Garrett Temple hired as Dallas Mavericks assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Garrett Temple, a former guard for the Washington Wizards, transitions to coaching with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2026-27 NBA season. Temple concludes a 16-year playing career, much of which he spent with Washington, where he became notable for scoring 20 points in three consecutive games after a slow start. His move to coaching marks the beginning of a new chapter in the NBA, joining Dusty May's staff in Dallas.
- •Temple spent four years with the Wizards during his playing career.
- •He averaged 5.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in his rookie season.
- •Temple's final NBA teams included the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans.
- •He is reuniting with Willie Green in his new role with the Mavericks.
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"Former Washington Wizard guard Garrett Temple is sticking in the NBA, but in a new capacity in 2026-27.
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