LUKA GARZA NEWS

Muted role continues Thursday Garza accumulated three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT) and one rebound across two minutes during Thursday's 105-90 victory over the Nets.

Impact Garza made a garbage time appearance, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the 16th straight game. With both Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid healthy, Garza's purpose is as an emergency piece only. In his last 20 games, Garza is averaging 3.9 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Garza (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Garza is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he will be able to play through it Sunday. Garza doesn't figure to see substantial minutes, especially now that Rudy Gobert (back) is back in the lineup.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Working through ankle sprain Garza is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against San Antonio due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Garza has been a healthy DNP for the Timberwolves' last two games, but it appears he is working through an ankle injury that puts his status for Sunday's game up in the air. The 2021 second-round pick has averaged 3.4 points and 2.0 rebounds over 7.6 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Garza continues to be Timberwolves' secret weapon in Utah For some reason, the backup center has always had big games against the Jazz

JANUARY 31 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Posts season-high 16 points Garza finished Thursday's 138-113 win over Utah with 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one block in 14 minutes.

Impact Garza received increased playing time during Thursday's blowout win by recording a season-high 16 points. While the 25-year-old big man is averaging 4.9 minutes across 16 appearances this season, his 60.0/41.7/70.0 shooting splits are impressive.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Garbage time special Garza provided two points (1-2 FG) and four rebounds in four minutes during Saturday's 133-104 win over Denver.

Impact Garza played fewer than five minutes for the fifth straight game, another in a string of unimpactful performances. At this point, he is not even an every-night part of the rotation, typically making an appearance only during garbage time. Across 14 games played, he is averaging just 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 10 • 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