Ajay Mitchell News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

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.

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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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

JANUARY 22 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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

Provides 17 points off bench Mitchell ended with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 111-91 win over the Rockets.

Impact Mitchell continued his impressive stretch of strong play off the bench and has now scored in double figures in each of his last 14 games. He got back in rhythm from beyond the arc after going 0-for-5 over his last two matchups, drilling three treys for just the third time this season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder surge in fourth quarter to defeat Rockets 111-91

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points, Chet Holmgren added 18 and Oklahoma City pulled away in the fourth quarter to cruise to a 111-91 win over the Houston Rockets Thursday nig...

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

NBA should be ashamed if Ajay Mitchell isn't at All-Star Weekend While he may not receive the league-wide recognition that others do, OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell deserves to be a lock for the Rising St...

JANUARY 16 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares Ajay Mitchell truth Thunder fans need to hear Ajay Mitchell has left the OKC Thunder star borderline speechless at times throughout the 2025-26 season.

JANUARY 15 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Defending champion Thunder back on track at midpoint after beating Spurs for 1st time in 4 meetings

The Oklahoma City Thunder have regained their form, boasting a 34-7 record at the season's halfway point

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points as Thunder beat Heat 124-112 for 3rd straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points after a slow start and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 124-112

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Back to bench Sunday Mitchell is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Mitchell got the start against the Grizzlies on Friday due to the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the former finished with 23 points, six assists, three rebounds and one block over 38 minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return Sunday against Miami, so Mitchell will revert to a bench role for that contest.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 23 points with six dimes Mitchell finished with 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) and Chet Holmgren (shins) out, Mitchell was able to operate as one of the lead dogs on offense, and he responded with one of his better games of the season. Mitchell has been in a nice rhythm over the past eight games, posting averages of 14.3 points, 4.0 assists, 1.4 triples, 1.6 steals and just 1.0 turnovers per contest, which has been good enough for top-60 value 9-cat leagues.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams help Thunder rally past Grizzlies 117-116

Jalen Williams scored 26 points, Kenrich Williams added 21, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:07 left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 21-point deficit in the second...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Will start Friday Mitchell will start against the Grizzlies on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) sidelined, Mitchell will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 7. In seven starts so far this season, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 15.4 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 30.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Strong production continues Mitchell accumulated 16 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 overtime win over the...

Impact Mitchell continues to put up above-average numbers despite coming off the bench, scoring double digits for the 10th straight game. While his red-hot start to the season was clearly unsustainable, he has quietly gone about his business in recent times. In fact, in seven games over the past two weeks, he has flirted with top 50 value in standard leagues, averaging 13.0 points, 3.7 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 129-125 in overtime Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing skid

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

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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

Thunder surge in fourth quarter to defeat Rockets 111-91

Defending champion Thunder back on track at midpoint after beating Spurs for 1st time in 4 meetings

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points as Thunder beat Heat 124-112 for 3rd straight win

Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams help Thunder rally past Grizzlies 117-116

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz