Warriors' Al Horford: To be re-evaluated in one week
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Horford is making good progress in his recovery from a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in one week, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Horford hasn't played since March 13 due to the calf injury and won't return until early April at the earliest. His next opportunity to play will come April 5 against the Rockets. With the veteran big man still on the shelf, Omer Yurtseven and Quinten Post (foot) are candidates for increased burn off the bench.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Friday
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Horford (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Horford is set to sit out his eighth straight game, but the Warriors are expected to release an update on his rehab Friday. Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green and Omer Yurtseven will continue to hold down the center spot while Horford is out.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Remaining out vs. Nets
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Horford (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.
Horford will remain sidelined Wednesday with a right calf strain. Quinten Post (foot) is also out against the Nets, leaving plenty of opportunities for Kristaps Porzingis and Gui Santos in the frontcourt.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Monday
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Horford (calf) won't suit up for Monday's game against Dallas.
Horford was injured during a March 13 loss to the Timberwolves, and he's been unavailable for the Dubs' last five contests. The big man is due to be re-evaluated in coming days, although that doesn't mean he's close to returning. Kristaps Porzingis (back) is listed as probable for Monday's contest, and assuming he's available, he's expected to go a long way toward filling the void created by Horford's absence. Draymond Green and Gui Santos could also continue to see additional opportunities in the frontcourt.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Will be re-evaluated in one week
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An MRI confirmed a minor right calf strain for Horford and he will be re-evaluated in one week, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford is set to miss at least the next five games, and it's important to note that while he'll be re-evaluated in one week, that doesn't mean he will return at that point. Quinten Post figures to be more involved in the rotation while Horford is sidelined.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Not playing Sunday
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Horford (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Horford strained his right calf during the first quarter of Friday's loss to the Timberwolves. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters after the game that he expects Horford will miss time, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com. It comes as no surprise seeing Horford scratched for Sunday's lineup, and the veteran big man will likely be sidelined for Monday's game against the Wizards. The Warriors will also be without Draymond Green (back) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Sunday, so Golden State's frontcourt depth would be extremely depleted if Quinten Post (ankle) is also unable to play.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Set to miss time with calf strain
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after Friday's 127-117 loss to the Timberwolves that Horford suffered a right calf strain during the contest and is expected to miss time, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. "With a calf, we're not going to rush him back," Kerr said.
With Draymond Green (back) sitting out Friday, Horford picked up his 12th start of the season but played just five minutes before exiting with 7:05 remaining in the first quarter due to what the Warriors had labeled as right calf tightness. With Kerr confirming that the veteran big man strained his calf, Horford is expected to miss the Warriors' next game Sunday in New York and likely additional contests beyond that. The potential return of Green for Sunday's game could help offset Horford's absence, and Kristaps Porzingis and Quinten Post (ankle) could also move into larger roles in the Golden State frontcourt.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Exits early with tight calf
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Horford won't return to Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to right calf tightness. He finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes.
Horford entered the starting five in place of Draymond Green (back) but checked out of the game with just over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly thereafter. The absences of Green and Horford for the rest of the evening should open up more playing time for Kristaps Porzingis and Quinten Post in the frontcourt. The Warriors will likely send Horford in for further testing before deciding on his availability for Sunday's game against the Knicks, but the veteran big man would appear to be questionable -- at best -- for that contest.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Poor shooting performance
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Horford accumulated 13 points (5-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists and four blocks across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 130-124 overtime loss to the Bulls.
The fact that Horford needed 18 shots to score 13 points tells you all you need to know about his shooting performance. That said, the veteran big man still found a way to deliver strong numbers across the board due to his contributions in peripheral categories. He continues to sit out at least one half of back-to-back sets, but Horford's 34 minutes were a season-high mark, and he's played at least 29 minutes in three straight appearances.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Horford (toe) will play Tuesday against the Bulls.
After missing the front end of this back-to-back set, Horford is all set to reprise his usual role. Quinten Post and Malevy Leons are expected to see reduced minutes as a result.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Won't play Monday
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Horford has been ruled out for Monday's game against Utah due to left toe injury management.
Horford will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set, though it appears likely he'll return Tuesday against Chicago. With the veteran big man and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) both sidelined, Quinten Post and Malevy Leons are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Posts full line Thursday
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Horford contributed 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 overtime victory over the Rockets.
Horford has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench most of the season, but he's been productive when handed a first-unit role. He has scored in double digits in his four starts since the All-Star break, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists across 28.5 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Back with starters
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Horford is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Horford will return to the first unit Monday after coming off the bench Saturday against the Lakers. Gui Santos will be deployed off the bench in a corresponding move. Horford has scored in double figures in each of his previous four chances as a starter.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Reverting to bench role
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Horford won't start Saturday's game against the Lakers, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Horford started Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies in place of Draymond Green (back), but the former will head back to the bench now that Green has been cleared to return. Horford has been productive when called upon and exploded for a season-high 22 points and six three-pointers in a start against the Nuggets last Sunday.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Starting Wednesday
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Horford is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Horford will be in the Warriors' starting five for the second time in three games due to the absence of Draymond Green (back). In his last start against the Nuggets on Sunday, Horford recorded 22 points, seven assists, one rebound, three steals and two blocks over 27 minutes in a 128-117 win.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Available for Wednesday
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Horford (toe) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Horford is no longer on the injury report after missing the front end of this back-to-back set Tuesday against the Pelicans. Even with Draymond Green (rest) questionable, Horford is likely going to see a modest workload Wednesday.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Won't play Tuesday
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Horford (toe) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Horford does not play in both games of back-to-back sets, so the Warriors will keep him on ice until Wednesday's game against Memphis. Quinten Post could be more involved as a result Tuesday.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Iffy for Tuesday
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Horford is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to left toe injury management.
Horford hasn't appeared on the injury report lately for the Warriors, so this appears to be a precautionary listing. The club should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Starting Sunday
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Horford is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Draymond Green (back) was a late scratch, so Horford will make his sixth start of the season Sunday. Horford started in four consecutive outings from late January to early February and averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals over 22.5 minutes per game over that span.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Vintage performance Monday
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Horford racked up 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 114-113 victory over Memphis.
Horford turned back the clock, falling one rebound short of a double-double, while also adding six assists. He has now scored double digits in four of the past five games, playing a meaningful role, be it off the bench or as a member of the starting unit. In six appearances over the past two weeks, the veteran has averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers in 24.0 minutes per game.
