Al Horford DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) has drawn a doubtful status heading into the team's Monday matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. With Luke Kornet (hamstring) also doubtful, the timing couldn't have been better for Kristaps Porzingis (foot) to be ruled probable to make his season debut. If Porzingis is on a heavy minute restriction, however, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be streamed for center stats in deeper leagues.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) is available to play for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Horford is back in the mix after missing Friday's contest due to an illness. The expectation is Horford will resume his normal role in the rotation. The big man is averaging 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 27 minutes per game this season. There have been some duds along the way, but Horford has been playing better over his last two games. His return to the lineup should shift Neemias Queta back to the bench. Fantasy managers who have Horford rostered can get him in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) is questionable for the meeting with the Timberwolves on Sunday. The veteran is under the weather, so it will be his second-straight absence if he doesn't suit up on Sunday. If that's the case, Neemias Queta will likely remain with the starting lineup, although he's a hit-or-miss fantasy option. The same can be said for Luke Kornet, who had six points, six rebounds, one board, and one block in Friday's win over the Washington Wizards.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. The veteran big man was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It doesn't sound like a serious issue and should only be a one-game absence. The absence of Horford should mean more minutes for Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet in the rotation. Neither player is an ideal fantasy option, but Queta could be worth a look due to his rebounding ability.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. He was listed as questionable because of a toe sprain. But the Celtics will have him on the court to begin the Emirates NBA cup. The 38-year-old isn't as productive as he once was, averaging 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals this season. But he's still a viable fantasy option in deeper setups, even more so in category formats due to his 43.5% shooting from behind the arc.