Al Horford moved from out to day-to-day after the Warriors rested him Monday against the Suns. His expected return is Thursday, Nov. 5, when Golden State faces the Heat.
What happened
The injury report updated Tuesday at 1:23 AM ET and lists Al Horford as day-to-day. He was out on Monday, Nov. 2, with the same designation, rest, other. The report's comment reads: "Horford will be rested Monday against the Suns." The new entry carries an expected return date of Nov. 5. No injury is listed for this absence. Earlier this month the 40-year-old center was out with a back and torso issue on Oct. 24. He moved to day-to-day on Oct. 25, then was cleared the same day.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State plays the Heat on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10:00 PM ET on NBA TV. The Warriors are 5-3, seventh in the West, and on a five-game winning streak. Horford has played 6 games in 2026-27, averaging 18.7 minutes, 5.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist. The team is 4-2 with him and 1-1 without him. When he sits, Brandin Podziemski has played 33.4 minutes and Yaxel Lendeborg 31.9. Stephen Curry has logged 28.8 minutes and Draymond Green 26.6. De'Anthony Melton has played 22.9 minutes and Gui Santos 20.1. Georges Niang has played 19.9 minutes and Will Richard 18.0.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Horford carries a designation for the Heat game. His expected return is listed as Nov. 5, and nothing beyond that is announced. Golden State is also dealing with other absences. Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis and Moses Moody are out. Gui Santos and Brandon Williams are day-to-day. The Warriors host the Heat on Thursday night.
Is Al Horford playing vs the Heat on Thursday?
Not confirmed. He is day-to-day after being rested Monday against the Suns, and his expected return is Nov. 5, the date of the Heat game. The next injury report should settle it.
When will Al Horford be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 5. That is the Warriors' game against the Heat at 10:00 PM ET. His status is day-to-day, and no other timeline is announced.