Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Thu 11/21/24 2:19 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter practiced with the G League's Raptors 905 and remains questionable for Toronto's game Thursday against the Timberwolves, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter was briefly assigned to the G League earlier Thursday to get in some practice time, but Toronto hasn't ruled him out from being available against Minnesota, with the game tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The rookie first-round pick has missed the Raptors' last six games with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Wed 11/20/24 2:44 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Walter was able to practice in full Wednesday and is on the verge of a return. Scottie Barnes (eye) is also questionable, while Immanuel Quickley (elbow) remains out. If Walter does crack the rotation, he's likely to have a minimal role initially.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Wed 11/20/24 1:21 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter (shoulder) was able to participate in Wednesday's practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter has been upgraded from out indefinitely to day-to-day, but he'll need to get his conditioning up. From what it sounds like, a potential return Sunday against the Cavaliers could be on the table. With Scottie Barnes (eye) and Immanuel Quickley (elbow) on the mend, consistent minutes won't be easy to come by for Walter, however.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Sun 11/17/24 2:52 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers and remains sidelined indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter doesn't have a return timetable while he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Walter worked his way into Toronto's rotation in early November due to the Raptors' myriad of absences, but when everyone is healthy, the rookie will have an uphill battle to see minutes consistently.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Sat 11/16/24 12:53 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a shoulder injury. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Thu 11/14/24 3:17 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter (shoulder) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pistons, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter is set to miss his fourth straight contest due to a sprained AC in his right shoulder. While Walter is due for a re-evaluation in the coming days, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Fri 11/8/24 5:01 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
The Raptors announced Friday that Walter (shoulder) re-injured his right AC joint and will be re-evaluated in one week, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter missed time earlier this season with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and re-aggravated the injury during Wednesday's game against Sacramento. With Walter sidelined for at least a week, Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo (hip) are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Wed 11/6/24 11:58 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a right shoulder joint contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter missed the first five games of the 2024-25 season due to a AC joint sprain in the same shoulder, and he was almost immediately ruled out after exiting Wednesday's game. He got caught on a screen by Domantas Sabonis. He finishes the contest with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across eight minutes. Walter's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Clippers, the first leg of a back-to-back set. Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo could see more action if Walter is idle.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Wed 11/6/24 11:53 PM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter exited Wednesday's game against the Kings and went back to the locker room with what appears to be a right shoulder injury, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter got caught on a screen by Domantas Sabonis and went straight back to the locker room after exiting the contest. While he's sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle could see more minutes. It's worth noting Walter dealt with an injury to the same shoulder throughout training camp and the first five games of the regular season.
Ja'Kobe Walter SG/SF TOR Sat 11/2/24 10:41 AM
Ja'Kobe Walter
SG/SF TOR
Walter (shoulder) logged 22 minutes off the bench and finished with five points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in Friday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
The No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft made his professional debut Friday after missing the Raptors' first five games while recovering from an AC joint sprain his right shoulder, an injury he had carried into training camp. The Raptors weren't shy about opening up big minutes for Walter off the bench, and while the rookie made some decent contributions in the box score, the poor shooting took a bigger night off the table. He could be at risk of falling out of the rotation once Toronto gets the likes of Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and Bruce Brown (knee) back from injury.