Jabari Walker is day-to-day with a left knee issue after leaving the 76ers' game against the Bucks in the third quarter. The injury report lists Sunday, Oct. 25 as his expected return, the date of the Pistons game.
What happened
The 76ers updated Walker's status at 10:24 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 24. He remains day-to-day, the same status as before, but the listing now reads knee, leg, left. Earlier Saturday the report had him with an ankle and leg issue, then a right knee and leg issue. Tony Jones of The Athletic reports Walker went to the locker room in the third quarter of the game against the Bucks with an apparent ankle injury. The report gives Oct. 25 as his expected return. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia is 3-0 and has won three straight. It plays the Pistons on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Walker is a depth forward. He has played in two games this season and averaged 3.5 minutes, 1.0 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists. Last season he averaged 4.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.9 minutes over 64 games. The 76ers are 3-0 with him and have not played without him. His minutes would likely go to the main rotation: Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Dean Wade, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee Simons. LeBron James is listed out with a back issue, and Embiid is day-to-day for rest.
What to watch
Watch the next injury report before Sunday's game against the Pistons. Walker's status and the knee detail could change by then. The report lists Oct. 25 as his expected return, but a day-to-day tag does not confirm he will play. Philadelphia has not announced a longer timeline. Also track Embiid's rest designation and the status of James, Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall, all listed out, since those absences affect who absorbs the minutes.
Is Jabari Walker playing vs the Pistons?
Not announced. He is day-to-day with a left knee issue, and the injury report lists Oct. 25, the date of the Pistons game, as his expected return.
When will Jabari Walker be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 25 as his expected return. He is day-to-day, and no longer timeline has been announced.