Luka Garza News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruled out of Game 7 with left knee stiffness

Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 with left knee stiffness

MAY 2 • Associated Press

NBA has Luka Garza to thank for insane Eastern Conference playoff picture The Eastern Conference playoffs have been insane to start. It's been over a week since the playoffs began, and none of the first-round serie...

APRIL 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Joe Mazzulla playing Nikola Vucevic isn't as controversial as Celtics fans think There is still quite an uproar about the Celtics playing Luka Garza, but regardless, Vucevic is proving to be the better option.

APRIL 20 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Luka Garza continues to make life difficult for Joe Mazzulla in playoffs Joe Mazzulla doesn't have many problems these days, but Luka Garza is doing his best to create one for the Celtics' head coach.

APRIL 19 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Not starting Game 1 Garza is not in the Celtics' lineup against the 76ers for Game 1 on Sunday.

Impact Garza started in Boston's regular-season finale against Orlando on April 12, when he played 38 minutes and finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in a 113-108 win. He will retreat to the bench for Sunday's contest and serve in a backup role behind Neemias Queta and Nikola Vucevic, though Garzamay have a hard time finding some playing time given that rotations tend to shrink for the playoffs.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

3 Celtics getting kicked to the curb as the playoff battle begins The Boston Celtics will tighten their rotation in the playoffs, meaning Joe Mazzulla will kick Luka Garza, Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierm...

APRIL 19 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Luka Garza playing it close to the vest about Celtics' looming playoff decision Luka Garza is in a tense battle for backup center minutes in the playoffs, but he took the high road when asked about the situation.

APRIL 15 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

What does Luka Garza have to prove before he enters the Celtics' playoff rotation? Every time he gets a chance, Luka Garza comes through, just like he did on Sunday, but he still can't seem to pass Nikola Vucevic on the dep...

APRIL 13 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Dominates in unlikely win Garza supplied 27 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 win over the Magic.

Impact Garza was a force to be reckoned with, helping lift Boston to an impressive victory over Orlando. This performance puts a cherry on top of what has been a solid campaign for Garza, albeit as the second or third-string center on most nights. With Neemias Queta (toe) and Nikola Vucevic (finger) both likely to return for the playoffs, Garza will almost certainly resume his role as a depth piece.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers

Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108,...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting sans Queta Garza is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday.

Impact With Neemias Queta (toe) sidelined, Garza will be in Boston's starting five for the sixth time this season. Garza's last start took place March 30 against the Hawks, when he played 28 minutes and finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block in a 112-102 loss.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score off bench Garza had 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 16 minutes during Friday's 144-118 win over the Pelicans.

Impact The Celtics held Neemias Queta to just 13 minutes Friday, which was likely done in an effort to preserve the standout big man ahead of the playoffs. Garza hadn't appeared in any of Boston's prior three games, which went hand-in-hand with the return of Nikola Vucevic, and he may move back out of the rotation once the postseason begins.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East's No. 2 playoff seed

The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in their 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Playoff Prep? Why Brown, Tatum & White Played Entire 4th & Why Vucevic is Playing Big Minutes

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Back to bench vs. Miami Garza is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Wednesday.

Impact Garza excelled in his spot start against the Hawks on Monday, when he played 28 minutes and finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in a 112-102 loss. He'll revert to his usual bench role for Wednesday's contest due to the return of Neemias Queta (thumb). Garza should continue to see meaningful minutes off the bench until Nikola Vucevic (finger) is cleared to return.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

The story behind Luka Garza's unorthodox signature move Luka Garza's under-the-rim creativity has made him an effective roll-man for the Celtics this season.

MARCH 31 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Luka Garza has made an extremely convincing case that the Celtics can't ignore The Celtics have had question marks at the center position all season long, but Luka Garza is making a case that's becoming harder and harde...

MARCH 31 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Near double-double in spot start Garza posted 20 points (8-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes during Boston's 112-102 loss to Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Garza made his fifth start of the season (and first since Feb. 8 against New York) due to the absence of Neemias Queta (thumb). Garza helped keep things close in the first half with 13 points (eight in the opening quarter) and finished as the Celtics' second-leading scorer behind Jaylen Brown (29 points). It was also Garza's second 20-plus-point game with Boston. He will likely revert to the bench for Wednesday's contest against the Heat, assuming Queta is cleared to return. Garza has averaged 17.7 minutes per game since March 1, with most of that time coinciding with the absence of Nikola Vucevic (finger).

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Celtics fall to Atlanta Hawks 112-102 in second night of back to back on the road

MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, riding a big third quarter and a 13th straight home win

Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson each notched double-doubles as the Hawks won their 13th consecutive game at home with a 112-102 defeat of the Celtics

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks

The Celtics make changes to their lineup on Monday, as Jaylen Brown returns to the court and Jayson Tatum sits

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Joining first unit Garza is starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Neemias Quete (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's clash, which opens the door for Garza to make fifth start of the 2025-26 campaign. His last start dates back to Feb. 8 against New York, when he recorded six points and three rebounds in 15 minutes.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vucevic injury has sent an unintended positive message to the Celtics Despite concerns surrounding Nikola Vucevic, Luka Garza is again proving the Celtics have another reliable option on board.

MARCH 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Luka Garza's lessons from past experiences are fueling his success with Celtics Luka Garza's lessons with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the blueprint he received there are helping him star in his role with the Boston Ce...

MARCH 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Chris Finch explains obvious reason the Timberwolves couldn't keep Luka Garza Luka Garza's former coach from his time with the TImberwolves, Chris Finch, had nothing but praise for the Celtics center on Sunday.

MARCH 23 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

LUKA GARZA NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruled out of Game 7 with left knee stiffness

Celtics' reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers

Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East's No. 2 playoff seed

Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, riding a big third quarter and a 13th straight home win

Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks