Walker was able to practice Thursday and said his sore knee is feeling better and that he expects to play Friday against the Heat, the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

An MRI came back clean on Walker's balky knee, but he was forced to have fluid removed from the joint. After resting Tuesday and Wednesday, it sounds like he'll be ready to get back into action on Friday. The injury report officially lists him as questionable, but according to the report, coach Steve Clifford said Walker will play if Walker feels he is capable.