The Sacramento Kings reportedly added depth to their backcourt Sunday. According to ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman and USA Today's Sam Amick, they agreed to terms with Garrett Temple on a three-year deal worth $24 million.
Temple averaged 7.3 points and 1.8 assists for the Washington Wizards in 2015-16.
The 30-year-old is the second guard the Kings have added in as many days. The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday that Sacramento agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with Arron Afflalo.
The Kings likely view Temple as a backup for both Afflalo at 2-guard and Darren Collison at the point. The pursuit of Temple might also signal the end of Rajon Rondo's time in Sacramento. Turner Sports' David Aldridge reported the team was shifting its attention away from Rondo and feels comfortable going forward with Collison as the starting point guard.
The Cauldron's Nate Duncan isn't a fan of the Temple signing, since it potentially leaves the Kings unable to retain Seth Curry:
The Kings probably felt the need to go above and beyond with the contract offer given the relatively hea ...
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