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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Starting versus New Orleans
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Walter will start Friday's game against New Orleans, according to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic.
With Immanuel Quickley (foot) out, Jamal Shead most recently got the start in Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers. However, Shead will head to the bench for this one, with Walter entering the starting lineup. The 21-year-old has started 12 times this season, averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.9 steals in those appearances.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Headed to bench
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Walter will come off the bench for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Walter will retreat to the second unit with Brandon Ingram (heel) back and starting. As a reserve this season, Walter owns averages of 6.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Drops season-high 21
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Walter racked up 21 points (7-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 143-127 win over the Jazz.
The 21 points and six made three-pointers were season highs for Walter, who was making his first start since Feb. 22 with Brandon Ingram (heel) sidelined. Walter has scored in double digits in four straight games as the second-year wing finds a groove, averaging 16.5 points, 3.8 threes, 3.5 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 24.5 minutes during that hot streak while shooting a blistering 69.0 percent from the floor and absurd 75.0 percent (15-for-20) from downtown.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Starting sans Ingram
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Walter will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Brandon Ingram (heel) was ruled out right before tipoff, opening the door for Walter to enter the first unit for just the second time since the All-Star break. As a starter this season (11 games), he has averaged 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.6 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Stays hot in loss
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Walter totaled 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Sunday's 120-98 loss to the Suns.
That's now four games in his past five contests with double-digit points for Walter, who has a chance to see an expanded role in Monday's clash with the Jazz because of Immanuel Quickley's (foot) absence. Walter has averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 21.3 minutes per tilt in his last five games, shooting an absurd 68.4 percent from downtown during this stretch.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Plays well off bench
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Walter accumulated 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 122-92 win over the Mavericks.
Walter was a spark off the bench along with Sandro Mamukelashvili. Walter hasn't been reliable lately, shooting 38.2 percent from the field over his last six games while averaging 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per contest.
Walter tallied 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during the Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.
Walter helped the Raptors' comeback efforts with nine of his 17 points coming in the third quarter, though he was held scoreless in the fourth frame. His five three-pointers tied a season high that he set against the Celtics on Jan. 9. Walter was back on the bench for Tuesday's contest after starting against the Bucks on Sunday, but he could rejoin Toronto's starting five against San Antonio on Wednesday if Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) is unable to play.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Not starting Tuesday
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Walter won't start against the Thunder on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter got the starting nod in Sunday's win over the Bucks due to Scottie Barnes being sidelined for personal reasons. However, Barnes will return to the starting five Tuesday, pushing Walter back to the second unit. The second-year guard has averaged 6.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 20.0 minutes per game over five February appearances off the bench thus far.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Starting Sunday
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Walter is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Bucks on Sunday.
Walter will make his 10th start of the season (and second in the Raptors' last five games), as Scottie Barnes has been ruled out due to personal reasons. Walter's last start was in a 123-107 win over the Bulls on Feb. 5, when he posted 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Headed to bench
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Walter will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.
RJ Barrett is back and starting, so Walter will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Walter owns averages of 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.1 triples per contest.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Moves into starting lineup Thursday
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Walter is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Bulls on Thursday.
Walter will make his 10th start of the season and first since Jan. 11 due to the absence of RJ Barrett (knee). Walter's best performance as a starter was Jan. 9 against the Celtics, when he tallied 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 31 minutes.
Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Scores nine points in return
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Walter (hip) posted nine points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three steals and two assists across 28 minutes Sunday in Toronto's 103-101 win over Oklahoma City.
Walter showed a little bit of rust Sunday in his return from a seven-game absence due to a right hip pointer, but the fact that he handled heavy minutes in a tightly contested game is a promising sign. He struggled from deep, but he made up for it on the defensive end by matching his season high with three steals. Walter had started in both of his final two appearances prior to missing time with his injury, though he'll likely stay in a bench role now that RJ Barrett is back healthy.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Available Sunday
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Walter (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter will shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a right hip injury. Over five appearances (two starts) so far this month, the second-year guard has averaged 6.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per tilt.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Tabbed questionable
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Walter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against OKC.
Walter hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 11, but he'll have a chance at returning for Sunday's matchup with the Thunder. The second-year guard made back-to-back starts before sustaining the injury. However, with the Raptors back at full health on the perimeter, Walter likely won't have a huge role once healthy.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Not playing Friday
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Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Walter will end up missing his seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right hip contusion, but there's optimism that he is close to a return. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Thunder, the final game of the Raptors' five-game road trip.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Could return soon
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Walter (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against Sacramento, but he has a chance at returning before the Raptors' road trip ends Sunday at Oklahoma City, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Wednesday's absence is Walter's sixth straight, but it looks like a return is on the horizon. Per Grange, Walter is more likely to return Sunday against OKC than Friday at Portland. Still, it's an encouraging update for the second-year wing.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Another absence coming
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Walter is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings with a right hip pointer.
Wednesday will be Walter's sixth consecutive absence, and his next chance to play comes Friday in Portland. With RJ Barrett (ankle) also out, Jamal Shead remains a strong streaming option at point guard on the banged-up Raptors against Sacramento.
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