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Al Horford ‘doing okay’ after positive COVID-19 test but might miss season opener

Celtics big man Al Horford is “doing okay” after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Celtics coach Ime Udoka, but he might not be ready for the season opener.

The Celtics announced Horford’s positive test on Tuesday. They open their season on Oct. 20 against the Knicks, which could put Horford’s status in jeopardy based on the quarantine window. Udoka said Horford tested positive the day before the team announced it.

“It’s a 10-day timeline off the top and then it’s going to be close based on the amount of days it’s been since he tested positive,” Udoka said.