Immanuel Quickley Shines in Raptors Win, Poised for Breakout Full Season After Extension

Immanuel Quickley delivered an efficient performance in Thursday's 126-113 win over the Cavaliers, registering 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting (5-of-7 from three), six assists, and one rebound in 25 minutes. This strong outing comes as Quickley prepares for his first full season with the Toronto Raptors, having signed a five-year extension in the offseason after being acquired mid-2023-24. After starting the previous season with the Knicks coming off the bench (15.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists in 29 games), he transitioned to a starting role with the Raptors, averaging 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 0.9 steals across his final 38 appearances. Quickley also achieved career highs in made three-pointers (2.5 per game) and shooting efficiency (39.5% from deep) in 2023-24, establishing himself as a legitimate perimeter threat. With the keys to the Raptors' offense alongside young scorers like RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes, Quickley is in an ideal situation to continue his upward trajectory in overall production.