Garrett Temple News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Will play Friday Temple (hamstring) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Temple missed the last two preseason games versus the Celtics due to hamstring tightness but will return ahead of Opening Night. The 38-year-old will bring a veteran presence to the club, but he will likely struggle to find significant minutes behind a plethora of young options in a year geared toward development.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Temple (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Temple will miss his second straight preseason contest Tuesday while dealing with left hamstring tightness. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Toronto's preseason finale against Brooklyn on Friday.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't see floor Sunday Temple (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Temple is dealing with tightness in his left hamstring, according to Murphy. However, the veteran's absence is only expected to be a precautionary measure. Temple's next chance to suit up during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Celtics.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Toronto Temple will return to the Raptors on a one-year deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Monday.

Impact The Raptors signed Temple back for his second year with the team Monday. The 38-year-old averaged 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 10.7 minutes in only 27 regular-season appearances last season.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Temple isn't starting Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Temple will return to a bench role after drawing a spot start Wednesday against the Nets. He logged only nine minutes in his last appearance as a reserve April 7 against the Wizards.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nabs another start Temple will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Temple will make his second start of the campaign Wednesday, capitalizing on the absences of three usual starters. In his last stint with the first unit, Temple saw 34 minutes but only managed seven points, two boards and a block.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back to bench Temple will return to a reserve role in Friday's tilt against the Bucks.

Impact Temple is coming off a rare spot-start, but will return to his usual reserve role in Milwaukee. The veteran has averaged 2.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 8.1 minutes in 22 games off the bench this year.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start since 2021-22 Temple will enter the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Temple will make his first start in a little over two years. He'll benefit from a slew of Raptors injuries, with the team only having eight available players for Wednesday's tilt. During his last five appearances, Temple is averaging 5.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 15 off bench Wednesday Temple totaled 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 145-101 loss to the Knicks.

Impact The 37-year-old wing has seen a significant role in the Raptors' injury-ravaged rotation over the last week, and Temple's 15 points and six boards were both season highs. With RJ Barrett (conditioning) and Immanuel Quickley (conditioning) both about to rejoin the lineup, however, Temple will likely be the first player bumped to the end of the bench for the rebuilding team.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Sees garbage-time run Temple played the final 3:44 of Sunday's 133-118 win over the Warriors, finishing with two points (1-1 FG) and one turnover.

Impact Temple missed the Raptors' final three games of December due to an ankle sprain, but he's been active for each of Toronto's first four contests of the new year. Sunday's contest marked the first time he saw any game action, however, with Temple checking into the game in garbage time while Toronto held a 20-point lead. Barring a slew of injuries to the team's guards and wings, the 37-year-old will remain outside of the Toronto rotation all season, though he'll serve as a valuable veteran mentor for the younger players on the roster.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Monday Temple is available to play Monday against Cleveland.

Impact Temple is cleared Monday after dealing with a right ankle sprain. He's a quality veteran leader that has seen just 19 minutes of action this season.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Temple (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Temple was initially doubtful for Monday, but the veteran is trending in the right direction. He's typically not in the rotation, however, so his status won't have many fantasy implications.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Temple (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Temple will likely miss another game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Memphis, but it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Saturday Temple (ankle) isn't available for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Temple will miss yet another matchup while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Monday against the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Temple (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact As expected, Temple has been downgraded from doubtful to out. The veteran's continued absence shouldn't impact Toronto's lineup.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Temple (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Temple missed Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a sprained right ankle and will likely sit once again Friday. His status shouldn't impact the Raptors' rotation.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Temple is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Temple's absence shouldn't affect Toronto's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Boston.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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