Jarace Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Starting Friday Walker will start Friday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Aaron Nesmith will come off the bench in his return from a hamstring injury, opening the door for Walker to enter the first unit. He logged 19 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening win over New Orleans, recording three points, six rebounds, two assists, one block and four turnovers while shooting 1-for-6 from the field.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Walker (rest) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans.

Impact Walker missed the end of the preseason, likely for maintenance reasons. With Aaron Nesmith sidelined with a hamstring injury, Walker and Kelly Oubre stand out as the most likely candidates to enter the Pacers' Opening Night starting lineup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

To miss another game Walker (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact This will be Walker's second straight game on the shelf for unspecified reasons. Walker can be considered questionable ahead of Opening Night.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. OKC Walker (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact It's unclear why Walker will be held out of the Pacers' penultimate preseason game. His final chance to play before the regular season will come against the Bucks on Friday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

The Jarace Walker breakout is here, and he looks like supersized Haliburton Jarace Walker was seemingly the best player on the court in the Indiana Pacers' first preseason game.

OCTOBER 8 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Has 10 assists in preseason win Walker totaled seen points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 assists and five rebounds in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason win over Minnesota.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, Walker logged a team-high 28 minutes, handing out 10 assists in the process. Injuries to other players last season allowed Walker to step into a sizeable role, particularly down the stretch. While he is almost certainly going to play a somewhat muted role when compared to his late-season heroics, Walker has likely done enough to at least earn himself a consistent spot in the rotation.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Rick Carlisle Believes 'System Player' Role Could Pay Off for Jarace Walker INDIANAPOLIS -- Every young basketball player that has aspirations of making it to the NBA always dreams big of becoming a star. However, th...

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Rebounding as Jarace Walker's top priority could result in breakout season he needs Jarace Walker's career hasn't gone to plan. However, rebounding could offer the opportunity to jump back in the rotation. What comes after i...

SEPTEMBER 30 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker's best fit is not on the Pacers, so they should help him find a new home Indiana benched Jarace Walker for a better player that they got at a near-zero price. They buried him for no reason whatsoever. Time to let...

SEPTEMBER 18 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Will Jarace Walker be a Rotation Player by the End of the Season? If there is one player on the Pacers roster facing the most uncertainty heading into the season, it's Jarace Walker. The No. 8 overall pick...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

A Jarace Walker trade could be best for both parties Jarace Walker was drafted as the eighth overall pick in 2023. The Pacers blocked his path at every turn. They might as well let him go elsew...

AUGUST 9 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Bench breakouts could backfire for Indiana Pacers With no real money to retain them and questions rapidly coming in the summer, a breakout for Jarace Walker or Ben Sheppard could be paradoxi...

AUGUST 7 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Makes strides in third season Walker took another step forward during his third NBA season, earning a larger role in Indiana's rotation thanks to his defensive versatility and improving offensive game.

Impact The 2023 lottery pick remains one of the Pacers' most intriguing young forwards and could continue seeing increased opportunities as his development progresses. He enters 2026-27 positioned to remain a key member of Indiana's frontcourt rotation.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers need Jarace Walker to finally step up to save the bench unit Jarace Walker hasn't lived up to the hype just yet, but he may be the piece that needs to step up most.

JULY 23 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers GM Wants One Young Player to Become Indiana's Version of OG Anunoby Jarace Walker has been one of the most polarizing players on the Pacers roster since Indiana drafted him eighth overall in 2023. Some fans,...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Should the Pacers extend Jarace Walker? In a season full of losses in the standings, the Indiana Pacers were at least hoping to find some wins in other ways this past year. Jarace...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

5 Small Forwards the Pacers Could Look to Sign in Free Agency The way the Pacers roster is currently constructed Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker are the only true small forwards on the team. Johnny Furp...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Jarace Walker needs to come to terms with disappointing reality Jarace Walker's first three seasons with the Indiana Pacers have been up and down, and the jury is still out on what his future will look li...

APRIL 22 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker's path to long-term Pacers future is now crystal clear Jarace Walker has a clear path he needs to follow in order to establish himself as a long-term Indiana Pacers contributor.

APRIL 22 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker just revealed the truth about the Pacers' 'gap year' Jarace Walker recently sent a message after the Indiana Pacers finished their season with a franchise-worst 19-63 record.

APRIL 17 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker's Pacers future may already be decided Jarace Walker's future with the Indiana Pacers may already be set in stone following his third season with the team.

APRIL 14 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Unavailable versus Detroit Walker (foot) won't play in Sunday's game against Detroit, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Walker will miss the final game of the 2025-26 campaign. Without him on the floor, Kobe Brown or Jalen Slawson are in line to replace him in the starting lineup. There's also a chance both players will be needed to start.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Walker is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons due to a left foot sprain.

Impact Walker must have tweaked his foot during Friday's loss to the 76ers and is now in danger of missing Sunday's regular-season finale. If he's forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Jalen Slawson and Obi Toppin.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit visits Indiana, seeks 60th victory of season

Detroit will look for its 60th win of the season when the Pistons play the Indiana Pacers

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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