“Prediction: Unless the Celtics just go extreme to get under the tax, Horford returns at a slight discount, perhaps $7-8 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Al Horford remembered the first time ... are ready to push the position into new territory. Horford and Kristaps Porziņģis, who helped break through previous barriers ...

Shortly after Kristaps Porziņģis’ injury Monday night, Al Horford met with the other Boston Celtics big men and urged them to be prepared. Despite not knowing the severity of Porziņģis ...

The Bulls tend to chase short-term success, and Porziņģis gives them a higher ceiling than Vooch. Assuming Chicago retains restricted free agent Josh Giddey and hands Matas Buzelis a larger role, ...

However, a lot has changed since those remarks in March. Boston lost Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles that will sidelined him ...

The NBA Draft presents a perfect opportunity to add a high impact player on a cheap salary. Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner stands out as a clear target for the Celtics in the draft at either pick No. 28 ...

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Boston Celtics were hindered by the loss of big man Kristaps Porzingis ... Veteran Al Horford, who stepped in to replace Porzingis and finished ...

The Boston Celtics are facing a historic payroll heading into the offseason. They will try to shed salary, likely Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porziņģis to get under the dreaded second apron.

The Boston Celtics are sticking with Al Horford as their starting center for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday, even though Kristaps Porziņģis is available to play.

Sixteen years into his NBA career, Al Horford accepted the reserve role, knowing his No. 42 would still be called when needed. And Horford is needed, now more than ever, as Kristaps Porziņģis ...

The Boston Celtics have listed Kristaps Porziņģis as PROBABLE ahead ... who got into early foul trouble, and Al Horford during the closing minutes. While Horford is a reliable backup center ...

Luke Kornet started in place of Porzingis. Kristaps Porzingis did not start the second half for Boston. Luke Kornet started in his place. Al Horford is out for a rest night. — Keith Smith ...