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Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens announced that Aron Baynes (left ankle sprain) and Gordon Hayward (concussion) will be available to play Sunday night against the San Antonio Spurs, while Al Horford (left knee soreness), Jayson Tatum (back contusion) and Robert Williams (back contusion) will be in street clothes. Update from Boston's Brad Stevens: Baynes […]

The playoffs are just around the corner, and while the top teams in the league would surely like to win some games over the course of the remainder of the regular season, health is the main priority. No one knows that better than Boston Celtics big man Al Horford, who will likely see some intermittent rest […]

The Boston Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward for Monday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets. Hayward has not yet been cleared from the league’s concussion protocol. He had entered the day doubtful to suit up, having played just one minute in the team’s win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. While the Celtics will be […]

Prior to joining the Boston Celtics during the summer of 2016, Al Horford had spent his entire career with the Atlanta Hawks and consistently had the team earning one of the top records in the Eastern Conference. In the latter part of Horford’s run with the Hawks, Kent Bazemore was on board, so he knows […]

The Boston Celtics made one of the greatest success stories in recent memory when they turned All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas from the last pick in the 2011 Draft to an MVP candidate during his brief tenure with the team. Veteran forward Al Horford knew how good IT was, and said he’s one of the reasons […]

The Boston Celtics are taking no chances with their most understated yet arguably most impactful player as the playoffs quickly approach. After his team held on to beat the pesky Atlanta Hawks 129-120 on Saturday at T.D. Garden, Celtics coach Brad Stevens noted that Al Horford will miss several more games throughout the remainder of […]

At 32, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is currently showing no signs of slowing down. He has been having another remarkable year for the C’s, and he has played a pivotal role in the team’s drive for another extended postseason run. According to Horford, he expects to play for at least another eight years, […]

More details have now surfaced regarding the apparent season-defining plane ride that the Boston Celtics went on prior to their 33-point demolition job on the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, on Tuesday. Celtics veteran big man Al Horford shed some light on what went down during the cross-country flight, and as it turns out, […]

The Boston Celtics have headed in an unexpected direction after winning 12 of their last 15 games heading into the All-Star break, unable to keep that winning consistency after coming back from the February festivities. Big man Al Horford thinks the lack of that consistency is what has hurt the team in this recent stretch, […]

Al Horford is the oldest player on the Boston Celtics roster. He is a five-time All-Star and a veteran with 11-plus years in the NBA. Yet, even Horford is having a hard time figuring out why such a young and talented Beantown team has been so disappointing this season. When asked point-blank about Boston’s biggest […]

The Boston Celtics have lost their last four games, and with 20 games left in the season, it looks like they will be heading into the playoffs with all sorts of question marks. Celtics veteran forward Al Horford recently spoke about the team’s recent struggles, saying that he’d rather play good basketball than be in […]

The Boston Celtics regular season struggles continued tonight after they fell to the Chicago Bulls 126-116. It seems like the Celtics have a long way to go in ironing out the rut they are currently in, and big man Al Horford believes that they should focus on addressing their woes right now, per A. Sherrod […]

Al Horford is finally starting to look like the player who led the injury-depleted Boston Celtics to within a single victory of the NBA Finals last spring. Why? The veteran center is now healthier than he’s been at any other point this season and Kyrie Irving is encouraging him to be aggressive. “I think health […]

After the contest between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, Al Horford had something to say about Blake Griffin. Horford is not a fan of Griffin’s flopping and tendency to complain to the refs. Horford told Chris Grenham of CLNS Media: “Yeah … Blake is a great actor. I was going for the ball. He sold […]

Joel Embiid won’t give Boston Celtics center Al Horford any props for keeping him in foul trouble and rendering a 9-of-22 shooting night out of him during a 112-109 Celtics win at the Wells Fargo Center. “He’s not doing anything,” Embiid said when asked about being guarded by Horford, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “I […]

In the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game between the Sixers and the Celtics, Boston center Al Horford thought he was playing tough defense on Philadelphia star Joel Embiid. The referees disagreed, and Horford wasn’t happy: Al Horford didn't like the call. What do you think? https://t.co/IlTAnR8uo0 — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) February 13, 2019 In the […]

The Boston Celtics are on a two-game losing streak, as the team has lost to the Lakers and Clippers in back-to-back games at home. Celtics big man Al Horford says both losses were bad, but will make the team better in the long run. Boston lost to the Lakers on a game-winning shot by Rajon […]

The Boston Celtics suffered perhaps their most embarrassing loss of a vexing season on Saturday, when they surrendered a 28-point advantage to the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Garden in the first game after Doc Rivers’ team traded away its best player. After the game, which ended with a smattering of boos raining down from […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says All-Star big man Al Horford has taken his game to another level, and health may be the biggest reason why the 32-year-old is playing so well right now. Al Horford missed seven consecutive games in December due to a knee injury, but ever since he came back, he […]

Al Horford has always been known as a solid player, but his latest achievement is a testament to his continued progression with the Celtics. Horford logged 29 minutes in Monday night’s 112-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, 11 rebounds, five assists, a whopping six blocks and […]

The Boston Celtics frequently rest big man Al Horford during the regular season to preserve him for the playoffs. This is not a secret, as it is something the Celtics have done for quite some time. This year, Horford has battled some knee issues and has been given intermittent rest in an attempt to keep […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford had nothing but praise for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the future Hall of Famer pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind victory against the Kansas City Chiefs to secure yet another Super Bowl berth. Horford told A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston: “There’s no debate of who […]

Circulating social media for the past week or so has been the 10-year challenge. It involves posting one picture of yourself 10 years ago and then one from this year. It’s sort of a “glow-up” post, but it’s more focused on the actual amount of years rather than the actual growth of the person Jayson […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford came off a fast break with some serious thunder on forward Serge Ibaka and the Toronto Raptors late in the third quarter of an Eastern Conference battle. Al Horford gets the dunk + stare down on Ibaka 😤 https://t.co/TwYSvthOvM — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 17, 2019 Ibaka has been known as […]

The Boston Celtics suffered their second consecutive defeat when they failed to execute in the final seconds, allowing the Orlando Magic to escape with a 105-103 victory. After the game, veteran forward Al Horford pointed out the team’s inconsistent play throughout the season. Al Horford: "We play hard at times. I don't know if we […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wants All-Star center Al Horford to be healthy and fresh for the playoffs, which is why he and the organization are trying to play Horford withing a 27-28 minutes range. Horford missed seven games in a row in December due to soreness in his left knee. The veteran big […]

Before the Boston Celtics could face off against the Brooklyn Nets at home, Al Horford had to remind his own teammate Guerschon Yabusele to take off his warmer — a little too excited for his own good. Every team needs a vet like Al Horford 😅 pic.twitter.com/pSdbqBWISz — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 8, 2019 The Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day and Celtics center Al Horford is excited to go up against Sixers All-Star big man Joel Embiid. Al Horford returned to the Celtics’ lineup on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets after missing seven-straight games due to a sore knee. The five-time All-Star played 19 minutes […]

The Boston Celtics have announced that the team will be closer to full strength against the Charlotte Hornets Sunday as both forward Al Horford and Marcus Morris will return: #NEBHInjuryReport Brad Stevens says the latest word is that both Al Horford and Marcus Morris are available to play tonight, although Horford will be on a […]

The Boston Celtics have lost three games in a row, but the team could be getting All-Star center Al Horford back into the lineup on Sunday. The Celtics take on the Charlotte Hornets at home, and the team has upgraded Al Horford to probable. Horford has missed the last seven games with left knee soreness. […]

The Boston Celtics railed off a season-high eight straight wins before a recent road loss to the Detroit Pistons, yet at the early stages of the season, they were forced to survive a challenging stretch. Mired in a 10-10 start and clawing their way into the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Celtics needed resilience, and […]

The Boston Celtics are currently riding the wave of a six-game winning streak, but it sounds like they’ll be without the services of Al Horford for a few games due to a knee injury. According to a report from ESPN, Horford has been diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome in his left knee, which is a […]

The Boston Celtics take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at home and will be without star point guard Kyrie Irving, small forward Gordon Hayward, and center Al Horford. Kyrie Irving has shoulder stiffness, Al Horford has been dealing with patellar tendinitis and it just hasn’t healed, and Gordon Hayward is sick. Per #Celtics, Al […]

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford will be held out of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a sore knee. Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald announced the news via Twitter. Al Horford says he won't play tonight. — Mark Murphy (@Murf56) December 9, 2018 The talented big man’s production on both ends of the […]

The Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, and the team will be without center Al Horford and swingman Jaylen Brown. Brown is dealing with a lower right back injury, while the Celtics are just resting Horford. #NEBHInjuryReport tomorrow vs Cleveland: Jaylen Brown (right low back bruise) – OUTAl Horford (rest) – OUT — […]

Clarity is one of the most important conversations to have for a team. In basketball, it’s important for the coach to establish roles throughout the team: transparency helps with short and long-term goals. For instance, the team must provide a blueprint for the team, with everyone understanding what they bring to the table. Who is […]

The Celtics are scheduled to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. However, it sounds like Boston is going to be without the services of Al Horford, who’s dealing with a sore left knee. #NEBHInjuryReport Al Horford has been downgraded to out tonight vs @ATLHawks — Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 23, 2018 Horford, now 32 […]

The undefeated Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, and Celtics big man Al Horford has some high praise for Pistons power forward Blake Griffin. Through four games, Griffin is averaging 33.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 55.7 percent from the field, 65.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 […]

LeBron James’ departure from the Eastern Conference has not sat all that well with Boston Celtics center Al Horford, who was anxious to run it back this year with his team in full force. The Celtics fell a game shy of a ticket to the NBA Finals, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games, […]