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Playing steady minutes Fagbenle recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 90-78 loss to the Storm.

Impact Fagbenle has battled injuries this season, but she appears primed for a significant role for the lowly Tempo down the stretch. She's averaging 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 22.2 minutes per game over her last five games (two starts).

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well despite loss Fagbenle notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 88-78 loss to the Aces.

Impact Fagbenle made the most of her fifth start of the campaign. With the Tempo shorthanded to close out the season, Fagbenle appears ready to provide a major bump in fantasy appeal.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson scores 27, Young adds 21 as Aces beat short-handed Tempo 88-78

A’ja Wilson had 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Jackie Young scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 88-78

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Starting against Las Vegas Fagbenle will start in Sunday's game versus the Aces, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports.

Impact Fagbenle will make her fifth start of the 2026 campaign. She last started in the 104-72 loss to Minnesota on July 30, finishing with six points, three rebounds and one block over 19 minutes.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet showing in win Fagbenle supplied three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 82-79 win over the Fire.

Impact Fagbenle logged her most minutes since the 100-93 loss to Minnesota on July 28, though she couldn't extend her double-digit scoring streak to three games. Toronto isn't going to the playoffs, and with the Tempo potentially facing some absences throughout the remainder of the regular season, Fagbenle could continue to see extra work along the way. The 33-year-old hasn't been as productive this season compared to her 2025 campaign with the Valkyries and is now averaging 5.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 16.1 minutes in 19 regular-season appearances.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Effective off bench Fagbenle had 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 101-95 loss to Indiana.

Impact Fagbenle was a bright spot in Tuesday's loss. Brittney Sykes will be rested Wednesday against the Mystics and Marina Mabrey (hamstring) is listed as doubtful, creating additional opportunities for Fagbenle.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 29 points before sitting out 4th and Clark adds 24 as Fever beat Tempo 101-95

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Scoreless in 10 minutes Fagbenle had zero points (0-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 94-88 loss to the Wings.

Impact Fagbenle continues to receive scraps off the Tempo bench. Unless there is a rotation shakeup, she will remain off the fantasy radar.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Temi Fagbenle is teaching Tempo a lesson they can't afford to ignore Temi Fagbenle has failed to replicate her Golden State Valkyries form with the Toronto Tempo.

AUGUST 13 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Not starting Sunday Fagbenle is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Valkyries, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports.

Impact The Tempo enter Thursday on a four-game losing streak, so they'll shake up their starting lineup in hopes of turning things around. As a reserve this season, Fagbenle owns averages of 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Minnesota Fagbenle will start in Tuesday's game against the Lynx, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports.

Impact Isabelle Harrison (knee) was ruled out for this contest, so Fagbenle will move into the starting lineup. The 33-year-old has started twice during the 2026 campaign, finishing her most recent start with 19 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 32 minutes in the 101-97 win over Connecticut on June 19.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tempo Player Involves Caitlin Clark in Sandy Brondello 'Protected Species' Defense Toronto Tempo forward Temi Fagbenle mentioned Caitlin Clark when trying to defend Sandy Brondello saying Angel Reese was a "protected specie...

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Plays 15 minutes against Atlanta Fagbenle accumulated four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 15 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 111-92 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Fagbenle missed the Tempo's last five games due to a concussion, but she returned to action Friday and saw a relatively normal workload. She's been limited to nine appearances (two starts) to begin an injury-plagued 2026 campaign, averaging 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 17.6 minutes per game.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Fagbenle (concussion) is available to play Friday against Atlanta.

Impact No surprise here, as Fagbenle was previously listed as probable. She will officially end a five-game absence and there's no word of any restrictions.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Fagbenle (concussion) is probable for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Fagbenle is on the verge of ending a five-game absence with a concussion. Her return could slightly cut into the minutes of Nyara Sabally and Laura Juskaite.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Making good progress Fagbenle (concussion) could return for Friday's game against Atlanta, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Fagbenle has missed the past five games for Toronto, but she's progressing towards a return. Through eight appearances, she's averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17.9 minutes per contest.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics power past short-handed Tempo 79-62 behind double-doubles by Iriafen and Austin

Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Fagbenle (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Fagbenle is still in the league's concussion protocol and will remain on the inactive list for a fifth straight game after initially being listed as questionable. With the 33-year-old sidelined, Teonni Key, Maria Conde and Laura Juskaite are candidates for increased playing time.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Fagbenle (concussion) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Fagbenle has a chance to pass the league's concussion protocol and end a four-game absence Tuesday. Fewer minutes would be open to Teonni Key if Fagbenle makes her way back into the lineup.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday vs. New York Fagbenle (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Fagbenle remains in the league's concussion protocol and will miss her fourth-straight game as a result. Her next chance to play is Tuesday against the Mystics.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Fagbenle (concussion) is out for Friday's game against the Wings.

Impact Fagbenle will be sidelined for a third straight game and remains without a timetable to return. Her next chance to play comes Sunday against the Liberty.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries beat the expansion Tempo 83-75 for 6th straight victory

Janelle Salaun scored 26 points and the Golden State Valkyries held off the expansion Toronto Tempo 83-75 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Out again for Wednesday Fagbenle (eye) is out for Wednesday's game against the Valkyries, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports.

Impact Fagbenle will miss a second straight contest for the Tempo. Teonni Key could be more involved as a result in the frontcourt.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Dallas Fagbenle (eye) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Wings.

Impact Fagbenle was initially listed as questionable Saturday, though she has since been downgraded. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against Golden State. In the meantime, Teonni Key could see more action versus Dallas.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Dallas Fagbenle (eye) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Fagbenle is in danger of missing her first regular-season game in nearly a month. If the eye injury keeps her off the floor, Teonni Key could see more minutes than usual.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Wilson scores 27, Young adds 21 as Aces beat short-handed Tempo 88-78

Mitchell scores 29 points before sitting out 4th and Clark adds 24 as Fever beat Tempo 101-95

Mystics power past short-handed Tempo 79-62 behind double-doubles by Iriafen and Austin

Valkyries beat the expansion Tempo 83-75 for 6th straight victory