Jarace Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Retreating to bench role Walker isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Walker will be deployed off the bench Wednesday after making two straight starts for the Pacers. Ben Sheppard will take Walker's place with the first unit.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Back in starting lineup Walker is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Walker will presumably slot into the SG role next to Andrew Nembhard in the backcourt, as the Pacers remain significantly depleted due to several injuries. Walker is averaging 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his previous seven starts this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Not starting Tuesday Walker won't start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact After starting Indiana's previous seven games, Walker will retreat to the second unit Tuesday. Over three appearances off the bench this season, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 27.7 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores 12 in loss Walker ended with 12 points (4-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one block in 32 minutes during Sunday's 114-83 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Walker has put up decent numbers ever since being elevated to the starting lineup, averaging 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 threes made in seven starts. However, his efficiency this season has not been great, as he shoots 33.3 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from three on the year. Walker will continue to see extended minutes with Bennedict Mathurin (toe) and Obi Toppin (foot) out for long periods of time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bounces back in loss Walker finished with 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Monday's 117-115 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Walker was held to only six points in 30 minutes during Saturday's matchup with the Warriors, but he responded nicely Monday night. He posted a strong scoring performance, shooting with efficiency while finishing second on the team in rebounds. Walker has now started four straight games for the Pacers and should continue on in this role until the backcourt can shake the injury bug.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Returns vs. Golden State Walker (foot) returned to Saturday's game against the Warriors with 3:03 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact Walker checked out with 3:48 remaining in the opening quarter and was deemed questionable to return due to left foot soreness. However, the 22-year-old forward appears good to go for the remainder of the game.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Walker is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Warriors with a sore left foot, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The last thing the Pacers need is another injury, so this is something to monitor closely. Walker left this game after logging eight minutes, and if he's unable to return, the Pacers could turn to Johhny Furphy, Ben Sheppard and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in defeat Walker registered 17 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Friday's 128-108 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Walker got the starting nod for a second consecutive game and finished as Indiana's second-leading scorer. The 22-year-old should continue to see meaningful minutes regardless of whether he starts, especially with Bennedict Mathurin (toe) and Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) sidelined. Walker has struggled with efficiency through five regular-season games, averaging 12.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 32.8 percent from the field in 29.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-deleted teams

Brandon Williams scored 20 and Dwight Powell scored 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injured-depleted teams

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Walker is part of the Pacers' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dallas.

Impact Walker played 30 minutes off the bench in Indiana's most recent contest, and he'll slide into the first unit for Wednesday's tilt. With the Pacers down several key players, expect Walker to see as much action as he can handle. Wednesday's outing will mark Walker's sixth career NBA start.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 30 minutes off bench Walker racked up 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.

Impact Isaiah Jackson, Jay Huff and Tony Bradley played a combined 30 minutes for Indiana, and none of them particularly impressed. Instead, it was Walker and Obi Toppin who provided the biggest lift off the bench for Indiana. Walker has some strong per-minute upside in fantasy, and his involvement on both ends of the court Thursday was very encouraging for his outlook.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Absent from injury report Walker (back) is not on the injury report for Thursday's season opener against the Thunder, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact After being held out of Indiana's preseason finale for precautionary reasons, Walker is slated to be available Thursday. The 2023 first-rounder is expected to begin the regular season in a reserve role, but an opportunity for more playing time awaits him following the departure of Myles Turner this past offseason.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Walker (back) is expected to play Opening Night against the Thunder on Thursday, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Carlisle gave the same update back on Oct. 19 and it sounds like Walker continues to trend in the right direction. Walker is expected to play an expanded role for the second unit in 2025-26 with so many rotation spots in the air.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jalen Johnson scores 22 as Hawks beat Pacers 128-108 to keep Indiana winless

Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-deleted teams