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Garuba

The 23rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Garuba failed to make an impact with either the Rockets or Warriors. While it was reported as early as May that he would ultimately sign with Real Madrid, the move did not become official until Tuesday. Garuba’s exit will not impact fantasy basketball, as he struggled to earn rotation minutes in the NBA.

A first-round pick of the Rockets in 2021, Garuba has only appeared in five games for the Warriors this season. His signing fills out the Warriors’ roster for the postseason, but it will not impact the rotation.

Garuba’s availability will not impact fantasy basketball, as he hasn’t been in the Warriors rotation. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Garuba has been ruled out for another game, and his absence will not impact the Warriors’ rotation or fantasy basketball.

Garuba isn’t in the rotation when healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball.

Garuba is on a two-way contract and has yet to see the floor for the Warriors this season. His absence won’t impact fantasy basketball.

Through two NBA seasons, the Spanish big man has averaged just 2.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks across 11.4 minutes per contest. Still just 21 years old and boasting a three-and-D skillset, he’s got the potential to be productive with the Warriors if he can crack the rotation. Until that happens, he’s not worth rostering outside of deep dynasty leagues.

The 23rd pick of the 2021 Draft played a limited role in two seasons with Houston before his trade to OKC in the offseason. The young big man shouldn’t have trouble finding a new team, but it’s unlikely he’ll be a relevant fantasy option in 12-team leagues.

The 23rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Garuba appeared in 99 games over the course of two seasons in Houston. While praised for his defensive ability, he remained on the back end of the Rockets’ rotation. That was unlikely to change in Atlanta, so he, Washington, and Gay are being traded to Oklahoma City in a move that will save the Hawks $4.5 million in cap space. The Thunder have a lot of young big men, so the fight for rotation minutes won’t get any easier for Garuba if he remains in OKC.

Since being drafted 23rd in 2021, Garuba has been a depth piece for the Rockets. He’ll get a fresh start in Atlanta in a cost-cutting move for Houston, but that won’t result in him getting much of an opportunity at minutes.