Mitchell nears full recovery from calf strain sustained in Western Conference finals

Guard nears 100 percent for upcoming season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

OKC guard Ajay Mitchell says he's "close to being back to 100 [percent]" after sustaining a calf injury in the Western C Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell stated he is close to 100 percent health following the right calf strain he suffered during the postseason. The injury prematurely ended his playoff availability.

Why it matters: The development clarifies the status of the Oklahoma City backcourt ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mitchell missed the final four games of a series the Thunder ultimately dropped to San Antonio. His pending return provides certainty for the rotation following the team's elimination in the Western Conference finals.

By the numbers: Mitchell missed Games 4 through 7 against the Spurs after sustaining the soleus strain in Game 3. The Thunder held a 2-1 series lead at the time of his departure.

What to watch: The guard will complete his rehabilitation program through the remainder of the offseason before training camp opens.

Sources

@ESPNNBA 2026-07-09T22:41:04.177331+00:00

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