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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 8
What have the 2026-27 Raptors learned about their guard rotation?
On the surface, the Toronto Raptors appear to have stumbled into a solution to their (many-years-long) guard rotation problem this season. From a certain perspective, the obvious answer to Toronto’s woes appears clear.
Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / November 7
Have the Raptors Found Something Special Coming off the Bench?
Sometimes the best player on a basketball court isn’t the one putting the ball through the basket. Toronto Raptors fans got a pretty good reminder of that on Friday night when Jamal Shead delivered a career-high 16 assists in a 127-107 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / November 7
Raptors vs. Bucks: Jamal Shead puts on a masterclass
The Raptors pulled out a gutsy win without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes or Immanuel Quickley in their second NBA Cup game in Milwaukee versus the Bucks.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Jamal Shead News / Yardbarker / November 7
Jamal Shead's career-high 16 assists help Raptors maul struggling Bucks
There's nothing like coming out big in your first start of the season, and that's exactly what Shead accomplished in his memorable performance.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21
Raptors PG Jamal Shead Must Take the Next Step in Development
Jamal Shead has already established himself as a valuable part of the Toronto Raptors. His defensive intensity, passing ability and professionalism have helped him earn a larger role, and the team has shown its confidence in him with a three-year, $24 million contract extension.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Raptors’ Jamal Shead gives honest assessment of Kawhi Leonard’s fit
Kawhi Leonard made his preseason debut in his return to the Toronto Raptors, helping them blow out the New York Knicks by 50 points, 148-98, at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 13
Shead on conditioning: Way ahead of where I was in my first two years 
After a Canadian tour that included stops in Quebec City and Vancouver, the Toronto Raptors finally make their return to Scotiabank Arena to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3
Jamal Shead's Path To Growth With Raptors Is Clear After Extension
There have been a number of questions around the Raptors fulfilling contract extension to those who are eligible. They already took care of their newly acquired star Kawhi Leonard with a 2-year, $115 million extension, while RJ Barrett remains in the balance with his contract discussions.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Raptors, Jamal Shead agree to three-year, $24 million extension
The Raptors apparently have seen enough from Jamal Shead to know they’d like him to stick around. Toronto and the third-year guard have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, his agent KJ Smith told Shams Charania of ESPN.
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.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 25
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.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / September 21
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 / Raptors HQ / August 10
Which Toronto Raptors would fit in the virtual world of Madden 27?
With the early release of Madden 27 (Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle) available on Monday, let’s take a look at who on the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors were standout football players and what their respective Madden ratings might look like.
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,
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14
Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment
Green was not one of the critics.
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.
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.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / February 5, 2025
Jamal Shead Impresses with Near Double-Double for Raptors
In a game that saw the Raptors down 23 points in the second half, Jamal Shead led the team to a gritty comeback as they were able to cut the deficit to one with 3:17 left in regulation.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / December 17, 2024
Jamal Shead Provides Spark in Raptors' Comeback Bid Against Bulls
In a night that saw the Raptors down by as much as 16 in the fourth quarter, Jamal Shead provided enough energy to get the team within a point of taking the lead.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / October 9, 2024
Raptors' Jamal Shead Has Made a Great First Impression
The second round of the 2024 NBA draft was loaded with upperclassmen talent who could have an immediate impact on their respective teams. One player who has stood out the most is the Toronto Raptors’ Jamal Shead.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / July 4, 2024
Raptors signing second-round pick to three-year deal
The guard, who turned 22 in June, spent all four of his college seasons at the University of Houston.
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