Walter (shoulder) is available for Friday's game versus the Lakers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walter has been upgraded from questionable to available to make his NBA debut Friday. With Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) out, Walter could receive depth minutes in Toronto's backcourt.

Walter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walter has yet to make an appearance for the Raptors this season as he continues to recover from an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, but after getting in some practice time in the G League earlier this week, the rookie first-round pick cold be ready to make his NBA debut Friday. The Raptors are currently without four other rotation players due to injury, so Walter could have the opportunity to see some minutes off the bench whenever he gets the green light to play.

Toronto recalled Walter (shoulder) from the Raptors 905 Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Walter is expected to be frequently sent back and forth between the NBA and G League early on this season. Given his shoulder injury, he should be considered questionable to play Wednesday against Charlotte.

Coach Darko Rajakovic said Monday that Walter (shoulder) is a week to 10 days away from being cleared for full-contact portions of practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walter participated in some parts of Monday's practice but still has multiple hurdles to clear before returning to game action. The rookie missed the entire preseason schedule due to the shoulder injury, so even when he's cleared to suit up, Walter likely won't factor into Toronto's early-season rotation.

Walter (shoulder) has yet to be medically cleared and won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Nets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walter was seen shooting at Thursday's practice but will miss his final chance to suit up this preseason Friday due to a sprained acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder. Walter's status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Cleveland is uncertain.

Walter (shoulder) has been ruled out of Friday's preseason game versus the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie will miss another preseason game due to a sprained acromioclavicular joint. Walter is not expected to miss any time during the regular season, but it is currently unclear whether he will participate during the preseason.

Walter sprained his acromioclavicular joint (shoulder) during informal workouts and will not participate in on-court activities to start training camp, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 19 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft will not be permitted to participate in on-court activities for at least a week of training camp due to the shoulder injury. However, Walter is not likely to miss any regular-season action, and the Raptors are expected to give an update on his status after one week. The 20-year-old played for Baylor in 2023-24 and averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.2 minutes per game across 35 regular-season appearances.

Walter notched five points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday's 94-69 Summer League win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Walter was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year while at Baylor before being selected by the Raptors with the No. 19 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Walter's three-point shooting will be his calling card in the NBA, but he couldn't find his shot Saturday. With the Raptors undergoing a rebuild, the rookie could potentially carve out a decent role as the season progresses.