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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder top Trail Blazers 124-95

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-95 for their third straight win

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Will play Monday Mitchell (shin) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Mitchell sustained a left shin contusion in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over Philadelphia and did not return. However, he'll shed his questionable tag Monday and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last five appearances, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 23.6 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Mitchell is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks with a left shin contusion.

Impact Mitchell suffered his contusion during Sunday's game against the 76ers and was unable to return. Although he's day-to-day, the Thunder may opt for caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Sunday Mitchell (ankle) left Sunday's game against the 76ers in the fourth quarter and did not return.

Impact Mitchell suffered an apparent ankle injury in the fourth quarter and went back to the locker room. He did not retake the floor. Mitchell logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and two steals across 20 minutes before departing. His next chance to play will come Monday against Atlanta.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Mitchell went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the 76ers due to an apparent ankle issue, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Mitchell seemingly tweaked his ankle while breaking up an alley-oop attempt earlier in the game, and the issue will require a trip to the locker room. Considering the Thunder are up 25 points midway through the fourth quarter, it's unlikely he'll return to the contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report for Sunday Mitchell (concussion) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Mitchell is set to return from a two-game absence due to a concussion. Over his last five outings, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 23.4 minutes per game off the bench.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Won't play Christmas Day Mitchell (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Mitchell will miss a second consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, which he'll look to clear in time to return for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso will continue to see more minutes off the bench in Mitchell's absence.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Mitchell (concussion) will not play Tuesday against the Spurs.

Impact After leaving Monday's game early, Mitchell has since been diagnosed with a concussion. That makes it highly unlikely that he's cleared in time for Christmas Day against the Spurs. Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace could see more reps in Mitchell's absence.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder rebound from 2 losses in 3 games to beat Grizzlies 119-103

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back after two losses in three games to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-103 on Monday night in a matc...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Does not return Monday Mitchell (undisclosed) exited Monday's 119-103 win over Memphis in the fourth quarter and did not return.

Impact Mitchell headed to the back with 6:29 remaining in the final quarter and did not check back in. He finished with 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Spurs.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Mitchell (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact It's unclear why Mitchell left for the locker room, though he checked out with 6:29 remaining in the final quarter. If he's unable to return in the final minutes, he'll finish with 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Productive off bench Thursday Mitchell ended with 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 29 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 122-101 win over the Clippers.

Impact Nine of those points came in the fourth quarter, as Mitchell took advantage of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting pulled early in the big win. It was the first time in five games that Mitchell has scored in double digits, while the seven boards tied his season high. The second-year guard typically doesn't see that kind of shot volume -- he last attempted double-digit FGs on Nov. 21 against the Jazz -- and through six games (two starts) to begin December, Mitchell is averaging 10.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 threes in 26.0 minutes a contest despite shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 46.7 percent (7-for-15) from long distance.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downward trend continues Mitchell supplied nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 win over the Suns.

Impact Mitchell continues to see his role reduce, logging fewer than 20 minutes for just the third time this season. While it was a red-hot start for Mitchell, his production has plateaued of late, as Oklahoma City starts to get healthy bodies back on the floor. In three games over the past week, Mitchell has averaged 8.3 points, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.4 minutes. It's hard to make a case for him being a must-roster player based on what we have seen during that span.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Mitchell isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Mitchell had started in two of OKC's last three games due to the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort. However, both are healthy Wednesday, meaning Mitchell will rejoin the reserves. In 17 appearances with the second unit, Mitchell is averaging 14.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 25.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game in Utah, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Mitchell is getting the start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren. Over six starts this season, Mitchell owns averages of 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 triples, 2.0 steals and 1.8 turnovers per contest on 51/50/91 shooting splits.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to second unit Mitchell will come off the bench for Friday's game against Dallas, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Mitchell started Tuesday's contest due to Luguentz Dort's (thigh) absence, and while Dort remains out Friday, the Thunder are instead going big with Jaylin Williams against Dallas. In 16 games off the bench, Mitchell is averaging 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals across 25.4 minutes.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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