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Ajay Mitchell Ruled Out for Game 7
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs. The 23-year-old has been unavailable since aggravating the injury during Game 3, removing one of Oklahoma City's better bench scorers and secondary ball-handlers from the rotation. Mitchell averaged 13.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists during the regular season and 15.1 points with 4.3 assists in the playoffs before going down. With Jalen Williams (hamstring) also sidelined, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace should remain busy behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams Unavailable in Decisive Game 7
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio. The 25-year-old tried to return in Game 6, but he logged only 10 minutes and finished with one point and one assist before being ruled out again. Williams averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists during the regular season, so Oklahoma City loses a key secondary creator. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should handle even more late-clock work, while Jared McCain and Cason Wallace are in position for elevated backcourt minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Magic Finalizing Hire of Sean Sweeney as Head Coach
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic are finalizing the hire of San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as their new head coach. Sweeney will replace Jamahl Mosley, who was fired after a 45-37 finish and a first-round collapse against Detroit before taking over in New Orleans. The 41-year-old made his name on defense, running a Spurs unit that climbed to third in the league this season, and he'll wrap San Antonio's playoff run before reporting to Orlando. The fantasy question is whether a defense-first voice can unlock a stagnant offense built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs. Banchero's usage shouldn't budge, but a slower, grind-it-out scheme could cap the counting-stat ceiling for the supporting cast, with Bane's perimeter scoring the swing variable to track.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jalen Williams Limited in Game 6 Return
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams produced one point and one assist in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He went 0-for-1 from the field and 1-for-2 at the line in only 10 minutes, returning after missing the previous three games with a hamstring strain. Williams also came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season, so this looked more like a controlled reintroduction than a normal workload. He averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists during the regular season, but his Game 7 value depends heavily on whether Oklahoma City is ready to loosen his role.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jared McCain Provides Bench Spark in Game 6 Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain finished Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with 13 points, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 27 minutes. He shot 4-for-11 from the field, 2-for-3 from deep, and 3-for-3 at the line, giving Oklahoma City one of its cleaner offensive lines on a night when the team shot 36.8 percent overall. With Jalen Williams limited to 10 minutes in his return, McCain's secondary creation stood out. His regular role has been modest, but the six assists give him some Game 7 intrigue if Oklahoma City keeps needing more ball movement.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts Lowest-Scoring Night of His MVP Season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander managed just 15 points (6-for-18 FGs, 3-for-3 FTs), one rebound, and four assists in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 loss to the Spurs. The back-to-back MVP went 0-for-5 from deep and finished a game-worst minus-28, his quietest offensive night of the entire 2025-26 season. The series has followed a clear script: when Wembanyama outscores Gilgeous-Alexander, San Antonio wins, and Game 6 was no exception. None of that dents his outlook. A Game 7 at home is the reset spot, the 0-for-5 from three reads as noise, and OKC will run everything through him as the season hangs on one game.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
De'Aaron Fox Struggles From the Field Thursday
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox was limited to five points, five rebounds, and seven assists in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He shot 1-for-9 from the field and missed all three attempts from deep, but San Antonio still forced Game 7 behind a 20-0 third-quarter run and a 52-42 rebounding edge. Fox has not looked fully settled as a scorer in this series, yet the playmaking volume remains useful while the Spurs lean on Victor Wembanyama and their younger guards to carry more of the offense. Fox's fantasy line will need better efficiency to match his usual ceiling in Saturday's elimination game.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Stephon Castle Controls the Spurs Offense in Game 6 Win
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle racked up 17 points (5-for-10 FGs, 7-for-8 FTs), nine assists, five rebounds, one steal, and just one turnover in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 win over the Thunder. The reigning Rookie of the Year notched his eighth 15/5/5 game of the postseason, behind only Magic Johnson and Larry Bird among rookies and sophomores in a single playoff run. The bigger development is the ball security: Castle had 20 turnovers across the series' first two games before settling down. That control, layered on his scoring and playmaking, is what gives him a dependable multi-category floor the rest of this run.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Dylan Harper Finds His Rhythm Thursday
