Height/Weight: 6-10/250
| Birthdate: 06/03/1986
| Birthplace: San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Puer
| Team: Atlanta
| College: Florida
| NBA Experience: 4
| Owned/Started%: 50/3 | Average Draft Position: 30.48
Horford hasn't begun rehab yet: Hawks C Al Horford reported via Twitter on Tuesday that he has not even yet to begin rehabbing from his pectoral surgery. Horford is still in the recovery phase from his surgery and is not expected back until at least the middle of April at this point. (Updated 02/07/2012)
Injury Report
Pectoral - Out until at least mid-April (Updated - 2/7/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Horford could return before the end of the regular season, but that appears to be a longshot for the fifth-year big man. It's an unfortunate setback for Horford, who was averaging 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game before the injury. Fantasy owners should continue monitoring his status, but should not be committed to him if you need a roster spot as he could still miss the remainder of the season. (Updated 02/07/2012).
02/10/2012 22:02 Hawks edge Magic in overtime
Josh Smith had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks hit enough free throws late in overtime to slip past the Orlando Magic 89-87 Friday night.
02/08/2012 22:37 Hawks jump on Pacers, halt home skid
Josh Smith scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Hawks to a 97-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that snapped Atlanta's three-game home losing streak.
02/08/2012 09:19 Waiver Wire: Lin is quite a gem
Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin came out of nowhere this week to light up the waiver wire. Our Ed Gauna takes a deeper look to find the under-the-radar players who could help you win the week.
02/06/2012 22:05 Nash, Suns too hot for Hawks
Steve Nash scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns broke open a close game with a 24-6 run to close the third quarter and beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-90 on Monday night.
02/04/2012 21:34 Sixers spread scoring to drop Hawks
Rookie Nikola Vucevic set a career high with 15 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures and the Sixers dodged back-to-back losses once again by beating the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 on Saturday night.
Horford once again established himself among the elite Fantasy options at the center position last season. Not only did he average over nine rebounds and a block a game for the third straight season, the 25-year-old also improved his offensive production during his fourth year in the league, averaging 15.3 ppg while shooting a whopping 55.7 percent from the floor. Both were career highs for Horford, who has now been able to increase his scoring output in each of his first four seasons. He has reportedly been working on his post game this offseason, so there is no reason to think that trend won't continue moving forward. Horford could also finally get some run at power forward next season with the Hawks drafting rookie Keith Benson, which should matchup him up against smaller defenders. No matter where Horford ends up playing, Fantasy owners know what they are going to get from the former University of Florida standout. A solid big man, who shoots the ball well, stays healthy and still has upside. That makes Horford a very safe pick in the early rounds in either Head-to-Head or category-based leagues as a No. 1 center. (Updated 8/23/11)
