Ja'Kobe Walter Injury News & Updates

Walter had 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.

Walter made his fifth start of the campaign Thursday, and that's a role he's struggled with previously -- he's produced averages of 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in that sample size. While Thursday's line was encouraging, Walter's fantasy production has been a bit too volatile at times, so managers would like to see more consistency.

Walter logged five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and seven rebounds across 27 minutes during Saturday's 118-111 overtime loss to the Hornets.

Walter moved into the starting lineup for just the second time this season, replacing Collin Murray-Boyles, who shifted back to the bench. Despite the promotion, Walter failed to make the most of his opportunity, scoring no more than five points for the third time in the past five games. He has been alternating good and bad games over his past six appearances, a trend he will look to continue when the Raptors face the Knicks on Sunday.

Walter will start Saturday's game against the Hornets.

After Collin Murray-Boyles got the starting nod in Wednesday's win over Indiana with RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined, Walter will return to the starting five Saturday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the second-year guard has averaged 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 22.4 minutes per contest.

Walter won't start Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Walter made a spot start Monday in place of RJ Barrett (knee). While Barrett remains out Wednesday, the Raptors are turning to Collin Murray-Boyles in the first unit. Walter logged five points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals during the start.

Walter logged five points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 24 minutes during the Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cavaliers on Monday.

Walter made his first start of the season Monday due to the absence of RJ Barrett (knee). Walter didn't make much of an impact during Monday's win, though he did tie Jakob Poeltl with a team-high two steals. Walter could start against the Pacers on Wednesday if Barrett is not cleared to return.

Walter is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Walter will make his first start of the season with RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined. The second-year guard is coming off a season-high 16-point outing in Sunday's win over the Nets and is averaging 10.0 points, 2.3 steals, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.7 minutes across the Raptors' past three games.

Walter logged 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), one rebound and one steal over 19 minutes during the Raptors' 119-109 win over the Nets on Sunday.

Walter led the Raptors with four three-pointers, and his 16 points were tied with RJ Barrett (knee) for second most on the team behind Scottie Barnes (17), in what was a balanced scoring effort from Toronto. Walter has seen more playing time as of late, having logged 15 minutes or more in four of his last five outings. The second-year pro could be in line for a larger role, as Barrett is getting imaging Monday to determine the severity of his right knee sprain that he suffered during the third quarter of Sunday's game, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca.

Walter ended Saturday's 129-111 win over the Pacers with three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three steals across 15 minutes.

Walter continues to play limited minutes off the bench and has yet to exceed 16 minutes in any game thus far. As long as the Raptors are healthy, it appears as though Walter will be utilized sparingly on most nights, limiting his fantasy value to only the deepest leagues. Through 10 games, he is averaging just 3.2 points in 11.9 minutes.

Walter registered eight points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three rebounds over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 128-100 win over the Bucks.

This game was a blowout for Toronto, allowing the team to rely on their bench down the stretch. This was Walter's fifth appearance of the season, and it's clear that he's not going to see much playing time while the Raptors are close to full strength.

Walter (illness) tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block across 10 minutes Monday in the Raptors' 121-103 loss to the Spurs.

Walter was sidelined for the Raptors' season-opening win over the Hawks last Wednesday due to the illness, but he had been available for both of Toronto's subsequent two contests. He went unused in both of those games in coach's decisions, but Walter was able to crack the rotation Monday while Gradey Dick (eight minutes) had his playing time scaled back. Walter was a minus-10 during his abbreviated time on the court, so it's unclear if head coach Darko Rajakovic will have much motivation to make him a regular part of the second unit moving forward.

Walter (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter is ready to make his season debut Friday. The swingman will be an option for head coach Darko Rajakovic toward the end of his bench, but Walter's presence may not have a big impact on the minutes of Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji.

Walter has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Bucks with an illness.

Walter is likely to be available for his season debut Friday. The swingman will be an option near the end of the Toronto bench, but his presence may not adversely affect the playing time of Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji very much.

Walter (illness) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Bucks.

After missing the season opener against the Hawks due to an illness, Walter has a chance to make his debut. Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will likely receive a boost in minutes if Walter is unable to play.

Walter won't play in Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta due to an illness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The ailment should render Walter day-to-day prior to Friday's matchup against the Bucks. More playing time from the second unit will be available for Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji on Wednesday.

Walter had 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's preseason victory over Washington.

Coming off a poor performance Friday, Walter was inserted into the starting lineup, with Brandon Ingram given the night off. In what was a much-improved effort, Walter pushed his claim for a regular rotation spot, something that is far from a guarantee. Despite a strong end to the 2024-25 season, Walter will have to claw his way to playing time, assuming the Toronto roster can remain healthy.

Walter will enter the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, according to Raptors reporter Vivek Jacob.

Walter is coming off a dud, as he contributed one point (0-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one turnover across 22 minutes of Friday's 107-105 preseason win over the Celtics. Walter, who is not guaranteed a rotation spot, is getting a huge opportunity Sunday with Brandon Ingram (rest) getting another night off.

Walter contributed one point (0-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one turnover across 22 minutes of Friday's 107-105 preseason win over the Celtics.

The Raptors sat out their entire starting lineup Friday, so Walter will be disappointed to not have a larger impact on this game. Toronto's rotation is noticeably deeper this season, particularly on the wings, and Walter's spot is not guaranteed.

Walter posted 15 points (4-7 FG, 5-5 FT, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 win over the Kings.

Walter's participation as a rookie was aided by numerous injuries on Toronto's roster, but the team enters the season with a fairly clean bill of health Brandon Ingram's addition doesn't help Walter's cause either, and for now it appears that the Baylor product will compete for minutes in the second unit alongside Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle.

Walter posted 19 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, three steals and one assist across 27 minutes in Saturday's 98-88 Summer League loss to the Kings.

The 20-year-old tied the game-high marks in steals and three-pointers while finishing as Toronto's second-leading scorer. The No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Walter will look to build on his rookie campaign next season, during which he averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 21.2 minutes per game in 52 regular-season outings.

Walter tallied 26 points (8-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven steals, four rebounds and one block over 29 minutes in Tuesday's 101-97 Summer League win over the Nuggets.

Walter was a difference-maker Tuesday, leading the offense with 26 points and four three-pointers while racking up an eye-popping seven steals. He finished the 2024-25 regular season on a high note, averaging 13.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals in 28.7 minutes per game over his final seven outings, all starts.

Walter tallied 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block across 21 minutes during Sunday's Summer League 89-86 win against the Magic.

Walter got the job done on both ends of the floor Sunday, as he led all of Toronto's starters with 16 points. The Baylor product is coming off his first year in the NBA, where he played in 52 regular-season games for the Raptors, averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 21.2 minutes per game.

Walter (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter will miss the final game of the season due to right hip soreness, the same injury that sidelined him for the previous two contests. The rookie out of Baylor finishes his rookie year with averages of 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game in 52 appearances (18 starts) while averaging 21.2 minutes per contest.

Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Walter will miss a second consecutive game Friday with a sore right hip. The Raptors will be thin in the backcourt in Dallas and will likely have to lean on Ochai Agbaji and Jamal Shead to shoulder the load.

Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Walter missed seven consecutive contests in March while dealing with a strained right hip, and he'll sit out against Charlotte due to right hip flexor tightness. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Dallas, which is the Raptors' penultimate game of the regular season. A.J. Lawson and Jared Rhoden are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Walter being sidelined.

Walter had 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 117-105 loss to the Pistons.

Walter is widely expected to end the season in a starting role, as he's been part of the first unit in Toronto's last six games, and the Raptors could use the final games of the season to give the rookie -- and others -- an expanded look. This was Walter's second-best scoring performance of the season, and he's shown some interesting things when handed more minutes. He's scored in double digits in five of those aforementioned six starts while averaging 14.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

Walter supplied 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls.

Walter connected on all five of his three-point attempts Tuesday and co-led the Raptors in scoring with Immanuel Quickley. Walter has started in each of Toronto's last four games, and over that span he has averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals over 30.3 minutes per game.

Walter notched 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 victory over Philadelphia.

This was one of the best games of Walter's rookie season as the Raptors continue to give him more opportunities. Over his last seven appearances, Walter has emerged on the fantasy streaming radar with averages of 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.0 three-pointers. In that span, he's been a 12th-round value in nine-category formats.

Walter will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Walter will be a starter for the Raptors for the 12th time this season Wednesday. The 20-year-old rookie is averaging 11.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game as a starter for Toronto.

Walter (hip) is available for Sunday's game against San Antonio, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter will return from a seven-game absence streak Sunday due to a right hip strain. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see the rookie first-round pick operate under a minutes restriction during his return. Over his last five outings (two starts), Walter has averaged 9.6 points and 4.8 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game.

Walter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Walter has missed Toronto's previous seven contests due to a right hip flexor injury but could return to action Sunday. If Walter is fourth upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.

Walter (hip) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Walter's absence streak will extend to seven games Thursday due to a right hip flexor injury. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with San Antonio.

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.

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.

Walter (hip) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter will be sidelined for a third consecutive game and there's no timetable for his return. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Jazz.

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.

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.

Walter has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the Jazz, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter suffered a right quad injury after logging 18 minutes for the Raptors. He finished with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal.

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, at least for the foreseeable future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. He 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.

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.

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 -- 38.7 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three and 69.6 percent from the free-throw line -- but he's 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Walter is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets with a finger sprain on his left hand, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter joins Immanuel Quickley (elbow), Gradey Dick (hamstring) and RJ Barrett (illness) as one of four Raptors listed questionable for the second half of a back-to-back set. The rookie played 22 minutes and finished with three points (1-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in Tuesday's 125-71 loss to the Celtics, but if Walter is available Wednesday, he could be in line for a reduction in playing time in the event two or three of Quickley, Dick and Barrett also get the green light to play.

Walter will start Tuesday's game against Boston.

The 19th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Walter will make his seventh start of the campaign with RJ Barrett (illness) and Gradey Dick (hamstring) both sidelined. As a starter this season, Walter holds averages of 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

Walter (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter will suit up after missing Thursday's loss to Memphis due to the illness. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 25.4 minutes per contest.

Walter (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness. His final status for Sunday will likely be determined by how he is feeling closer to game time. Davion Mitchell, Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji would be candidates to absorb Walter's reserve minutes on the wing if he cannot go.

Walter (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter will be held out of his first matchup since Nov. 25 due to the illness. With the rookie sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle could see an uptick in playing time.

Walter is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies due to an illness, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter is in danger of missing his first game since Nov. 25 on Thursday due to an illness. If the rookie guard is unable to suit up against Memphis, Davion Mitchell and Jamison Battle are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Walter will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Knicks.

With RJ Barrett slotting back into the starting five, Walter will retreat to the bench following two consecutive starts. The rookie was stellar in Sunday's loss to the Rockets, during which he posted a career-high 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 28 minutes. Over his last five outings (two starts), Walter has averaged 13.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.

Walter fouled out of Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Rockets after recording a career-high 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes.

The rookie might have pushed for 30 if he hadn't left the court for good with 2:40 left in the fourth quarter. Walter had never even reached 20 before Sunday, and the six made threes doubled his prior career high, so it would be easy to dismiss the performance as a fluke. The 19th overall pick in the 2024 Draft has been finding a groove with his shot, however. Over the last five games (two starts), Walter is shooting 44.4 percent (12-for-27) from the beyond the arc while averaging 13.6 points, 2.4 boards, 2.4 threes, 2.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 24.8 minutes a contest.

Walter will start in Thursday's matchup against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The rookie will replace Jakob Poeltl (groin) in the starting five on Thursday, marking his fifth start through 13 regular-season appearances this year. Walter has provided a spark for the Raptors this season, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.9 percent from the field across 23.2 minutes per contest.

Walter closed Monday's 122-121 loss to Chicago with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 24 minutes.

The rookie was efficient while tying Kelly Olynyk for the team-high mark in steals. Walter has provided a spark for the Raptors thus far, and in his last five outings since moving back to the bench, he has averaged 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.9 percent from the field across 23.2 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old should continue to receive fairly significant playing time, especially with Immanuel Quickley (elbow) and Scottie Barnes (ankle) sidelined for an extended period.

Walter accumulated 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound and two assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 113-108 loss to New York.

Walter stepped his game up Monday and showed he might be ready to handle a more consistent role on offense, especially considering the absences of Immanuel Quickley (elbow) and Scottie Barnes (ankle). The 19-point output was a career-high mark for the former Baylor standout, who could jump into the starting lineup in the near future given the Raptors' lack of depth in the backcourt.

Walter will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Thunder, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter will come off the bench after appearing in the Raptors' G League affiliate's 134-92 win over the Greensboro Swarm on Thursday, during which he chipped in seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four assists and two rebounds across 13 minutes. Following a six-game absence due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the rookie has started in the club's last four outings, during which he averaged 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 22.0 minutes per contest.

Walter produced 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-93 win over New Orleans.

The 19th overall pick in the 2024 Draft returned from the G League and made a splash, recording his first career double-double against a Pelicans roster missing most of its key frontcourt players. The performance was definitely an encouraging one for Walter, and the 5-14 Raptors should have no problem finding minutes for him if the Baylor product is ready for a regular role.

Walter is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Raptors are tweaking their starting unit for this contest against the Pelicans to shake things up. It's unclear what kind of impact Walter might have, though, as he struggled in his first taste of action at the NBA level. The rookie out of Baylor hasn't played in the NBA since Nov. 6, as he spent the past few weeks with the Raptors 905 of the G League.

Toronto recalled Walter from the G League's Raptors 905 on Monday, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

After a recent six-game absence due to an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, Walter proved his health during a two-game stint in the G League over the weekend. In his two appearances for the 905 on Friday and Sunday, Walter logged 44 total minutes and tallied 33 points (14-27 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Now that he's back with Toronto, Walter could factor into the rotation for Monday's game in Detroit with Gradey Dick (calf) sidelined for the contest.

Walter (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against Minnesota, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The rookie first-round pick has missed the Raptors' last six games with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, but he should see minutes off the bench in this one as a depth piece in the backcourt. Walter is averaging just 2.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in his four appearances off the bench this season.

Walter practiced with the Raptors 905 of the G League on Thursday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter was briefly assigned to the G League on Thursday, but this was just in order to practice. The rookie guard is deemed questionable for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a right shoulder injury.

Walter (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Walter was able to practice in full Wednesday and is on the verge of a return. Scottie Barnes (eye) is also questionable, while Immanuel Quickley (elbow) remains out. If Walter does crack the rotation, he's likely to have a minimal role initially.

Walter (shoulder) was able to participate in Wednesday's practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter has been upgraded from out indefinitely to day-to-day, but he'll need to get his conditioning up. From what it sounds like, a potential return Sunday against the Cavaliers could be on the table. With Scottie Barnes (eye) on the mend, consistent minutes won't be easy to come by for Walter, however.

Walter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers and remains sidelined indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter doesn't have a return timetable while he works his way back from a shoulder. With so many injuries, he worked his way into Toronto's rotation in early November, but when everyone is healthy, the rookie will have an uphill battle to see minutes consistently.

Walter (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a shoulder injury. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.

Walter (shoulder) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pistons, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter is set to miss his fourth straight contest due to a sprained AC in his right shoulder. While Walter is due for a re-evaluation in the coming days, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.

The Raptors announced Friday that Walter (shoulder) re-injured his right AC joint and will be re-evaluated in a week, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Walter missed time earlier this season with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and re-aggravated the injury during Wednesday's game against Sacramento. With Walter sidelined for at least a week, Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo (hip) are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Walter has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a right shoulder joint contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter missed the first five games of the 2024-25 season due to a AC joint sprain in the same shoulder, and was almost immediately ruled out after exiting Wednesday's game. He got caught on a screen by Domantas Sabonis. He finishes the contest with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across eight minutes. Walter's next chance to play will come Friday against the Clippers, the first leg of a back-to-back set. Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo could see more action while Walter is idle.

Walter exited Wednesday's game against the Kings and went back to the locker room with what appears to be a right shoulder injury, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter got caught on a screen by Domantas Sabonis and went straight back to the locker room after exiting the contest. While he's sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle could see more minutes. It's worth noting Walter dealt with an injury to the same shoulder throughout training camp and the first five games of the regular season.

Walter (shoulder) logged 22 minutes off the bench and finished with five points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in Friday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers.

The No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft made his professional debut Friday after missing the Raptors' first five games while recovering from an AC joint sprain his right shoulder, an injury he had carried into training camp. The Raptors weren't shy about opening up big minutes for Walter off the bench, and while the rookie made some decent contributions in the box score, the poor shooting took a bigger night off the table. He could be at risk of falling out of the rotation once Toronto gets the likes of Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and Bruce Brown (knee) back from injury.

Walter (shoulder) is available for Friday's game versus the Lakers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Walter has been upgraded from questionable to available to make his NBA debut Friday. With Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) out, Walter could receive depth minutes in Toronto's backcourt.

Walter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter has yet to make an appearance for the Raptors this season as he continues to recover from his shoulder injury, but it is worth noting that this is the first time the rookie has been deemed questionable this season, meaning his return may be sooner than anticipated. If Walter can't play Friday, his next chance to suit up will be Saturday versus the Kings.

Toronto recalled Walter (shoulder) from the Raptors 905 Monday.

Walter is expected to be frequently sent back and forth between the NBA and G League early on this season. Given his shoulder injury, he should be considered questionable to play Wednesday against Charlotte.

Toronto assigned Walter (shoulder) to the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

G League training camps will open Monday, and Walter will join Raptors 905 to continue his rehab program from a right shoulder sprain. The rookie first-round pick has yet to make his NBA debut while he's been sidelined with the injury.

Coach Darko Rajakovic said Monday that Walter (shoulder) is a week to 10 days away from being cleared for full-contact portions of practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter participated in some parts of Monday's practice but still has multiple hurdles to clear before returning to game action. The rookie missed the entire preseason schedule due to the shoulder injury, so even when he's cleared to suit up, Walter likely won't factor into Toronto's early-season rotation.

Walter (shoulder) has yet to be medically cleared and won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Nets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Walter was seen shooting at Thursday's practice but will miss his final chance to suit up this preseason Friday due to a sprained acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder. Walter's status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Cleveland is uncertain.

Walter (shoulder) has been ruled out of Friday's preseason game versus the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The rookie will miss another preseason game due to a sprained acromioclavicular joint. Walter is not expected to miss any time during the regular season, but it is currently unclear whether he will participate during the preseason.

Walter sprained his acromioclavicular joint (shoulder) during informal workouts and will not participate in on-court activities to start training camp, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

The first-round pick of the 2024 Draft will not be permitted to participate in on-court activities for at least a week of training camp due to the shoulder injury. However, Walter is not likely to miss any time in the regular-season, and the Raptors are expected to give an update on his status after one week. The 20-year-old played for Baylor in 2023-24, during which he averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals across 32.2 minutes per game in 35 regular-season appearances.

Walter notched five points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes of Saturday's 94-69 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Walter was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year while at Baylor before being selected by the Raptors with the No. 19 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Walter's three-point shooting will be his calling card in the NBA, but he couldn't find his shot Saturday. With the Raptors undergoing a rebuild, the rookie could potentially carve out a decent role as the season progresses.

Walter was selected by the Raptors with the No. 19 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Walter was last season's Big 12 Freshman of the Year while at Baylor and earned Third-Team All-Big 12 honors. First and foremost, Walter is a three-point shooter. Of his 10.9 shot attempts per game, 6.3 of them came from distance. He drained 2.1 threes per game at 34.1 percent. While that's not an elite number, he took plenty of difficult movement triples. He's capable of pump faking and driving off his three-point threat, but he's not a top-shelf athlete and needs to work on his finishing around the basket. He'll often pump fake to push in and shoot a mid-ranger. Taking a step forward as a ball handler and passer would do wonders for his potential. Defensively, Walter struggles from a lack of footspeed and may be better off guarding bigger players given his 6-foot-10 wingspan on a 6-foot-4 frame. Walter's gravity as a three-point shooter, especially one who can move off-ball, should be valuable to Toronto. If Toronto moves on from Gary Trent and/or Bruce Brown, Walter could compete for a starting spot with G