Jabari Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Will not play Friday Walker (knee) will not play in Friday's game against the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official sitereports.

Impact Walker was initially listed as doubtful after he picked up his knee injury Wednesday versus Dallas, so it's not a surprise to see him ruled out. The Trail Blazers are already shorthanded in the frontcourt, so there could be a lot of opportunities for guys like Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Walker (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact Walker is expected to miss Friday's contest after suffering a left knee injury against Dallas on Wednesday. Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle are candidates to receive increased minutes in his likely absence.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Walker has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Mavericks due to a left knee injury. He'll finish the contest with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT...

Impact Walker started the second half in place of Ibou Badji, but exited the contest at the 8:58 mark and will not return. With the Trail Blazers already down Duop Reath due to ejection and Ibou Badji having five personal fouls, Portland will likely be forced to play small for the remainder of the contest. However, with the deficit nearly 30 with 2:30 left in the third, the Trail Blazers could empty their bench early. Walker's next chance to play will come Friday at Dallas.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Walker totaled 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 109-88 loss to the Suns.

Impact Portland has been without Deandre Ayton (knee) for the past four games, and he didn't travel with the team for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. Walker has really stepped up for the shorthanded Trail Blazers lately, and over his last four games he averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 26.7 minutes. During that stretch, Walker has been a ninth-round value in standard fantasy formats.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double in win Walker supplied 25 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 134-128 win over the Spurs.

Impact Walker was outstanding off the bench for the Trail Blazers on Friday, finishing as one of the team's top scorers and coming up huge in the clutch when the Blazers needed him the most. This career-high 25-point outing also represented his 10th game with double-digit scoring figures in the season, and while he's trending in the right direction, his fantasy upside will be capped as long as he remains on a bench role.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker Highlights (25 PTS) | Trail Blazers vs. Spurs | Dec. 29

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Friday Walker (finger) is good to go for Friday's game against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Walker jammed a finger during Thursday's game against the Spurs, but returned and finished with six points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block across 30 minutes. He's likely to see a healthy workload Friday with Portland shorthanded in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Friday Walker is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a right thumb sprain.

Impact Walker suffered the injury during Thursday's loss to San Antonio but returned to the game, finishing with six points, nine rebounds, a steal and a block in 30 minutes. With Portland shorthanded again, Walker should see a sizable role if cleared to suit up.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Walker (finger) has returned to Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Walker left for the locker room for what appeared to be a jammed finger, but it appears that he's going to be fine.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with finger issue Walker left Thursday's game versus the Spurs with a finger issue and went to the locker room, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Walker appeared to jam a finger on his right hand and was consulting with a trainer on his way to the back. Hopefully he's able to carry on, as the Trail Blazers are already shorthanded.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 17 points form bench Walker had 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 130-113 victory over the Kings.

Impact Portland's reserves came to play in Tuesday's win, as Walker and two other bench players outplayed others in the starting lineup. The blowout contributed to increased production from the bench, but Walker's totals are not surprising considering his recent results. Walker has scored in double-digits for five consecutive games, and the run also included a 24/11 double-double against the Wizards. Although an increase in minutes would cement his value, he's on the cusp of fantasy relevancy in deeper leagues.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker Highlights (17 PTS) | Trail Blazers vs. Kings | Dec. 26

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jabari Walker Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 130, Sacramento Kings 113

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Big night on glass Walker supplied six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 103-95 win over Cleveland.

Impact The dozen boards were a career high for Walker, but it's just the second time in 18 games this season he's reached double digits. The 2022 second-round pick isn't supplying consistent production yet, but he's played at least 14 minutes off the bench in 12 straight games as he helps fill in for Robert Williams (knee), averaging 8.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 threes in just 19.2 minutes a night. Should anything happen to remove Jerami Grant from the frontcourt picture, Walker's fantasy value could skyrocket.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Walker had 19 points (8-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 121-105 win over the Jazz.

Impact Walker has been inconsistent for most of the season, but he's now scored in double figures in four of his last six appearances. He also posted double-digit rebounds for the first time this season Wednesday en route to the first double-double of his career. He's now averaging 7.9 points and 4.5 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game to begin the year.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker Highlights | 19 PTS | Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Posts 13 points in relief Walker ended with 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 134-91 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact After the game got out of hand, Portland handed the keys to the bench, and Walker fared the best out of the group. If you exclude Walker's stat line, the bench produced only 23 points, which s lousy compared to the amount of court time they recorded. The Colorado product is already seeing a signficant uptick in his second season with the Trail Blazers, and he's come in handy as a second-unit support option for the injury-depleted starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 91, Oklahoma City Thunder 134

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Approaches double-double in loss Walker finished Tuesday's 115-99 loss to the Jazz with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, one block and two steals in 21 minutes.

Impact Walker saw an uptick in playing time during Tuesday's blowout loss and scored in double figures for the second time this year while also hauling in a season-high eight rebounds. The 21-year-old has played at least 15 minutes in four consecutive matchups, averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 17.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact defensively Walker ended Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Grizzlies with five points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 16 minutes.

Impact Walker struggled from the field again but continues to be a solid source of rebounds and defensive production. Across seven appearances, the rookie is averaging 5.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 13.1 minutes per game. Walker may see increased playing time if Robert Williams, who left Sunday's game with a knee injury, is sidelined for an extended period.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker Postgame Interview | Portland 98, Philadelphia 76ers 126 | Oct. 29, 2023

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Returns to bench Walker isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's season opener against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker will be replaced by Jerami Grant in the starting lineup Wednesday. Walker made just 56 appearances for Portland last season but projects to be the team's backup power forward in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Walker Press Conference | Portland Trail Blazers 106, Phoenix Suns 117 | October 16, 2023

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Staring preseason finale Walker is starting Monday's preseason game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Walker draws the start at power forward with the Blazers resting Jerami Grant. Walker will have a chance to solidify his role in the team's rotation with what figures to be a sizeable workload Monday evening.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers' Jabari Walker has worked his way into rotation Walker, a second-round pick in 2022, has impressed coach Chauncey Billups with his development.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

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