The Toronto Raptors waited until the 11th hour to use up their 15th and final guaranteed contract, as they agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million deal with veteran guard Garrett Temple. While he is 37 years old and seldom saw huge minutes last year, Temple has some utility on this Raptors team.
On top of the fact he has proven capable of holding his own on both ends of the floor, Temple has been regarded as a solid-gold leader and clubhouse presence. On a team still populated with young players, such sage advice will be held in very high regard by the organization.