Luka Garza is day-to-day with a nose and head issue after leaving Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers late in the fourth quarter. He had no previous injury status on the report, and the Celtics' next game is Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Hornets.
What happened
Garza was listed as day-to-day on the injury report issued Saturday at 10:42 p.m. ET, with a nose and head issue and no previous status attached. Bobby Manning of CLNS Media Network reported that Garza went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers. No further detail on the sequence or severity has been announced beyond the day-to-day designation.
What it means for the Celtics
Boston's next game is Wednesday against the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. ET, still in the preseason window, with the Celtics sitting at 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started. Last season Garza played 69 games at 16.2 minutes, averaging 8.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists. If he sits, the center minutes fall to Neemias Queta, who averaged 25.3 minutes and 10.2 points, and Nikola Vucevic, at 21.1 minutes and 9.7 points. There is no regular-season record with or without Garza yet.
What to watch
The Celtics will issue another injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hornets, which should clarify whether Garza's nose and head issue has cleared. No expected return date has been announced. Boston has two more preseason games on the schedule before the 2026-27 regular season opens, and Garza's next appearance will depend on what that report says.
Is Luka Garza playing vs Hornets?
Not announced. Garza is day-to-day with a nose and head issue, and his status for Wednesday's preseason game against the Hornets will depend on the next injury report.
When will Luka Garza be back?
No return date has been announced. Garza is listed as day-to-day after leaving Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers with a nose and head issue.