Walker produced 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes of Tuesday's 135-134 preseason win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Walker suffered an ankle injury during last season's Eastern Conference Finals and missed the entire Pacers NBA Finals run, but he's been a full go at training camp and didn't have any restrictions for the preseason opener. Head coach Rick Carlisle has pointed to Walker as one of several players he's looking for to step up in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), and he certainly got off on the right foot Tuesday.

Walker (ankle) focused on his conditioning this offseason, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker suffered an ankle injury during last season's Eastern Conference Finals and missed the entire Pacers NBA Finals run, but all signs point toward him being good to go ahead of the new campaign. With Myles Turner now in Milwaukee, the Pacers are hoping that Walker will step up to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt. Walker made nine regular-season appearances with Turner unavailable for Indiana in 2024-25, and the former averaged 8.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.9 minutes per game in those instances.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Walker's 2024-25 campaign has officially come to an end. The 21-year-old forward finished his second season with the Pacers, having averaged 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from deep.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Walker will miss a sixth straight game during the NBA Finals due to a sprained right ankle. The next opportunity for him to get back on the floor will be Sunday if the Pacers force a Game 7 in Oklahoma City.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Walker will miss his fifth straight game due to a sprained right ankle. The 21-year-old is making progress in his recovery, though head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that it's "very unlikely" he'll play during the Finals, according to Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports.

Head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Walker (ankle) is improving and off crutches, though it's "very unlikely" that he'll return during the NBA Finals, Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Walker hasn't officially been ruled out for Monday's Game 5 against the Thunder, he can be considered doubtful at best for the remainder of the series until the Pacers provide another update. The 21-year-old still has a slight limp but is making progress in his recovery. However, his season is expected to be over due to the sprained right ankle he sustained in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Walker will miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. The next chance for the 21-year-old forward to get back on the floor during the NBA Finals will be Monday for Game 5 in Oklahoma City.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Walker will miss a third straight game during the NBA Finals as he continues to nurse a sprained right ankle. The Pacers will likely keep leaning on Obi Toppin to help shoulder the load. The next chance for Walker to get back on the floor will be Friday for Game 4.

Walker (ankle) will miss the first two games of the NBA Finals, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

During his weekly radio interview with James Boyd and Kevin Bowen on 107.5 FM The Fan, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Walker will be out "a while." The NBA Finals are very spread out, however, which gives Walker more time for treatment and healing. He's averaged 9.8 minutes in the postseason, appearing in 12 out of 16 games. With Walker sidelined, a handful of those minutes could go to Obi Toppin.

Walker (ankle) was spotted on crutches after the Pacers defeated the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday by a 125-108 score, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker was taken off the court in the fourth quarter and didn't return to the game, finishing the contest with two points and a rebound across seven minutes. He'll have a few days to recover before Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Thunder on Thursday, but even if he's available, he shouldn't have a major impact from a fantasy perspective. Walker has logged more than 20 minutes off the bench just once during the team's current playoff run.