Usman Garuba News, Rumors, Updates - Golden State Warriors

Starting for injured Fernando Garuba will start Saturday's game against the Bucks with Bruno Fernando (knee) sidelined, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Coach Stephen Silas loves bringing Alperen Sengun off the bench, so Garuba gets the nod Saturday after not playing in either of the Rockets' first two games. In Garuba's two starts as a rookie last year, he averaged 4.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Healthy for training camp Garuba (ankle) is healthy and available for training camp, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Garuba suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain during Summer League and was sidelined for a few weeks. However, as expected, the second-year forward is good to go for training camp. He appeared in 24 games as a rookie, posting 2.0 points and 3.5 rebounds across 10.0 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest of Summer League Garuba (ankle) will sit out the remainder of Summer League, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garuba was diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least two weeks. He should be ready for training camp.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Garuba suffered a sprained left ankle and is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Magic, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garuba is hopeful of playing during Saturday's game against the Thunder. He appeared in 24 games for the Rockets last season as a rookie and averaged 2.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick

The Houston Rockets selected Auburn freshman Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, adding a skilled player to join last year’s second pick J...

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba plan to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September Assuming health, Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are set to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September. NBA tra...

MAY 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Barnes scores 25 in Kings' 2nd win over Rockets in 3 days

Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 122-117

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118

Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Making first career start Garuba will start Wednesday's game against the Kings, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact The rookie first-round pick will make his first NBA start with Alperen Sengun (lower leg) sidelined and Christian Wood (hamstring) out for the season. Garuba put up five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes Monday but is now poised to see more run.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss at least a week Coach Stephen Silas said Friday that Garuba (ankle) will be re-evaluated in a week, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Garuba turned his ankle in Sunday's loss to the Pelicans, and the injury is considered more serious than a day-to-day issue. Silas is hopeful that the rookie will be back in action prior to the end of the regular season, but he'll likely be forced to miss at least three more games before he's re-evaluated.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Garuba is out Friday against the Pacers due to a sprained ankle, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Garuba made his return Sunday from a long-term wrist injury, but he's suffered a sprained ankle and will be out Friday. His next chance to take the court is Sunday against the Grizzlies.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return Sunday Garuba (wrist) played seven minutes off the bench in Sunday's 130-105 loss to the Pelicans, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal and one block.

Impact Though Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday that Garuba would be re-evaluated this week for a potential return to the lineup, the rookie big man made a surprise return off the bench during garbage time of Sunday's contest. Garuba produced well during his limited minutes, and with the Rockets firmly out of contention as the season winds down, it's possible the 20-year-old first-round pick gets a longer look. Before making his return from a seven-week absence due to a fractured left wrist, Garuba had made only 14 appearances on the season for Houston, averaging 1.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 7.3 minutes.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Rockets' Usman Garuba cleared for 2-on-2 workouts Garuba has been cleared to participate in on-court workouts following wrist surgery in January.

MARCH 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Will be re-evaluated next week Updating a previous report, Garuba (wrist) will be re-evaluated next week, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garuba was off the injury report for Friday's game against the Mavericks, but that appears to have been premature. He'll hope to resume 5-on-5 workouts sometime next week with the possibility of returning before the season's end.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Garuba (wrist) is off the injury report for Friday's matchup against the Mavericks.

Impact Garuba underwent wrist surgery in late January with a six- to eight-week timetable, and it appears that he's made a full recovery on time. That said, he's not expected to be a regular part of the rotation going forward.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Mavericks set for matchup with the Rockets

Luka Dončić leads Dallas into a matchup with Houston averaging 28.0 points per game

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Los Angeles faces Houston on 8-game road slide

Los Angeles looks to break its eight-game road slide with a win against Houston

MARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Miami puts home win streak on the line against Houston

MARCH 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Rockets take on the Grizzlies on 12-game slide

MARCH 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Houston plays Denver, aims to break road slide

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitchell and the Jazz visit the Rockets

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Houston hosts Los Angeles, aims to break home skid

Houston will try to end its three-game home skid when the Rockets play Los Angeles

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Houston takes on Los Angeles, aims to halt 8-game skid

Houston aims to break its eight-game slide when the Houston Rockets play Los Angeles

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Orlando takes on Houston, looks to halt 4-game skid

Orlando aims to break its four-game slide when the Orlando Magic play Houston

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

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