Walker won't start Friday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Pascal Siakam will return to action after resting during Tuesday's loss to Utah. As a result, Walker will come off the bench. Over his last 10 outings with the second unit, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.5 minutes per contest.

Walker closed Tuesday's 131-122 loss to the Jazz with 24 points (8-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

After coming off the bench in Monday's loss to Houston, Walker drew the start Tuesday due to multiple key contributors being unavailable. The 22-year-old forward struggled mightily from three-point range, though he still tied the team-high mark in points while reaching the 20-point threshold for the fourth time this season. Walker has scored in double figures in seven straight games and continues to see meaningful burn, logging at least 18 minutes in 13 consecutive contests.

Walker is starting Tuesday's game against Utah, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.

EDGE Analysis

With Pascal Siakam catching a breather, Walker is joining the first unit and should see considerable usage. Walker has averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 26.9 minutes per tilt over his last five games as a starter.

Walker is not part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The Pacers are going with a bit more size Monday to help counter a big Rockets frontcourt, deploying Jay Huff in the first unit. Across his last six appearances off the bench, Walker has averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.2 minutes per game.

Walker (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker is available to play through a right foot bruise Wednesday, shedding a questionable designation. Over his last five appearances, the forward has averaged 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.

Walker is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls with a right foot bruise.

EDGE Analysis

This is a new injury for Walker, who's been available for all of Indiana's first 47 games of 2025-26. The forward has played at least 26 minutes in four of his past five outings, so Walker's possible absence would free up significant playing time for Micah Potter and Johnny Furphy to soak up.

Walker provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and five steals across 30 minutes during Monday's 132-116 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The five steals tied his career high, set Nov. 29, 2024, against the Pistons. Walker is becoming a menace on the defensive end, recording multiple steals in three straight games and in four of the last nine (three starts) while averaging 13.2 points, 4.7 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.7 steals over 25.8 minutes.

Walker notched 26 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 117-114 victory over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Making his second start in the last four games, Walker established a new career scoring high in a strong performance. The third-year forward has drained multiple three-pointers in seven of the last eight games, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes over that stretch while shooting an impressive 48.7 percent from long distance.

Walker will start against the Thunder on Friday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pacers will go without a center in the starting five Friday, as Walker will replace Jay Huff in the first unit. Over 13 starts so far this season, Walker has averaged 11.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 29.3 minutes per game.

Walker recorded 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Walker saw an uptick in usage Wednesday, as his 14 shot attempts were his most since Nov. 9 and his 19 points marked his highest scoring output since his season-high 21 points Nov. 24. The third-year forward has scored in double figures in seven of 11 games in January, averaging 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals in 20.8 minutes per game.