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May 29, 2026
Another absence coming
Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
Analysis
Mitchell is set to miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. If the Thunder are able to beat the Spurs on Saturday, his next chance to play would come Wednesday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Each of Jared McCain, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace are all options to step up for Oklahoma City in Game 7, especially now that Jalen Williams (hamstring) has also been confirmed as out.
May 27, 2026
Ruled out for Game 6
Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
Analysis
Mitchell is set to miss a third consecutive contest with a right calf strain. If the Thunder fall to the Spurs on Thursday, his next chance to play would come Saturday in Game 7 of the series. The likes of Jared McCain, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace are all candidates to step up for Oklahoma City in Game 6.
May 25, 2026
Ruled out for Game 5
Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
Analysis
Mitchell will miss a second consecutive contest due to a right soleus strain he sustained in Friday's Game 3 win. With the 23-year-old guard sidelined, Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe are candidates for increased playing time.
May 23, 2026
Ruled out for Game 4
Mitchell won't play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Spurs on Sunday due to a right soleus strain, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Analysis
Mitchell exited Friday's Game 3 win over the Spurs after tweaking his right calf, and now he will miss Game 4, which should result in more minutes for Isaiah Joe. Mitchell's next chance to play will come in Game 5 on Tuesday.