Thu Mar 10 2011 | 01:27 | Walker (knee) available, but DNP-CD on Wed |
Bill Walker (knee) was available to play on Wednesday against the Grizzlies, but did not play due to coach's decision. |
We're taking him off our list of injured players, and for now he has simply fallen out of the rotation. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Mar 9 2011 | 13:10 | Bill Walker expected to play Wednesday |
Bill Walker (knee) appears likely to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. |
The reserve swingman has become something of an afterthought in the Knicks' rotation, topping 20 minutes just once since Jan. 12. |
Source: Steve Adamek on Twitter | |
Mon Mar 7 2011 | 18:16 | Bill Walker to miss Monday's game |
Bill Walker's knee injury will keep him out of Monday's game. |
He was also out on Sunday and remains day-to-day. Shawne Williams and Landry Fields should get a few more touches and minutes with this news. |
Source: Alan Hahn on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 6 2011 | 17:07 | Walker out for Sunday's game against Hawks |
Bill Walker will be out for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to soreness in his left knee. |
Look for Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni to give the majority of these minutes to existing starters and reserves meaning that Shawne Williams and Landry Fields could be indirect beneficiaries. |
Source: Marc Berman on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 6 2011 | 15:12 | Bill Walker dealing with knee soreness |
Knicks reserve Bill Walker is questionable for Sunday due to soreness in his left knee. |
While Walker doesn't hold much value, he does eat up some minutes in the rotation. Shawne Williams may be the biggest beneficiary if he fails to suit up and could be a sneaky waiver pickup if you're looking for a last minute addition. |
Source: ESPN.com | |
Sun Feb 27 2011 | 23:46 | Bill Walker goes for 10 & 7 in win |
Bill Walker came off the bench for 10 points, seven rebounds and two threes in 25 minutes as the Knicks beat the Heat on Sunday. |
Walker played well, while Toney Douglas struggled for the second straight night, hitting just 1-of-7 shots for five points. Neither player is worth a fantasy add at this point, but Walker will sleep well knowing he helped his team win tonight. |
Sat Feb 12 2011 | 22:10 | Bill Walker scores 11 points in win |
Bill Walker came off the bench for 11 points, six rebounds, two assists and three 3-pointers in Saturday's win. |
He will get hot occasionally, but is not worth owning in most leagues. |
Thu Jan 13 2011 | 01:17 | Bill Walker blows up for 23 points |
Bill Walker got hot on Wednesday, hitting 8-of-11 shots for a season-high 23 points and three 3-pointers in a tough loss to the Jazz. |
Walker was great tonight and had some nice lines last year, but we need to see this a couple more times before suggesting he be picked up. |
Wed Jan 5 2011 | 00:04 | Walker still not showing up on radars yet |
Bill Walker, who coach Mike D'Antoni said earlier in the day may play more with Danilo Gallinari (knee) out, scored just six points on 2-of-6 shooting (1-of-5 from downtown) with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes off the bench on Tuesday. |
He may see more time, but for now it looks like it won't be enough time to matter in fantasy leagues. However, if Toney Douglas goes down with one of his many minor ailments or struggles, it wouldn't be surprising to see Walker make a push. |
Tue Jan 4 2011 | 18:49 | Bill Walker to benefit w/ Gallinari out? |
Mike D'Antoni said that swingman Bill Walker might play more with Danilo Gallinari (knee) sidelined for a few weeks. |
Walker is worth watching in deep leagues, but he's definitely not a lock to have value. Other guys who could benefit are Ronny Turiaf (now a starter) and Shawne Williams. |
Source: Steve Adamek | |
Mon Dec 6 2010 | 19:21 | Walker (knee) out for Monday's game |
Bill Walker (knee) will not play in Monday's game against the Wolves. |
Maybe he's hurt, or maybe this is to keep him off the court in advance of a possible trade, as it was reported earlier by the N.Y. Times that the Knicks were dangling him in hopes of landing a backup PG. We'll see, but it doesn't matter in fantasy leagues either way right now. |
Source: Howard Beck on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 6 2010 | 10:07 | Knicks looking for backup PG |
The Knicks have made inquiries to other teams about acquiring an affordable backup point guard, to keep Raymond Felton fresh. |
New York wants a player whose contract expires next summer, preserving cap space, and they're willing to part with Bill Walker in a trade. No matter who they get, a veteran backup PG isn't going to have much fantasy appeal. |
Source: NY Times | |
Wed Oct 20 2010 | 23:58 | Walker draws start with Chandler (calf) out |
Bill Walker got a start with Wilson Chandler (calf) out, and finished with nine points on 3-of-11 shooting (including two threes) with two rebounds and an assist in 28 minutes during Wednesday's preseason game against the Sixers. |
He has an outside shot at starting at some point during the season, like many other guys, but he could also get booted from the rotation. Despite losing a reported 27 pounds this summer, he hasn't distinguished himself on the court, and we'd easily take Toney Douglas over him as our Knicks' sleeper pick. |
Wed Oct 20 2010 | 03:35 | Bill Walker plays well in return from injury |
Bill Walker returned from a sprained ankle and hit three 3-pointers to finish with 10 points. |
Walker is always worth keeping an eye on, but it doesn't appear that he'll be much of a fantasy factor this year. |
Sun Oct 17 2010 | 00:20 | Walker (ankle) held out of Saturday's game |
Bill Walker (ankle) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Celtics. |
We're not saying the injury is serious because we don't know one way or another if it is, but it can't be doing that well if Toney Douglas is getting looks at SG in front of him. He's a sleeper candidate that owners should be watching as the Knicks' lineup takes shape in the next week or so. |
Fri Oct 15 2010 | 10:58 | Bill Walker dealing w/ sprained ankle |
Knicks swingman Bill Walker sprained his left ankle in the second half of Wednesday's game, and will be re-evaluated Friday. |
Walker shed weight this offseason and could emerge as a sleeper candidate, assuming he gets minutes in Mike D'Antoni's notoriously shallow rotations. He was solid at the end of last year but now faces more competition with Roger Mason Jr. and Kelenna Azubuike in the fold. |
Source: Newsday | |
Sat Jul 17 2010 | 20:11 | Bill Walker sheds major poundage |
Knicks swingman Bill Walker is adjusting to playing at a significantly lower weight -- there have been reports that he's lost as many as 27 pounds since the season ended. |
"I was just looking to get used to playing without all that weight," Walker said after an up-and-down week of Summer League. "It's a major adjustment. The more I play, I'll get used to it." We'll keep an eye on Walker, who is now around 200 pounds, as the offseason continues. |
Source: RealGM.com | |
Wed Jun 16 2010 | 14:35 | Bill Walker shedding weight during offseason |
Bill Walker has reportedly lost about 10 pounds as he attempts to get down to a playing weight of 220 for the 2010-11 season. |
Walker was reportedly playing at about 240 pounds last season, and dropping weight could certainly make him a quicker and more effective player. However, the bigger issue is playing time, which will remain an uncertainty until after the Knicks' offseason unfolds. |
Source: Newsday | |
Sat Apr 24 2010 | 10:36 | Knicks likely to retain swingman Bill Walker |
Knicks swingman Bill Walker will likely remain with the team next season -- his $800k contract will be guaranteed on August 1st. |
New York has a need for inexpensive players to surround whichever stud FAs they land this summer, and Walker fits the bill. Mike D'Antoni was pleased with his play this year (he averaged 11.9 points and shot 43% from downtown) but said he must lose weight to avoid injuries and be more effective. |
Source: New York Post | |
Wed Apr 14 2010 | 23:08 | Walker leads Knicks in another loss |
Bill Walker hit 8-of-17 shots and six 3-pointers on his way to 28 points and seven rebounds in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors. |
If you started Walker on the right days this year, he really paid off. However, you probably had to be a psychic to see the big games coming. |