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

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Won't play Tuesday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Walter will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right hip injury, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Kings. With the second-year guard unavailable, more minutes will be available for the likes of Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick and A.J. Lawson.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Sunday will mark the fourth consecutive game on the inactive list for Walter. His next chance to play will come Tuesday versus the Warriors, but with that game being the first of a back-to-back set, he should be considered doubtful.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again for Friday Walter (hip) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter will be sidelined for a third straight game and remains without a timetable to return. Jamal Shead is likely to see an uptick in minutes in the meantime.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Walter is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a right hip pointer.

Impact The swingman is sidelined for a second consecutive contest with the injury. Friday's matchup with the Clippers marks his next opportunity to retake the court. With RJ Barrett (ankle) joining Walter as a spectator, Jamal Shead has a much clearer pathway to playing time in the starting backcourt Wednesday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Walter (hip) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter left Sunday's meeting with Philadelphia due to a hip pointer, and the Raptors are going to give him at least one contest to recover. RJ Barrett (ankle) is also unavailable, so Jamal Shead appears to be worth streaming in most fantasy formats Monday.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes hits tiebreaking free throw in final second of OT as Raptors beat 76ers 116-115

Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings...

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 76ers, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter injured his right hip during the first quarter and has not been cleared to return by medical staff, finishing the night with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist over five minutes. He was making his second consecutive start due to the absences of RJ Barrett (ankle) and Brandon Ingram (thumb), so Gradey Dick and Alijah Martin are poised to see more minutes off the bench for the rest of Sunday's contest. Walter is now in jeopardy of being sidelined for Monday's rematch against Philadelphia.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Walter exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the 76ers due to an apparent hip injury, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter headed back to the locker room with 7:17 remaining in the first quarter, grabbing at his right hip. If the second-year guard joins Brandon Ingram (thumb) and RJ Barrett (ankle) on the sidelines, Gradey Dick, Alijah Martin and Ochai Agbaji are candidates for increased playing time.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117

Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Drains season-high five triples Walter logged 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during the Raptors' 125-117 loss to the Celtics on Friday.

Impact Walter entered the Raptors' starting lineup Friday due to the absences of Brandon Ingram (thumb) and Scottie Barnes (knee). Walter got off to a somewhat slow start, but he came alive in the fourth quarter with 11 points -- nine of which came from beyond the arc -- en route to a season high in triples. RJ Barrett left late in the fourth quarter after tweaking his left ankle, so Walter could maintain an elevated role against the 76ers on Sunday even if one or more of Barrett, Ingram or Barnes were cleared to play.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Ingram Walter will start against the Celtics on Friday, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Brandon Ingram (thumb) unavailable, Walter will step into the starting five for the first time since Dec. 7. In seven starts so far this season, the second-year shooting guard has averaged 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 21.7 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Shead scores 19 as Raptors overcome 21-point deficit to beat Magic 107-106

Jamal Shead scored 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17 and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 107-106

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops for season-high 18 Walter had 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 141-127 overtime victory over the Warrior...

Impact The second-year guard set new season highs in minutes and points while tying his best performance of 2025-26 in made three-pointers. Walter is still trying to find some consistency as part of the Raptors' second unit, scoring in double digits only three times in the last eight games while averaging 8.6 points, 1.5 threes, 1.4 boards, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.9 minutes during that span.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes matches Raptors record with 25 rebounds, has a triple-double in OT victory over the Warriors

Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, matched a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and added 10 assists for his seventh career triple-double as Toronto beat the Gol...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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