Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter sidelined by shoulder injury at training camp
- Ja'Kobe Walter suffered a sprained right shoulder during informal workouts.
- He was selected 19th overall in the NBA Draft and had a successful college career at Baylor.
- The Raptors will provide updates on his condition after training camp, impacting their preparations for the upcoming season.
Toronto Raptors rookie guard Ja'Kobe Walter has sustained a sprained right shoulder, which will prevent him from participating in his first NBA training camp. The injury occurred during informal workouts earlier this week, and the team announced the news on Friday. Walter, who was selected 19th overall in the first round of the NBA Draft last June, had a standout season at Baylor, where he was the top scorer and earned the title of Big 12 Freshman of the Year. The Raptors are expected to provide updates on his condition following the training camp scheduled in Montreal next week. This setback comes as the Raptors look to improve upon their disappointing 25-57 record from the previous season, which saw them miss the play-in tournament. Walter's absence could impact the team's preparations as they aim to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season.