Walton amassed 11 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and four steals across 40 minutes during Saturday's 117-116 overtime victory over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Walton once again saw increased action for the shorthanded Pistons, and while he took only 11 shots in 40 minutes, he added some valuable counting stats to round out a solid fantasy night. The hardship contract signee has spent most of the year in the G League, and he'll likely head back to the Motor City Cruise within the next few days once Detroit gets several regulars back from COVID-19 protocols.

Walton, who signed a 10-day contract with the Pistons on Saturday via a hardship exemption, is expected to start at point guard Sunday against the Spurs, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he hasn't appeared at the NBA level since the 2019-20 season, Walton will likely be in store for major minutes in his Pistons debut Sunday with Detroit down 11 players, eight of whom are in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Over his seven appearances this season with Detroit's G League affiliate (Motor City Cruise), the 26-year-old Walton averaged 11.9 points, 7.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.1 minutes per contest.

Walton produced 13 points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in Friday's 138-106 route over the Cleveland Charge.

EDGE Analysis

Walton dished out a game-high 10 assists and was two rebounds short of a triple-double. The guard is averaging 13.8 points and 7.8 assists in 36.0 minutes through 12 games.

Walton recorded 22 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in Monday's 105-97 G League win over the Wolves.

EDGE Analysis

Walton put on a show Monday, leading the team in scoring and assists en route to a double-double. The second-year guard is averaging 13.6 minutes, 4.4 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 35.7 minutes through seven games.

Walton recorded 26 points (9-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals during Saturday's 125-117 loss to the Wolves.

EDGE Analysis

Walton has struggled with his shot to start the season but got on track in this game hitting 57.1 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent overall. The 26-year-old should continue seeing big minutes while being a focal point on offense.

Walton recorded 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block during Wednesday's 101-99 win against the Windy City Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Walton was inefficient from the field in his 33 minutes but helped the Cruise escape with a win nonetheless. The 6-foot-0 guard is averaging 13.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.5 blocks in 34.5 minutes through two games.

Walton (migraine) was waived by the Pistons on Saturday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walton dealt with a severe migraine during the regular season and was unable to make the final roster. He could land in the G League during the 2021-22 campaign.

Walton (migraine) is out Friday against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Walton continues to miss time with a severe migraine. His next chance to play is the regular-season opener Wednesday against the Bulls.

Walton (migraine) is out Wednesday against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Walton continues to miss preseason games due to what seems to be a severe migraine. It's not clear when he'll return.

Walton (headache) will not play Monday against Memphis.

EDGE Analysis

Walton missed the last preseason game (Wednesday vs. San Antonio) with the same issue, so he's apparently been battling a migraine headache for nearly a week at this point. Consider the reserve guard, who spent last season overseas, questionable to return for the Pistons' final two preseason games Wednesday (at New York) and Friday (vs. Philadelphia).