Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Wed 1/1/25 5:59 PM

Walter (finger) is available for Wednesday night's game against the Nets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a left finger sprain, but the rookie first-rounder will play through the issue Wednesday. Walter has averaged 10.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 23.1 minutes per game over his last 10 outings. He got the start during the Raptors' 125-71 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday but will come off the bench Wednesday.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Wed 1/1/25 1:34 PM

Walter is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets with a finger sprain on his left hand, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter joins Immanuel Quickley (elbow), Gradey Dick (hamstring) and RJ Barrett (illness) as one of four Raptors listed questionable for the second half of a back-to-back set. The rookie played 22 minutes and finished with three points (1-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in Tuesday's 125-71 loss to the Celtics, but if Walter is available Wednesday, he could be in line for a reduction in playing time in the event two or three of Quickley, Dick and Barrett also get the green light to play.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Tue 12/31/24 2:35 PM

Walter will start Tuesday's game against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
The 19th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Walter will make his seventh start of the campaign due to RJ Barrett (illness) and Gradey Dick (hamstring) both being sidelined. As a starter this season, Walter holds averages of 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Sun 12/29/24 4:24 PM

Walter (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter will suit up after missing Thursday's loss to Memphis due to the illness. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 25.4 minutes per contest.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Sat 12/28/24 12:56 PM

Walter (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness. His final status for Sunday will likely be determined by how he is feeling closer to game time. Davion Mitchell (illness), Bruce Brown (knee) and Ochai Agbaji would be candidates to absorb Walter's reserve minutes on the wing if he cannot go.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Thu 12/26/24 6:53 PM

Walter (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter will be held out of his first matchup since Nov. 25 due to the illness, and his next chance to feature will come Sunday against Atlanta. With the rookie sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle could see an uptick in playing time.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Thu 12/26/24 11:30 AM

Walter is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies due to an illness, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter is in danger of missing his first game since Nov. 25 on Thursday due to an illness. If the rookie guard is unable to suit up against Memphis, Davion Mitchell and Jamison Battle are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Mon 12/23/24 7:15 PM

Walter will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
With veteran RJ Barrett slotting back into the starting five, Walter will retreat to the bench following two consecutive starts. The rookie was stellar in Sunday's loss to the Rockets, during which he posted a career-high 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 28 minutes. Over his last five outings (two starts), Walter has averaged 13.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Mon 12/23/24 10:17 AM

Walter fouled out of Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Rockets after recording a career-high 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie might have pushed for 30 if he hadn't left the court for good with 2:40 left in the fourth quarter. Walter had never even reached 20 before Sunday, and the six made threes doubled his prior career high, so it would be easy to dismiss the performance as a fluke. The 19th overall pick in the 2024 Draft has been finding a groove with his shot, however. Over the last five games (two starts), Walter is shooting 44.4 percent (12-for-27) from the beyond the arc while averaging 13.6 points, 2.4 boards, 2.4 threes, 2.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 24.8 minutes a contest.

Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Thu 12/19/24 7:09 PM

Walter will start in Thursday's matchup against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie will replace Jakob Poeltl (groin) in the starting five on Thursday, marking his fifth start through 14 regular-season appearances this year. Walter provided a spark for the Raptors while coming off the bench in his last five outings, during which he averaged 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.9 percent from the field across 23.2 minutes per contest.