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

Scores 10 points in spot start Walter had 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's preseason victory over Washington.

Impact Coming off a poor performance Friday, Walter was inserted into the starting lineup, with Brandon Ingram given the night off. In what was a much-improved effort, Walter pushed his claim for a regular rotation spot, something that is far from a guarantee. Despite a strong end to the 2024-25 season, Walter will have to claw his way to playing time, assuming the Toronto roster can remain healthy.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Walter will enter the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, according to Raptors reporter Vivek Jacob.

Impact Walter is coming off a dud, as he contributed one point (0-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one turnover across 22 minutes of Friday's 107-105 preseason win over the Celtics. Walter, who is not guaranteed a rotation spot, is getting a huge opportunity Sunday with Brandon Ingram (rest) getting another night off.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts dud in win Walter contributed one point (0-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one turnover across 22 minutes of Friday's 107-105 preseason win over the Celtics.

Impact The Raptors sat out their entire starting lineup Friday, so Walter will be disappointed to not have a larger impact on this game. Toronto's rotation is noticeably deeper this season, particularly on the wings, and Walter's spot is not guaranteed.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides 15 points from bench Walter posted 15 points (4-7 FG, 5-5 FT, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 win over the Kings.

Impact Walter's participation as a rookie was aided by numerous injuries on Toronto's roster, but the team enters the season with a fairly clean bill of health Brandon Ingram's addition doesn't help Walter's cause either, and for now it appears that the Baylor product will compete for minutes in the second unit alongside Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 19 points in SL loss Walter posted 19 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, three steals and one assist across 27 minutes in Saturday's 98-88 Summer League loss to the Kings.

Impact The 20-year-old tied the game-high marks in steals and three-pointers while finishing as Toronto's second-leading scorer. The No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Walter will look to build on his rookie campaign next season, during which he averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 21.2 minutes per game in 52 regular-season outings.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads all scorers in SL win Walter tallied 26 points (8-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven steals, four rebounds and one block over 29 minutes in Tuesday's 101-97 Summer League win over the Nuggets.

Impact Walter was a difference-maker Tuesday, leading the offense with 26 points and four three-pointers while racking up an eye-popping seven steals. He finished the 2024-25 regular season on a high note, averaging 13.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals in 28.7 minutes per game over his final seven outings, all starts.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 16 in SL win Walter tallied 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block across 21 minutes during Sunday's Summer League 89-86 win against the Magic.

Impact Walter got the job done on both ends of the floor Sunday, as he led all of Toronto's starters with 16 points. The Baylor product is coming off his first year in the NBA, where he played in 52 regular-season games for the Raptors, averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 21.2 minutes per game.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in finale Walter (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses 20-point mark Friday 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.

Impact 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 final games of the season 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.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory over the Raptors

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duren had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 201...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Perfect from deep 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White scores 28 and Bulls secure a spot in play-in tournament with 137-118 win over Raptors

Coby White scored 28 points, Talen Horton Tucker had 27 points and the Chicago Bulls locked in a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a 137-118 win over the Toron...

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts solid line in win 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.

Impact This was one of the best games of Walter's rookie season as the Raptors continue to give him more opportunities. 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.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett scores 31 points and Raptors win 127-109 to send 76ers to eighth straight loss

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start vs. Brooklyn Walter will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Walter (hip) is available for Sunday's game against San Antonio, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against San Antonio Walter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walter has missed Toronto's previous seven contests due to a right hip flexor injury but could return to action Sunday. If Walter is fourth upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Walter (hip) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Walter (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Walter (hip) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter will be sidelined for a third consecutive game and there's no timetable for his return. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Jazz.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory over the Raptors

Coby White scores 28 and Bulls secure a spot in play-in tournament with 137-118 win over Raptors

Barrett scores 31 points and Raptors win 127-109 to send 76ers to eighth straight loss