Raptors' Garrett Temple: Available to face Milwaukee
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Temple (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple was upgraded to available earlier Tuesday, and now it's been confirmed he'll be available for the Raptors in this tilt against Milwaukee. That said, he has played just eight minutes all season, so he's unlikely to be included in the rotation.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Upgraded to probable
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Temple (back) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.
Temple has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup game, and he will likely suit up after a three-game absence. While the veteran's status bodes well for a return to game action, he's not expected to be included in the rotation.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Upgraded to questionable
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Temple (back) is now questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple was previously listed as doubtful but now has a chance to return following a three-game injury absence. However, the veteran wasn't part of the rotation before his injury, so even if he's cleared to suit up, he's not guaranteed playing time.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Temple (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple will likely miss a fourth straight game due to a back injury. However, he wasn't part of the rotation before the injury, so his absence shouldn't impact other players' playing time.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Not playing Sunday
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Temple (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple will miss a third straight game due to a back injury, but he wasn't part of the rotation before that. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Milwaukee.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Not playing Saturday
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Temple (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple will miss a second straight game due to the injury, but he hasn't been in the rotation this season, as his lone appearance was an eight-minute cameo off the bench in the Oct. 23 opener against the Cavaliers. His absence shouldn't affect how head coach Darko Rajakovic distributes the minutes.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Doubtful for Saturday
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Temple (back) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Temple hasn't played since the season opener, when he logged eight minutes off the bench. The doubtful tag suggests it's unlikely that he'll play, but even if he ends up being available, he shouldn't have a big role in the rotation.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Won't play Wednesday
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Temple has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings due to back spasms, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple wasn't previously listed on the Raptors injury report, but he'll end up missing Wednesday's contest after having back spasms. He's been a healthy scratch in all but one game this season, so his absence shouldn't have any fantasy impact. Temple's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Clippers.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Will play Friday
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Temple (hamstring) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Another absence coming
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Temple (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple will miss his second straight preseason contest while dealing with left hamstring tightness. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Toronto's preseason finale against Brooklyn on Friday.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Won't see floor Sunday
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Temple (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Temple is dealing with tightness in his left hamstring, according to Murphy. However, the veteran's absence is being framed as a precautionary measure. Temple's next chance to suit up during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Celtics.
Temple and the Raptors agreed on a one-year deal Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Coming off bench
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Temple isn't starting Friday's game against the Heat.
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.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Nabs another start
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Temple will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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 managed only seven points, two boards and a block.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Back to bench
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Temple will return to a reserve role in Friday's tilt against the Bucks.
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.
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Raptors' Garrett Temple: Making first start since 2021-22
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Temple will enter the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Temple will make his first start in a little over two years. He'll benefit from a slew of Raptors injuries, with the team having only 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.
Raptors' Garrett Temple: Chips in 15 off bench Wednesday
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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.
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, Temple will likely be the first player bumped to the end of the bench for the rebuilding team.
