"When I arrived, I understood the direction of the team, we had a great individual plan in place for me, and I feel like as a result I've played really good basketball for the Thunder. Late last week, ESPN Insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that Oklahoma City would be sitting veteran big Al Horford for the remainder … Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso (born June 3, 1986) is a Dominican professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Fantasy basketball forecaster: March 29-April 4. Sitting out protects Horford against injury that could complicate the ability to move him in the offseason. Recibe noticias, estadísticas, videos, resúmenes y más sobre Oklahoma City Thunder centro Al Horford en ESPNDeportes. It's worth watching to see if Mann can continue to score off the pine for the team in the wake of Lou Williams heading to Atlanta. After the season, Horford will have two years and $53 million left on his contract. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; BOSTON -- Al Horford became a five-time All-Star and developed a reputation as one of the NBA's most underrated players in part because of one key attribute: versatility. Veteran big man Al Horford has likely played his last game for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic averaged 19.0 minutes in the two starts for the Blazers, both wins, and could be a fantasy force once he's back to playing more each game. Bacon paced the team in both minutes and shots and could be a helpful streaming option for a team that didn't get much back at the deadline. Lonzo Ball is listed as questionable to play for the Pelicans in Boston this evening. The Heat won't have Victor Oladipo or Kendrick Nunn available tonight. Rostered in just shy of 45% of ESPN leagues, Brown is a player to target in all formats now that Horford won't be soaking up minutes at center. Cleveland won't have starting center Jarrett Allen for tonight's matchup with the Jazz due to a concussion. He … ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the news Saturday night, and the Thunder confirmed it by releasing statements from Horford and general manager Sam Presti. Charles Oliveira is the UFC champion we didn't see coming, Greatness beckoned me back to the stands; fate took it from there, NHL experts make bold 2021 playoff predictions on X factors, best series, more, Picks for each first-round NHL playoff series, The Cardinals aren't playing like it's 2021 -- but they're winning. Saturday. Houston's Kevin Porter Jr. was a game-best plus-29 in net rating in his 31 minutes of play during Saturday's win over Minnesota. Highlights. NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns y Al Horford con buenas jornadas en derrotas de sus equipos. The most significant fantasy news of the weekend was Al Horford of the Oklahoma City Thunder getting shut down for the remainder of the season. Rostered in just shy of 45% of ESPN leagues, Brown is a player to target in all formats now that Horford won't be soaking up … He also represents the Dominican Republic national team.. Latest on Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN Horford has played in four of the eight games since the All-Star break and just two of the last six. On Saturday, center Jakob Poeltl tied his career-high with 20 points on just nine shots. Al Horford is feeling comfortable in his new home, and as the Celtics' free-agent prize, he's ready to help Boston take the next step in the East. The Nets will have Kyrie Irving in the lineup tonight in a great matchup with the Timberwolves. Bradley Beal left Saturday's win over the Pistons due to a hip contusion after taking a hard fall in the third quarter. Andre Drummond has ended up with the Lakers, which is likely one of the best possible destinations for his fantasy stock. Since arriving from Philadelphia in a draft-night trade, Horford has been considered a significant presence and influence on the Thunder's young, rebuilding roster, and the … This is Horford's 14th NBA season, including stops with Atlanta, Boston and Philadelphia. It was inevitable that Horford eventually would be shut down this season, but the loss of Gilgeous-Alexander expedited that timeline, sources said. Al Horford anotó 21 puntos en su regreso con Oklahoma City Thunder, ayudando al equipo a derrotar a Phoenix Suns y haciendo historia en el proceso al … Since being activated after the All-Star break, the young center has averaged 12.4 points and 12.3 rebounds while also posting a strong block rate in nine appearances for the Thunder. He also represents the Dominican Republic national team.. ESPN's Rachel Nichols sits down with Boston Celtics power forward Al Horford to discuss facing LeBron James, how he has helped his younger teammates and head coach Brad Stevens. Goran Dragic is listed as probable and is a nice streaming play, given the absence of two high-usage backcourt peers. Weekend recap. At the same time, I know what it's like to be a young, aspiring player, and at this point in the season I understand how important playing meaningful minutes is for their careers and their development," Horford said in a statement. The other Staples Center