Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter hasn't played since March 7 and doesn't have a return timeline. He can be considered doubtful for Thursday's matchup in Golden State, barring a return to practice soon.
Walter (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter is set to miss a fifth consecutive game while dealing with a right hip strain. His next chance to play will come against the Suns on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Won't play Friday
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Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Walter will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a right hip flexor sprain. There's no concrete timeline for his return, but his next opportunity to take the floor is Sunday against the Trail Blazers. A.J. Lawson should continue to see meaningful minutes off the bench due to Walter's absence.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Another absence coming
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Walter (hip) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a right hip flexor strain. Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca relays that Walter's hip strain may be of the Grade 2 variety, which would likely put him at risk of missing extended time. The rookie first-round pick will continue to be updated on a game-by-game basis until the Raptors offer a more concrete timeline for his return.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Out for Monday
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Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Walter will miss his second consecutive contest after sustaining a right hip strain during Friday's win over Utah. There's no clear timetable for the rookie's return, though his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Sixers. Jamal Shead and A.J. Lawson will likely see an uptick in playing time due to Walter being sidelined.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Won't play Saturday
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Walter (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter will miss Saturday's contest due to a right quadriceps strain he suffered against Utah on Friday. Jamison Battle and Jamal Shead are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Walter's next chance to suit up is Monday's rematch with Washington.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Leaves early with quad injury
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Walter has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the Jazz due to a right quadricep strain, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Walter checked out of the game for good with 9:57 remaining in the third quarter and finished the night with 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes. The Raptors were already holding out eight players Friday for rest or injuries, so the early exit of Walter only further tests the team's depth. Walter will likely face an uphill battle to gain clearance for the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday versus the Wizards.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Nails game-winner Tuesday
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Walter chipped in 17 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 114-113 victory over the Magic.
Walter moved into the starting lineup, replacing Gradey Dick, who is set to miss at least two weeks with a knee injury. Walter wasted little time making an impact, landing a three-pointer with less than one second remaining to sink the Magic. The Raptors are dealing with a few injuries right now, meaning Walter could be in line for a sizeable role for the foreseeable future.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Getting starting nod
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Walter is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Magic.
Walter will replace Gradey Dick (knee) in the starting five Tuesday. Walter has averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.3 minutes across his nine starting appearances this season.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Shoots poorly in loss
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Walter finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes in Wednesday's 111-91 loss to the Pacers.
Walter struggled to score Wednesday, making just one bucket in a blowout loss. The 2024 first-round pick has primarily come off the bench this season, but he has seen consistent playing time on the lowly Raptors. In 11 games this month, the 20-year-old is averaging 8.5 points and 3.7 rebounds on 43.5 percent shooting in 21.9 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Another double-digit scoring tally
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Walter produced 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 94-87 loss to the Rockets.
Walter extended a streak of double-digit scoring efforts to six games. During this stretch, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.8 threes in 24.2 minutes while shooting 40.7 percent from three-point land. With Gradey Dick leaving early with a neck contusion Sunday, Walter could be set for an amplified role for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Returning to bench Friday
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Walter is not in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Thunder on Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter has started in the Raptors' last two games due to the absence of RJ Barrett (concussion), with the former averaging 13.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 steals over 28.5 minutes per game over that span. Ochai Agbaji will start for the Raptors on Friday, which means Walter will retreat to a reserve role.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Scores 13 points in spot start
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Walter chipped in 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 loss to New York.
Walter moved into the starting lineup, replacing RJ Barrett, who was ruled out due to a concussion. Walter has now scored double-digits in three straight games, continuing to push his claim for increased playing time. While there is no guarantee Walter will continue to start, as long as Barrett remains sidelined, additional minutes should certainly be on the menu.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Starting sans Barrett
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Walter will start in Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The rookie will get the starting nod with RJ Barrett (concussion) on the shelf. Walter hasn't entered the starting five since Dec. 31, and over his last 10 outings, he has averaged 7.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.8 minutes per game off the bench.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Makes impact off bench
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Walter totaled 14 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 18 minutes during Friday's 122-106 loss to the Bulls.
The rookie has played double-digit minutes in back-to-back games for the first time since Jan. 8 and 9. His 14 points were the first time he scored in double figures since New Year's Day. Walter's role and performances have been inconsistent, but with the trade deadline approaching, the 15-33 Raptors could move some veterans and open up time down the stretch for young players. The Baylor product has struggled with his efficiency -- he's shooting 38.7 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three and 69.6 percent from the free-throw line -- but has shown flashes as more than just a shooter. For his 6-foot-4 frame, he's a good offensive rebounder (1.4 offensive rebounds per 36 minutes) and gets to the free-throw line at a relatively high rate, given his overall shot profile (3.1 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes).
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Back with parent club
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The Raptors recalled Walter from the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Toronto assigned Walter to the G League earlier Tuesday, but he joined the 905 merely for practice and won't suit up for the affiliate in its next game Wednesday versus the Birmingham Squadron. He'll instead rejoin the Raptors for their trip to Washington on Wednesday, but barring any new additions to the Toronto injury report, Walter will likely find himself outside of the rotation for the second game in a row.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Rejoins parent club
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Toronto recalled Walter from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday.
Minutes have been hard to come by for Walter at the NBA level lately, so the rookie first-round pick could be headed back in the G League in the near future to see extended playing time.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Scores eight points in limited run
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Walter ended Monday's 128-104 loss to Milwaukee with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes.
Walter led the Raptors' bench in scoring during his limited run Monday. The rookie received increased playing time during the early part of the season with Immanuel Quickley and Bruce Brown sidelined, though Walter has yet to surpass the 20-minute mark since Quickley's return last Wednesday. Walter will likely continue to receive reduced playing time off the bench, but he could be in store for an increased role if any injuries arise in the backcourt.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Good to go against Brooklyn
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Walter (finger) is available for Wednesday night's game against the Nets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Walter popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a left finger sprain, but the rookie first-rounder will play through the issue Wednesday. Walter has averaged 10.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 23.1 minutes per game over his last 10 outings. He got the start during the Raptors' 125-71 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday but will come off the bench Wednesday.
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