12:16pm: The move is official, the Pistons announced (via Twitter).
11:03am: Rookie Pistons center Luka Garza will have his two-way deal converted to a standard NBA contract that will cover two years, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. The news was confirmed by Garza’s agents, Mike Kneisley and Odell Witherspoon.
Garza, who was named Player of the Year as a senior at Iowa, was taken with the 52nd pick in this year’s draft and signed the two-way contract in August. He had a strong Summer League showing, averaging 15 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
The move gives Detroit 15 guaranteed contracts heading into camp and opens up one of the team’s two-way slots. The Pistons currently have 18 players under contract, along with reported deals for Derrick Walton Jr. and Cassius Stanley.
Grats Luka!
Great news!
Finally there is one reason to watch DET games this year!
Absolutely love Garza’s game, hopes he gets the chance he so rightly deserves!
Theres more than one, numb nuts. Cade, Isaiah Stewart, Bey…
So getting the number 1 pick, Cade wasn’t enough to move the needle but a 2nd pick is?
Congratulations Luke, you worked so hard to get here, now keep working and show them the Pistons we’re right! Good luck and I’ll enjoy watching you play!