residents have a young guard playing well, as Terance Mann scored 23 points off the bench on Saturday for the Clippers -- his most in any game this season and second-best for his career. ESPN Digital. Drafted as a power forward by the Atlanta Hawks, he became the rare center who could grab a rebound and lead the fast break, operate as the fulcrum of an … BOSTON -- Al Horford became a five-time All-Star and developed a reputation as one of the NBA's most underrated players in part because of one key attribute: versatility. Once a two-way player for the organization, Brown just signed a multi-year NBA contract and is likely to start for the Thunder at the five going forward. "Our conversations have been open and ongoing about how to maximize this season for him personally as well as the development of our team. Horford y Towns vieron acción en … Horford, 34, plans to remain with his Oklahoma City teammates and train at the team facility, but he won't play in the final 28 games for the Thunder. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the development, and Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault confirmed it. How Hayes took Chelsea to peak of women's soccer, can they add Champions League? Horford has averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season. 27 Mar, 2021. This signals a big line for Larry Nance Jr., who has seen a 6.5% jump in usage rate with both Allen and Love off the floor this season. The Thunder have been surprisingly competitive with such a young, unaccomplished roster, tied currently with the New Orleans Pelicans at 19-25. Thunder's Al Horford to sit out rest of season. Relatives: Brother Jon Horford; Father Tito Horford. Mar 27, 2021. Rostered in just shy of 45% of ESPN leagues, Brown is a player to target in all formats now that Horford … The Thunder recently lost star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for an extended period with plantar fasciitis. Get the gang back together, or start a new tradition. "I'm looking forward to supporting the guys who supported me, watching them continue to play the right way and play together as we have throughout the season, while still being around the team and continuing my training.". Join or start a league for free >> As the Oklahoma City Thunder turn to younger players in the nightly rotation, five-time All-Star center Al Horford will no longer will be active for games this season, sources told ESPN. Horford may no longer be in his prime, but he has proven this season that he still has some gas left in his tank. Al Horford’s celebration didn’t go as planned Team and coming away with a 10990 - eight win the 70 -sixers plus. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Brown finished the loss to Boston with 21 points and a career-high 23 boards. He has averaged 13.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists for his career and twice has been an All-Defensive Team choice. After joining the 76ers on a four-year, $109 million free-agent deal in 2019, Horford was traded to the … I just hate watching Al Horford play basketball. Portland's Jusuf Nurkic returned to the court over the weekend after a 32-game absence due to a combination of wrist and calf injuries. Saturday Al has been nothing short of spectacular and will remain a part of the team as we build on an approach and mentality that we have taken for some time.". Porter produced his third 25-point game of the season. This was a late scratch due to a sore right foot. Latest on Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN "We've talked with Al from the time he became a member of the Thunder this offseason about the many ways in which he would be able to help us as we entered the early stages of the necessary transition of our team," Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement Saturday. Horford, under contract for two more seasons, will remain a member of the … Saturday. Fantasy basketball weekly rankings: Time to bench the Cavs? Nickeil Alexander-Walker has started in Ball's place for the last four games. Unable to find a suitable trade partner for the 34-year-old player, the Thunder will sit Al Horford for the rest of the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. 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Latest on Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN The Thunder could have three first-round picks in the 2021 NBA draft, based on a number of protection and pick-swap scenarios. Al Horford y Oklahoma City Thunder salen en busca de una victoria en contra de unos mermados San Antonio Spurs, … Horford will no longer play for the Thunder this season as the organization turns to younger players, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Drafted as a power forward by the Atlanta Hawks, he became the rare center who could grab a rebound and lead the fast break, operate as the fulcrum of an … Horford is a five-time NBA All-Star and is the highest paid Latin American basketball player. And Tom, it's August 12, right? After the season, Horford will have two years and $53 million left on his contract. As the Oklahoma City Thunder turn to younger players in the nightly rotation, five-time All-Star center Al Horford will no longer will be active for games this season, sources told ESPN. Al Horford. Rostered in just shy of 45% of ESPN leagues, Brown is a player to target in all formats now that Horford won't be soaking up minutes at center. Premier League top-four race: Liverpool, Chelsea or Leicester to miss out? The Kings have allowed the fifth-most DraftKings points per game to point guards this season, while the Spurs have ceded the sixth-most. Prepare with rankings & analysis >>. Horford fue reconocido rápidamente por muchos fanes como uno de los 5 mejores en el draft. