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

Starting versus New Orleans Walter will start in Friday's game against New Orleans, according to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley (foot) out, Jamal Shead most recently got the start in Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers. However, Shead will head to the bench for this one, with Walter entering the starting lineup. The 21-year-old has started 12 times this season, averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.9 steals in those appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Walter will come off the bench for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Walter will retreat to the second unit with Brandon Ingram (heel) back and starting. As a reserve this season, Walter owns averages of 6.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drops season-high 21 Walter racked up 21 points (7-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 143-127 win over the Jazz.

Impact The 21 points and six made three-pointers were season highs for Walter, who was making his first start since Feb. 22 with Brandon Ingram (heel) sidelined. Walter has scored in double digits in four straight games as the second-year wing finds a groove, averaging 16.5 points, 3.8 threes, 3.5 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 24.5 minutes during that hot streak while shooting a blistering 69.0 percent from the floor and absurd 75.0 percent (15-for-20) from downtown.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett leads hot-shooting Raptors to 143-127 victory over Jazz

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143-127

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Starting sans Ingram Walter will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Brandon Ingram (heel) was ruled out right before tipoff, opening the door for Walter to enter the first unit for just the second time since the All-Star break. As a starter this season (11 games), he has averaged 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in loss Walter totaled 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Sunday's 120-98 loss to the Suns.

Impact That's now four games in his past five contests with double-digit points for Walter, who has a chance to see an expanded role in Monday's clash with the Jazz because of Immanuel Quickley's (foot) absence. Walter has averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 21.3 minutes per tilt in his last five games, shooting an absurd 68.4 percent from downtown during this stretch.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett and Ingram help the Raptors cruise past the Bulls 139-109

RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Brandon Ingram had 18 and the Toronto Raptors pounded the Chicago Bulls 139-109 for their third consecutive win

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Ingram scores 36 points as Raptors rally to snap Suns' winning streak at 4

Brandon Ingram scored 36 points, RJ Barrett added 22 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat Phoenix 122-115 on Friday night, snapping the Suns’ winning streak at four

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench Walter accumulated 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 122-92 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Walter was a spark off the bench along with Sandro Mamukelashvili. Walter hasn't exactly been reliable lately, however, as he's shooting 38.2 percent from the field over his last six games with 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per contest.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett scores season-high 31 and passes 8,000 career points as Raptors rout struggling Mavericks

RJ Barrett scored a season–high 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17, and the Toronto Raptors beat the struggling Dallas Mavericks 122-92

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

The rise of Ja'Kobe Walter may fuel a cascade of Raptors ripple effects Ja'Kobe Walter's rise with the Raptors is boosting his minutes and role, potentially causing wider ripple effects for the team.

MARCH 3 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Catches fire from deep Walter tallied 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during the Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.

Impact Walter helped the Raptors' comeback efforts with nine of his 17 points coming in the third quarter, though he was held scoreless in the fourth frame. His five three-pointers tied a season high that he set against the Celtics on Jan. 9. Walter was back on the bench for Tuesday's contest after starting against the Bucks on Sunday, but he could be back in Toronto's starting five against San Antonio on Wednesday if Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) is unable to play.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wallace matches career-high with 27 points, NBA-best Thunder beat Raptors for fifth win in six

Cason Wallace matched his career high with 27 points, Isaiah Joe had 22, and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 for their fifth win in six game...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Walter won't start against the Thunder on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter got the starting nod in Sunday's win over the Bucks due to Scottie Barnes being sidelined for personal reasons. However, Barnes will return to the starting five Tuesday, pushing Walter back to the second unit. The second-year guard has averaged 6.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 20.0 minutes per game over five February appearances off the bench thus far.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Walter is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Bucks on Sunday.

Impact Walter will make his 10th start of the season (and second in the Raptors' last five games), as Scottie Barnes has been ruled out due to personal reasons. Walter's last start was in a 123-107 win over the Bulls on Feb. 5, when he posted 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors return from the All-Star break to beat the Bulls 110-101

Brandon Ingram scored 31 points and the Toronto Raptors returned from the All-Star break to beat the Chicago Bulls 110-101 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Walter will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact RJ Barrett is back and starting, so Walter will return to a reserve role with the Raptors. As a member of the second unit this season, Walter owns averages of 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.1 triples per contest.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram scores 33 points as Raptors beat new-look Bulls 123-107

Brandon Ingram scored 33 points, Immanuel Quickley had 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the new-look Chicago Bulls 123-107

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Moved into starting lineup Thursday Walter is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Bulls on Thursday.

Impact Walter will make his 10th start of the season and first since Jan. 11 due to the absence of RJ Barrett (knee). Walter's best performance as a starter was Jan. 9 against the Celtics, when he tallied 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 31 minutes.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points in return Walter posted nine points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Toronto's 103-101 win over Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact Walter showed a little bit of rust Sunday in his return from a seven-game absence due to a right hip injury. He struggled from deep, but he made up for it on the defensive end of the floor with a season-high three steals that he set four times prior to Sunday's contest. Walter started in each of the Raptors' two games prior to his injury, though he'll likely stay in a bench role now that RJ Barrett is back in the fold.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Walter (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter will shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a right hip injury. Over five appearances (two starts) so far this month, the second-year guard has averaged 6.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed questionable Walter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against OKC.

Impact Walter hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 11, but he'll have a chance at returning for Sunday's matchup with the Thunder. The rookie guard made back-to-back starts before sustaining the injury. However, with the Raptors back at full health on the perimeter, Walter likely won't have a huge role once healthy.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Walter will end up missing his seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right hip contusion, but there's optimism that he is close to a return. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Thunder, the final game of the Raptors' five-game road trip.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Walter (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against Sacramento, but he has a chance at returning before the Raptors' road trip ends Sunday at Oklahoma City, Michael Grange of Sportsne...

Impact Wednesday's absence is Walter's sixth straight, but it looks like a return is on the horizon. Per Grange, Walter is more likely to return Sunday against OKC than Friday at Portland. Still, it's an encouraging update for the second-year wing.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Walter is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings with a right hip pointer.

Impact Wednesday is a sixth consecutive absence for Walter, whose next chance to play comes Friday in Portland. With RJ Barrett (ankle) also out, Jamal Shead remains a strong streaming option at point guard on the banged-up Raptors against Sacramento.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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