Ajay Mitchell provides update on calf strain injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Ajay Mitchell shared details on his recovery from a season-ending calf strain. During the Oklahoma City Thunder's Western Conference Finals, Mitchell was sidelined after sustaining a soleus strain in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. This injury came as the Thunder struggled with multiple player injuries, eventually falling in a decisive Game 7. Mitchell expressed that he is feeling better daily and aims to be ready for the 2026-27 season, focusing on rehabilitation to ensure full recovery. He acknowledged the mental and physical challenges of experiencing injuries throughout the season.
- •Mitchell suffered a soleus strain in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
- •Thunder faced significant injury challenges, missing key players in critical games.
- •Mitchell plans to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
- •Thunder lost to the Spurs in a Game 7 deciding match.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ajay Mitchell gives injury update on season-ending calf strain
"Ajay Mitchell gives injury update on season-ending calf strain.
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