Al

Horford

After sitting out Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Horford was back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Having started the last two games that he’s been available for, it’s fair to wonder if Horford will be able to hold onto the job for a bit. He provided good value in that role on Wednesday, recording a complete stat line that included eight assists and three blocks. Quentin Post (10/6/2 with two three-pointers) had a good night off the bench, but Horford has a higher ceiling because of his abilities as a facilitator and defender.

Curry, Green and Horford are back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Their returns to the starting lineup push Pat Spencer, Gui Santos and Quinten Post to the bench. Of the three headed back to the bench, Post offers the most fantasy potential.

Horford started on Sunday, which was just his second start of the year. He doesn’t play back-to-backs, so he sat out on Monday but will return to play Utah. If he gets another start, Quinten Post will head back to the bench.

Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Warriors, who beat the Timberwolves on Sunday. Neither Melton nor Horford has played both games of a back-to-back this season, so they were expected to sit after being part of the rotation on Sunday.

Horford was initially questionable for Sunday’s rescheduled game. He’ll provide added frontcourt depth off the bench, but is unlikely to deliver the value needed to impact fantasy basketball. Horford has not played both games of a back-to-back this season, so those who have him rostered should assume that the veteran center/forward won’t play in Monday’s rematch.

Sunday’s game will be the first of two in as many nights for the Warriors and Timberwolves, as the NBA postponed Saturday’s matchup. Given how his playing time has been handled this season, Horford will miss one of the two matchups with the Timberwolves.

No surprise here, as Horford sat out Tuesday on the second leg of a back-to-back set. He should handle his usual workload, which hasn’t proven to be too productive for fantasy managers.

Green sat out Monday against the Heat, but he has a chance to return for the second leg of Golden State’s back-to-back set. Al Horford (toe) is unsurprisingly out after playing on Monday, so Gary Payton II could see a big bump in minutes if Green is ultimately ruled out.

Green was initially listed as probable, but he was downgraded to questionable earlier this evening. He has now been ruled out about four hours before tip-off. Gary Payton II and Al Horford should both help make up for Green’s absence, though neither holds much upside for fantasy managers. Green is expected to be available for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors.

Green was initially listed as probable for this game, but he has since been downgraded and now could be held out. In that scenario, Gary Payton II and Al Horford would likely take on extra minutes.