Feb 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts after making a three point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Luka Garza reportedly agrees to two-year deal with Boston Celtics

Originally posted on Minnesota Timberwolves on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 8:43 PM ET

Luka Garza's run in Minnesota is officially over.

ESPN NBA Insiders Shams Charania reported on Monday night that Garza has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Boston Celtics.

Free agent center Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. The Celtics negotiated the new deal with Garza's representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tonight. pic.twitter.com/d5x5HzGYIL
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

The Timberwolves declined player options on both Garza and Josh Minott on Sunday night, but there were still some rumors about Garza potentially returning to the Wolves. After three years in Minnesota, he will now likely see an increased role in Boston.

Minnesota's decision to draft a pair of big men with Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky made it seem unlikely that Garza would be involved in their long-term team-building strategy. He averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 rebounds in 39 games, but he logged only 5.6 minutes in those games.

His dominance in the G-League made it obvious that he has earned an opportunity for a large role. Celtics big man Luke Kornet is reportedly heading to the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, so there's a good chance Garza sees more minutes with the Celtics next season.