Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Thu 12/9/21 3:42 PM

Rockets head coach Stephen Silas ruled Garuba (thigh) out for Friday's game against the Bucks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba has been sidelined since suffering a right thigh contusion in a Nov. 28 appearance for the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Once he's healthy, the rookie first-round pick isn't expected to be a regular member of Silas' rotation.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Sat 12/4/21 4:16 PM

Garuba (thigh) is out against the Pelicans on Sunday, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba will miss a third straight game because of a bruised right thigh. He'll try to return against the Nets on Wednesday.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Thu 12/2/21 4:11 PM

Garuba (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Orlando, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba will remain sidelined due to a right thigh contusion. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Pelicans.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Tue 11/30/21 3:53 PM

Garuba (thigh) is out for Wednesday's contest at Oklahoma City, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba was recalled by the Rockets on Monday, but he won't be available for his first game back in the NBA. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Magic. However, even if he is healthy, he isn't expected to be a part of the rotation. Through seven appearances for the Rockets this season, he is averaging 1.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 6.4 minutes per game.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Mon 11/29/21 12:42 PM

The Rockets recalled Garuba from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though he's back with the Rockets after a brief stay in the G League to pick up playing time, Garuba isn't expected to be featured regularly in the NBA rotation. He's appeared in seven of the Rockets' 19 games to date, averaging 1.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 6.4 minutes.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Tue 11/23/21 11:49 AM

Garuba tallied 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 3 Pt), 17 rebounds and three assists across 31 minutes in Monday's 125-123 victory against the Ciudad de Mexico Capitanes. He also had five steals and two blocks defensively in the game.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba was electric in just his second appearance for RGV, leading the team in rebounds, steals and blocks. The rookie from Real Madrid is averaging 6.4 minutes per game with the Rockets in the NBA, but he will be a force in the G League when he's with the Vipers.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Sun 11/21/21 9:59 AM

Garuba totaled 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and a block across 33 minutes in Saturday's 112-104 victory against the Ciudad de Mexico Capitanes.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba looked great in his first G League appearance, going perfect from the field -- including two three-pointers -- and getting close to a double-double with his rebounding. He will need to cut down on his six turnovers, however.

Usman Garuba
PF/C FA
Tue 11/16/21 1:11 PM

Garuba was assigned to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garuba was selected with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 forward has made seven appearances for the Rockets this season, averaging 1.7 points and 2.6 rebounds across 6.4 minutes per game. He will likely get extended work for the Vipers in the G League.