Jabari Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Exits rotation Tuesday Walker (coach's decision) went unused in Tuesday's 139-136 overtime win over the Grizzlies.

Impact For just the second time all season, Walker failed to get off the bench, as head coach Nick Nurse opted to use a streamlined nine-man rotation in the tightly contested win. A two-way player, Walker has been active for all 31 of the 76ers' games this season, so he'll be eligible for just 19 of the team's final 51 contests unless Philadelphia converts him to a standard deal.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Walker won't start against the Bulls on Friday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact With Dominick Barlow (illness) back in action, Walker will slide to the second unit. In his last five outings off the bench, the 23-year-old has averaged 3.8 points and 4.0 rebounds across 16.0 minutes per tilt.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Barlow Walker will start Tuesday against Brooklyn, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Dominick Barlow (illness) unavailable, Walker will get the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 5. In five starts this season, the two-way player has averaged 2.0 points and 3.2 rebounds across 14.0 minutes per contest. However, he will likely see an uptick in playing time due to several key rotational players being sidelined.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers learning painful Jabari Walker lesson that's too little too late Jabari Walker is thriving with the Philadelphia 76ers, making the injury-riddled Portland Trail Blazers regret letting him walk in free agen...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Drops season-high 18 in Milwaukee Walker recorded 18 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-101 victory over the Bucks.

Impact The fourth-year forward produced a season scoring high with a strong performance from beyond the arc, as the four made three-pointers tied his career high. Walker has been a valuable part of the Sixers' frontcourt rotation to begin December, averaging 11.7 points, 6.3 boards and 2.3 threes in 18.0 minutes over three games as makes a case for a more consistent role.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big night from bench players helps 76ers beat Bucks 116-101

Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from Philadelphia’s bench as the 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on Friday night

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Sixers Notebook: Just keep shooting is mantra for Jabari Walker The directive much of this 76ers season from Nick Nurse to Jabari Walker has been to shoot.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Double-doubles in win Walker logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 win over the Wizards.

Impact Walker recorded his first double-double of the season, taking advantage of some extra playing time down the stretch. The 24 minutes represented a season-high, being just the third time he has exceeded 20 minutes thus far. While this was an encouraging performance, there is no reason to make him a priority pickup, outside of deeper formats.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Maxey scores 20 of his 35 points in the 3rd quarter and the 76ers beat the Wizards 121-102

Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 121-102

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes for nine points in loss Walker totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 144-103 loss to the Magic.

Impact While Philadelphia is dealing with injuries that have depleted the team's wing depth, Walker likely only saw the court for 21 minutes due to the blowout nature of the game. With Paul George (ankle) questionable to play Friday against the Nets, Walker is a candidate to see the court in meaningful minutes, but his role is uncertain until then.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double in loss Walker registered nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to Toronto.

Impact Walker's role has been up and down this season, as he has spent time in the starting lineup but has also had games seeing the court for less than 10 minutes. Wednesday marked a season-high in minutes for Walker, primarily due to Paul George (knee) missing the first leg of Philadelphia's back-to-back, but with George set to return Thursday Walker will not play as much as a result.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker opens up on adjustment to Sixers, focus on the team Jabari Walker opens up on his adjustment to the Philadelphia 76ers and his willingness to do anything to help the team win.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sliding to bench Saturday Walker won't start in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The two-way player will slide to the bench in favor of Trendon Watford on Saturday. Over three regular-season appearances off the bench so far, Walker has averaged 4.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

76ers coach gives assessment of current starting forward Jabari Walker Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse gives his assessment of current starting power forward Jabari Walker.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Starting Friday Walker will start in Friday's game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact The two-way player will get the starting nod in place of Justin Edwards. Over four regular-season appearances (one start) thus far, Walker has averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to bench Tuesday Walker won't start in Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact With Justin Edwards getting the starting nod against Washington, Walker will retreat to the second unit. The two-way player is averaging 3.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game through three regular-season appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest statline in win Walker posted four points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and a block across 14 minutes in Monday's 136-124 win over Orlando.

Impact Walker was elevated to the starting lineup with Dominick Barlow (elbow) out, but was unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Despite starting, Walker actually played less minutes than the previous two games when he came off the bench, but playing with the first unit indicates the coaching staff trust him to have a positive impact on games.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Monday Walker is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker will enter the starting lineup amid a wave of frontcourt injuries for the 76ers, including Dominick Barlow (elbow), who had started the previous two games at power forward. In Philadelphia's first two regular-season contests, Walker averaged 3.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 block in 17 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers are already realizing they gave up on the wrong player too soon Jabari Walker is already making the Portland Trail Blazers second-guess their decision to let him walk in free agency this summer.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

76ers turned their biggest weakness into a strength in rematch against Knicks Power forwards Dominick Barlow, Jabari Walker, and Johni Broome showed promise for the 76ers within the context of a preseason game.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Logs 20 minutes off bench Walker closed with nine points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 preseason loss to the Knicks.

Impact Walker has a two-way contract with the 76ers, meaning he'll likely report to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats upon the conclusion of the preseason. That said, he should soak up meaningful frontcourt minutes for Philadelphia while Joel Embiid (knee) and Trendon Watford (hamstring) are on the shelf for exhibition play.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sneaky 76ers subplots could help solve their backup center situation The 76ers have many backup center options in Adem Bona, Andre Drummond, Jabari Walker, Dominick Barlow, and Johni Broome, but they are unpro...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Trail Blazers shockingly parted ways with a member of last year's rotation The Portland Trail Blazers had a rotation player in Jabari Walker - and yet they let him walk for nothing this summer and he signed a bargai...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers gave up on this draft pick too soon — and they might regret it The Portland Trail Blazers could come to regret letting former second-round pick Jabari Walker leave in free agency.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' crushing free agency mistake gifts 76ers hidden gem The 76ers just signed Jabari Walker to a two-way deal, taking advantage of a blunder made by the Trail Blazers.

JULY 13, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

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Big night from bench players helps 76ers beat Bucks 116-101

Tyrese Maxey scores 20 of his 35 points in the 3rd quarter and the 76ers beat the Wizards 121-102