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Strus will start Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Strus will get the starting nod over Dean Wade in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup. Strus has averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.2 minutes per contest over six second-round appearances.

Huerter (adductor) is available for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers.

Huerter will shed his questionable tag due to a lingering left adductor strain and suit up in Sunday's do-or-die matchup. The 27-year-old swingman has appeared in just one game during the second round of the postseason, logging three minutes in Wednesday's Game 5 loss before aggravating the adductor injury.

LeVert (heel) is available for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers.

LeVert was questionable ahead of Game 7 due to a heel injury, but he will be able to suit up for the win-or-go-home contest. He holds averages of 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 20.5 minutes per contest across six appearances this series.

Kornet is questionable for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder due to left foot soreness, RJ Marquez of KSAT 12 San Antonio reports.

Kornet could miss his first game of the postseason due to a left foot issue. The big man saw a limited role in the team's second-round series outside of Game 4, during which Victor Wembanyama was ejected, as Kornet failed to surpass 15 minutes played in any of the other contests. Yet, his absence would be significant for the Spurs, and more playing time would be available for Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk to supplement Wembanyama if Kornet is ruled out.

Fox (ankle) is questionable for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Fox is still dealing with right ankle soreness, though he has yet to miss a game this postseason. If the 28-year-old guard is unable to play Monday, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson would be candidates for expanded roles.

Williams (hamstring) is off the injury report for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.

Williams has missed the last six games due to a left hamstring strain, but he will make his return Monday. In two postseason appearances this season, he has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest. It remains to be seen whether he will face any limitations, but he has described himself as "healthy" ahead of Game 1.

Williams (hamstring) was seen putting up shots during Sunday's practice, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams hasn't played since April 22 due to a left hamstring strain, though he recently said he's "healthy" ahead of Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, per Almanza. His participation in practice is a positive sign for his chances of suiting up Monday, and the Thunder are expected to offer an update on his status by Sunday night.

Nance (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Nance will be sidelined for Sunday's win-or-go-home clash against Detroit while dealing with an illness. However, the veteran big man has seen little playing time even when healthy, so his absence will not impact the Cavaliers' rotation for Game 7.

Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

In doing so, Gilgeous-Alexander became the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs, joining the likes of Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and fellow Canadian Steve Nash. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the 2025-26 regular season averaging 31.1 points on a career-best 55.3 percent shooting, along with 6.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks over 33.2 minutes per game. He'll lead the Thunder into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Monday.

Nance (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Nance is expected to miss a second consecutive contest due to an illness. However, the veteran big man hasn't seen game action since April 23, so his absence wouldn't affect the rotation in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup.