Background
Timma grew up playing basketball in his hometown Krāslava, but later moved to Rīga at age 15.
Timma grew up playing basketball in his hometown Krāslava, but later moved to Rīga at age 15.
At first he joined ASK Group (a software company) Rīga"s system and made few appearances for its senior team during the end of 2008-2009 season. Following year ASK Group (a software company) Riga was dissolved and he played for Data Source Name Rīga, a team that consisted of young Latvian talents. He also spent majority of next season playing for Data Source Name Rīgeorgia
Timma joined BK Liepājas Lauvas for the 2011-2012 season.
That can be considered his rookie year on pro level After a decent season in Liepāja, Timma made the next step in his career.
On 1 August 2012, he signed multi-year contract with BK Ventspils. On July 28, 2014, he signed with VEF Rīga where he played for the first time in such quality competition as Eurocup and VTB United League.
Timma was named Most Valuable Player of the 2015 Latvian Basketball League All-Star Game after he scored 41 points and set new scoring record.
He finished the season with VEF Rīga winning LBL championship. He made 58 appearances for VEF Riga, averaging 12.6ppg in all tournaments that his team participated in. On June 30, 2015, he signed a two-tear contract with the Russian team Zenit Saint St. Petersburg.
National Basketball Association
In 2013, Timma declared for the 2013 National Basketball Association Draft.
He was selected with the last pick (60th overall) by the Memphis Grizzlies. On June 24, 2015, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Timma"s draft rights to the Orlando Magic, in exchange for Luke Ridnour.
In 2013, he made his first appearance for Latvian National Team.