Dick (calf) tallied 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two steals and one rebound across 23 minutes Thursday in the Raptors' 129-92 loss to the Thunder.
Because of the blowout nature of the game in addition to the fact that he was returning from a five-game absence due to a bruised left calf, Dick saw his fewest minutes of the season Thursday. The second-year wing started and shot well from three-point land in his return, but aside from his contributions in the steals category, his stat line was mostly lacking. Dick is averaging 17.9 points and 2.4 three-pointers over his 18 appearances thus far, but many of his big games came with Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley (elbow) missing time with injuries. Quickley appears on track to return at some point later this month, so Dick could be headed for a reduction in his 22.7 percent usage rate as the season unfolds.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Good to go against OKC
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Dick (calf) is available for Thursday's game versus the Thunder, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Dick has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing Toronto's last five outings due to a left calf contusion. The 21-year-old forward should reclaim his starting spot from Ja'Kobe Walter.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Questionable for Thursday
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Dick (calf) is questionable to play Thursday versus Oklahoma City.
Dick has missed five consecutive contests due to a bruised left calf, and it's unclear if he has ascended to practicing with contact. Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamison Battle have emerged as consistent rotation players in his absence, although neither possess off-the-dribble creation of Dick's caliber.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Participates in practice
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Dick (calf) participated in Monday's practice, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Monday's season was a light non-contact practice, but Dick continues to progress in the right direction after missing the past four games. Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic expects to have Dick back in the lineup at some point this week, but his status for Tuesday's game against Indiana remains in the air.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Progressing toward return
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Dick (calf), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat, is improving and expected to practice fully sometime this week, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dick will miss his fourth consecutive outing Sunday as the team ramps him back up to playing form due to a left calf contusion. The second-year swingman is still considered day-to-day, but he is likely nearing a return to game action sooner rather than later. Dick's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Indiana.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Won't play Friday
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Dick (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Dick will miss a third straight game due to a left calf contusion, and it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. Davion Mitchell started the first game Dick missed, but Ja'Kobe Walter replaced Mitchell and made his first career start Wednesday against the Pelicans. Dick's next chance to suit up will come Sunday in a rematch against the Heat in Toronto.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Won't play Wednesday
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Dick (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Dick will miss a second straight game due to a left calf contusion. Davion Mitchell started in his absence during Monday's game in Detroit and should stick in the starting lineup Wednesday. Dick's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Miami.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Won't play Monday
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Dick (calf) won't play Monday against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Dick has been diagnosed with a left calf strain, but the severity is unclear. He left Sunday's game early with what was described as soreness, but now there's a bit more clarity. With Dick unavailable, players such as Ochai Agbaji, Davion Mitchell and Jamal Shead could step into larger roles.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Leaves early Sunday
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Dick left Sunday's 122-108 loss to the Cavaliers in the fourth quarter due to left calf soreness and didn't return, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Dick posted 18 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes before leaving the game. The Raptors are set to play the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday in Detroit, and it wouldn't be surprising if Dick was forced to miss his first game of the season as a result of the calf injury.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Shooting woes from deep Thursday
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Dick ended with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two steals and one assist in 34 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 victory over Minnesota.
Dick struggled from beyond the arc once again, and in his last four outings since scoring a career-high 32 points against the Bucks on Nov. 12, he has shot only 24.0 percent from outside. The second-year swingman has also averaged 12.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 35.3 minutes per game in that same four-game span. Dick has six games with 20-plus points thus far, though he will likely see a decrease in usage with the return of Scottie Barnes (eye).
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Erupts for career-high 32
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Dick contributed 32 points (7-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 14-16 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 99-85 loss to the Bucks.
The second-year guard set a new career scoring high on the night, but Dick got very little help from an injury-depleted Raptors roster as only two of his teammates even scored in double digits. Dick has fired home multiple threes in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 21.7 points, 2.8 boards, 2.8 threes, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals over that stretch, but it's still not clear what his usage will look like once the likes of Scottie Barnes (orbital bone) and Immanuel Quickley (elbow) are back in action.
Dick fouled out of Wednesday's 138-133 loss to the Hornets after recording 30 points (11-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals across 36 minutes.
Dick delivered the best scoring performance of his young career before fouling out, and the second-year guard is performing at a high level while doing an excellent job of handling a more significant role on offense. Dick has reached the 15-point mark in all but one of his five appearances and has reached the 20-point mark in two of his last three, so his scoring exploits have been enough to keep him relevant across all fantasy formats. He's also shooting 48.5 percent from the field, which represents an upgrade compared to his rookie year in 2023-24.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Scores 25 points in loss
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Dick accumulated 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 112-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
With Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and RJ Barrett (shoulder) sidelined, there have been more opportunities for Dick to start the season. The sharpshooter is 7-for-19 from deep, averaging 16.3 points per game through three appearances. However, for those in category leagues, Dick hasn't provided much outside of his scoring, averaging 1.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 27.7 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Scores 16 in blowout loss
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Dick finished Wednesday's 136-106 loss to the Cavaliers with 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes.
Dick should be the Raptors' starting shooting guard all season long and go through the growing pains of adjustment on a rebuilding squad. His fantasy relevance will depend primarily on his shot volume and efficiency, since he doesn't project to be a stat-sheet stuffer. He wasn't especially efficient Wednesday against a strong defense, but it was encouraging enough that he played 29 minutes and took 13 shots.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Pours in game-high 27 Tuesday
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Dick scored 27 points (12-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt) while adding six rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 preseason win over the Celtics.
The second-year guard led all scorers in the game, an impressive achievement even for a preseason contest considering Boston stars like Jayson Tatum were seeing a full workload. Dick is the favorite to start at shooting guard for Toronto this season, a role that could lead to a breakout campaign. He's already demonstrated his acumen from beyond the arc by draining 1.5 threes on 36.5 percent shooting as a rookie in only 21.1 minutes a game.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Drains five threes Sunday
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Dick recorded 18 points (6-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and a steal across 24 minutes in Sunday's 115-111 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Dick led the Raptors in scoring Sunday, and all signs point to him having a steady role for Toronto's rebuilding lineup in 2024-25. The second-year guard is slated to open the campaign as the starting shooting guard, so he should improve on the 8.5 points per game on 36.5 percent shooting from deep he averaged as a rookie.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Ruled out against Indiana
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Dick (groin) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Pacers and is considered day-to-day moving forward, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dick will miss his first game since Jan. 18 on Tuesday due to a right groin contusion. Bruce Brown, Garrett Temple and Jalen McDaniels are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Dick's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Iffy for Tuesday
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Dick (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dick scored 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt) in 24 minutes before leaving Sunday's win over Washington due to a right groin contusion. He'll have a chance to suit up Tuesday, and if cleared, he could move back into the starting lineup, as Immanuel Quickley (rest) has been ruled out.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Drains four threes vs. OKC
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Dick racked up 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 123-103 loss to the Thunder.
Dick's four threes Friday is the sixth time he's hit that mark this season, and his 21 points were his most since Feb. 5 against the Pelicans. Dick has started in each of his last seven games and has averaged 11.1 points on 38.5 percent shooting, 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 31.7 minutes per game in that span.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Moves into starting unit
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Dick moved into the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers after RJ Barrett (illness) was announced as a late scratch.
Dick will make just the second start of his NBA career. In the previous one, he finished with 11 points, two assists and a steal while going 1-for-6 from three-point range. The rookie out of Kansas has been playing well of late, though, scoring in double digits in five of his last seven appearances off the bench while hitting 42.1 percent of his threes in that span.