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski , the Thunder are going to keep Horford … Horford will no longer play for the Thunder this season as the organization turns to younger players, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. In 28 games he played, he averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from beyond the arc, per ESPN . Unable to find a suitable trade partner for the 34-year-old player, the Thunder will sit Al Horford for the rest of the season, ESPN ’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Aquí nos gustaría mostrarte una descripción, pero el sitio web que estás mirando no lo permite. Having a big man like Horford who can shoot from outside could be beneficial for Damian Lillard and C.J. He's listed as questionable to play tonight against the visiting Pacers. Horford, who signed a … Wednesday night, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Philadelphia 76ers have traded the former All-Star big man. Weekend recap. "I also understand how important it is for the organization to give them that opportunity. Kevin Durant, however, is likely to miss at least another week due to his hamstring injury. Once a two-way player for the organization, Brown just signed a multi-year NBA contract and is likely to start for the Thunder at the five going forward. Toronto didn't have Kyle Lowry for last night's loss to Portland. ... Rostered in just shy of 45% of ESPN … Los Lakers ganaron y alcanzaron su sexto triunfo en fila. 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A medida que el Oklahoma City Thunder recurra a jugadores más jóvenes en la rotación nocturna, el pívot cinco veces All-Star Al Horford … Al Horford habla sobre sus "raíces" en nueva promoción del OKC Thunder Arelis Reynoso y Tito Horford, los padres de Al, le han brindado su apoyo durante toda su vida. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; BOSTON -- Al Horford became a five-time All-Star and developed a reputation as one of the NBA's most underrated players in part because of one key attribute: versatility. More than we would even get in a normal season. Late last week, ESPN Insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that Oklahoma City would be sitting veteran big Al Horford for the remainder of the season in … Relatives: Brother Jon Horford; Father Tito Horford. Oklahoma City has 17 first-round and 17 second-round picks under control through the 2027 NBA draft. The most significant fantasy news of the weekend was Al Horford of the Oklahoma City Thunder getting shut down for the remainder of the season. Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans: 38 points (13-20 FG), 5 rebounds, 6 assists, Russell Westbrook, Washington Wizards: 19 points (8-20 FG), 19 rebounds, 10 assists, Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns: 35 points (10-26 FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, Robert Covington, Portland Trail Blazers: 13 points (4-11 FG), 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks, Bojan Bogdanovic, Utah Jazz: 3 points (1-7 FG), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Josh Richardson, Dallas Mavericks: 4 points (1-11 FG), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 TO, Otto Porter Jr., Orlando Magic: 5 points (2-7 FG), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Gary Trent Jr., Portland Trail Blazers: 6 points (2-10 FG), 7 rebounds, 0 assists, Baseball is back, and so is fantasy! Rostered in just shy of 45% of ESPN leagues, Brown is a player to target in all formats now that Horford won't be soaking up minutes at center. Aquí nos gustaría mostrarte una descripción, pero el sitio web que estás mirando no lo permite. Latest on Philadelphia 76ers power forward Al Horford including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN ESPN Digital. Latest on Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 'She wore hearing aids': How a Zoom call with Tamika Catchings affirmed everything, Jordan can't bring himself to delete Kobe from his phone, Storm have different faces but get same result against Aces. Tonight's robust 11-game slate features some fun matchups, including Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox facing San Antonio's Dejounte Murray in a battle of dynamic young star guards. I just hate it. NBA insiders: What are the odds the Lakers and Celtics make it out of the play-in? It's infuriating. Horford has been great this season, being more productive than he had been in the previous couple of seasons, averaging 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists on … The Knicks have gone 4-2 during the last six games, with their two losses coming by a combined four points. With the Thunder sitting in a tie for 12th place in the Western Conference and four games back of the No. Al Horford: Out for rest of season. And we're still talking about Al Horford. With Orlando's wave of trades now completed, guard Dwayne Bacon scored a career-high 26 points for a hollow Magic roster on Sunday evening. Horford has two additional years and $53 million remaining on his contract, and the Thunder will try to work out a trade this offseason. All other players at age 20 or younger in franchise history have a mere two 25-point games combined. Highlights. New York's Alec Burks has been a positive contributor to several of the team's recent wins. Presti has pledged to work with Horford and his agent, Jason Glushon, on finding the center a trade to a team that fits better with this late stage of his career, sources told ESPN. On Saturday, the two sides agreed that Horford will sit out the remainder of the season, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. It's something to monitor ahead of tonight's matchup against Detroit. Horford, de 34 años y a quien aún le adeudan US$53 millones en las próximas dos … While Horford's former team, the Boston Celtics, cruised to a win over the Thunder on Saturday, Oklahoma City's Moses Brown was historically productive, becoming the first player since Shaquille O'Neal (in the spring of 1998) to score as many as 17 points and secure 19 rebounds in the first half of a game. Al Horford no jugará mas esta temporada, mientras los Thunder de Oklahoma se concentran en desarrollar sus jugadores jóvenes, reportó Adrián Wojnarowski, de ESPN. The Spurs have some productive young players as they flirt with playoff seeding. Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso (born June 3, 1986) is a Dominican professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Already a great source for block production, Poeltl is becoming more helpful both on the glass and as an efficient post scorer. With the potential to play around 28 MPG at center for the Lakers and with the depleted roster's need for his immediate production, Drummond could be a double-double machine soon enough. 24 Feb, 2021. Weekend recap. Horford is a five-time NBA All-Star and is the highest paid Latin American basketball player. Recibe noticias, estadísticas, videos, resúmenes y más sobre Oklahoma City Thunder centro Al Horford en ESPNDeportes. Thunder center Al Horford will sit out for the team’s final 28 games as the Thunder focuses on developing its younger players while also ensuring the 34-year-old Horford stays healthy leading up to a potential trade this offseason. Tim Legler speaks about the versatility of Boston Celtics All-Star big man Al Horford, who is one of the reasons why the team is so good this season. McCollum, as it would make it easier for them to penetrate to the basket or kick the ball out when they are trapped by the opposing team’s defense. Al Horford Replaces LaMarcus Aldridge In … Burks has averaged 21.3 points with strong rebounding and defensive rates during this stretch. "From day one Al has been a consummate professional and has had a tremendous influence on the team on and off the floor with his work ethic and total commitment to his teammates. Horford has averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season. Alfred Joel Horford Twitter: Al_Horford (born Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso) (Godfather) Position: Center Shoots: Right 6-9, 240lb (206cm, 108kg) Born: June 3, 1986 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic do. Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford 's season has reportedly come to an end. Ryen Russillo joins Scott Van Pelt to report on Al Horford opting out of his $30.1M option with the Boston Celtics to become an unrestricted free agent. Once a two-way player for the organization, Brown just signed a multi-year NBA contract and is likely to start for the Thunder at the five going forward. Stay on current site or go to US version. Latest on Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN OKC Thunder TW. Since arriving from Philadelphia in a draft-night trade, Horford has been considered a significant presence and influence on the Thunder's young, rebuilding roster, and the organization was eager for Horford to remain among them as the two sides worked through this decision. Adrian Wojnarowski | ESPN. Kevin Love remains sidelined by a calf injury. We've had four extra months to really contemplate how useless Al Horford is to the Sixers' ambitions. Rapper J. Cole shouts out Westbrook and Morant in new album, 3-year evolution of American sports betting: From taboo to revenue, 'Tell Kobe that I kept my word' - BAL's Ater Majok on lessons from Lakers legend, 'Maybe the quarterfinals' - AS Sale coach plays down BAL title hopes. How does Albert Pujols fit with the Dodgers, and how can he help L.A.? Presti has pledged to work with Horford and his agent, Jason Glushon, on finding the center a trade to a team that fits better with this late stage of his career, sources told ESPN. Highlights. 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