Jarace Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Won't play Friday Walker (illness) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Walker will miss his second straight game Friday due to an upper respiratory infection. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with Denver.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Wednesday Walker is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to an upper respiratory infection.

Impact Walker had been absent from the injury report all day but will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest after being a late scratch with a respiratory infection. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Pacers recalled Walker from the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League on Wednesday.

Impact Walker will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards. The rookie forward is averaging 3.2 points and 1.0 assists in 8.0 minutes across his last five NBA appearances.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Pacers recalled Walker from the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Despite being the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and dominating in the G League, Walker has seen limited playing time for the Pacers this season. However, the rookie forward will be available for Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Pacers recalled Walker from the G League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Tuesday.

Impact Walker and Ben Sheppard were both sent down earlier in the day and played in the Mad Ants' 109-106 loss to Santa Cruz. Walker finished the contest with 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Sunday The Pacers elevated Walker from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Sunday.

Impact Walker and Ben Sheppard were both elevated to the main roster in advance of Monday's game against the Bucks. Walker erupted for 38 points (12-22 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and five assists in a win over Birmingham on Friday. Shooting and efficient scoring inside are pivotal factors in Walker's development, and the rookie's trajectory is pointing firmly upward as he showcases the ability to score at volume in G League play.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jarace Walker showing important growth for Indiana Pacers Walker had a productive last 10 days

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled from G League Indiana recalled Walker from the G League's Mad Ants on Saturday.

Impact Walker has been a standout in the G League, but he hasn't seen many opportunities with the Pacers this season. In eight total appearances, he has averaged just 10.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with NBA club The Pacers recalled Walker from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Wednesday.

Impact Walker is back with the parent club after he suited up for the Mad Ants on Tuesday, playing 26 minutes and finishing with 20 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in a 131-97 win over the Windy City Bulls. Though he should be available for the Pacers' next game Thursday in Miami, the rookie first-round pick hasn't been a regular part of head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with NBA club The Pacers recalled Walker from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Wednesday.

Impact Walker and Ben Sheppard started the Mad Ants' matchup against the Motor City Cruise on Wednesday but have since returned to the NBA club. Walker finished the contest with 30 points (12-23 FG, 0-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers first-round picks Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard assigned to G League for playing time Walker and Sheppard got their first G League action Wednesday

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not listed on injury report Walker (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Walker missed his first game of the season Saturday due to a respiratory infection, but he appears to have cleared the issue. While he's slated to suit up, the rookie isn't guaranteed to see any playing time. He's appeared in just two contests thus far, totaling eight points, six rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal in 18 minutes.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Walker has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a respiratory infection.

Impact Walker has struggled to break into the rotation early in the season, and he'll sit out Saturday's contest due to a minor illness. His next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Monday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first NBA points Walker racked up eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Walker made just his second NBA appearance Wednesday and recorded his first points, assists and block. Despite being drafted No. 8 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, Walker appears to be behind Obi Toppin, Jalen Smith (knee) and Aaron Nesmith in Indiana's rotation.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jarace Walker sets a playoff goal for rookie season with Indiana Pacers Walker has always been a part of successful teams

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dedicated Jarace Walker shows the peaks and valleys of rookie play during first preseason outings Walker had a solid start to his first preseason

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Goes through practice Walker (elbow) was able to participate in training camp Tuesday.

Impact Walker had a minor procedure to remove loose bodies in his right elbow back on July 19, but it's safe to say that he's 100 percent as the Pacers haven't even mentioned it. Indiana spent their first practice with a clear focus on the defensive end, an area that the rookie is expected to thrive in. His battle for playing time with Obi Toppin is something to watch.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Walker won't play in Sunday's Summer League finale against the Pistons due to undisclosed reasons, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Walker starred for Indiana in Summer League, averaging 14.3 points and 7.8 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game across four appearances, but he won't suit up for the finale. It's unclear if he picked up an injury, or if Indiana has simply seen enough from the rookie first-round pick and wants to allow other players to get an extended opportunity. Either way, Walker will turn his sights on preparing for his first NBA regular season.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Indiana in points Walker logged 20 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3PT, 3-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes of Wednesday's 98-87 win over Oklahoma City.

Impact Walker took over a larger offensive role with the Pacers shutting down Isaiah Jackson, Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard, and delivered with a team-high 20 points. He fell just one rebound shy of a double-double. He'll continue to be Indiana's top offensive option for the remainder of Summer League.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 NCAA basketball odds: USC's Bronny James, Michigan State hot early picks

The season is months away but bettors are already backing heralded USC freshman Bronny James — LeBron's son — and Tom Izzo's Spartans.

JULY 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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