Al Horford Fantasy Stats

Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. Horford has been dealing with a "sciatic nerve injury," but head coach Steve Kerr provided good news, stating his injury has healed, and he is nearing a return. The 19-year veteran is playing his first season in Golden State, but has struggled, averaging career lows in nearly every major statistic. While Horford is nearing a return to play, second-year center Quinten Post will continue to play a major role in this Warriors lineup. Over the past four games with Horford out, Post has played over 25 minutes in three of the four games and has averaged 14.5 points and five rebounds per game.

Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (back) will play Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Horford has been out of action for four consecutive contests due to sciatica. Through 10 outings this season, the 38-year-old veteran center is averaging 21.8 minutes per game. However, he may be assigned a heavier workload than expected upon his return, with veterans Stephen Curry (quad) and Jimmy Butler III (knee) sidelined.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (injury management) will not play on Wednesday in the second game of his team's road back-to-back in Miami due to left toe injury management. The Warriors have been very careful with the veteran's workload this season and will look to get him back for Friday's matchup with Portland. Golden State could be very shorthanded with Stephen Curry (ankle) sidelined and Jimmy Butler (back), Buddy Hield (illness), and Draymond Green (illness) potentially all unavailable for tonight's tilt. While Horford is absent, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are in line to be assigned extra minutes.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (injury management) will not play on Tuesday in the first game of his team's road back-to-back in Oklahoma City. The Warriors have been very careful with the veteran's workload this season and will look to get him back for Wednesday's matchup in San Antonio. In his absence on Tuesday, Quinten Post will likely get more action. Post has started six of the team's last nine games and has scored exactly 14 points in three of his last four games. He'll have a tough matchup against the Thunder, but the minutes should be there for the second-year big man, with Trayce Jackson-Davis also lined up for a little more run coming off the bench without Big Al on Tuesday.

Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday, consistent with the team managing him on back-to-backs. The 39-year-old has settled into a bench role at 21 minutes per night, averaging 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists with 1.3 threes on 30 percent from deep. If he sits, expect the Warriors to lean more on Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis for center minutes, with Draymond Green sliding up in smaller lineups. Post has flashed stretch-five utility, and TJD supplies boards and blocks in short bursts, making each a deeper-league streaming option when minutes open. In standard formats, Horford remains a low-end specialist for threes and rebounds who is difficult to rely on when rest days are in play. Fantasy managers should stream the open slot rather than force a fringe hold if a better schedule play exists.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (foot) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The veteran big man has sat out two of the last three games, but he's ready to go to work on Sunday after being initially considered questionable for the matchup. Horford has been part of the second unit with the Warriors, making a limited impact. He's averaging 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.0 minutes this season. In his last outing against the Sacramento Kings, Horford finished scorless in 27 minutes on 0-for-7 three-points shooting. Indiana has limited opponents to 32.6 percent shooting from downtown, meaning it won't be easy for Horford to bounce back on Sunday night.

Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (foot) is dealing with soreness in his left foot and is considered questionable for the team's NBA Cup matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The veteran big man played in their last game against the Sacramento Kings and put up a subpar effort in the scoring department. He finished with 0 points on 0-for-8 shooting overall and 0-for-7 from deep. He did, however, contribute seven boards, two assists, and two steals. If Horford can't give it a go on Friday, Quinten Post would likely see a boost in opportunities off the bench since Draymond Green (rib) is considered probable. Post can be a solid streamer in deeper category leagues for managers that need some threes and rebounds.

Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (toe) has been listed as out for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors are opting to rest the veteran to avoid overworking him during back-to-back situations. Horford is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday when the Warriors visit the Sacramento Kings. Coming off the bench, Horford has averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21.0 minutes with the Warriors. Quinten Post figures to have a larger role in the rotation on Tuesday, but his efforts typically don't lead to much fantasy production. The seven-footer from the Netherlands has averaged 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 12.7 minutes this season.

Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. The matchup will be the first leg of a back-to-back for the Warriors, and head coach Steve Kerr has said that he doesn't plan to use Horford in both games during these situations this season. The veteran should be back in action on Tuesday against Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers. Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis get extra runouts with Horford on the shelf, although neither player impressed when he sat out Friday's action against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford will come off the bench for the second game in a row to open the season with his new squad. Horford will be limited to about 20 minutes, according to Steve Kerr, as the Warriors try to manage the veteran's workload. Kerr said before the season that the lineup with Hoford, Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga will be fluid, but for Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets, Horford will again come off the bench. In his Warriors debut, Horford had five points, five rebounds, and one assist over 20 minutes. Kerr also said that the plan is for Horford to take Friday's second half of the team's back-to-back off against the Blazers. That could create some Friday night value for Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis, who will remain in limited roles when Horford and Green are available.