Al Horford (pectoral) has been cleared for spot shooting and expects to be ready for training camp. However, he will not play for the Dominican FIBA World Cup team this summer, Fox Sports Ohio reports.

Horford (pectoral) has been cleared for spot shooting and expects to be ready for training camp. However, he will not play for the Dominican FIBA World Cup team this summer, Fox Sports Ohio reports.

Analysis:

A complete right pectoral tear suffered in late-December cut Horford's season short, as the big man played just 29 games. He underwent surgery shortly after the new year and began physical therapy in mid-February. It's certainly a positive sign that he's been cleared to shoot, and all signs point to him recovering in time to join the team for training camp.