Shead will come off the bench during Monday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The rookie second-round pick will retreat to the bench due to Immanuel Quickley (rest) being sidelined. Shead has carved out a significant role in the club's rotation, and over his last five outings (three starts), he has averaged 9.0 points, 5.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 24.0 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Hands out six assists
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Shead supplied 10 points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 loss to Portland.
With Toronto sporadically resting its regulars, Shead has been in and out of the starting lineup in recent games but has started three of the last five, averaging 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in that span. Shead might have some upside in dynasty formats and could be a streaming option in some cases, but the inconsistency in his role certainly limits his upside.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Starting against Portland
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Shead is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Shead will start for the third time in five games due to the absence of Immanuel Quickley (rest). Shead has averaged 9.0 points, 4.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 22.9 minutes per game since the beginning of March, and he should see a bump in playing time Sunday as a starter.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Good to go Sunday
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Shead (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against Portland, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Shead will shake off a probable tag Sunday due to a right shoulder sprain. The rookie second-round pick has averaged 8.6 points, 5.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds across 24.2 minutes per game in his last five outings (two starts).
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Probable for Sunday
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Shead is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a shoulder injury, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The extent of the shoulder injury is unknown, but the fact that Shead is carrying a probable tag suggests the rookie should be able to suit up and log his regular workload off the bench. Shead has averaged 9.0 points, 4.9 assists, 2.3 boards, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals in 22.9 minutes over the last seven games (two starts).
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Strong showing on defense Friday
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Shead registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in 27 minutes off the bench during Friday's 126-118 win over Utah.
It's the first time in his career the rookie guard has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game. Shead has stepped his game up in March, and while he's still struggling to provide consistent offense, he's averaged 9.0 points, 4.9 assists, 2.3 boards, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals in 22.9 minutes over the last seven games (two starts).
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Reverts back to bench Friday
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Shead isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz.
With Immanuel Quickley back in action Friday, Shead will unsurprisingly revert back to the second unit. Shead has averaged 7.1 points, 4.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 20.5 minutes across 11 games since the All-Star break.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Back in first unit
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Shead is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Shead will draw his second start in three games due to the absence of Immanuel Quickley (rest). In two starts this season, Shead has averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 29.5 minutes.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Just misses double-double
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Shead ended with 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 loss to the Wizards.
It was a game of near misses for Shead, who got the start in place of Immanuel Quickley (rest). The rookie guard almost recorded his second career double-double, and he almost played hero with a runner in the lane at the final buzzer, only for the basket to get waved off upon review. Shead, a second-round pick in the 2024 Draft, has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Raptors, and his role could be growing -- he's played at least 20 minutes in five of the last six contests, averaging 7.3 points, 4.8 assists, 2.2 boards, 0.8 threes and 0.7 steals in 22.8 minutes a game over that stretch.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Starting Saturday
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Shead is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Shead will make his second start of the regular season Saturday due to the absences of Immanuel Quickley (rest) and Ja'Kobe Walter (quadriceps). Shead has averaged 6.6 points, 4.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds over 21.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Raptors' Jamal Shead: Scores 14 points in spot start
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Shead racked up 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 138-107 loss to the Grizzlies.
Shead moved into the starting lineup, replacing Immanuel Quickley who was resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Although Shead has been used in a backup role this season, he is a name to watch should the Raptors eventually shift their focus to the 2025-26 season.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Starting sans Quickley
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Shead is starting in Wednesday's game against Memphis, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Immanuel Quickley getting the night off Wednesday, Shead will start at point guard for the Raptors in what will be his first start of the season. Shead has averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 19.7 minutes over his last 10 games.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Scores 16 points in loss
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Shead racked up 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 loss to New York.
Shead recorded a career-high 16 points in the losing effort, and he's now averaging 13.0 points, 6.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers over his last two games. RJ Barrett (concussion) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) are both out for Wednesday's game against Memphis, so Shead could continue to make some noise.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Off injury report for Tuesday
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Shead (illness) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Shead will return to Toronto's lineup following a two-game absence with an illness. Over his past five games, Shead has averaged 5.6 points, 3.6 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Officially out
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Shead (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
As expected, Shead has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a second straight game due to an illness. With Davion Mitchell (heel) not expected to play, Ja'Kobe Walter could step up as the lead guard off the bench Sunday.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Doubtful with illness
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Shead (illness) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Shead is trending toward missing a second straight game for the Raptors due to an illness. Ja'Kobe Walter may be forced to shoulder the load off the bench for Toronto, especially with Davion Mitchell (heel) listed as questionable against Los Angeles.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Won't suit up Friday
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Shead (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Chicago, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
The rookie second-rounder will miss his first contest since Dec. 26 due to the non-COVID illness, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Clippers. With Shead sidelined and Immanuel Quickley on a minutes restriction, Davion Mitchell and Ja'Kobe Walter could see extended run.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Downgraded to doubtful Friday
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Shead (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Chicago.
Shead has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful and will likely miss his first contest since Dec. 26. The rookie has received significant playing time off the bench of late. If he's sidelined Friday, Davion Mitchell, Bruce Brown and Ja'Kobe Walter are candidates for a bump in minutes.
