"Plain and simple, the 2025-26 campaign so far has been extremely tumultuous for Gradey Dick. Despite stepping up in a recent win over the Magic with a hot shooting performance in the first half, much of the narrative surrounding Dick this year has focused on his shooting regression. While he deserves some praise for his energy and hustle in certain games, none of that can hide the glaring offensive weaknesses that continue to affect his game."
"It really hurts to see Dick fall to this point because the Raptors missed out on better 2023 draft talents like Keyonte George (who looks like a rising star in Utah), Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Brandin Podziemski. While it would be unfair to rely solely on 20/20 hindsight and assume those prospects could've replicate that upward trajectory as a member of the Raptors, there is very little upside to Dick's game to be hopeful for heading into 2026."
Gradey Dick has appeared in all 34 Raptors games, averaging 6.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 39.7 percent field-goal, 30.9 percent three-point, and 83.7 percent free-throw in 15.7 minutes per game. The 2025–26 campaign has been tumultuous, marked by shooting regression despite occasional energetic performances. Offensive inconsistencies have limited Dick's development and allowed teammates like Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead, and Sandro Mamukelashvili to surpass him in overall contribution. Missed 2023 draft alternatives decrease optimism about upside heading into 2026. Dick appears to be trending toward a reduced rotation role and could be considered a trade asset as the roster adjusts.
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