AJAY MITCHELL NEWS

Entering starting five Tuesday Mitchell is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Warriors on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Mitchell will make his sixth start of the season Tuesday and first since Nov. 12 against the Lakers due to the absence of Lu Dort (thigh). In his five games as a starter, Mitchell has averaged 18.2 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 30.2 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ajay Mitchell may be playing his way directly off the Thunder Ajay Mitchell's time with the OKC Thunder may be capped due to the most ironic reason.

3 DAYS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Productive off bench Mitchell totaled 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 123-115 win over Portland.

Impact Another game, another instance where Mitchell shows his worth as a versatile combo guard who can make an impact on both ends of the court. Mitchell was limited to five minutes Friday against the Suns due to a left knee contusion, but that injury didn't bother him at all Sunday. Excluding that early exit against the Suns, Mitchell has scored in double digits in all but one game for OKC this season while coming off the bench in all but five games. He's averaging 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Mitchell (knee) isn't listed on the Warriors' injury report for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Mitchell exited Friday's win over the Suns due to a left knee contusion, though he's set to play Sunday. In his previous five games entering Friday, the second-year guard averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 25.6 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Suns due to a left knee contusion, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mitchell's night will be cut short due to a bruised knee. He'll finish the contest scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with one assist across five minutes. His early departure snaps a streak of 11 consecutive games scoring in double figures. While Mitchell is sidelined, look for Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe to pick up additional minutes. Mitchell's next chance to play will come Sunday in Portland.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thunder rapidly learning crucial Ajay Mitchell lesson that will change everything The OKC Thunder are receiving a boost from Ajay Mitchell.

NOVEMBER 25 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Ajay Mitchell is quietly becoming unstoppable for the Thunder OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has thrust himself into invaluable territory during the 2025-26 season.

NOVEMBER 24 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Perfect from field in blowout win Mitchell closed with 20 points (8-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Mitchell only missed two free throws in what ended up being a dominant scoring effort. This was his first game with at least 20 points since Nov. 9, but it also extended his stretch of double-digit scoring performances to 10 games. Over that stretch, the Sixth Man of the Year candidate is averaging 16.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 38.7 percent from three-point range.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 points, Thunder rout Blazers to avenge only loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points in three quarters and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-95 on Sunday night to avenge their only loss of the sea...

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Steady offense from second unit Mitchell racked up 13 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 113-99 victory over...

Impact The second-year point guard continues to provide consistent secondary scoring for the Thunder in what's shaping up to be a breakout campaign. Mitchell has scored in double digits in eight straight games (five starts), averaging 16.1 points, 4.1 assists, 4.0 boards, 1.9 steals and 1.0 threes in 29.6 minutes a contest.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers regret in drafting Johnny Furphy grows as Ajay Mitchell shines The Indiana Pacers selected Johnny Furphy just a few slots ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell.

NOVEMBER 18 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Ajay Mitchell gets huge Jalen Brunson comparison that will have fans hyped OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell recently drew a strong comparison to a particular All-Star guard out East.

NOVEMBER 17 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Stuffs stat sheet Saturday Mitchell provided 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 109-96 win over the Hornets.

Impact Mitchell returned to the bench after starting in the Thunder's previous five contests, but he continues to produce regardless of the role he's given. The second-year wing has scored in double digits in all but one of his games in November, averaging 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.1 steals per contest.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 109-96 win over Hornets for 5th straight victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 25 as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-96 fo...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Ajay Mitchell is already an absolute cheat code for the Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder have somehow gotten even better despite playing every game without Jalen Williams. Ajay Mitchell is the cheat code...

NOVEMBER 15 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Sliding back to bench Saturday Mitchell won't start Saturday's game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With Luguentz Dort (shoulder) returning from a five-game absence, Mitchell will retreat to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the second-year guard has averaged 14.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 26.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ajay Mitchell has Thunder fans thinking crazy about his ceiling The OKC Thunder should be counting their lucky stars every day when it comes to the likes of Ajay Mitchell.

NOVEMBER 13 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Three more pilfers in win Mitchell logged 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-92 win over the Lakers.

Impact Making his fifth straight start, Mitchell nabbed at least three steals for the third time during that stretch, and the fourth time overall in 13 games. The second-year guard has scored in double-digits in all but one contest as he surges toward a breakout campaign, averaging 16.9 points, 3.8 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 threes in 28.1 minutes a game.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in win Mitchell chipped in 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Mitchell has scored at least 17 points in each of his four starts this season, and the second-year guard is enjoying a breakout season in the first few weeks of the 2025-26 campaign. Mitchell is expected to remain in the starting five for the time being, but fantasy managers should feel confident in his chances to keep producing even if he returns to the bench. He's averaging 16.1 points per game when playing with the second unit this season.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander's 28 points, Holmgren's perfect shooting lead Thunder in rout of Warriors

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and 11 assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Golden State Warriors 126-102

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press