Jarace Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Positive outlook for Opening Night Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful that Walker (back) will be ready for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact Walker appeared in three preseason games before sitting out Friday's finale against the Spurs with back soreness. While an official status update is still pending, early indications suggest the wing is trending toward being available for the Pacers' Opening Night matchup with the Thunder.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jarace Walker poised for breakout season only diehard Pacers fans will see coming Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker is expected to take on the biggest role of his career during his third NBA season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Won't play Friday Walker (undisclosed) isn't with the team and won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact It's unclear why Walker didn't travel with the team, though his next opportunity to suit up will come in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Thunder. The 22-year-old appeared in 75 regular-season games (five starts) last season, during which he averaged 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 15.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Monday Walker won't start in Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact With Aaron Nesmith (rest) returning to game action, Walker will slide back to the bench. Over 31 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Thunder, the 22-year-old posted 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with triple-double in win Walker closed with 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Thunder.

Impact Walker was inserted into the starting lineup, recording a team-high seven assists, falling just short of a triple-double. It was another productive outing for Walker, coming off a solid performance during Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves. The Pacers come into the season with tempered expectations, a situation that could see Walker play a meaningful role, unlike his rookie season.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against OKC Walker is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Impact Walker is competing for a steady role off the bench ahead of the 2025-26 season, and he'll get a chance to showcase what he can bring to the table in a starting role in this matchup. The Pacers have two more preseason contests after this one against the Thunder and will open the regular season against OKC on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Walker produced 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes of Tuesday's 135-134 preseason win over Minnesota.

Impact Walker suffered an ankle injury during last season's Eastern Conference Finals and missed the entire Pacers NBA Finals run, but he's been a full go at training camp and didn't have any restrictions for the preseason opener. Head coach Rick Carlisle has pointed to Walker as one of several players he's looking for to step up in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), and he certainly got off on the right foot Tuesday.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Recovered from ankle injury Walker (ankle) focused on his conditioning this offseason, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Walker suffered an ankle injury during last season's Eastern Conference Finals and missed the entire Pacers' NBA Finals run, but all signs point toward him being good to go ahead of the new campaign. With Myles Turner now in Milwaukee, the Pacers will be hoping that Walker will step up to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt. Walker made nine regular-season appearances with Turner unavailable for Indiana in 2024-25, and the former averaged 8.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.9 minutes per game in those instances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker faces now-or-never situation with the Pacers Jarace Walker is expected to be in line for an expanded role for the Indiana Pacers during his third NBA season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pascal Siakam just gave Pacers fans another reason to be excited about Jarace Walker Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker is expected to be in for the biggest role of his career so far next season.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers may finally grant Jarace Walker his ultimate wish The Indiana Pacers will have a transitional year in 2025-26, and Jarace Walker's positioned to have a great campaign.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker will finally get his chance with the Pacers- and fans should be excited Jarace Walker is likely going to be in line for an expanded role and an opportunity to break out with the Indiana Pacers next season.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jarace Walker has one final chance to prove what Pacers fans already know about him Jarace Walker has had a disappointing first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, but he may have a chance to turn it around next season.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Idea Sends Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker to Lakers, Pacers Get Knecht Although it's always difficult to predict exactly how the offseason will affect the upcoming NBA season, it seems clear that the Eastern Con...

JULY 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Jarace Walker's Pacers career is all but over if he doesn't make crucial adjustment Jarace Walker will have a big opportunity to solidify his role with the Indiana Pacers during his third season.

JULY 25, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

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JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Walker's 2024-25 campaign has officially come to an end. The 21-year-old forward finished his second season with the Pacers, having averaged 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from deep.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Game 6 Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Walker will miss a sixth straight game during the NBA Finals due to a sprained right ankle. The next opportunity for him to get back on the floor will be Sunday if the Pacers force a Game 7 in Oklahoma City.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Jarace Walker unlikely to play in Finals Tony East: Jarace Walker is off crutches but unlikely to play in the NBA Finals, Rick Carlsile says.Source: x.com More on this storyline Ton...

JUNE 15, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Officially ruled out for Game 5 Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.

Impact Walker will miss his fifth straight game due to a sprained right ankle. The 21-year-old is making progress in his recovery, though head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that it's "very unlikely" he'll play during the Finals, according to Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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