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Toronto takes on Brooklyn, seeks to stop 3-game skid

Toronto comes into the matchup against Brooklyn after losing three games in a row

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory over the Raptors

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duren had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 201...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench Shead won't start Friday's game against the Pistons, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Impact As expected, Shead will shift back to a bench role after drawing a spot start in place of Immanuel Quickley (rest) on Thursday. As a reserve this season (63 games), Shead has averaged 6.4 points, 3.7 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Quickley Shead will start in Thursday's game against Portland.

Impact The rookie second-round pick will get the starting nod due to Immanuel Quickley (rest) getting the night off. Shead has made seven starts this season, averaging 10.7 points, 6.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 25.0 minutes per contest.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to second unit Tuesday Shead won't start in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Immanuel Quickley (rest) will return to game action Tuesday, pushing Shead back to the bench. The rookie second-round pick has averaged 10.6 points, 5.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals across 23.5 minutes per game in his last 10 outings (five starts).

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Shead is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the 76ers on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley (rest) sidelined, Shead will make his seventh start of the season Sunday. Shead has averaged 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 23.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pops for 17 points in win Shead closed with 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Friday's 108-97 win over Charlotte.

Impact Shead continues to flash his upside, scoring double-digits for the fourth time in the past five games. Despite a fluctuating role, his production has remained relatively consistent. The Raptors have shown their hand by openly resting their star players. The situation has afforded Shead a nice opportunity, of which he has made the most. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 11.3 points, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.6 three-pointers.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Shead will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Hornets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Shead started five of the last 10 games for the Raptors, but with Immanuel Quickley returning Friday, the rookie guard will be in the second unit against Charlotte. In 61 games off the bench for Toronto, Shead has averaged 6.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 41.6 percent from the field.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Brooklyn Shead is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Impact The Raptors will rest Immanuel Quickley in this contest, so Shead will move to the starting lineup in this one. The rookie has been playing at a high level in recent games and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last six outings, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Shead is not in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Wizards on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Shead will cede his spot in the starting lineup to Immanuel Quickley, the latter of whom rested in Sunday's loss against the Spurs. Shead has started in four of the Raptors' last eight games, and over that span he has averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steal over 24.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to flash promise in start Shead ended Sunday's 123-89 loss to the Spurs with 17 points (7-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 27 minutes.

Impact The Raptors gave Immanuel Quickley the night off, which could remain a common theme to close out a losing season, and it allowed Shead to draw the start. Shead has shown some promise when given the opportunity to ride with the first unit, as he's averaged 11.4 points, 6.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes over five games as a starter this season. The rookie second-rounder could get a few more looks with the starters down the stretch, depending on how much maintenance Quickley receives.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell scores 25 as Spurs rout slumping Raptors 123-89 for third straight win, fifth in seven

Devin Vassell scored 25 points, Julian Champagnie had 20 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight game by routing the Toronto Raptors 123-89

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start Sunday Shead will start Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl resting, Shead and Colin Castleton will slide into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (four games), Shead has averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 24.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced performance in loss Shead totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes in Thursday's 117-114 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Shead was active in all facets of the game Thursday, scoring in double figures while also distributing the ball and crashing the glass. The rookie came off the bench for the second consecutive game after a few spot starts, but still logged significant minutes as the backup point guard. Since the start of March, in 10 games, Shead is averaging 8.7 points and 5.0 assists on 39.8 percent shooting.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Monday Shead will come off the bench during Monday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out six assists 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.

Impact Shead has been in and out of the starting lineup in recent games, but has featured in the first unit in the last three, 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 on his role certainly limits his upside.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Portland Shead is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Shead (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against Portland, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Shead will shake off a probable tag due to an unspecified shoulder injury Sunday. 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).

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Shead is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a shoulder injury, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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).

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing on defense Friday 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.

Impact 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).

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts back to bench Friday Shead isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact 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.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in first unit Shead is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

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MARCH 11, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

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Toronto takes on Brooklyn, seeks to stop 3-game skid

Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory over the Raptors

Vassell scores 25 as Spurs rout slumping Raptors 123-89 for third straight win, fifth in seven