LUKA GARZA NEWS

Plays tail end of blowout win Garza tallied four points (2-2 FG) and recorded a foul in three minutes of court time in Thursday's 104-89 win over the Magic.

Impact The appearance was Garza's first since Dec. 19. The fourth-year center had missed some time over the past three weeks due to a left ankle sprain, but he was cleared to return to action Monday and had been held out of the last two games in coach's decisions before taking the court in garbage time Thursday. Garza is likely to find himself outside of the rotation throughout the season unless the Timberwolves are without at least one of Rudy Gobert or Naz Reid in a given game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Monday Garza (ankle) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Garza will return to action following an eight-game absence due to a left-ankle sprain. However, the big man's availability shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged only 5.1 minutes per contest over nine regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Garza (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Garza is in jeopardy of missing his ninth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. However, the big man's potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged 5.1 minutes per game over nine regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Garza (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Garza is in jeopardy of missing his ninth consecutive contest due to a left-ankle sprain. However, the big man's potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged 5.1 minutes per game over nine regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons host the Timberwolves in cross-conference game

Detroit and Minnesota meet in non-conference action

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remaining sidelined Saturday Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Garza will remain in street clothes for an eighth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Clippers. Garza's absence against Detroit should have a minimal impact on Minnesota's rotation.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Boston.

Impact Garza is idle for a seventh straight game due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Detroit.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Garza won't play on Monday as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain, keeping him out for six straight games. He has played only nine games this season, averaging 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Garza (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Garza will miss his fifth straight contest Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Garza (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Garza's absence streak will extend to four games Friday due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with San Antonio.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Garza (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Garza will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain. As a fringe rotation piece, Garza's absence shouldn't have much fantasy impact. His next chance to play will come Friday at Houston.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Garza will miss his second consecutive game due to a sprained left ankle. The 25-year-old's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has played in only nine games this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Garza (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Garza has appeared in just nine NBA games this season, so his absence shouldn't have much fantasy impact. Garza is dealing with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Monday at Atlanta.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Golden State Garza is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Garza has been an inconsistent part of Minnesota's rotation this season, averaging 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.1 minutes across nine appearances. If Garza is ultimately ruled out, his absence shouldn't significantly impact the Timberwolves' rotation.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Garza stands out because of his offense. He stuck with the Timberwolves because of his work ethic Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wasn’t overly thrilled with the collective performance of his team in Minnesota’s exhibition finale Thursday....

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Hits for 29 in preseason loss Garza scored a team-high 29 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT) while adding nine rebounds and an assist in 32 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

Impact While Denver trotted out its likely starting five for the regular season, Minnesota elected to rest all its key players, giving reserves like Garza a chance to shine. It's the second in five exhibition games that the 25-year-old center has come within one rebound of a 20-10 night. Despite those performances, Garza isn't expected to see consistent minutes in the regular season as part of a T-wolves frontcourt that should be dominated by Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Naz Reid (shoulder).

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Denver Garza will start in Thursday's preseason finale against the Nuggets.

Impact The Timberwolves are not only resting their starters, but they're also resting their regular reserves for this contest. Garza will earn valuable minutes to show the coaching staff he can be an option down low behind Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid. He'll start alongside Josh Minott in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Friday Garza scored 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 Ft) while adding nine rebounds, an assist and a steal in 22 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason win over the Lakers.

Impact The 25-year-old center played big minutes as the Timberwolves eased key frontcourt players like Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid into the preseason schedule. Garza isn't expected to have a big role for Minnesota once again in 2024-25, but the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle gives Garza a slightly clearer path to minutes at center should injuries hit the team's big men.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Minnesota Garza and the Timberwolves agreed to a two-year deal Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Specifics of the deal are currently unknown, but this is likely a cap-friendly deal for the Timberwolves. Garza was used sparingly last season, appearing in 25 games with averages of 4.0 points and 1.2 rebounds.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves sign Luka Garza to NBA contract, making him eligible for the playoffs The fan favorite had been on a two-way deal, splitting the season between Minnesota and Iowa.

APRIL 4, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wolves C Luka Garza converted to standard contract The Minnesota Timberwolves are converting center Luka Garza’s two-way deal to a standard contract.Garza’s agents from Klutch Sports confirme...

APRIL 4, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Converted to standard deal The Timberwolves converted Garza's two-way deal to a standard contract Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garza has split time between the NBA and G League this season as a two-way player but will now spend the rest of the 2023-24 campaign with the Timberwolves. With Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) out, Garza has seen increased playing time, averaging 6.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.8 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Friday Garza posted no counting stats in one minute during Friday's 111-98 win over Denver.

Impact Garza closed the game Friday, logging one minute in garbage time. He has been a non-factor once again this season, averaging 3.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per game. Even with Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined due to a knee injury, Garza has been unable to carve out a meaningful role.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 11 minutes Garza contributed eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one rebound over 11 minutes during Monday's 114-104 win over the Jazz.

Impact Garza saw some rare floor time Monday, as Rudy Gobert (ribs) did not play and Naz Reid left the game early with a head injury. Garza made the most of his limited minutes Monday, and is someone that fantasy managers in very deep leagues can monitor while Gobert and Reid are being evaluated.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points in 10 minutes Garza racked up nine points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Garza saw minutes in the second half and made his presence felt on the offensive end, hitting a buzzer-beater in the third and finishing with nine points despite playing less than an entire quarter. The Timberwolves are dealing with absences in the frontcourt, and if Rudy Gobert (hamstring) ends up missing Tuesday's matchup against the Clippers, then Garza could be in line for a bigger role as Naz Reid's primary backup alternative.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE