Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been listed as available ahead of Friday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He's missed the team's last five games for both personal reasons and being in the health and safety protocols. As the 36-year-old veteran makes his return, Robert Williams III could also be returning to the floor at the same time. This means we could see more of Horford at the power forward position rather than anchoring the defense. He'll likely see a slight decrease in minutes with Williams back in the fold as well.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (personal) will not suit up Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Horford has now missed five straight games, but there are reports of Horford rejoining the team on Friday. Blake Griffin has been starting in Horford's absence with Grant Williams picking up extra minutes off the bench. Williams is the preferred streaming option due to his high percentages.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford remains out on Saturday against Golden State. The veteran has missed the previous two games while adhering to health and safety protocols, so his next chance to suit up will come on Monday versus the Clippers in L.A. In the meantime, Blake Griffin, who nearly had a double-double in Wednesday's win over the Suns, could provide some value for needy fantasy managers. Luke Kornet had 12 points, four boards, two steals, and a block in that one, making him another player to consider in deeper formats.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, ruling him out for at least the team's contest vs. Phoenix. Horford had previously been held out of action due to a back ailment, which allowed Blake Griffin to step into the starting five and see a sizable workload. As Boston awaits Robert Williams III (knee) to make his season debut, Griffin and Luke Kornet seem likely to hold down center duties in Horford's absence. Through 20 games, Horford has excelled, knocking down a career-best 2.1 triples per game, while shooting 46.6 percent from behind the arc.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran big man will get the night off due to back stiffness. This doesn't seem to be a significant injury, but the Celtics want to be cautious with their 36-year-old big man. In his absence Luke Kornet and Blake Griffin will see extra playing time. Neither are great streaming options, but Griffin might be the better choice between the two.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) isn't available for Saturday's matchup versus the Pistons. The 36-year-old played on Friday night against Denver, logging 34 minutes and finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. However, he's out with low back stiffness, something he's been working through for nearly the entire season. There's a good chance Horford will be back for Monday's meeting with OKC. In the meantime, Jayson Tatum will gain a substantial boost in usage and fantasy points per minute. Those numbers will improve even more if Jaylen Brown (knee) can't suit up, either. Managers should also look in Luke Kornet's direction as a potential DFS value option with an upside.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) won't play against the Knicks. The veteran logged 33 minutes on Friday night versus the Bulls, so it's likely he's just getting the night off to rest. As a result, Noah Vonleh could move into the starting lineup. However, he's averaged only 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 points this season, so he probably won't offer much to fantasy managers. At the same time, Luke Kornet has a brighter outlook on Saturday, even from off the bench.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) is listed as out for Saturday's meeting with Orlando. The veteran center is dealing with lower back stiffness and won't play the second leg of a back-to-back set. Horford logged 34 minutes Friday against Miami and finished a 111-104 win with nine points and five rebounds. He didn't do a lot in the contest, but it was a much-improved performance compared to the season opener where Horford shot below 30 percent from the field and had only six points. It would be fun to see Blake Griffin pick up Horford's minutes on Saturday, but it's unlikely to happen and it's to be Grant Williams and Noah Vonleh who get to play more active roles.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford was a major factor during the team's playoff run last season. Although, Horford isn't getting any younger and it sounds like the team plans to limit the veteran big man. The 34-year-old is expected to be held out of one game during back-to-back sets. It is also rumored that the organization wants to limit Horford's playing time as a whole. That means, Robert Williams III could be asked to play more minutes next season, assuming he can stay healthy. Also, the Celtics have been in the market for another big man to add into the mix. Fantasy managers should expect Horford to continue being a factor, but his value could decline.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford came ready to play during Thursday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran big man recorded 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists through 33 minutes of action. Horford was making key buckets down the stretch, which was a significant factor in the Celtics victory. This is a tough matchup for Horford, but he was able to make the most of his chances during Game 1.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford finished with 16 points, seven boards, five assists, two blocks, and one steal during Wednesday's win over Miami. Although Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way offensively, Horford made contributions across the board to help his team move one game closer to the NBA Finals. He's played exceptionally well throughout this series, so DFS managers should keep him on the radar ahead of Game 6 on Friday night.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford is unlikely to suit up for Thursday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The veteran forward is absent due to the league's health and safety protocols. There is a chance that Horford doesn't return during this series. Luckily, Robert Williams III (calf) is ready to play, so he'll likely see extended playing time. Also, Grant Williams should see more playing time, but didn't have much success during Game 1 of this series.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford finished with only six points during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. However, the veteran made amends by racking up 10 boards, six assists, and a block. After a stellar Game 4 performance, Horford combined for just 16 points throughout the following three postseason games. Still, considering Robert Williams III (knee) was available and didn't play, he may be more injured than Ime Udoka has reported. As a result, Horford has a chance to get plenty of minutes during the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Still, as evident by his showing throughout the playoffs, he isn't consistent on the scoring end.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford struggled offensively during the win over Milwaukee on Friday night, finishing with only two points on 1-for-6 shooting from the field (0-for-4 from deep). However, the night wasn't a total waste of a DFS lineup spot, as the veteran added 10 rebounds, four blocks, and a steal. Nevertheless, since Horford's exception Game 4 performance, he's cooled off by totaling just 10 points throughout the last two contests. Unquestionably, the 35-year-old is capable of making a dent on the fantasy end. Yet, with Jayson Tatum getting most of the scoring opportunities, Horford isn't guaranteed to produce in Game 7 on Sunday.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford finished with 30 points during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. The veteran tied Jayson Tatum for a team-high in scoring, thanks partly to an efficient 5-for-7 shooting effort from deep. With Robert Williams III (knee) sitting out for this one, Horford got plenty of extra opportunities to make some noise for DFS managers. While the 35-year-old is always a capable fantasy option, he'll gain even more potential if Williams can't make it back for Game 5.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford looked like he was back in his prime during Saturday's Game 3 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. One of the biggest reasons why Horford played well is that Milwaukee swapped Bobby Portis for Grayson Allen in the starting five. Horford took full advantage of that and nearly helped his team pull out the win. The veteran forward finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists in the two-point loss. Horford is likely to be a solid DFS candidate again, assuming Milwaukee sticks with this lineup.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) and center Al Horford (back) are both getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks. Tatum's absence could open the door to more minutes for second-year small forward Aaron Nesmith. Unfortunately, Nesmith hasn't been able to produce much of anything when the minutes have been there this year. Meanwhile, with Horford out, we should see Grant Williams step into the starting five and have a solid night. Starting center Daniel Theis should be in for a boost as well, especially in the rebounding department.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the second game in a row that Horford will miss due to personal reasons. The Celtics will also be without Robert Williams III (knee) and Jayson Tatum (rest) for Monday's game. That means, Grant Williams and Daniel Theis should start and have plenty of streaming value. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire to see if either player is available.

Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford posted a 16-point, nine-rebound, six-assist performance during a 108-103 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 35-year-old shot 6-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-8 from behind the arc. The Florida product also chipped in with a steal, a block, and a turnover across 34 minutes. When on the court, the big man has been productive, averaging 12.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 triples, and 2.3 stocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 85.7% from the line. To this point, Horford and fellow big man Robert Williams III have been able to coexist and remain fantasy-relevant, while cutting into each other's ultimate value.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford is questionable heading into Saturday's matchup versus Milwaukee. The veteran has been out the previous four games while adhering to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Nonetheless, the team is certainly looking to have him back, especially with the multitude of absences. If Horford can go, he should get plenty of work while likely having more than enough opportunities to contribute on the fantasy end.