The Latest Breaking News from Al Horford

New York (AFP) - Boston Celtics center Al Horford was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for delivering an elbow to the groin of Orlando rival Moritz Wagner.

Al Horford has been fined $25,000 for "unnecessary and excessive contact" with Orlando's Mo Wagner during Friday's game.

Sloppy defense, rushed offense, and a generally poor overall effort that has been a staple of the Celtics' recent play in road losses to teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers (and very nearly, the Los Angeles Lakers as well) let one get away from Boston.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered an update on Robert Williams III prior to his return to action Friday night.

Horford's game has aged especially well, with the Florida alum finding ways to impact winning at a high level and moving on the floor like a player much younger than his 36 years.

The hard, cold reality of how clubs and players can be seen in the light of what they are so far this season as opposed to what we thought they would be.

Whenever people are ready to have the MVP conversation, Tatum’s name has to be near or at the top of every list.

Join us in wishing Al Horford and his wife Amelia a warm "felicidades" to celebrate the birth of their daughter Mila!

More disconnected play and a lack of mobile, competent depth in the frontcourt sunk the Celtics.

"Scorching-hot above-the-break marksmanship suggests that Malcolm Brogdon may continue climbing up this list," writes B/R.

The Boston Celtics will play their second game in Crypto.com Arena in 24 hours as they face their longtime rivals the Los Angeles Lakers.