AL HORFORD NEWS

Cleared to play Horford (toe) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford was initially labeled as questionable for Thursday's matchup, but he's been cleared to return following a one-game absence due to a toe injury. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 11.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.2 minutes per game. He could see more playing time than usual if Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Xavier Tillman (knee) are unable to play.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday's game Horford (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against New York, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford missed Tuesday's game against the Bucks, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the first half of a back-to-back set Thursday. If he's sidelined, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman (knee) could see additional minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Horford (toe) is out Tuesday versus Milwaukee, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring/rest) will both be inactive Tuesday, leaving Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman behind as frontcourt anchors to look to extend Milwaukee's ongoing losing streak to five. Boston is fully healthy with the exception of Horford and Porzingis.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Horford is questionable for Tuesday's matchup in Milwaukee due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring/rest) are both questionable, but the rest of Boston's roster will be available Tuesday. If both big men are downgraded to out, Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet and Oshae Brissett would be candidates for increased playing time.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Horford will start at power forward in Friday's game against the Kings, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford will start alongside Al Horford in the starting lineup, as the team will go with a bigger frontcourt than usual. This is due to Jaylen Brown (hand) and Derrick White (back) being sidelined. Horford has averaged 10.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 30.9 minutes in 31 starts this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to second unit Horford will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford nabbed a start Monday with Jaylen Brown injured, but he'll return to the reserves Wednesday with Brown available. He's averaging 12.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists over his last 10 games -- eight of which were starts.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 in start vs. Charlotte Horford finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 118-104 win over Charlotte.

Impact Horford was inserted into the starting lineup for Monday's game due to Jaylen Brown (hand) being sidelined. Horford scored in double digits for the fourth time over his last seven games, and as a starter he's averaging 10.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. With Boston close to clinching the best record in the NBA, Horford will likely see his playing time diminish as the regular season draws to a close.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Monday Horford is in the starting lineup to face the Hornets on Monday.

Impact Horford will slide into the starting unit with Jaylen Brown (hand) out. This will move Jayson Tatum to the small forward role, while Horford will play alongside Kristaps Porzingis in the frontcourt. Horford is averaging 10.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks per game across 30 starts this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 30 minutes Saturday Horford contributed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 104-92 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Horford sat out of the Celtics' overtime loss to the Hawks on Thursday due to a toe injury, but he was back in the lineup Saturday. He came off the bench after starting in each of his last seven appearances, but the five-time All-Star still managed to log 30 minutes of playing time. He's been a pseudo-starter for the Celtics this season, though with Boston close to locking up home-court advantage throughout the postseason, the team could opt to rest the veteran forward over the last games of the regular season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Horford (toe) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Horford continues to get periodic rest days to manage a toe injury but will be good to go Saturday. The Celtics' usual rotation is at full strength, so Horford should operate off the bench for the first time since March 7.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Atlanta Horford (toe) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Hawks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a sprained left big toe. Xavier Tillman and Luke Kornet are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Horford's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Pelicans.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Horford is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks due to a left big toe sprain, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Horford continues to periodically sit out to rest a lingering toe issue, but his absences normally come during back-to-back sets. He's started in each of his last seven appearances, averaging 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks in 31.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Exploited down the stretch Horford totaled seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 36 minutes during Monday's 120-118 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Horford delivered his trademark offensive synergy and chipped in on the defensive glass, but Atlanta beat him to the rim and punished him on the offensive glass in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss. Horford has been sharp of late, averaging 15.2 points and 5.6 rebounds on 60.0 percent shooting in 32.2 minutes across his last five games, but Monday serves as a reminder of the danger involved in Boston being heavily reliant on the 37-year-old defensively.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Vintage performance in win Horford produced 23 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-113 victory over Chicago.

Impact Horford turned back the clock, pouring in 23 points as the Celtics won their ninth consecutive game. Despite being without a number of key pieces in recent times, Boston continues to widen the gap at the top of the Eastern Conference. While Horford is no longer an elite fantasy producer, he typically does just enough to maintain backend 12-team value, even more so when Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is not in the lineup.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Chicago Horford (toe) is available for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Horford has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Boston's previous contest with a left big toe sprain. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) out, Horford will likely enter the starting five against Chicago.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game in Chicago, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a left big toe sprain. If he ultimately gets the green light, he could be in line for a bigger role due to Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) being already ruled out. More clarity on the veteran center's status should come closer to tipoff.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Horford (toe) is out to face the Pistons on Friday, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford has started in each of his last five appearances, logging at least 30 minutes in four of those contests, so it seems this is more of a maintenance kind of thing instead of Horford dealing with a serious injury. The veteran's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday in the second half of a back-to-back.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday's game Horford (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Horford continues to deal with a left big toe sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Horford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Horford is back from his rest day and will return to the starting unit, sending Luke Kornet back to the bench. As a starter this season, Horford has registered averages of 10.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 triples, 1.0 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.8 turnovers per contest on 51 percent shooting.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Horford (toe/rest) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Horford was in street clothes for Monday's win over the Pistons, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, but he'll return to action for Wednesday's showdown. Kristaps Porzingis is slated to play again, so Horford should operate off the bench. As a reserve (29 games), Horford has averaged 6.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.9 blocks in 23.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Monday Horford (toe/rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Horford will take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 14 points (5-7 FG) in 23 minutes during Sunday's blowout win over the Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is slated to return from a five-game absence and should start at center with Horford unavailable.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics veteran shows tremendous value in Suns win Al Horford turned back the clock as he scored a season-high 24 points in the win over the Suns.

MARCH 15 • MASSLIVE.COM

Turns back the clock vs. Phoenix Horford ended with 24 points (8-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-112 victory over the Suns.

Impact Following a one-game absence due to a left big toe sprain, Horford entered the starting lineup Thursday with Kristaps Porzingis missing his fourth straight game with a right hamstring strain. The additional rest helped Horford look like his younger self as he registered season highs with 24 points and six three-point makes. The 2007 first-round pick out of Florida continues to show his versatility as the big man oscillates between the starting lineup and the bench in his 17th year in the NBA.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant talks respect for Al Horford, memories of 2007 draft workouts Kevin Durant discussed the mutual respect he has with Al Horford as two of the five remaining active players from the 2007 draft.

MARCH 14 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Not listed on injury report Horford (toe) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with Phoenix.

Impact Horford sat out Tuesday's game with it being the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Thursday night and will likely be in the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE