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Offensive setbacks can't diminish Jamal Shead's vital role for the Raptors Jamal Shead’s impact for the Raptors goes beyond the surface level numbers, highlighted by a career-high five steals in a key win.

1 DAY AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Poor production continues Shead notched three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Saturday's 118-111 overtime loss to Charlotte.

Impact Shead has been unable to find any rhythm thus far this season, a trend that continued Saturday. He has scored double digits only twice through the first 20 games, averaging 6.0 points to go with 5.4 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 18.8 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raptors' emerging leader kept it extremely real with this bold message Raptors' rising leader, Jamal Shead, shares a bold message on team chemistry and winning mindset.

NOVEMBER 26 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Jamal Shead is quietly making a leap the stats won't show Toronto Raptors fans have been noticing the quiet leap Jamal Shead has been making, even if the numbers won't show it.

NOVEMBER 25 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Near double-double off bench Shead finished Sunday's 119-109 win over Brooklyn with 11 points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine assists, one rebound and one steal over 24 minutes.

Impact Shead struggled with his limited shots from the field but more than made up for it at the charity stripe with a game-high nine free throws. He also led both teams with nine dimes and finished just one assist shy from registering the second double-double of his career. Shead has played a consistent role off the bench this season, though he and other Raptors reserve players will need to take on increased responsibilities if RJ Barrett were to miss time due to a right knee sprain that he sustained during the third quarter of Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors beat Nets 119-109 for 7th straight win, 11th in 12 games

Scottie Barnes scored 17 points, Ja’Kobe Walter added a season-high 16 and the Toronto Raptors won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-109 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Raptors exploited the most overlooked players in the NBA to get Jamal Shead Toronto found immense value in an overlooked prospect, reaping the benefit of second-round pick Jamal Shead thriving as a key piece.

NOVEMBER 23 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Brandon Ingram scores 24 points as Raptors rout Wizards 140-110 to reach NBA Cup quarterfinals

The Toronto Raptors have become the first team to reach the NBA Cup quarterfinals

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Hands out five assists in win Shead contributed zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 win over the 76ers.

Impact While Shead went scoreless for the second time this season, missing all three of his field goal attempts, he made up for it by setting up his teammates with shots. Through 15 games, Shead averages 5.8 points, 5.1 assists, 1.7 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.1 blocks and 1.1 threes on a 41.0 percent clip.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Shead has become an absolute draft steal for the Raptors Jamal Shead’s standout play and relentless energy are shaping him into a key piece for the Raptors’ future.

NOVEMBER 19 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Scouting Miles Sadler and his fit at West Virginia West Virginia wants to model their program after Houston. Did they just find their version of Jamal Shead?

NOVEMBER 16 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dishes five assists in win Shead ended with six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and five assists over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 win over Brooklyn.

Impact Shead has dished out at least four assists in all but one game so far and is averaging 5.0 assists on the season. He has a steady role backing up Immanuel Quickley, and while he is not one of the biggest threats to score on the court, he has shown ability to make shots as he averages 1.2 threes per game on a 44.8 percent clip.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram scores 25 points as the Raptors beat the lowly Nets 119-109

Brandon Ingram scored 25 points to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 119-109

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Available Sunday Shead (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Shead was trending toward playing Sunday and has officially been cleared after battling an illness. The guard has operated as Immanuel Quickley's primary backup so far, averaging 6.8 points, 5.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 17.2 minutes through six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Sunday Shead (illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Despite landing on the injury report with an illness, Shead is expected to suit up against Memphis. The second-year point guard has served as the primary backup to Immanuel Quickley thus far, averaging 6.8 points, 5.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per contest across six regular-season outings.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Shead (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shead is under the weather and could miss his first game of the season Sunday. If the second-year point guard is unable to suit up, Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Over six regular-season games, Shead is averaging 6.8 points, 5.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output in loss Shead logged six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 139-121 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Despite being one of the main contributors off the bench, Shead has not been able to produce accordingly, only scoring in double digits once so far. However, he has been able to create plays for his teammates, averaging 5.2 assists, which boosts his value and keeps him on the court while Immanuel Quickley rests.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact off bench Shead notched 10 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Shead finished third among Toronto's reserves in minutes played, operating as the primary backup point guard. He held a similar role last season, averaging 7.1 points, 4.2 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 19.6 minutes per game across 75 regular-season appearances (11 starts).

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Boston Shead will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact After the second-most minutes of any reserve on his squad in Monday's preseason loss to the Rockets, Shead will be in the first five. The 23-year-old guard racked up 11 points, five assists, one rebound and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's game.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points Monday Shead recorded 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, one rebound and one steal in 17 minutes of Monday's 112-108 preseason loss to Houston.

Impact Shead had the second most minutes played among the reserves. As a rookie in 2024-25, Shead appeared in 75 regular-season games with averages of 7.1 points, 4.2 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 40.5 percent shooting from the field. He's currently projected to win the backup duties behind Immanuel Quickley.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Young Raptors guard reveals his secret to being an empowering leader During Raptors Training Camp, Jamal Shead shared his unfiltered thoughts on what true leadership looks like.

OCTOBER 3 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM