Stan Son provides the latest injury status update for Pacers forward Jarace Walker on Friday, March 27.

Published Mar 27, 2026 7:36 PM EDT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Forward Jarace Walker #5 of the Indiana Pacers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Forward Jarace Walker #5 of the Indiana Pacers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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UPDATE: Walker is questionable to return due to being in the concussion protocol.

Jarace Walker is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return, Pacers say.

— Tony East (@TonyREast) March 27, 2026

With 7:37 left in the first quarter of Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Jarace Walker was replaced by Kobe Brown. Walker injured his head after colliding with John Collins on a dunk.

Jarace Walker with a hard landing after colliding with LAC’s John Collins while finishing a dunk. He then hit his head on the cushion of the basket stanchion.

After originally looking like he’d stay in to shoot the FT, he now heads to the locker room with athletic trainer.

— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) March 27, 2026

Prior to exiting, Walker contributed five points, a rebound and an assist in four minutes of action.

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