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Back in 2018 Luka Garza had a life-threatening surgery to remove a nearly 10-pound benign cyst from his abdomen that was pressing on his spleen. The cyst grew over time, and the surgery was considered life-threatening because there was a risk of his spleen rupturing if the cyst ruptured, which could have been fatal.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / November 20

Celtics players surprise kids on off day: “There’s nothing better to do”

BOSTON – On Wednesday afternoon, 50 kids from the Roxbury Boys and Girls Club of Boston thought they were headed for a simple afternoon of bowling and pizza.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 24

Celtics Announce Key Offseason Addition Ruled Out for Knicks Game

The Boston Celtics will be without a critical new addition ahead of their first game (that counts) against the New York Knicks since being ousted during the second round of the playoffs last spring.

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Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / October 23

What Happened to Luka Garza? Concussion Protocol Forces Celtics Star to Locker Room vs 76ers

It was a thrilling night as the 76ers edged out the Celtics 117-116 in a nail-biting finish. The game was a rollercoaster, with momentum swinging back and forth and keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 11

New Celtics Signing Seems to Take Shot at Former Team

The Boston Celtics will have a new starting center this season after shipping off Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. It's a move that was necessary to get beneath the prohibitive second apron of the luxury tax.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 24

New Celtics Signing Could Play Surprise Role, Says Insider

The Boston Celtics took a flier on an unproven big man when they signed Luka Garza over the offseason to a two-year, $5.5 million deal. Garza hasn't seen much NBA action over his four-year career, averaging just 5.6 minutes per game last year with the Timberwolves.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 12

Celtics' $5.5 Million Addition Named Top Breakout Candidate

The decision for the Boston Celtics to sign center Luka Garza to a modest two-year deal didn't draw much attention in the way of headlines. Many project Garza to be a backup center to the likes of Neeima Queta or perhaps Chris Boucher.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 1

Five under-the-radar NBA players to watch in 2025-26 season

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Timberwolves Players Are A Source Of Inspiration For New Celtics Signing

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the most successful organizations of the past few years. They have grown from being an underdog to being one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

How Naz Reid is set to impact Celtics’ Luka Garza in 2025-26

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Luka Garza knows how it feels not to get playing time. He spent three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves and never averaged more than 10 minutes per game, sitting on the bench as other guys—such as fellow big man Naz Reid—got the opportunities he hoped for.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / August 11

Who is Luka Garza and What Can He Be for the Celtics?

The Celtics made a lot of changes this offseason, most notably trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis away. They also lost playoff hero and impactful

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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 7

Boston Celtics Officially Sign 4-Year NBA Forward

Luka Garza has played for the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves over part of four NBA seasons. This summer, the 26-year-old became a free agent.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Luka Garza's Dad Reacts to Son Choosing Celtics Over Wolves

When the Minnesota Timberwolves declined to opt in to the final year of Luka Garza's contract, there was still a possibility he would return. The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski maintained on social media that, despite the Wolves letting Garza test the market, there was a strong possibility he would return depending on the market.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 30

Boston Celtics-Luka Garza Agree On 2-Year Deal

The Boston Celtics and young Center Luka Garza agreed on a two-year $5.5 million contract on Monday evening. He is coming off a season with the Minnesota Timberwolves where he did not receive much playing time.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Minnesota Timberwolves Facing Painful Decision With Luka Garza

Former Iowa Hawkeyes star Luka Garza has not exactly materialized with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which is definitely disappointing given how strong his repertoire is offensively.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 21, 2024

Luka Garza is 'going to have an opportunity' with Wolves this season

Wolves big man Luka Garza has been a man stuck in limbo the past couple years. Despite showing he's clearly too good for the G-League, he hasn't been able to get many minutes in the NBA while being stuck behind some of the best bigs in the game.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20, 2024

Timberwolves center absolutely dominated in Pro-Am game

Mere weeks after re-signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Luka Garza made his Twin Cities Pro-Am debut on Thursday night and put on quite the display.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 19, 2024

Wolves' Luka Garza sets Twin Cities Pro-Am record with 59 points

After re-signing with the Timberwolves earlier this offseason, Luka Garza made his Twin Cities Pro-Am debut on Thursday night and he wound up setting an event record with 59 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 1, 2024

Report: Wolves re-sign Luka Garza to a two-year contract

Rather than seeing if the grass could be greener with another team, free-agent center Luka Garza is re-signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says it is a two-year deal.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 5, 2024

Timberwolves Make Intriguing Roster Move Before Playoffs

At this point in the NBA season, some players are receiving a chance that normally wouldn’t be in a team’s rotation. Even the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are fighting for the No.