FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
KEMBA WALKER
Walker pointless for two games, but Fournier giving it his best shot The Knicks’ starting backcourt averaged 15.0 points in Wednesday’s 120-108 loss to the Grizzlies at the Garden. Not bad, right? The problem...
Finishes as minus-30 in 19 minutes Walker contributed seven points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 loss to the Heat.
Impact Walker started at the point guard for the fourth time in five games, and coincidentally the Knicks are 0-4 in those contests. Walker was particularly ineffective Wednesday, finishing as a minus-30 in just 19 minutes of action as the game got out of hand in the third quarter. The veteran has proven capable of big performances every now and then, but on the whole he's far too risky and inconsistent to trust in most weekly lineup leagues.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Knee maintenance limits Walker's leadership opportunities MIAMI — While the Knicks were finishing off the morning shootaround at FTX Arena Wednesday Kemba Walker was on the court working through fin...
JANUARY 26, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Kemba Walker's starting Knicks role is a Derrick Rose stopgap Even if Kemba Walker survives the trade deadline, all signs point to his status being tenuous, that he’s holding down the fort for Derrick R...
JANUARY 26, 2022 • NYPOST.COM
Available Monday Walker (knee) will play Monday against the Cavaliers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Impact Walker missed Sunday's win over the Clippers due to his arthritic left knee, but he'll return to action for the second half of the back-to-back set Monday. The 31-year-old has averaged 12.0 points and 3.0 assists in 25.5 minutes per game across his last two appearances.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Monday The Knicks list Walker (knee) as questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Walker's arthritic left knee once again kept him sidelined for Sunday's 110-102 win over the Clippers, but it's not yet clear if his absence was the result of a setback or if the Knicks were merely holding him out for rest purposes in the front end of the back-to-back set. If the veteran sits again Monday, it would be a clear indication that his sore knee is once again bothering him. Alec Burks moved back to the top unit Sunday and would presumably be in store for another turn as the Knicks' starting point guard Monday if Walker can't go.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland hosts conference foe New York
Cleveland plays New York in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsJANUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press
Knicks' Kemba Walker sits with sore left knee Kemba Walker was sidelined once again Sunday afternoon with a sore left knee, although this time Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau clarified it was...
JANUARY 23, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Won't play Sunday Walker (knee) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Impact Walker was considered questionable with the lingering left knee soreness after returning to action for the previous two games. He may be able to retake the court Monday for the second half of the back-to-back set at Cleveland. Alec Burks and Immanuel Quickley should be more involved for New York in Walker's absence.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Clippers Walker (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Impact Walker has been back in action for each of the last two games, and he's averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per contest during that time. However, he's still dealing with a sore left knee ahead of Sunday's matchup. If he's unavailable against the Clippers, Alec Burks and Immanuel Quickley should see increased run for New York.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Walker (knee) back in Knicks' starting lineup vs Wolves Kemba Walker is back in the starting lineup for the New York Knicks against Minnesota after missing nine games with a sore left knee.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kemba Walker isn't making promises about his availability for Knicks Kemba Walker won’t make predictions or promises about his availability for every Knicks game over the remainder of the season.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • NYPOST.COM
Knicks hope Walker can stabilize inconsistent point guard position When Kemba Walker was introduced in the starting lineup Tuesday night, marking another return from a long absence, the Madison Square Garden...
JANUARY 19, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Solid shooting in return Walker (knee) finished with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 112-110 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Walker drew the start in his first game back since Dec. 29. The veteran didn't appear to be limited at all as he orchestrated the offense and hit key shots. After a slow start to his tenure with the Knicks, Walker appears to have carved out a sizable role for his new team, which should make him a solid fantasy option moving forward if he doesn't suffer any further setbacks with his arthritic left knee.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Walker's impressive return spoiled as Knicks fall to Timberwolves Kemba Walker returned to action and to the starting lineup Tuesday night. But it was the finish, not the start, that put the New York produc...
JANUARY 19, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Towns' three-point play helps Wolves edge Knicks 112-110
Karl-Anthony Towns converted a go-ahead three-point play with 29 seconds leftt and the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the New York Knicks 112-110JANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Walker (knee) back in Knicks' starting lineup vs Wolves
Kemba Walker is back in the starting lineup for the New York Knicks against Minnesota after missing nine games with a sore left kneeJANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Starting Tuesday Walker (knee) will start Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Walker has missed the past nine games with left knee soreness, and he's feeling good enough to start after testing things out in pregame warmups. His return could mean fewer minutes for Immanuel Quickley, Alec Burks, Evan Fournier and Quentin Grimes. That said, it wouldn't be surprising if Walker saw a less-than-full complement of minutes.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Coach Tom Thibodeau said Walker (knee) will be a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Timberwolves, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Impact Walker is officially listed as questionable, but he is expected to go through warm-ups with the intention of suiting up. When he does eventually return to the lineup, the veteran point guard is expected to be on a minutes limit, seeing as he has played just six games since Nov. 26. Walker's status should be monitor closely, as it likely will impact the fantasy prospects of Alec Burks, Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Walker (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Though the questionable designation implies Walker has a 50-50 chance of suiting up Tuesday, he'll likely end up missing a 10th straight game after head coach Tom Thibodeau admitted after Monday's loss to the Hornets that the veteran point guard "probably hasn't taken enough contact yet" to put himself in position to play, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Even once he's cleared to play again, Walker's arthritic left knee will likely make him a candidate to sit out at least one half of the Knicks' remaining back-to-back sets this season. Alec Burks has been serving as the Knicks' starting point since Walker exited the lineup and could retain a spot on the top unit even when Walker is deemed ready to play again.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York plays Minnesota in non-conference matchup
Minnesota takes on New York for a non-conference matchupJANUARY 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Knicks want Walker to take his time getting healthy When will Kemba Walker be back on the floor for the Knicks? The answer remains murky as Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau continued to say his guar...
JANUARY 17, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Bridges scores 38, Hornets beat Knicks without Ball
Miles Bridges scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 97-87 victory over the New York KnicksJANUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press
Won't play Monday Walker (knee) will not be available for Monday's game against the Hornets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Impact Just when Walker had moved back into the rotation and fired off some memorable performances, the knee issues that have plagued him over the last few seasons began to crop up again. Monday will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to what the team is simply calling "left knee soreness." With a back-to-back on tap, Walker will likely miss Tuesday's game against Minnesota, as well.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday Walker (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Walker has missed the past eight games with left knee soreness and his availability remains in question for Monday. The 31-year-old figures to have some workload limitations if available given he hasn't seen game action in over two weeks.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
