On Saturday afternoon, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be in Arizona to play the Phoenix Suns for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The Thunder have a 2-0 lead in the series after most recently winning Game 2 by a score of 120-107.
Isaiah Joe finished with six points, one rebound and one steal while shooting 2/7 from three-point range in 15 minutes of playing time.
Thunder Announce Player Likely To Miss Suns Game
GettyIsaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a made basket during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center on February 3, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For Saturday’s game, the Thunder have announced that Joe will likely be out due to personal reasons.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Isaiah Joe (personal) listed doubtful for Saturday.”
Joe finished the regular season with averages of 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field and 42.3% from three-point range in 71 games.
He is in his fourth season playing for OKC.
Real App wrote (on November 17, 2025): “Isaiah Joe now has the most career threes made off the bench in OKC history 🎯”
GettyIsaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 18, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thunder won 121-92.
Joe’s NBA Career
Joe was the 49th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Arkansas.
He spent his first two years playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
However, the 26-year-old played a limited role during his tenure.
GettyShai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 celebrates with Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on February 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
With OKC, Joe has become a very reliable role player.
He has shot at least 40.9% from three-point range in each of his first four years with the franchise.
His career averages are 8.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range in 392 games.
Last season, Joe helped the Thunder win their first NBA Championship.
@SleeperThunder wrote: “Isaiah Joe was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 14th pick in BR’s 2020 Re-Draft. A true testament to how well he has developed as a shooter over the last several years.”
GettyIsaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a made basket during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center on April 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder Right Now
The Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 64-18 record.
On the road, they have gone 30-10 in 40 games away from Oklahoma City.
Right now, the Thunder are also dealing with an injury to Jalen Williams.
OKC Thunder Announce Player Likely To Miss Suns Game Due To Personal Reasons