Raptors to re-sign veteran guard

Garrett Temple.

Veteran swingman Garrett Temple is returning to the Raptors for the 2024-25 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that it’ll be a one-year deal for Temple.

While Wojnarowski’s report doesn’t provide any additional details on the agreement, it would be surprising if Temple signs for a salary higher than the veteran’s minimum.

Temple, 38, played for 11 teams across 13 NBA seasons before joining Toronto as a free agent last summer. He played sparingly for the Raptors, averaging 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 10.7 minutes per game across 27 appearances.

While Temple’s on-court contributions were modest, he was an “important voice in the locker room” for the young Raptors, says Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca (Twitter links). With the club seemingly prepared to get even younger after drafting four prospects last week, Temple’s role behind the scenes will be “essential,” Lewenberg adds.

Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, Temple has averaged 6.1 PPG, 2.3 RPG, and 1.7 APG in 743 regular season games. He serves as a vice president on the National Basketball Players Association.

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