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Sent to G League The Pistons assigned Garza to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Impact While both Jerami Grant (knee) and Kelly Olynyk (ankle) were sidelined in Monday's 119-115 loss to the Trail Blazers, Garza cracked Detroit's frontcourt rotation and finished with 11 points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-11 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block across 17 minutes. If both banged-up big men are back in action for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Garza will likely be limited to a depth role if he rejoins the Pistons following his stint in the G League.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williams, McLemore lead short-handed Blazers past Pistons

Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben McLemore added 21 as the patchwork Portland Trail Blazers ended a four-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from G League The Pistons recalled Garza from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Detroit is likely bringing Garza up from the G League to provide some added insurance in the frontcourt in the event Kelly Olynyk (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable -- can't play Monday against the Trail Blazers. If Olynyk is sidelined, Garza could enter head coach Dwane Casey's rotation as the primary backup to starting center Isaiah Stewart.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Pistons 113-109

All-Star point guard Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists, Evan Mobley had his NBA rookie-high 20th double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-1...

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from G League The Pistons recalled Garza from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Sunday.

Impact Across eight contests at the G League level this season, Garza is averaging 20.4 points and 8.8 rebounds. However, the rookie center has made just four appearances at the NBA level since Jan. 6, so it's unlikely he'll garner a big enough role to have fantasy relevancy.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NBA club Garza was recalled from the G League by the Pistons on Thursday.

Impact Garza will join the Pistons for the first game coming out of the All-Star break. He's appeared in 29 NBA games this season and has averaged 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.7 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray scores 28 as No. 25 Iowa beats Michigan State 86-60

Keegan Murray scored 28 points as No. 25 Iowa defeated Michigan State 86-60

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up with NBA club Garza was recalled from the G League by the Pistons on Thursday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie second-round pick will provide some depth for Thursday's matchup with Memphis since Detroit is short-handed in the wake of trade deadline roster moves. Garza has averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes over 27 NBA appearances, and he's unlikely to see significant run Thursday with Isaiah Stewart and Kelly Olynyk still available at center.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to G League The Pistons assigned Garza (COVID-19 protocols) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Garza entered the NBA's health and safety protocols five days ago, but his assignment to the G League perhaps hints that he's been cleared to return to action. If that's the case, Garza could be available for the Cruise's game Monday against the Grand Rapids Gold. Since he's not a two-way player, Garza should rejoin the NBA team before long, but the rookie center won't be a regular part of head coach Dwane Casey's rotation.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Pistons

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 26.1 points per game

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic leads Denver into matchup against Detroit

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 25.9 points per game

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed in protocols Garza won't be available for Wednesday's game against the Kings after he was placed in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Impact Garza was already on the outside of the Detroit rotation, as the Pistons assigned him to the G League's Motor City Cruise earlier this week rather than making him available as an option off the bench for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors. His entry into the protocols means that he'll likely miss out on a few opportunities to pick up extra minutes in G League games, but his absence won't have any effect on the NBA club, especially now that Kelly Olynyk (knee) is poised to make his return to action Wednesday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bey hits 3-pointer late in OT, Pistons edge Spurs 117-116

Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in overtime and finished with 21 points, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 117-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons' Luka Garza offers glimpse of potential before familiar foul issues resurface On the day before his 23rd birthday, Luka Garza showed some of the potential that he can be an impactful NBA player on the offensive end.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Luka Garza scores career-high 20 points vs. Spurs

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Luka Garza's 27-points, 12-rebound performance propels No. 8 Iowa to 84-78 win over Michigan St.

Luka Garza's 27-points, 12-rebound performance propels No. 8 Iowa to 84-78 win over Michigan St.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza puts up 25 points in No. 10 Iowa's win over No. 14 Rutgers, 77-75

Luka Garza puts up 25 points in No. 10 Iowa's win over No. 14 Rutgers, 77-75

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

No. 19 Iowa holds off No. 24 Rutgers behind 28-point, 13-rebound game from Luka Garza

No. 19 Iowa holds off No. 24 Rutgers behind 28-point, 13-rebound game from Luka Garza

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota upsets No. 4 Iowa, 102-95, in 3OT despite Luka Garza’s 32 points, 17 rebounds

Minnesota upsets No. 4 Iowa, 102-95, in 3OT despite Luka Garza’s 32 points, 17 rebounds

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza joins CBB on FOX crew after seeing his 20-point streak come to an end

Luka Garza joins CBB on FOX crew after seeing his 20-point streak come to an end

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza talks NFTs and his career at Iowa -- People's Sports Podcast

Luka Garza talks NFTs and his career at Iowa -- People's Sports Podcast

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza tops Jim Jackson’s top five players in all of college basketball

Luka Garza tops Jim Jackson’s top five players in all of college basketball

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza scores 23, breaks Iowa’s all-time scoring record in 74-68 win over Penn State

Luka Garza scores 23, breaks Iowa’s all-time scoring record in 74-68 win over Penn State

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza, Trayce Jackson-Davis deliver scintillating performances as Indiana bests No. 4 Iowa

Luka Garza, Trayce Jackson-Davis deliver scintillating performances as Indiana bests No. 4 Iowa

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza breaks Iowa all-time scoring record with second-half bucket

Luka Garza breaks Iowa all-time scoring record with second-half bucket

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS