76ers' Lonnie Walker: Career-high-tying scoring in loss
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Walker supplied 31 points (11-23 FG, 8-15 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 122-102 loss to the Bulls.
Walker tied his career high in points while knocking down a game- and career-best eight triples. The 26-year-old has been solid during his limited time in Philadelphia, finishing the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 three-pointers, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks across 23.8 minutes per contest in 20 regular-season outings. Even if the Sixers don't exercise their team option in Walker's contract next season, he has certainly put on a strong audition for teams around the league after spending the early part of the season with Lithuania's BC Zalgiris.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Pours in 29 in Monday's start
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Walker had 29 points (10-18 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two assists over 40 minutes during Monday's 117-105 loss to Miami.
Making his third start in the last five games for the injury-ravaged Sixers, Walker set new season highs in points and three-pointers while tying Quentin Grimes as the night's leading scorer. Walker has played more than 20 minutes in five of the last six contests, and it seems like he'll be a regular part of Philly's rotation to close out the schedule- over that stretch, the 26-year-old wing is averaging 15.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.2 boards and 2.5 threes.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Jumps into first unit
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Walker is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.
With Justin Edwards out with a rib injury, Walker will get a chance to ride with the first unit Monday. Walker should see an increase in playing time, having averaged 15.0 points, 5.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes through three games as a starter this season.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Avoids serious injury
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Walker didn't return to Thursday's 126-113 loss to the Bucks after suffering a bruised heel late in the third quarter, though head coach Nick Nurse said afterward that Walker was cleared to check back in, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Walker exited with 1:02 remaining in the third quarter and was checked out in the locker room. While Walker returned to the Philadelphia bench in the fourth quarter, the 76ers elected not to have him re-enter the contest. He finished the game with four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 17 minutes.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Back to bench role
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Walker will come off the bench during Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Walker will be in the second unit for Philadelphia on Friday after starting the last two games. The veteran guard is averaging 8.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 37.7 percent from the floor and 34 percent from beyond the arc in a reserve role for the 76ers this season.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Pours in 23 points
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Walker closed Sunday's 127-109 loss to the Raptors with 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes.
With the 76ers missing a total of 10 players for this contest, Walker soaked up all the usage he desired. For the final two weeks of the season, Walker could find himself in that situation several more times. Fantasy managers will want to give him a look going forward in case this trend continues.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Starting Sunday
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Walker will start Sunday's game against the Raptors, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Walker will make his second start of the season due to a laundry list of injuries. In his previous start, Walker recorded 11 points, five rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes. The 26-year-old pro figures to see ample usage, as the team has just nine active players versus Toronto.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Tallies 10 points in return
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Walker (neck) recorded 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 21 minutes in Saturday's 118-95 loss the Heat.
Walker made just his second appearance in the 76ers' last 10 games, after he missed five straight contests due to a concussion and another three due to a neck sprain. He gave Philadelphia some supplementary scoring off the bench, but unless his role grows in the games to come, he'll be difficult to rely on for anything more than a streaming option for three-pointers.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Cleared to play Saturday
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Walker (neck) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Walker has been dealing with a concussion and a neck sprain in recent weeks, but the veteran will be available to suit up Saturday. The 26-year-old has averaged 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game in his last five appearances.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Expected to play Saturday
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Walker (neck) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Miami.
Walker was a full participant during Friday's practice after missing eight of the club's last nine outings due to a concussion and sprained neck. The 26-year-old has averaged 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game in his last five outings. Walker has missed the club's last three consecutive contests, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction during his return.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Active in Friday's practice
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Walker (neck) was a full participant during Friday's practice, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Walker has missed the Sixers' last three outings due to a concussion and then a neck sprain, though his presence at practice bodes well for his status against Miami on Saturday. The 26-year-old has missed eight of the club's last nine outings and could face restrictions whenever he returns.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Out with neck sprain
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Walker is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a neck sprain.
After missing Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a concussion, Walker is now being listed as out with a neck sprain instead. The journeyman swingman's next opportunity to take the floor arrives Saturday against the Heat, and the 76ers will continue to need Justin Edwards and Ricky Council to handle significant playing time Wednesday.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Still out with concussion
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
In a scary development, Walker missed five straight games due to a concussion before returning to action Friday in San Antonio but lasted only 11 minutes before leaving the contest with what the 76ers labeled as a headache. He then re-entered the concussion protocol and was ruled out 24 hours in advance of Sunday's loss in Atlanta. Walker will remain out for the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back set, and the 76ers will likely be extremely cautious with Walker moving forward, given the recurrence of the concussion.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Out with concussion
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Walker is out for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a concussion.
Walker exited Friday's loss against the Spurs due to a headache and further revealed that the veteran guard is once again dealing with a concussion. It wouldn't be surprising if he also sits the second leg of this back-to-back set, scheduled for Monday against the Pelicans.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Won't return Friday
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Walker won't return to Friday's game against the Spurs, as he is dealing with a headache after returning from a concussion, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Walker logged 11 minutes off the bench before being ruled out for the rest of the game in San Antonio. The next opportunity for the veteran guard to play will be Sunday against the Hawks.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Available vs. San Antonio
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Walker (concussion) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs.
Walker will return to the floor Friday after missing the last five games for the Nets with a concussion. The veteran guard has played nine games for Brooklyn this season, averaging 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 35 percent from the floor and 32.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Likely to play vs. San Antonio
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Walker (concussion) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Walker has missed five straight games for the 76ers while dealing with a concussion but is trending toward returning to the floor to face one of his former teams Friday. The veteran guard has played in 10 games this season, averaging 8.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 35 percent from the floor and 32.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Could return Friday
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The 76ers are hopeful that Walker (concussion) will be available to play Friday against the Spurs, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Walker was sidelined for a fifth straight game in Wednesday's 133-100 loss to the Thunder, but he looks to be on the cusp of exiting the concussion protocol. The veteran wing is averaging 9.1 points per game over 10 appearances since joining the 76ers after the All-Star break.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Ruled out against Oklahoma City
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Walker will miss a fifth straight game Wednesday for the 76ers while continuing to work his way back from a concussion. The next opportunity for him to get back on the floor for Philadelphia will be Friday against the Spurs in San Antonio.
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76ers' Lonnie Walker: Ruled out for Monday
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Walker (concussion) will not play Monday against Houston.
Walker missed last Friday's game against the Pacers due to a concussion he suffered two days prior and has been sidelined since -- this will be his third straight absence. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Thunder if he can clear the protocols.
