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3. April 2026
Headed to bench
Shead will come off the bench for Friday's game in Memphis.
Analyse
Brandon Ingram (heel) is back and starting after a one-game absence, so Shead will retreat to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Shead owns averages of 5.7 points and 5.0 assists per game.
2. April 2026
Strong all-around effort
Shead accumulated 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 loss to Sacramento.
Analyse
Shead got the start Wednesday, his fourth start over the Raptors' last six games, and he was active both as a scorer and playmaker. Considering that Immanuel Quickley is dealing with a foot injury, it wouldn't be shocking if Shead remains in the starting lineup, thus bolstering his fantasy upside. Shead is averaging 12.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game when deployed in a starting role this season.
1. April 2026
Starting versus Sacramento
Shead will start in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analyse
Shead didn't start in Tuesday's 127-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. However, Ja'Kobe Walter will head back to the bench Wednesday, allowing Shead to make his fourth start in the last six games. In 10 starts during the campaign, the 23-year-old has averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 0.1 blocks and 1.3 steals while shooting 40.9 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from downtown across 32.1 minutes.
31. März 2026
Moving to bench
Shead will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pistons.
Analyse
Shead drew a spot start Sunday against the Magic and delivered a double-double, but he'll move to a bench role Tuesday with Brandon Ingram returning to action. Shead has struggled as a reserve recently and has been held to single figures in 12 straight bench appearances.
29. März 2026
Starting Sunday
Shead will start Sunday versus the Magic.
Analyse
Shead will be filling in for Brandon Ingram (heel), who was a late scratch for Sunday's game, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl. As a starter this season, Shead has averaged 11.7 points, 7.9 assists, 1.9 triples and 1.1 steals per contest.