Walker will start in Friday's game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
The two-way player will get the starting nod in place of Justin Edwards. Over four regular-season appearances (one start) thus far, Walker has averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per contest.
Walker won't start in Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
With Justin Edwards getting the starting nod against Washington, Walker will retreat to the second unit. The two-way player is averaging 3.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game through three regular-season appearances (one start).
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76ers' Jabari Walker: Modest statline in win
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Walker posted four points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and a block across 14 minutes in Monday's 136-124 win over Orlando.
Walker was elevated to the starting lineup with Dominick Barlow (elbow) out, but the former was unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Despite starting, Walker actually played fewer minutes than the previous two games when he came off the bench, but playing with the first unit indicates the coaching staff trusts him to have a positive impact on games.
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76ers' Jabari Walker: Draws start Monday
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Walker is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Walker will enter the starting lineup amid a wave of frontcourt injuries for the 76ers, including Dominick Barlow (elbow), who had started the previous two games at power forward. In Philadelphia's first two regular-season contests, Walker averaged 3.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 17 minutes per game.
Walker closed with nine points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 preseason loss to the Knicks.
Walker has a two-way contract with the 76ers, meaning he'll likely report to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats upon the conclusion of the preseason. That said, he should soak up meaningful frontcourt minutes for Philadelphia while Joel Embiid (knee) and Trendon Watford (hamstring) are on the shelf for exhibition play.
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76ers' Jabari Walker: Signs two-way deal with Philly
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Walker agreed to a two-way contract with the 76ers on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After the Trail Blazers declined to extend Walker a qualifying offer last week, Walker became a free agent and will move on to a new destination after three seasons in Portland. The 2022 second-round pick appeared in 60 games for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25, averaging 5.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.6 steals, 0.6 assists and 0.5 three-pointers in 12.5 minutes per contest. The 6-foot-7, 237-pound Walker is capable of playing both frontcourt spots, and after shooting below 30 percent from beyond the arc in his first two seasons in the league, he made major strides in 2024-25 by converting at a career-best 38.9 percent from downtown. Despite the improvement he showed last season, Walker's playing-time outlook won't necessarily improve in Philadelphia, where he could struggle to carve out minutes behind Joel Embiid (knee), Adem Bona, Justin Edwards (ribs), Trendon Watford and Johni Broome.
Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Ends season in reserve role
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Walker accumulated 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 victory over the Lakers.
Despite Jerami Grant (knee) missing essentially the entire final quarter of the year, Walker made just one start in 2024-25, and it came back during December. The 2022 second-rounder is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and Walker figures to provide frontcourt depth to whichever team he lands with. Walker averaged just 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 16.5 minutes across his last 15 games of the regular season, but he shot a sizzling 61.5 percent from downtown during this period.
Walker finished with 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 103-86 loss to the Warriors.
With several Portland starters taking a seat, Walker took on a larger role in the rotation and logged his best scoring total since early March. The Colorado product should play a key role in the Trail Blazers' youth-based rebuild, which showed some promise in the closing weeks. Walker saw his seasonal averages plummet this season, as the addition of Deni Avdija kept Walker from breaking into the first unit.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Available Sunday
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Walker (concussion) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Walker will return from a four-game absence due to a concussion. It's unclear if the second-year big man will crack the rotation right away, as the Trail Blazers have Kris Murray and Duop Reath on hand as backups behind frontcourt starters Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Could play Sunday
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Walker (concussion) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Walker sustained a concussion during the Trail Blazers' 114-113 loss to the Knicks on March 12 and sat out the team's ensuing four contests, but he appears to have made some progress in his recovery in recent days. If he's cleared ahead of Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff, Walker could be in line for a small role in the rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Ruled out for Friday
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Walker will miss a fourth straight game for the Trail Blazers due to a concussion. The next opportunity for the 22-year-old forward to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Celtics.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Out for Wednesday
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Memphis, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Walker will miss his third consecutive contest while in the league's concussion protocol. HIs next chance to play will come Friday against Denver. Kris Murray could see a bump in minutes due to Walker being sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Out again Monday
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Walker (concussion) will not play Monday against the Wizards.
Walker has been in the concussion protocol since injuring his head during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. It's unclear if he'll be ready in time for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Not playing Sunday
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Walker entered concussion protocol Friday after injuring his head during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. He'll have to clear the league's protocol before returning, with his next opportunity being Monday against the Wizards. Kris Murray and Robert Williams (knee) should see an increase to their minutes while Walker is sidelined.
Coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Walker is in the concussion protocol, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Walker exited Wednesday's loss to the Knicks early due to the head injury and didn't return. The Trail Blazers will likely provide an update on the 22-year-old's status Saturday, as the club prepares to face Toronto on Sunday. If Walker is ruled out, Kris Murray and Robert Williams could see a bump in minutes.
Walker is being evaluated for a concussion and has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Walker will finish the contest scoreless (0-1 3Pt) with two rebounds across 11 minutes. He'll have until Sunday to rest before the Trail Blazers take on the Raptors. While Walker is sidelined, look for Duop Reath and Kris Murray to pick up the slack.
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Trail Blazers' Jabari Walker: Available Sunday
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Walker (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Walker found himself on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest with right hand soreness, but he will be able to play through the ailment. Walker has played 20-plus minutes in back-to-back games and figures to see a significant role once again, especially with Deni Avdija (quadriceps) out of the lineup.
