Luka Garza is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who plays the Center position. The Detroit Pistons selected him as the overall 52nd pick in Round 2 of the 2021 NBA Draft. In 2022, he signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Pistons declined their team option on him. In the regular season, Garza has played 124 games and averaged 4.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.
Before going pro, the Washington D. C. native played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2017 to 2021. He was consensually named the national college player of the year for the 2020-21 season. Luka Garza also attended Maret High School in Washington, DC, where he was coached by Chuck Driesell and considered a 4-star recruit (via Iowa Hawkeyes' player roster).
Luka Garza's Contract Breakdown
Luka Garza signed a 2-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves worth $4,512,184 in 2024. It includes $2,162,606 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,256,092, per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-2025 | $2,162,606 | $2,162,606 | $2,162,606 | $2,162,606 |
| 2025-2026 | $2,349,578 | - | - | $2,349,578 |
How much is Luka Graza getting paid?
Luka Garza is getting paid $2,162,606 for the 2024-2025 season, per Spotrac.
How much does Luka Graza make in a minute?
Luka Garza earns approximately $4.11 per minute for the 2024-25 season.
Luka Garza's career earnings
Luka Garza has earned $3,215,547 from his NBA contracts as of May 2025.
What are the terms of Luka Garza’s contract?
Luka Garza signed a 2-year, $4,512,184 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 2025-26 season has a club option with June 29, 2025, as the deadline for the same, according to Spotrac.
How much of Luka Garza’s contract is guaranteed?
Luka Garza’s contract includes a $2,162,606 guarantee and an average annual salary of $2,256,092 as per Spotrac.
Luka Garza Contract History
The Minnesota Timberwolves (2024-2025)
Luka Garza signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a veteran's minimum deal, for a total value of $4,512,184.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (2023)
On April 4, 2023, Luka Garza signed a one-year veteran contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves worth $127,683.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (2022)
Luka Garza signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 14, 2022.
The Detroit Pistons (2021-2022)
Luka Garza signed a two-year rookie contract with the Detroit Pistons worth $2.4 million on September 24, 2021.
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FAQs on Luka Garza
A. Luka Garza played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
A. Luka Garza plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A. Luka Garza plays as a center.
A. Luka Garza is 26 years old as of May 2025. He was born on December 27, 1998.
