Ajay Mitchell News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Ruled out for Wednesday Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Mitchell will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to an abdominal strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. The second-year guard should be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bucks until Oklahoma City offers an update on his status. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) also unavailable, Cason Wallace, Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe are candidates for increased playing time.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Won't play Monday Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Mitchell is set to miss a ninth consecutive game while recovering from an abdominal strain. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Suns, though the second-year pro does not have a cleare timeline for a return.

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Eason scores 26, Sengun gets triple-double as Rockets beat short-handed Thunder 112-106

Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Saturday Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Mitchell will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to an abdominal strain and is without a clear timetable for a return. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Lakers. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) also sidelined, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain are candidates for increased playing time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Oklahoma City, looks for 4th straight road win

Houston will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Rockets face Oklahoma City

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remaining out Wednesday Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Mitchell will miss his seventh straight outing due to an abdominal strain. While there isn't a concrete timetable for the 23-year-old guard's return to action, his next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Houston.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Hartenstein has first triple-double as Thunder roll to 128-92 win over Magic

Isaiah Hartenstein had his first career-triple double, Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Orlando Magic 128-92

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Absence streak to continue Mitchell is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic with an abdominal strain, per Rylan Stiles of SI.com.

Impact Tuesday is set to mark a sixth straight absence for Mitchell, who holds no definitive timetable for a return ahead of Wednesday's showdown with the Spurs. Plenty of minutes remain up for grabs on the wing for the Thunder, giving all of Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins an opportunity to log minutes in the 30s.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Mitchell will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to an abdominal strain. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Magic. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are candidates for increased minutes due to Mitchell and Alex Caruso (adductor) being sidelined.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Mitchell is set to sit out his fourth straight game Thursday, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Denver. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will continue to divvy up Mitchell's minutes while he's sidelined.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Mitchell is out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with an abdominal strain.

Impact Tuesday is marking a third consecutive absence for Mitchell, whose next chance to return to action comes Thursday in Minnesota. With Alex Caruso (adductor) joining Mitchell in street clothes, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins appear to be worthy of streaming consideration.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quickley posts 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Raptors past Thunder 103-101 in 4th straight win

Immanuel Quickley had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-101

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Mitchell (abdomen) won't play Sunday against the Raptors.

Impact Mitchell will miss his second straight game with an abdominal strain, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Pelicans. Mitchell's minutes will likely be divvied up amongst Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Daigneault praises Ajay Mitchell for his constant production for the defending champs | Sporting News Ajay Mitchell has been a fantastic option for the Thunder, considering he is only in his second NBA season.

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Ruled out for Friday Mitchell is out for Friday's game against Indiana with an abdominal strain, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.

Impact Mitchell left Wednesday's win in Milwaukee early and needs to miss at least one contest with the issue. Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace are candidates for an increased role Friday. Mitchell's next chance to play comes Sunday against the Raptors.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder have painfully obvious Ajay Mitchell replacement waiting in the reserves The OKC Thunder might need to look toward their OG "super sub" in the event that Ajay Mitchell misses time.

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Won't return Wednesday Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right hip contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Mitchell had an excellent game before exiting, posting 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes. However, a bruised right hip will cut his outing short. His next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana. Look for Brooks Barnhizer, Isaiah Joe or Kenrich Williams to see an uptick in playing time during the remainder of Wednesday's game.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact This will be Mitchell's ninth start this season and he'll be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren. As a starter, Mitchell has produced averages of 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 triples and 1.5 steals per game.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder's Jalen Williams is out with a right hamstring strain

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in a couple of weeks, a significant loss for the defending NBA champions

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Mitchell and Cleveland take on the Thunder in non-conference play

Cleveland and Oklahoma City meet in non-conference action

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Bam Adebayo scores 30, Andrew Wiggins' late 3 lifts Heat past Thunder 122-120

Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer with 31 seconds left secured a win for Miami over the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-120

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

OKC's Jalen Williams leaves game in Miami, grabbing at right hamstring. Team says it's a thigh issue

Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams left the Thunder game in Miami on Saturday night

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

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Eason scores 26, Sengun gets triple-double as Rockets beat short-handed Thunder 112-106

Houston faces Oklahoma City, looks for 4th straight road win

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain

Isaiah Hartenstein has first triple-double as Thunder roll to 128-92 win over Magic

Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points

Quickley posts 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Raptors past Thunder 103-101 in 4th straight win

Thunder's Jalen Williams is out with a right hamstring strain

Mitchell and Cleveland take on the Thunder in non-conference play

Bam Adebayo scores 30, Andrew Wiggins' late 3 lifts Heat past Thunder 122-120

OKC's Jalen Williams leaves game in Miami, grabbing at right hamstring. Team says it's a thigh issue