Al Horford News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Questionable to play Miami Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford has been on the Celtics' injury report for much of the season due to a left big toe sprain. He's been held out of three games since the All-Star break, and with the Celtics playing a back-to-back set this weekend, Horford could be held out of either Friday's game or Saturday's contest against the Nets. If both Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) were to be sidelined, Luke Kornet would likely be inserted into the starting lineup while Neemias Queta serves as the backup center.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth double-double of season Horford (toe) racked up 18 points (6-14 FG, 6-12 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact It was full stat line by Horford, who caught fire from long distance for a season-high six three-pointers while registering his fourth double-double of the campaign in his return from a one-game absence. The veteran big man has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes while shooting 42.5 percent from deep through his last eight outings (six starts). As long Kristaps Porzingis (illness) remains on the shelf, Horford should be able to hold onto amplified fantasy value.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics to clinch playoff berth

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder clinch a playoff berth witha 118-112 victory over the Boston Cel...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Wednesday vs. OKC Horford is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Thunder on Wednesday.

Impact Horford was held out of Monday's win against Utah due to a left big toe sprain, but he will suit up for Wednesday's contest. The veteran big man will continue to play a prominent role for the Celtics due to the extended absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Weekly: Following Lakers takedown, Celtics target Thunder next | March 12, 2025

MARCH 12 • YOUTUBE

'It's going to be a fun game.' Matchup with Thunder last real test of the regular season for Celtics - The Boston Globe The Celtics will be close to whole with Jayson Tatum and Al Horford coming off three days’ rest for the showdown with Shai Gilgeous-Alexande...

MARCH 11 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Removed from injury report Horford (toe) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact After missing Monday's win against the Jazz, Horford will return for the Celtics on Wednesday to take on Oklahoma City. The veteran big man has seen a bump in minutes as of late while filling in for Kristaps Porzingis (illness), starting five of the last games he's played, averaging 11.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game, shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City puts road win streak on the line against Boston

Oklahoma City aims to prolong its six-game road win streak with a victory against Boston

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

Sam Hauser made nine 3-pointers — seven in the third quarter — and finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Monday vs. Utah Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Horford has started in five of the Celtics' last six games and has averaged 11.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals over 34.2 minutes per game. He'll be sidelined for Monday's game due to a sprained left big toe, and with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also out, the Celtics will lean on Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta as their big men against Walker Kessler, John Collins and Kyle Filipowski. Horford should be available for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face Utah Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact The Celtics continue to manage the veteran big man's availability due to a left big toe sprain, and he is in jeopardy of missing his third outing since Feb. 25 on Monday. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) not expected to suit up, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for an uptick in playing time if Horford is sidelined as well.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Florida Gator Al Horford would make unique basketball history with a Celtics win NBA Championship in 2025 | Sporting News Al Horford could make history with a second consecutive NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 2025.

MARCH 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Al Horford Receives Heartfelt 'Heart & Soul' Praise From Jayson Tatum The Celtics star knows that the Florida alum is a great leader.

MARCH 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Boston Celtics veteran uses Lakers tactics as fuel in statement win Al Horford took notice of the Lakers' plan to attack him on Saturday night.

MARCH 9 • MASSLIVE.COM

Flirts with double-double in win Horford ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-101 win over the Lakers.

Impact Horford fared well as the team continued to cope with Kristaps Porzingis' (illness) absence. Horford has landed on the injury report recently as well, exposing a slim list of options when both big men are absent. It seeme that Horford is able to work through his sprained toe, as he logged 37 minutes and didn't need much relief.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Horford has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact After missing Thursday's win against the 76ers, Horford will return to the floor against the Lakers in Boston. The veteran big man is averaging career-low numbers in points (8.2) and rebounds (5.7) to go along with 1.9 assists per game this season for the Celtics.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win

Boston looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum scores 35 to carry load for short-handed Celtics in 123-105 win over 76ers

Jayson Tatum had 35 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Thursday Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford will continue to sit out one leg of Boston's back-to-backs Thursday due to his toe injury. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) also out, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet are set to receive the bulk of the team's center minutes against Philadelphia. Horford's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Lakers.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Horford accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-118 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Horford remained in the starting lineup, continuing to play a sizeable role with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on the sideline. The veteran has now started in four straight games, averaging 11.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers. Although he is not the player he once was, Horford still provides the Celtics with reliable big-man stats when needed.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics vs. Trail Blazers preview: Banged-up Boston squad looks for a boost from bench - The Boston Globe With Kristaps Porzingis listed as doubtful, the Celtics could use another big performance from Al Horford against Portland.

MARCH 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Productive against Denver Horford registered 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 110-103 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (finger) sidelined, Horford fared well in the starting lineup alongside Luke Kornet. The Celtics have a back-to-back set coming up Wednesday against Portland and Thursday versus the 76ers, so fantasy managers can anticipate a maintenance day for one of those games.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown Roasts Al Horford After Passing Up Open Dunk Al Horford’s best dunking days are behind him.

MARCH 3 • THESTATE.COM

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MARCH 2 • YOUTUBE

Brown scores 22, Celtics beat Nuggets 110-103 despite 20 points, 14 boards and 9 assists from Jokic

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and Derek White hit a floater from the foul line with less than a minute left to help the Boston Celtics recover after blowing most of a 20-point firs...

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics to clinch playoff berth

Oklahoma City puts road win streak on the line against Boston

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win

Tatum scores 35 to carry load for short-handed Celtics in 123-105 win over 76ers

Brown scores 22, Celtics beat Nuggets 110-103 despite 20 points, 14 boards and 9 assists from Jokic