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January 12, 2026
Drops 22 points in spot start
Shead logged 22 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six assists and two rebounds over 37 minutes during Sunday's 116-115 overtime win over Philadelphia.
Analysis
Shead made his second start of the season Sunday due to the absences of Brandon Ingram (thumb) and RJ Barrett (ankle). Shead made the most of his opportunity, finishing second on the Raptors in points and assists behind Scottie Barnes (31 points and seven assists). The Raptors and 76ers face each other Monday in a rematch, and Shead would likely remain in the starting five if Ingram and Barrett are unable to play.
January 11, 2026
Starting Sunday
Shead will start Sunday versus the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
With Brandon Ingram (thumb) unavailable, Shead will draw the start and he'll be joined in the first unit by Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. In Shead's previous start this season, he finished with 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one turnover in 34 minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in fantasy leagues.
January 8, 2026
Hands out six dimes
Shead accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 97-96 victory over the Hornets.
Analysis
Shead wasn't able to find his rhythm offensively, but he continues to excel as a playmaker. Over his last seven games, he's shooting 37.5 percent from the field with averages of 7.7 points, 5.3 assists, 1.1 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes.