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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Ruled out for Friday
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Won't play Wednesday
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Surpasses 20-point mark Friday
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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 season's final games 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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Perfect from deep
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Posts solid line in win
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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 gave him another opportunity by resting a few of their starters. 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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Will start vs. Brooklyn
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Cleared to play Sunday
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Could return against San Antonio
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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 upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Another absence coming
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Still out
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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.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Remains out Sunday
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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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