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Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford out vs. Jazz The Boston Celtics ruled out guard Jaylen Brown, forward/center Kristaps Porzingis and center Al Horford for Tuesday’s game against the Utah...

MARCH 12 • SACBEE.COM

Out Tuesday Horford has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a left big toe sprain, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford will take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back set after posting 11 points, four rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes as a starter during a win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. This absence is likely just precautionary, as the veteran has sat out the second night of back-to-back sets all season, but Boston's frontcourt will be shorthanded Tuesday, as Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is also out.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Tillman's presence allows Celtics the versatility to team him with Al Horford for a bigger lineup - The Boston Globe Entering Saturday, a good chunk of Tillman's 49 minutes with Boston has come in blowouts, but he has been on the floor with Horford for most...

MARCH 10 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Starting against Phoenix Horford is in the starting lineup to face the Suns on Saturday.

Impact As expected, Horford will slot at the five and start alongside the usual suspects for Boston: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Horford is averaging 9.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Horford will move to the bench for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact This is an expected move with Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) back in the lineup. Horford filled in as the starting center Sunday versus the Warriors, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 21 minutes.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in starting lineup Horford closed with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Sunday's 140-88 win over the Warriors.

Impact Horford got the starting nod in place of the injured Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps), putting forth an all-around showing over just 21 minutes due to the blowout nature of the contest. Horford has started in 23 games this season, recording at least five points, three rebounds and three assists in 15 of those starts.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Horford will start Sunday's game against the Warriors, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Impact As expected, Horford will start at center in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps). Across 22 starts this season, Horford has averaged 9.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 blocks in 31.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win over Knicks Horford racked up 10 points (5-7 FG), seven rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 116-102 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Horford can impact the game in many ways regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench, and he certainly made his presence felt off the bench in this game by ending just three boards shy of a double-double. The veteran big man is considered the "sixth starter" in Boston, and while he's had decent performances all year long, his fantasy upside is somewhat limited by the nature of his role. He's averaging 8.4 points and 6.3 rebounds across 27.1 minutes per game in February.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford details how new Celtics big man has fit in with team Xavier Tillman has picked Al Horford's brain as much as possible ever since being traded to the Celtics.

FEBRUARY 25 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cleared to play Thursday Horford (toe) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) both missed Boston's final game before the All-Star break but will return to action Thursday. Xavier Tillman will also be available to make his Celtics debut, so Horford may not be needed as much against Chicago, as top-seeded Boston will presumably try to keep the veteran as fresh as possible for a postseason run.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Midseason evaluations of the Celtics: The reserves - The Boston Globe The bench players have contributed heavily to the Celtics having the best record in the NBA.

FEBRUARY 20 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Out Wednesday Horford will miss Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a left big toe sprain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact This injury likely isn't something fantasy managers need to worry about going forward, as Horford doesn't play in both games of back-to-back sets to keep him fresh for the postseason. Kristaps Porzingis (back) has been removed from the injury report and will reclaim his starting center role.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Horford is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Horford will replace Kristaps Porzingis (back) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Horford is averaging 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.0 minutes across his last five starting appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Big night in Wednesday's start Horford ended with 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 win over Atlanta.

Impact Getting his second straight start, Horford turned back the clock with a fantastic performance that saw him tie his season highs in both assists and made three-pointers while posting his highest block total since he racked up five rejections against the Thunder on Jan. 2. The 37-year-old center doesn't play both ends of back-to-backs any more and sees his workload and role vary based on opponents, which limits his fantasy value in season-long formats, but Horford is still useful in DFS in the right matchup.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well as starter Horford posted 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (back) sidelined, Horford drew his 20th start of the season. As a starter, the veteran has averaged 8.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 30.6 minutes per game. While Horford has been fantasy-relevant at times this season, his proclivity for sitting out during back-to-back sets and sharing the court with numerous ball-dominant players makes it hard to justify rostering him in standard leagues.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Horford is starting Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The Celtics will be playing without Jaylen Brown (back) on Sunday, so Horford will draw the start against Memphis. Over 19 starts this season, Horford has averaged 8.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 31.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Horford (neck) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford sat out the second half of a back-to-back set Tuesday against the Pacers, but he'll return to action two days later. Horford has averaged 7.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 27.0 minutes per game over his last four appearances, and he could see an increased workload if Luke Kornet (hamstring) -- who is questionable for Thursday's matchup -- is forced to miss a third consecutive game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Horford (neck) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Horford will take a seat Tuesday after playing 36 minutes as a starter during Monday's win over New Orleans. Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable, while Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful, so Boston's frontcourt may be shorthanded versus Indiana. Horford's next chance to suit up will come Thursday versus the Lakers.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Horford (neck) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford has been upgraded from questionable to available, while Luke Kornet (hamstring) and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) have been ruled out. Horford should start at center versus New Orleans, which would mark his 19th time with the first unit this season. In his prior 18 appearances as a starter, Horford averaged 8.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Horford is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left neck sprain, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford normally sits out at least one game during a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sidelined Monday versus New Orleans or Tuesday versus Indiana. Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable, so Boston's frontcourt is in danger of being extremely shorthanded versus Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Porzingis Horford will enter the first unit for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Horford will replace Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) in the starting five, a change that will likely stick for the duration of Porzingis' absence. In 17 starts this season, Horford is averaging 9.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Horford will come off the bench Thursday against the Heat.

Impact Horford slotted into the starting lineup for Monday's matchup against the Mavs with Kristaps Porzingis missing time due to right knee inflammation, but he's been cleared to run the floor Thursday night. Horford is averaging 8.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 blocks through nine January appearances.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Running with first unit Horford is starting Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Horford is getting a chance to start due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (knee). Horford has had a limited impact so far this month, averaging 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 blocks over eight appearances (four starts).

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Horford (rest) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Monday's game versus Dallas, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford took the night off Sunday for rest purposes, but as expected, he'll be good to go Monday. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out, Horford should start at center and see increased playing time versus Dallas.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jrue Holiday, Al Horford ruled out for Celtics-Rockets game Veterans Jrue Holiday and Al Horford were ruled out for Sunday's Celtics-Rockets game. Read more on Boston.com.

JANUARY 21 • BOSTON.COM