Jabari Walker has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with a left knee issue, a downgrade from day-to-day. The 76ers will play without the reserve forward when they visit Indiana.
What happened
Jabari Walker has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The 76ers forward is listed as out with a left knee issue on the injury report released Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:18 PM ET. He was day-to-day on Monday. The report's comment reads: "Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers." His status has moved back and forth since the weekend. He was day-to-day on Saturday, Oct. 24, and was downgraded to out on Sunday, Oct. 25. He returned to day-to-day on Monday, then was downgraded again Tuesday.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia plays at the Pacers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The 76ers are 3-1, second in the standings, and lost their most recent game. Walker has played a small role. He has appeared in three games and averages 6.4 minutes, 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists. Without him, Tyrese Maxey has played 37.8 minutes and scored 28.8 points. Jaylen Brown has played 36.8 minutes and Joel Embiid 34.7. Dean Wade has logged 32.6 minutes, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 27.6 and Anfernee Simons 22.3. Philadelphia is 3-0 with Walker and 0-1 without him.
What to watch
Walker is already ruled out for Wednesday, so the next injury report matters for the games after that. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 30. No other timeline has been announced. The 76ers are also without Dominick Barlow (back), Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles) and Tacko Fall (left quadriceps), all listed as out. Walker's status has moved between day-to-day and out several times since Saturday, so watch the daily updates.
Is Jabari Walker playing against the Pacers on Wednesday?
No. He has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with a left knee issue.
When will Jabari Walker be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 30. No other timeline has been announced.