De’Aaron Fox injury update: Latest news on Spurs guard after re-injuring ankle in Game 3 vs. Thunder originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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De’Aaron Fox’s took the floor for the first time in the Western Conference Finals on Friday night, showcasing his speed as the Spurs battled the Thunder in Game 3.
He enjoyed a decent showing across the first three quarters of action, only to be cut down by an apparent right ankle injury — again. He left the coury hobbled but returned to teh game looking far less than 100 percent.
Here’s what you need to know about Fox’s status for Game 3 and going forward.
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De’Aaron Fox injury update
Towards the end of the third quarter, Lu Dort leapt to the floor. He collided with Fox during his dive, digging his leg into Fox’s right ankle — the same one he suffered a high ankle sprain on during the Western Conference semifinals.
Lu Dort dives for the ball, and De’Aaron Fox appears to hurt his ankle. 😬 pic.twitter.com/FFSKvELqtY
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 23, 2026
Fox writhed in pain as the play continued, barely able to get himself up the floor. He limped off the floor when the action subsided, grimacing as he headed to the bench.
de’aaron fox injury; okc vs spurs pic.twitter.com/nyvovkcWWR
— ◇ (@F0RGIAT0) May 23, 2026
Earlier in the quarter, Fox looked gimpy after dismounting on a made layup.
A replay of De’Aaron Fox seems in slight pain after making a layup pic.twitter.com/7D2T2Bn4Ob
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) May 23, 2026
Fox returned to the floor in the fourth quarter.
