Jamal Shead News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Coming off bench Sunday Shead is not in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Lakers on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Shead will retreat to the bench Sunday due to Immanuel Quickley (back) being cleared to return from a two-game absence. Shead has started in each of the Raptors' last four games, and over that span he averaged 11.8 points, 7.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 35.0 minutes per game, though he connected on just 35.0 percent of his field-goal attempts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in overtime loss Shead ended with 15 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists and one steal across 39 minutes in Friday's 121-117 overtime loss to the Clippers.

Impact Shead made his fourth straight start and delivered the most eye-catching line to date, logging his first double-double of the season. While the 23-year-old's scoring efficiency can fluctuate, his passing has stood out, as the guard is averaging 7.8 assists during this four-game starting run and 6.8 across eight January appearances. His playing time figures to scale back once Immanuel Quickley (back) returns, but Shead has shown he can effectively run the offense and facilitate when given the opportunity.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Shead | Post Game vs Clippers | January 16, 2026

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Wild OT Ending Raptors vs 76ers | January 11, 2026

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

76ERS at RAPTORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 11, 2026

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Drops 22 points in spot start Shead logged 22 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six assists and two rebounds over 37 minutes during Sunday's 116-115 overtime win over Philadelphia.

Impact Shead made his second start of the season Sunday due to the absences of Brandon Ingram (thumb) and RJ Barrett (ankle). Shead made the most of his opportunity, finishing second on the Raptors in points and assists behind Scottie Barnes (31 points and seven assists). The Raptors and 76ers face each other Monday in a rematch, and Shead would likely remain in the starting five if Ingram and Barrett are unable to play.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes hits tiebreaking free throw in final second of OT as Raptors beat 76ers 116-115

Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings...

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Shead will start Sunday versus the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Brandon Ingram (thumb) unavailable, Shead will draw the start and he'll be joined in the first unit by Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. In Shead's previous start this season, he finished with 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one turnover in 34 minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out six dimes Shead accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 97-96 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Shead wasn't able to find his rhythm offensively, but he continues to excel as a playmaker. Over his last seven games, he's shooting 37.5 percent from the field with averages of 7.7 points, 5.3 assists, 1.1 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

2025 Year-End Raptors Report Card: Jamal Shead Small but impactful: Jamal Shead's season suggests a promising future with the Raptors as 2025 concludes.

JANUARY 1 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Denver faces Toronto on 3-game road slide

Denver enters a matchup against Toronto after losing three road games in a row

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Toronto Raptors Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Magic | December 29, 2025

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jamal Shead | Post Game vs Magic | December 29, 2025

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Leads Toronto in scoring Monday Shead produced 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block in 29 minutes during Monday's 107-106 win over Orlando.

Impact In a game when Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley combined to score 34 points while going 14-for-46 from the field (30.4 percent), it was Shead who came to the rescue for the Raptors with a team-high 19 points off the bench, 12 of which came in the first half. It was a season high in points for Shead and just the third time he's scored in double digits. Since Dec. 2, he has averaged 8.3 points, 5.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 threes and 1.1 steals over 23.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MAGIC at RAPTORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 29, 2025

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jamal Shead scores 19 as Raptors overcome 21-point deficit to beat Magic 107-106

Jamal Shead scored 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17 and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 107-106

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nearly double-doubles Shead supplied eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 141-127 overtime win over the Warriors.

Impact Shead's playmaking continues to be solid, but the rest of his game leaves a lot to be desired in terms of fantasy hoops. Over his last seven appearances, he's shooting 32.7 percent from the field with averages of 6.6 points, 6.1 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Shead continues to lay claim as Raptors' preeminent troubleshooter Jamal Shead proves he's a key Raptors problem-solver, thriving under pressure and making game-changing plays.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Ingram and Barnes lead the way as Raptors beat slumping Bucks 111-105

Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, Scottie Barnes added 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Rising Raptors youngster credits his old mentor for current breakthrough Jamal Shead credits mentor Davion Mitchell for his growth and success with the Toronto Raptors.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Jamal Shead continues to take center stage as Raptors' trusted pacesetter Jamal Shead’s growing influence and the Raptors’ trust highlight how crucial he is for the team.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Jamal Shead | Post Game vs Heat | December 15, 2025

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Not starting Monday Shead is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact Shead should see regular minutes off the bench in this game, but he'll move to the second unit due to Immanuel Quickley (illness) returning to the starting lineup. Shead is averaging 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game when coming off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Raptors Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Knicks | December 09, 2025

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jamal Shead | Post Game vs Knicks | December 09, 2025

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Scottie Barnes hits tiebreaking free throw in final second of OT as Raptors beat 76ers 116-115

Denver faces Toronto on 3-game road slide

Jamal Shead scores 19 as Raptors overcome 21-point deficit to beat Magic 107-106

Ingram and Barnes lead the way as Raptors beat slumping Bucks 111-105