HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Raptors have picked up Jamal Shead’s option for 2026-27.
In his second NBA season, Shead appeared in all 82 regular-season games and finished 12th in voting for NBA Sixth Man of the Year. In those appearances, he averaged 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.0 three-pointers, shooting 36.7 percent from the field and 78.4 percent from the foul line. The numbers did not jump off the page, but Shead provided needed depth at point guard. Fantasy-wise, his value hinges upon the availability of starting point guard Immanuel Quickley.