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Solid debut off bench Shead totaled 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 136-106 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Shead turned a few heads with his play during the preseason, and he managed to show that in the regular season as well with a strong debut in his first taste of competitive action at the NBA level. Shead is not expected to play a meaningful role off the bench for Toronto, but he could be in line to see more minutes than initially expected if Immanuel Quickley is forced to miss time after sustaining a right pelvic contusion in Wednesday's season opener.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Shead (hamstring) is available for Friday's preseason finale against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The rookie appears to have avoided a significant injury after leaving Tuesday's preseason game against the Celtics due to left hamstring tightness. After a productive preseason, he'll have one more shot to prove himself before the regular season starts.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Shead left Tuesday's preseason game against the Celtics due to left hamstring tightness and will not return, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact The rookie has looked solid thus far in the preseason, and he has made a case to carve out a role off the bench behind Immanuel Quickley (thumb) and Davion Mitchell. Shead will not return Tuesday, though the club is likely just being precautious with the 22-year-old ahead of the regular season. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Nets.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another productive performance Shead recorded 14 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists and a steal across 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 115-111 preseason loss to the Celtics.

Impact Shead has been using the preseason as an opportunity to carve out a depth role at point guard behind Quickley (thumb) and Davion Mitchell, and there's no question he's taking advantage of every minute he has on the court. Shead is a player worth targeting in deep dynasty formats, but he's not expected to have a steady role in the rotation once the regular season begins for Toronto against the Cavaliers on Oct. 23, so his upside in standard formats will be close to minimal.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three steals vs. Washington Shead tallied 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), four assists and three steals over 17 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason win over the Wizards.

Impact Shead saw extended playing time off the bench as Immanuel Quickley (thumb) and Ja'Kobe Walter (shoulder) both sat out for Sunday's game. Shead was one of five Toronto reserves to score in double digits, and he was responsible for three of the Raptors' eight steals. Shead will use the preseason as an opportunity to carve out a depth role at point guard behind Quickley and Davion Mitchell.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE