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.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Regresses in loss
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Dick racked up seven points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 loss to the Kings.
Dick lost his shot Wednesday evening, ending a torrid streak of scoring to begin the season. Prior to Wednesday's loss, he averaged 24.8 points over a six-game span and averaged 27 points per game on the road during that period. Compared to his results this season, Dick's performance should be considered an outlier, but Immanuel Quickley's (pelvis) return will reveal how Dick will be utilized in the future.
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: Back in action
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Dick (ankle) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Dick suffered an ankle sprain during Summer League action, but he will be able to suit up for the team's preseason opener. Dick should have an increased role to kick off preseason action with Scottie Barnes (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (thumb) out of the lineup.
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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.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Pops for 18 off bench
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Dick ended Friday's 123-121 win over Atlanta with 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes off the bench.
Jordan Nwora got the start Friday with RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined, but it was Dick who benefitted most from the absence. The rookie guard led the Toronto bench in scoring on a night when eight different Raptors scored in double digits. Dick is beginning to get his shot off consistently in the NBA, making at least one three-pointer in eight straight games and averaging 12.3 points and 2.4 threes in 21.1 minutes a contest while shooting 56.7 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent (19-for-38) from long distance. As yet, however, the 20-year-old offers little else as a fantasy asset.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Gets buckets Monday
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Dick produced 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 122-99 loss to San Antonio.
Dick posted a team-high 18 points, although it was a dismal affair for Toronto's offense Monday. The rookie lost a few battles to Victor Wembanyama at the rim, but he matched his season high with four made triples and has now knocked down multiple threes in five straight games.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Returns to NBA
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Toronto recalled Dick from the Raptors 905 of the G League on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dick has been recalled to Toronto ahead of the NBA club's game against the Clippers on Friday. The rookie forward should continue to compete for bench minutes.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Good to go Wednesday
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Dick (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Heat.
Dick has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Toronto's previous game with a right thumb sprain. With Pascal Siakam (trade pending) out, the rookie forward could receive increased playing time.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Questionable against Miami
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Dick (thumb) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Heat.
Dick is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a right thumb sprain. However, the rookie forward has received inconsistent playing time this season, even when available.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Out Monday
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Dick (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Dick played 12 minutes Friday versus Utah, marking his first NBA appearance since Dec. 27. His absence shouldn't impact Toronto's rotation.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Uncertain to play Monday
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Dick is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics with a right thumb sprain.
Dick is nursing the injury after he played 12 minutes -- his most since Nov. 21 -- in the Raptors' 145-113 loss to the Jazz on Friday. The rookie first-round pick hasn't typically been included in the rotation even when healthy, so any potential absence Monday due to the injury would likely go largely unnoticed.
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Raptors' Gradey Dick: Recalled to NBA
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The Raptors recalled Dick (forearm) from the Raptors 905 of the G League on Thursday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dick missed Wednesday's game with the Raptors 905 due to a forearm contusion but will spend time with Toronto's NBA club. Even if the rookie guard is cleared to play, he is unlikely to receive significant minutes.
