Reports: Celtics C Al Horford tests positive for COVID-19

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Al Horford has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently quarantining, according to multiple reports. Horford is the second player to have tested positive for the Celtics recently after G Jaylen Brown tested positive for the coronavirus earlier in October.

Celtics’ C/F Al Horford has tested positive for coronavirus and is in quarantine, team says. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown tested positive Friday.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 12, 2021

In the Celtics’ latest injury report for Wednesday night’s game against Orlando, the C’s listed Horford as OUT due to Health and Safety Protocols.

#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Orlando:

Jaylen Brown (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT
Al Horford (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT
Josh Richardson (rest) - OUT
Dennis Schroder (rest) - OUT
Marcus Smart (rest) - OUT
Jayson Tatum (rest) - OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 12, 2021