Jamal Shead News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Moving to bench Shead will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pistons.

Impact Shead drew a spot start Sunday against the Magic and delivered a double-double, but he'll move to a bench role Tuesday with Brandon Ingram returning to action. Shead has struggled as a reserve lately and has been held to single figures in 12 straight bench appearances.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raptors fans finally witness Jamal Shead showcase they've been seeking Jamal Shead's double-double against the Magic is exactly what the Raptors have been waiting after his recent ups and downs.

1 DAY AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Barnes has career-high 15 assists, Raptors score 31 straight points to rout slumping Magic 139-87

RJ Barrett scored 24 points, Scottie Barnes had 23 points and a career-high 15 assists, and the Toronto Raptors used a 31-point run to rout Orlando 139-87, handing the slumping Mag...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Shead will start Sunday versus the Magic.

Impact Shead will be filling in for Brandon Ingram (heel), who was a late scratch for Sunday's game, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl. As a starter this season, Shead has averaged 11.7 points, 7.9 assists, 1.9 triples and 1.1 steals per contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Shead will come off the bench for Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ja'Kobe Walter will replace Shead in the first unit for Friday's game. As a reserve this season, Shead has posted averages of 5.8 points, 4.8 assists and 1.3 turnovers per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raptors' latest move may have sent a concerning message to young guard Raptors’ signing of Markelle Fultz may have been a message to Jamal Shead, and his immediate response suggests it could be working.

6 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Jamal Shead just made a strong case to validate the Raptors' steadfast faith Jamal Shead’s career-high 14 assists highlight his role as a key playmaker for the Raptors and reaffirm their trust in him.

MARCH 25 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Career-high 14 dimes Monday Shead chipped in seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and 14 assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 143-127 win over the Jazz.

Impact Getting his first start since Jan. 21 with Immanuel Quickley (foot) unavailable, Shead set a new career high in assists. The second-year guard hasn't scored in double digits once in 11 March games, however, averaging 3.6 points, 5.0 assists and 1.7 boards in 21.1 minutes on the month, and he'll be tough to roster in most fantasy formats even if Quickley misses additional time.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett leads hot-shooting Raptors to 143-127 victory over Jazz

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143-127

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

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MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE

Starting sans Quickley Shead will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley (foot) out, Shead will draw his first start since Jan. 21. As a starter this season (seven games), the second-year point guard has averaged 12.9 points, 7.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.9 minutes per contest.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out six dimes off bench Shead had two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one block across 21 minutes during Sunday's 120-98 loss to Phoenix.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley (foot) set to miss Monday's tilt versus the Jazz, Shead is a prime candidate to start at point guard. Shead has averaged 5.0 assists, 4.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per tilt in his last six games, shooting a miserable 31.0 percent from the floor.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors fans wish Jamal Shead can mirror recent event form when it matters most Raptors fans are eager for Jamal Shead to deliver his sharpshooting when it counts — Fan Day was only a preview of what he can do.

MARCH 18 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

"I love what happened" - Draymond Green defends Dejounte Murray after heated moment with Jamal Shead Murray has averaged 17.6 points per game since returning from a torn Achilles.

MARCH 14 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Professional Lip Reader Breaks Down Dejounte Murray Heated Altercation with Raptors' Jamal Shead Dejounte Murray went viral on Thursday after his ankle-breaking move on Jamal Shead.

MARCH 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

The Ins and Outs of an NBA Fight Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down if the Toronto Raptors should have defended Jamal Shead after Dejounte Murray showboated over him and...

MARCH 13 • SI.COM

Notches nine points Shead finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and three assists over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Shead continues to play a sizable role for the second unit, but his fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats. Over his last six games, he's averaging 4.0 points, 2.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.5 three-pointers in 19.3 minutes per contest.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Fulcrum: Jamal Shead struggles are real and a troubling offensive trend Raptors' recent stretch revealed key troubling trends: Jamal Shead is struggling and the offense is not attempting enough threes.

MARCH 8 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Jamal Shead reigns supreme in Raptors' territory after bold roster shift Jamal Shead has played every Raptors game of the 2025-26 season to date, aiming to surpass his strong rookie-year durability.

MARCH 3 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

This work-in-progress skill will elevate Jamal Shead beyond the ordinary Jamal Shead has earned a key role with the Raptors. How his offense develops will determine just how high his ceiling can climb.

FEBRUARY 27 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Wallace matches career-high with 27 points, NBA-best Thunder beat Raptors for fifth win in six

Cason Wallace matched his career high with 27 points, Isaiah Joe had 22, and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 for their fifth win in six game...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Effective as backup point guard Shead logged 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 122-94 win over the Bucks.

Impact Despite being stuck in a reserve role, Shead has dished out at least four dimes in seven of his last eight games. The second-year guard's upside still remains capped by a healthy Immanuel Quickley, with Shead averaging 5.1 points, 4.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.4 minutes per contest in his last eight games.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors fans should consider what NBA may have discovered about Jamal Shead Jamal Shead’s recent slump has raised concerns. Are NBA defenses adjusting, and what does it mean for the Raptors moving forward?

FEBRUARY 13 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Toronto takes road win streak into matchup with Orlando

Toronto aims to prolong its four-game road win streak with a victory over Orlando

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

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Barnes has career-high 15 assists, Raptors score 31 straight points to rout slumping Magic 139-87

Barrett leads hot-shooting Raptors to 143-127 victory over Jazz

Wallace matches career-high with 27 points, NBA-best Thunder beat Raptors for fifth win in six

Toronto takes road win streak into matchup with Orlando