Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker will not play Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a setback in recovering from a left ankle sprain, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Walker has missed the last five games. He was initially expected to be out 10-14 days. He last played on Jan. 18.
Walker is averaging 18.7 points, 5.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 42 games this season.