so Horford should be ready to go and handle his regular workload Thursday. The veteran is averaging 9.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic, Bulls square off against the Celtics

Boston takes on Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Sunday Horford (undisclosed) will not play in Sunday's game against the Wizards for rest purposes

Impact The Celtics do not play again until Thursday, so this rest game will give Horford some extended rest. The veteran big man is averaging 9.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.2 triples across 28.0 minutes in 19 games this season. In his absence, Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman are all candidates to see depth minutes at center.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Tatum on Thursday Horford will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Jayson Tatum (knee) sidelined, Horford will return to the starting frontcourt alongside Kristaps Porzingis. Horford has been a mainstay in the starting five, and over his last five starts the veteran big man has averaged 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks across 32.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Horford (toe) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Detroit.

Impact Horford appears good to go for Thursday's contest. The 38-year-old is averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.0 minutes across his last three appearances, although Kristaps Porzingis being healthy for Thursday's game could result in a slightly lessened workload.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit

Boston hosts Detroit in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday Horford will be held out of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford logged 36 minutes during Friday's win against Milwaukee, and while he's officially listed as out with a left toe sprain, this is likely more of a rest day for the veteran center. Look for Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta to pick up extra minutes Saturday in Horford's absence.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics beat Bucks 111-105 to spoil Khris Middleton's season debut

Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Bucks 111-105 in Khris Middelton’s season debut for M...

DECEMBER 7

Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics beat Bucks 111-105 to spoil Khris Middleton's season debut

Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Bucks 111-105 in Khris Middelton’s season debut for Milwaukee

DECEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets green light Friday Horford (toe) is available for Friday's matchup versus the Bucks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact The veteran big man is expected to get the start with Kristaps Porzingis (lower leg) sidelined Friday. However, it would not come as a surprise if Horford was held out of the second leg of the back-to-back set during Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies. The 38-year-old has appeared in three of the Celtics' last five outings, during which he averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks across 28.3 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Horford is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to a sprained left big toe.

Impact Horford's toe injury could cause him to miss the first leg of Boston's back-to-back Friday. With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) also questionable, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could receive increased playing time.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Detroit Horford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Horford was cleared to play Wednesday and will return to the starting lineup after a one-game absence. Over his last 11 appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Horford (rest/toe) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Horford took a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set Monday versus Miami after playing 30 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland. Over his last 11 appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday as expected Horford (rest/toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Horford will take a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set after posting eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's loss to Cleveland. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest/knee) also out, Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman are all candidates fo increased roles.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Horford will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot) unavailable, Horford and Sam Hauser will move into the starting lineup. Across 14 starts this season, Horford has averaged 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Celtics without starters Jaylen Brown, Derrick White in second matchup against Cavaliers

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DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets green light Sunday Horford (toe) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran big man has been a mainstay on the injury report, though he'll play through a left toe sprain in Sunday's contest. Horford will likely come off the bench behind Kristaps Porzingis (knee). In his last five outings (four starts), Horford has averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks across 29.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Horford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left toe sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Horford came off the bench in the 138-129 win over the Bulls, though he only racked up two points, a rebound and three assists across 25 minutes. His questionable tag could be concerning for the Celtics, as Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is also questionable. If both are out, though, then Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet would be candidates to see more time in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench role Horford is not in the Celtics' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford will come off the bench Friday for the first time this season while Kristaps Porzingis gets the start at center. It's the first time Horford and Porzingis will be available to play together this season, and the former should continue to serve as the Celtics' "six starter" when the latter is sidelined. Through 14 regular-season contests, Horford is averaging 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 27.9 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Horford (illness) is not listed on the injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Horford missed the win over the Clippers on Monday due to an illness, but the veteran big man had enough time to recover. He'll be available for Friday's contest, though it's unclear if he or Kristaps Porzingis will get the start at center.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Boston plays Chicago on 6-game win streak

Boston heads into a matchup with Chicago as winners of six straight games

NOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and Boston made 22 3-pointers to help the Celtics to run past the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Horford (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact As expected, Horford has been downgraded from doubtful to out along with Luke Kornet (hamstring). However, Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is cleared to make his season debut. Horford's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Horford (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics were likely planning on Horford to sit even before this illness. Fortunately for Boston, they are expected to get Kristaps Porzingis (foot) back in the lineup Monday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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