Usman Garuba: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / August 20

Golden State Warriors Free Agent Announces Decision to Leave NBA

The Golden State Warriors signed 6-foot-8 F/C Usman Garuba to a two-way contract before the start of last season. Carrying an open roster spot for most of last year, Golden State eventually converted Garuba to a standard contact before the season ended.

2021 NBA First-Round Pick Officially Signs With Real Madrid

Despite joining the NBA in 2021, former first-round pick Usman Garuba will officially take his talents overseas. According to an official press release, Garuba has signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid.

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Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

Former first-round pick signs with Spanish club

A former NBA first-round pick has joined Real Madrid on a three-year contract.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 9

Former Rockets First-Round Pick, Free Agent Reveals Preferred Team

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone once called Usman Garuba "the best defender in the world, outside of the NBA." Unsurprisingly, the Rockets drafted Garuba with the 23rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / May 30

Warriors forward hasn't made decision on future

The forward played for the Real Madrid organization from 2017-21. He was drafted in the first round by the Rockets in 2021 but has only seen modest playing time in his NBA career.

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2021 NBA First Round Pick Expected To Sign With Real Madrid

Selected 23rd overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Usman Garuba hasn’t made much of a mark in his three seasons. He has appeared in just 105 NBA games in those three years.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13, 2024

Warriors beef up frontline with former 1st-round pick ahead of postseason

The Golden State Warriors are pulling out all the stops as they gear up to participate in the NBA Play-In Tournament. On Saturday, the Dubs made an under-the-radar move to shore up their depth.

Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / April 13, 2024

Warriors Add Draymond-Looney Hybrid Ahead of Playoffs

Ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors will be filling their final roster spot with a player already indoctrinated in their system, converting forward-center Usman Garuba’s two-way contract into a standard NBA contract (per The Athletic insider Shams Charania).

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / April 13, 2024

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Houston Rockets stock up, stock down

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