Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Plays tail end of blowout win
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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.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Available to play Monday
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Garza (ankle) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Clippers.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Iffy for Monday
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Garza (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Remaining sidelined Saturday
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Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Remains out Monday
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Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Garza won't play on Monday as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain, which will keep him out for a sixth straight contest. He has played only nine games this season, averaging 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Still out Sunday
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Garza (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Spurs.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Another absence coming
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Garza (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Rockets.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Out for Monday
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Garza (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Ruled out Saturday
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Garza (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Warriors.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Iffy against Golden State
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Garza is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
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.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Hits for 29 in preseason loss
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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.
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 Timberwolves frontcourt that should be dominated by Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Naz Reid (shoulder).
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Returning to Minnesota
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Garza and the Timberwolves agreed to a two-year deal Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
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 regular-season games with averages of 4.0 points and 1.2 rebounds. With Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid leading the frontcourt, Garza figures to be an end-of-bench depth piece again in 2024-25.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Plays 11 minutes
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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.
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 and is someone whom fantasy managers in very deep leagues can monitor while Gobert and Reid are being evaluated.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Scores nine points in 10 minutes
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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.
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, Garza could be in line for a bigger role as Naz Reid's primary backup.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Available for Friday
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Garza (back) will be available for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Garza will be back after a one-game absence, but he's not typically in the rotation for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Ruled out Wednesday
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Garza (back) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Garza has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's contest. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Houston.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Leads offense again in win
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Garza notched 38 points (14-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and in block over 34 minutes in Friday's 136-113 win over Cleveland.
Garza again led Iowa in scoring while ending one rebound short of a double-double along with a handful of assists in an all-around showing. Garza has averaged 36.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 blocks over 36.1 minutes in three outings at the G League level this year.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Heads back to NBA
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Garza was transferred from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Garza was sent to Iowa on Wednesday morning to practice with the G League club, but he'll rejoin the Timberwolves a few hours later. He's been on the fringes of the rotation for the parent club this year and shouldn't see significant minutes moving forward.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Sticking with Minnesota
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Garza re-signed with the Timberwolves on a two-way contract Sunday, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Garza spent the 2022-23 campaign with Minnesota on a two-way deal, and he made enough of an impact to earn another two-way contract with the club. He made 28 appearances with the NBA club last year and averaged 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 8.7 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Returns to NBA club
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Garza was transferred from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the NBA club Sunday.
Garza posted 47 points and 15 rebounds in Iowa's final regular-season game, but the team is out of the playoff picture, so the big man will fill his typical reserve role for the Timberwolves during the final weeks of the NBA regular season. Garza posted 31.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assits and 1.3 blocks across six G League contests.
