Ja'Kobe Walter News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Team option picked up Toronto exercised Walter's team option Tuesday, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca.

Impact The Raptors picked up Walter's fourth-year team option for 2027-28. With Toronto's backcourt healthy, he'll have to settle for a bench role to open the new campaign.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gearing up for regular season Walter (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Chicago.

Impact Along with several other regulars, Walter was given Friday night off, though he should be back in action Wednesday. The 22-year-old is expected to play a sizable role off the bench behind RJ Barrett.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Friday's preseason finale Walter is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Walter will join the rest of Toronto's regulars resting for the preseason finale. Once the regular season rolls around Wednesday, Walter is expected to play a reserve role on the wing as a three-point shooting specialist.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Walter is not starting Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Kawhi Leonard is making his preseason debut Tuesday. Walter is poised to handle a meaningful role off the bench for the Raptors this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors preseason opens a crucial window for Ja'Kobe Walter to maximize With Kawhi Leonard out, Ja’Kobe Walter must use the preseason to strengthen his case for a bigger Raptors role — like a permanent spot among...

OCTOBER 4 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Starting versus Miami Walter will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Walter will start in Toronto's first preseason game, though it's unknown how long he will be on the floor. The 22-year-old started in 19 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 25.7 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobe Walter could reward Raptors' trust with true breakout season The Raptors are trusting that Ja’Kobe Walter can play a key role on one of the best teams in the East. He could respond with his best season...

JULY 23 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter face crucial task on new-look Raptors roster Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter will have to be consistent 3-point threats next to Kawhi Leonard, as the Raptors’ roster still lacks ou...

JULY 4 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Raptors would love to know the answer to all-important Ja'Kobe Walter question Ja’Kobe Walter was excellent for the Raptors in the second half of the season, but can he do it over 82 games?

MAY 14 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Strong end to season Walter chipped in 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-102 loss to Cleveland in Game 7 o...

Impact Walter started for the fifth straight game, ending the season with another strong performance. After serving as a bench piece for the majority of the regular season, injuries allowed Walter to step into a sizeable role down the stretch. In his final three games, Walter averaged 19.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 4.3 three-pointers in 38.5 minutes per game. While it does appear as though his playing time is going to be dependent on who returns to Toronto, Walter could be a name to watch next season, should he earn himself a meaningful role.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett hits winning 3-pointer in OT as Raptors force Game 7, beat Cavaliers 112-110

RJ Barrett hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors pushed their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series to a seventh game by beating th...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Schroder, Mobley rally Cavaliers in 4th quarter for 125-120 win over Raptors to take 3-2 series lead

Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Evan Mobley hit a pair of pivotal 3-pointers in the final period and finished with 23 points, and the Cleveland Ca...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Raptors need to double down on Darko Rajakovic's bold Ja'Kobe Walter bet Despite a rough Game 3 outing, Ja’Kobe Walter in the starting lineup may still give the Raptors their best chance to extend the series.

APRIL 26 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Struggles despite spot start Walter accumulated zero points (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two rebounds over 26 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern C...

Impact Walter overcame illness to suit up Thursday, moving into the starting lineup after it was announced Immanuel Quickley would miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury. Despite the promotion, Walter had himself a poor night, going scoreless in 26 minutes. Although Toronto was able to walk away with a much-needed victory, Walter is going to have to elevate his game, should the team have hopes of going toe-to-toe with the Cavaliers.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joining starting five Walter is starting Game 3 against Cleveland on Thursday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Walter provided a spark off the bench in Game 2, and he evidently showed enough to receive an opportunity with the first unit while Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) remains sidelined. Jamal Shead will retreat to the bench with Walter starting.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter headline Raptors injury report for Game 3 vs. Cavaliers | Sporting News The Toronto Raptors may be without two of their key players in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursda...

APRIL 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available to play Walter (illness) is available to play for Thursday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers.

Impact Walter was able to shake off his questionable tag for this contest.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Walter (illness) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact The series will shift to Toronto as the Raptors aim to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole, though they may be without Walter. If the second-year guard is ruled out, Jamal Shead and A.J. Lawson would likely see increased minutes, especially if Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) remains out.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Modest effort in loss Saturday Walter provided seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of t...

Impact Walter logged 28 minutes, leading the second unit. However, he finished with only seven points while sinking one of his four attempts from behind the arc. If Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) remains on the shelf for Game 2 Monday, Walter could see a few extra minutes while possibly getting more opportunities on the scoring end.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes has third triple-double of season as Raptors rout Nets 136-101 to clinch playoff berth

RJ Barrett scored 26 points, Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his ninth career triple-double and the Toronto Raptors clinched their first playoff berth...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Won't start Sunday Walter won't start Sunday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With RJ Barrett (knee) back in the lineup, Walter will retreat to the second unit. Over his last five outings off the bench, the Baylor product has averaged 9.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.2 minutes per tilt.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks beat Raptors for 13th straight time and wrap up No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference

Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13t...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Walter will start Friday's game against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley (foot) and RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined, Jamal Shead and Walter will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (18 games), the Baylor product has averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.4 minutes per contest.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Walter will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Immanuel Quickley will replace Walter in the first unit for Tuesday's game, and with Quickley active, Walter's minutes figure to dip. As a member of the second unit this season, Walter has averaged 6.7 points and 1.3 three-pointers per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points with full line Walter finished Sunday's 115-101 loss to Boston with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 32 minutes.

Impact Walter has been shooting the lights out from long range since the All-Star break, converting 47.5 percent of his three-point attempts, and he was one of the few Toronto players to score efficiently in Sunday's loss. The sophomore guard will look to keep the hot shooting going Tuesday versus the Heat.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Barrett hits winning 3-pointer in OT as Raptors force Game 7, beat Cavaliers 112-110

Schroder, Mobley rally Cavaliers in 4th quarter for 125-120 win over Raptors to take 3-2 series lead

Barnes has third triple-double of season as Raptors rout Nets 136-101 to clinch playoff berth

Knicks beat Raptors for 13th straight time and wrap up No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference