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Raptors PG Jamal Shead Changes Jersey Number

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead will be donning a different look for the 2026-27 season. Instead of wearing number 23 like he has in his first two NBA seasons, he will wear number 1, which was previously worn by his former teammate Gradey Dick, who was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Kawhi Leonard deal earlier this month.

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Raptors sign second round rookie Jaden Bradley

The Toronto Raptors are signing their 2026 second-round rookie Jaden Bradley to a multi-year contract, according to the team on Monday. Bradley averaged 6.4 points and 3.2 assists in 20 minutes during Summer League.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 29

Will Raptors’ Jamal Shead remain the best bench player in the NBA?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. There is a lot to like about Jamal Shead.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 10

31 days, 31 questions: Will Jamal Shead find a go-to scoring move?

Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 25

NBA Notes: Raptors, Jamal Shead, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nuggets

Jamal Shead will remain with the Raptors for at least one more season. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Toronto has exercised Shead’s team option for the 2026-27 campaign, locking in his $2.3 million salary.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Raptors Exercise 2026/27 Team Option On Jamal Shead

The Raptors have exercised their option on Jamal Shead‘s contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The move,

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 28

Jamal Shead overcame his weaknesses by leaning into his strengths

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 28

Inside the mind of Jamal Shead during the eight-second violation

The Toronto Raptors controlled the game early in the fourth quarter, and it seemed like Toronto would be travelling to Cleveland with the series all tied up at two apiece.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 18

Raptors Fall to Cavaliers in Game 1 Despite Strong Showing from Jamal Shead

The Toronto Raptors are taking one on the chin after a 126-113 Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers inside the Rocket Arena on Saturday afternoon. Despite sweeping the Cavs in the regular season series, the Raptors were unable to keep that streak going as the playoffs began.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 4

Raptors’ Shead draws 65th offensive foul call of the season

Jamal Shead is the definition of heart and hustle. Shead may not produce the impressive box scores that astound people, but he consistently performs the essential tasks vital to winning basketball games.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move

It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Raptors rally to knock off Suns

Can The Toronto Raptors Avoid The Play-In Tournament?

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Green was not one of the critics.

Warriors' Al Horford exits Friday's game with right calf tightness

Why criticism of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance is unwarranted

Lakers hoping offense wins championships

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Jamal Shead’s Career Night vs. 76ers Leads to 'Better Than Trae Young' Claim

The Toronto Raptors fell short against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last matchup, losing 102-115. The night witnessed Toronto’s crowd showing a respectful gesture to their former player, Kyle Lowry.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / December 30

Shead Sparks Stunning Rally as Raptors Erase 21-Point Hole to Stun Magic

Jamal Shead scored a team-high 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17, and the Toronto Raptors mounted a dramatic comeback from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to edge the Orlando Magic 107–106 on Monday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 16

Bench helps Raptors end four-game skid

Brandon Ingram scored 28 points Monday night. But it was Immanuel Quickley and a bench lineup who took control in the fourth quarter of the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 14

Raptors guard Jamal Shead close to breakout

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead he's getting his feet wet in his second year in the NBA. The 23-year-old had a long collegiate career before coming to the Raptors, but his time at the University of Houston shaped him towards becoming a defensive menace.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 26

Jamal Shead loves what he's seeing from Raptors

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead is making the most of the opportunity that has been presented to him in his second season in the league. The former second-round pick out of the University of Houston was privy to high-level basketball in college, but he didn't get that in his rookie year with the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / August 12, 2025

Six Major Toronto Raptors Storylines Heading into the 2025-26 NBA Season

Preseason rarely decides a season, yet it often reveals trends coaches and players embrace early. This preview matters for Toronto because a young roster is now defining roles and habits.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / March 9, 2025

Jamal Shead ‘Moving On’ After Potential Game-Winner Overturned

Toronto Raptors rookie Jamal Shead experienced heartbreak against the Washington Wizards on March 9. Shead found himself with the ball to win the game and many thought he got a game-winner.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / March 9, 2025

Wizards Edge Raptors 118-117 After Shead’s Buzzer-Beater Overturned

Jordan Poole poured in 34 points as the NBA-worst Washington Wizards secured back-to-back victories, defeating the Toronto Raptors 118-117 Saturday night after Jamal Shead’s last-second layup was ruled too late upon review.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2025

No one in the Eastern Conference wants the 10-seed

The lure of making the play-in isn't working like commissioner Adam Silver intended. Short of the NBA initiating fines for blatant tanking, the bottom part of the Eastern Conference looks to be unwatchable for the rest of the season.

Knicks signing former NBA champion

NBA doubles down on controversial no-call at end of Heat-Wolves game

Media disrespect of NBA players is getting out of hand

The 25 worst NBA contracts ever signed

The 'NBA players to record 40+ point games' quiz