Free agent F Garrett Temple has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN. He’s repped by Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports .


Free agent F Garrett Temple has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN. He’s repped by Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports .

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  1. Gotta bunch of new rooks for him to mentor, I like the move to bring him back

    I believe we are also out of roster spots now? So any more signings would need an additional move

  2. I say this with neither cynicism nor criticism but this is likely going to be it for us making moves in free agency given all of the moves we made in the draft.

    We were looking for a backup point and got 2 fliers on that in Jamal Shead and Davion Mitchell via that excellent Kings trade.

    We wanted a backup center (An actual center, not a swingman who isn’t a deterrent at the rim like Olynyk) and took another flier on Ulrich Chomche.

    We need shooting and thus drafted Ja’Kobe Walter (Though this comes with the caveat that they are seemingly letting Gary Trent Jr. walk or might work on a sign and trade).

    We needed another forward/wing and took yet another flier on Sasha via the Kings.

    As far as i’m aware, this team has 1 roster slot left at the moment.

    Beyond the lack of experience/the number of rookies added to this team and the risk they don’t pan out, this team still has holes – it’s in serious need of a wing at the 3/4 if Sasha does leave and one to come off the bench – but it’s very much in a state where the team can simply run with who they have on the books and see what they have.

  3. Don’t mind this at all. Player/Coach/Mentor. Hopefully turn Brown into something.

  4. I’m glad we brought him back. I think Temple coming back was important for this FO/team. He seems like he really fits with the young group as an on the court coach. I wouldn’t be surprised that the Raptors try to bring him in as a coach down the line.

    This offseason was never going to be about big free agent signings – rightfully so, in my opinion. I think we will see some trades but I never expected us to get a big FA unless someone fell into our laps.

  5. We have one of the youngest cores in the NBA. Good to have a veteran presence on the bench.

    Also, I just fucking love the guy.

  6. Couldn’t be happier, class A vet who can really set a good example for the young core of guys on the team. He’s already proven to have an impression on Gradey and Scottie, glad he can continue being a teacher to these guys!

  7. Honesty when we lost Thad I was pretty bummed out but Temple’s done his part

  8. Watching him sprint his ass of in the last game or two of the season was awesome. Great character guy.

  9. Really hoping he gets a job in the front office with us when he’s done playing.

  10. Really happy with that. He brings a lot of leadership to the team, he’s always ready to get on the court for a couple minutes, he’s a great example for the younger players. And of course, he’s always classy/swagy

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