Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford won't play on Sunday against the Rockets. The C's will head to Dallas after Sunday's contest, so the veteran will take the night off to rest ahead of Monday's matchup. That said, Horford hasn't been a consistently reliable fantasy option this season. However, his absence could allow Luke Kornet to get more involved. Kornet has averaged 6.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks without Horford in the lineup, so he warrants streaming for those looking to fill the void in their lineup.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) is listed as available for Wednesday's tilt versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Horford will play through an illness, and the Celtics are going to need him down low with star big man Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out against Minnesota's imposing frontcourt if they want to stay unbeaten at home. Horford is not necessarily a must-roster fantasy player in his age-37 campaign, but the former All-Star has been a must-stream asset when his minutes get expanded. Managing top-100 value overall, Horford is producing 9.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 treys, and 1.5 blocks in 31.4 minutes per game across 13 starting appearances in 2023-24. Horford's $6,600 DraftKings salary more or less reflects those numbers, so while he's not much of a salary-relief option, season-long managers should be starting him without hesitance despite a tough matchup.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (illness) is questionable heading into Wednesday's matchup against the Timberwolves. He's dealing with a non-COVID-related illness. However, with the C's also meeting the Bucks on Thursday evening, there's a good chance Horford won't play versus Minnesota. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) also questionable, Boston could go deep into the rotation, meaning Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet could see meaningful minutes for fantasy managers.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (rest) has been listed as questionable on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He's not dealing with any ailments at the moment as he was listed due to rest, so the team could be waiting to see how the rest of the starters and key reserves feel before game time. Horford usually gets a rest day on one half of back-to-backs and this game on Friday would be the first of two games in the next two days. If they decide to rest him against Utah to make sure he's ready to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, then either Luke Kornet or Neemias Queta would see the backup minutes instead. It's unclear which one will receive more opportunities so they're not the best streaming options at the moment.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors as he gets a rest day for the second game of a back-to-back. The 37-year-old hasn't been playing both games of back-to-backs to make sure he's as fresh as can be come playoff time. For Friday's game, the issue is that four of the starting five could also be out along with him. Since Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is listed as doubtful, Neemias Queta will probably move into the starting five while Luke Kornet will see a bigger chunk of minutes off of the bench. Queta seems to be the better of the two as a streaming option.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) isn't listed on the team's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, but teammate Al Horford (rest) will not play. Porzingis returns from a one-game respite as the Celtics manage his left calf strain, and Horford takes a seat for maintenance purposes on the second night of a back-to-back. More usage is headed Porzingis' direction, with Jayson Tatum (ankle) sitting out for Wednesday's battle with the Kings due to an ankle sprain. Porzingis is tallying 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.6 blocks per game in 2023-24. After Horford served his fantasy purpose with a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double in KP's stead on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, the veteran should suit back up on Saturday for a duel with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Boston Celtics centers Al Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet (groin) have both been ruled out for the second half of a back-to-back on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Horford is just getting some veteran rest, so he should be back for their next game. Kornet is experiencing left-adductor tightness, so it's unclear if he's going to miss any added time outside of this game. With Kristaps Porzingis (calf) listed as doubtful, the front court is going to be very thin, and the Celtics will likely be forced to go with a very small lineup. Lamar Stevens, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta, and Oshae Brissett will all see some more time in this contest.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford will start in Friday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. Jrue Holiday (ankle) won't suit up, so the C's will go big for the in-season tournament matchup. Horford has averaged a career-low 6.5 points this season. However, the 37-year-old has logged 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in three starts this season, meaning he's worth considering for fantasy lineups.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) picked up a toe sprain during the team's win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, but it doesn't seem severe enough to force him to miss any time. The veteran big man is listed as probable to play against the Toronto Raptors for their second game of the in-season tournament. Horford could be starting yet again if Kristaps Porzingis (knee) ends up missing his second consecutive game. Fantasy managers with stock in Horford will want to check for updates on Porzingis leading up to tipoff.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (knee) will be taking Friday night's game off for right knee injury management. The good thing is that the Celtics likely won't need him that badly against a Brooklyn Nets team that is suffering big time from injuries. Kristaps Porzingis will likely see even more minutes and usage and Luke Kornet will see more minutes as the only backup center on the roster since Neemias Queta (foot) is also out. Kornet could be used as a solid streaming option in all fantasy formats, but the Celtics could opt to go with some small ball lineups as well since the Nets don't have Nicolas Claxton (ankle).

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford says he won't be in Wednesday's starting lineup against the New York Knicks. That means Horford should act as head coach Joe Mazzulla's sixth man off the bench for the regular-season opener, with Derrick White likely getting the starting nod in the backcourt alongside Jrue Holiday. The 37-year-old Horford has only been a reserve 10 times in his NBA career, but he figures to eclipse that total in 2023-24 alone with the offseason acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis. Still, Horford should occasionally get to work with the starting unit in the appropriate matchups. Porzingis should regularly battle with interior presence Mitchell Robinson while Jayson Tatum tries to slow down All-Star playmaker Julius Randle Wednesday.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (rest) is not in Charlotte for Thursday's preseason finale against the Hornets, ruling him out for the contest. Horford seems to have wrapped up his three-game preseason, averaging 7.3 points and 1.3 three-pointers on 50% shooting from deep in 20.3 minutes over two starts. We'll have to wait on word pertaining to the rest of Boston's regulars, considering their All-Star core all played nearly 30 minutes each in Tuesday's dress rehearsal. Kristaps Porzingis tentatively figures to start, but Luke Kornet should ultimately benefit either way. It's hard to go wrong with Horford as a cheap lineup stabilizer in category leagues this fall, but his days of providing All-Star play are likely behind him. The 37-year-old should positively contribute to each category, although minimally, with the most notable being blocks.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford was held scoreless in the playoff loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. The 36-year-old had a solid showing in Game 4. However, he cooled off in this one, going 0-for-7 from deep. Horford at least had five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block, so DFS managers still got something from him. That said, he's a volatile DFS option for Game 6 on Thursday night.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford finished with 10 points in Sunday's overtime loss to the 76ers. The veteran struggled shooting in this one, going 3-for-9 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep. However, he made up for it by amassing seven rebounds, five blocks, and two steals, so all is forgiven. Horford is averaging 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in this series. Although he's usually a hit-or-miss DFS option, he'll continue to get more minutes than most, which is never bad for fantasy purposes.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford had a solid showing in the Game 3 win over Philadelphia. The veteran scored 17 points, going 6-for-8 from the field and 5-for-7 from deep while adding seven rebounds and two steals. Horford scored only five points in Game 2, so DFS managers were certainly thrilled with his performance on Friday night. With Robert Williams III seemingly suffering an injury in this one, Horford may see more minutes in Game 4 on Sunday.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) will miss the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday versus the Raptors. The veteran had a very busy 35-minute night against the Sixers on Tuesday and will be rested. Horford hasn't played both games of a back-to-back all season. Robert Williams III, who was rested Tuesday, should soak in a large chunk of Hoford's minutes, while Blake Griffin, Mike Muscala and Luke Kornet will hope to pick up a few extra minutes as well, especially if Jayson Tatum (hip) is also out Wednesday.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (back) is another one of the team's starters that received the questionable tag just in case they decide to give him a rest day against the weaker and battered Utah Jazz on Friday. The veteran big man is listed as questionable due to lower back stiffness right now, and he's only played in 35% of the games with the same uncertain status. If he does get downgraded, Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet should pick up the slack as Robert Williams III (knee) is considered doubtful.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran big man is sitting out due to back stiffness, but really it's a rest day for Horford. The Celtics don't want to push Horford too hard after he played during Friday's contest. His absence will mean increased run for Grant Williams, Luke Kornet, and Blake Griffin. Between the three of them, Williams has the highest upside and appears to be the best streaming option.

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (knee) is no longer on the injury report and should be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran big man missed the first half of the back-to-back with some knee soreness, which now seems like it was more of just a rest day rather than an actual injury holding him back. Blake Griffin would probably move back to the bench, and depending on how many minutes Robert Williams III receives, he could go back to fantasy irrelevancy.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) has been ruled out Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, while fellow center Robert Williams III (ankle) has been cleared to play. Horford missed two games with knee swelling before playing 30 minutes on Sunday and will miss another game due to the ailment. Horford reportedly does intend to play in the second game of the back-to-back set and is likely only out Tuesday as a precaution. Williams continues to deal with ankle soreness, but is good to go for his normal amount of minutes. It remains to be seen if Williams will see a rest day on Wednesday. Grant Williams (elbow) should see additional minutes with Horford out.