What happened: Garrett Temple is retiring after 17 NBA seasons and taking a coaching job with the Dallas Mavericks. The move follows a career that began after he went undrafted out of LSU.
Why it matters: Temple gives Dallas a recently active NBA veteran as it builds its staff for the 2026-27 season. The hiring completes the transition anticipated when the Mavericks pursued Temple for their coaching staff.
By the numbers: Temple played 17 NBA seasons after entering the league undrafted out of LSU.
What to watch: Attention turns to Temple's responsibilities on the Mavericks' staff and Dallas' remaining coaching hires.