Timberwolves to convert Luka Garza’s contract to standard deal

Luka Garza‘s two-way contract is being converted to a standard deal by the Timberwolves, The Athletic’s Sham Charania tweets. That will make Garza eligible for postseason action.

Minnesota has an open roster spot, so it won’t require a corresponding move.

Garza is in his second season with the Timberwolves after the second-round draft pick spent his rookie campaign with Detroit. Garza has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 4.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.2 minutes per game. Garza scored 16 points in just nine minutes against Toronto on Wednesday.

The former University of Iowa star will give Timberwolves coach Chris Finch another frontcourt option for the postseason. Karl-Anthony Towns underwent knee surgery in March and his postseason status is uncertain.