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper recorded 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two three-pointers in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 20-year-old rookie shot 6-for-9 from the field and 4-for-4 at the free-throw line while helping San Antonio force Game 7. After averaging only 6.0 points over the previous three games, Harper delivered a timely response in an elimination spot. He still works off the bench, but the efficient scoring and secondary playmaking keep him firmly involved in San Antonio's postseason rotation.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Victor Wembanyama Drops 28 to Force a Winner-Take-All Game 7
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama posted 28 points (10-for-21 FGs, 4-for-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks, and four 3-pointers in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 rout of the Thunder. The 7-foot-4 star opened with a pair of triples and an early block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as San Antonio led wire-to-wire, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City. He joined David Robinson and Tim Duncan as the only Spurs with five 25-point, 10-rebound games in a single postseason. Filling all five categories anchors his fantasy value, and with a Finals berth at stake, expect another massive workload Saturday.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jalen Williams is Active for Game 6
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is active ahead of Thursday's Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams is back in action for the first time since Game 2 of this series. This is great news for the Thunder, who can certainly benefit from his two-way ability. Despite being active, the Thunder will stick with the same starting five from Game 5. Jared McCain scored 20 points during that game and will remain the starter even with Williams healthy. Williams should be a solid contributor off the bench, but his overall fantasy value will take a hit with him playing with the second unit.
Source: Tim McMahon
Source: Tim McMahon
Thomas Sorber is Optimistic About Playing in Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thomas Sorber (knee) missed all of the 2025-2026 season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee. He was the 15th overall pick in last year's draft, but only made it through a few workouts before suffering a season-ending injury. Sorber is reportedly progressing well and believes he'll be ready to play during the upcoming Summer League. Sorber continues to work hard and take part in team workouts. It sounds like he's doing everything right and will hopefully be able to contribute next season. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he shakes out in the rotation.
Source: HoopsHype.com
Source: HoopsHype.com
Terry Rozier Gets Hit with New Charges
NBA veteran Terry Rozier hasn't played since the 2024-2025 season due to charges of alleged sports gambling. Federal prosecutors filed new charges against Rozier this week. Rozier allegedly took a bribe to exit early during a game with the Charlotte Hornets in March of 2023. During that game, Rozier had five points and two assists across 10 minutes of action before exiting and not returning. Rozier was not on the injury report ahead of that contest and exited in the first quarter with an injury. He hasn't played since the 2024-2025 season with the Miami Heat. He was placed on leave following federal indictments in 2025. The 10-year veteran spent time with the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets before playing two seasons with the Heat.
Source: Mike Vorkunov
Source: Mike Vorkunov
NBA Approves New Anti-Tanking Rules
The NBA Board of Governors has approved a new anti-tanking policy on Thursday. The new rules were passed with a 29-1 vote, with the Memphis Grizzlies being the lone vote against it. These new rules are a direct response to the obvious tanking that happened during the 2025-2026 season. Teams such as the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, and Grizzlies were all seen making moves that gave them a significantly lower chance at winning games. The new rules will expand the lottery to 16 teams, while flattening the odds of the bottom-3 teams in the league. In theory, these new rules will lower the tanking rate, with the worst teams not having the best odds to the top draft spots anymore.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mitchell Robinson Suffers Broken Pinky, Remains Without a Timetable
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) could be in danger of missing some time after suffering an injury earlier this week. Robinson has been diagnosed with a broken right pinky finger and remains without a timetable to return. The 28-year-old has been a key contributor as a reserve player for the Knicks. He averaged 4.5 points and 5.8 rebounds during the Eastern Conference Finals. The team hasn't shut the door on him returning for the Finals. His absence could open up more playing time for Ariel Hukporti. The Knicks would likely lean on Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, assuming Robinson misses any time. Robinson might still be able to contribute in a limited role, but being a full-go seems unlikely.
Source: James Edwards
Source: James Edwards
