Impact Walker hasn't played since Nov. 30 due to a left hamstring strain. He's due for another evaluation soon, but until he returns to practice, he can be considered doubtful, at best, moving forward.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LONNIE WALKER IV
Still out Walker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Set for multi-week absence Walker is dealing with a left hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him for Brooklyn's next seven games, at minimum, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Walker missed Saturday's victory over Orlando due to the hamstring strain, but Tuesday's prognosis is more serious than his initial day-to-day estimation. Walker has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, and coach Jacque Vaughn said that Walker won't travel with the Nets for an upcoming five-game road trip, which ends on Dec. 18 against Utah. Cam Thomas and Dennis Smith recently returning from injury gives Brooklyn enough backcourt depth, but the Nets inability to have Collective Health as a group remains an ongoing theme of the season.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Walker has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic due to a left hamstring strain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker was held to single-digit scoring totals in four of his last five appearances, and he'll be unavailable Saturday for the first time since the Nets' regular-season opener. However, Royce O'Neale (hip) isn't on the injury report, and he could see increased run alongside Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV | Post-Game Press Conference | Chicago Bulls
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Top scorer off bench in defeat Walker ended Sunday's 121-99 loss to the 76ers with 26 points (9-17 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes.
Impact Walker was the first guard off the bench for Brooklyn with Cam Thomas (ankle), Ben Simmons (hip) and Dennis Smith (back) all inactive, going on to lead all Nets players in scoring and threes made in his best offensive showing of the year. Walker, who recorded his highest minute total of the season, set a season-high in scoring while posting his second straight contest with 20 or more points. Walker has recorded 20 or more points with three or more threes on three occasions this year.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 23 points off bench Walker recorded 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 122-115 loss to Miami.
Impact Walker has been impressive off the bench for the Nets this season, and even though he'd see an uptick in his fantasy upside if he were a regular starter, he's scoring enough to remain valuable in fantasy, regardless of the format. Aside from scoring in double digits in all but one game this season, it's worth noting Walker has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker | Post-Game Press Conference | Miami Heat
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Available Tuesday Walker (knee) is active for Tuesday's game against Orlando, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker suffered an in-game knee contusion Saturday. Walker was cleared to return to the contest, which makes his availability Tuesday unsurprising.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Tuesday Walker is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a left knee contusion, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker sustained his knee injury during Sunday's win over the Wizards. Although he was able to return to the game, he had a limited impact, totaling five points, two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Tuesday, but Spencer Dinwiddie, Royce O'Neale and Mikal Bridges could see larger roles if Walker is out.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV | Post-Game Press Conference | Washington Wizards
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Available to return Walker (knee) has been cleared to return Sunday.
Impact Walker is available to return to Sunday's contest against Washington. It's promising news for the 24-year-old, who had scored at least 19 points in three straight games entering Sunday's contest.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers knee injury Walker (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Walker fell awkwardly after driving to the basket in the final seconds of the first quarter. Walker remained down for multiple minutes and was unable to stand on his own power prior to helping helped off the court. Not being ruled out immediately is a good sign, but Walker's status is in doubt.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV | Post-Game Press Conference | Boston Celtics | 11.10.23
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Leads Nets off bench again Walker posted 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and a block across 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's 121-107 loss to the Celtics.
Impact The Nets didn't have their best performance Friday, and their starting unit struggled on offense all game long, but Walker came off the bench and dazzled en route to another productive outing. Aside from scoring in double digits in every game he's played in, Walker has also reached the 20-point mark in his last two outings, so his fantasy value is certainly trending in the right direction.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV | Post-Game Press Conference | Los Angeles Clippers | 11.8.23
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Shines as top scorer off bench Walker closed Wednesday's 100-93 win over the Clippers with 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one block and one steal across 28 minutes.
Impact Walker led all Nets players in scoring while surpassing 20 or more points for the first time this year in a season-best outing against the Clippers. Walker has been a key contributor off of Brooklyn's bench this year, tallying 15 or more points in four of his seven appearances while doing so in three of his last five outings.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play against Clippers Walker (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Impact Walker has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday despite dealing with left knee soreness. Walker is averaging 15.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 21.7 minutes across his first six appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Wednesday Walker (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, quote reports.
Impact Walker posted 19 points and logged a full workload in Monday's game. His inclusion on the injury report is likely more maintenance related.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active Monday Walker (knee) will play Monday against Milwaukee, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Walker was listed as probable and coach Jacque Vaughn later confirmed his availability. He logged a typical workload of 17 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Celtics
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expects to play Monday Walker (knee), who is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Bucks, said that he expects to play, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker's statement isn't particularly surprising given his probable tag, but it's still a good sign in the hours leading up to the game. He's scored in double figures in five consecutive matchups, averaging 14.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 21.6 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as probable Walker (knee) is probable for Monday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact Walker is officially dealing with left knee soreness. Walker played his normal workload in Saturday's loss to the Celtics, so his inclusion on the injury report is likely precautionary.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid off bench Walker accumulated 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Walker led Brooklyn's second unit in scoring, although it was a diluted squad with Ben Simmons (back) and Nic Claxton (ankle) inactive. Walker has notched double-digit scoring in all five of Brooklyn's contests thus far despite logging just 21.6 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Saturday Walker (knee) is available to face the Celtics on Saturday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Walker was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup, but he'll end up playing and should see minutes off the bench.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Saturday Walker is questionable to play Saturday against the Celtics due to left knee soreness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker has looked good off the bench this season, scoring in double digits in his four appearances despite playing more than 25 minutes just once. If he can't suit up Saturday, then Dennis Smith and possibly Trendon Watford could be in line to see an uptick in minutes.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides spark off bench in victory Walker ended Wednesday's 109-105 victory over the Heat with 17 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals across 25 minutes.
Impact Walker led all Nets players in shots made from the free throw line en route to posting a bench-high-tying scoring total and finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in Wednesday's victory over the Heat. Walker has been one of Brooklyn's top producers off the bench, tallying 14 or more points in all three of his appearances so far this year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
