Ajay Mitchell News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

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

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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

Cleveland and Oklahoma City meet in non-conference action

2 DAYS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Puts up 11 points in loss Mitchell racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 124-97 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Mitchell was the only reserve to find much success for Oklahoma City other than Kenrich Williams. His minutes have been held in check recently with 23.9 minutes per game over his last six contests, but he's been a sixth-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues during that span with 12.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.2 three-pointers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

NBA-leading Thunder humbled in 124-97 home loss to struggling Hornets

Brandon Miller scored 28 points as the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Devin Booker hits a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to lift Suns over NBA-best Thunder 108-105

Devin Booker hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds remaining, Jordan Goodwin scored 26 points with a career-high eight 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Phoenix is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory over Oklahoma City

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Game-changing Thunder weapon unjustly overshadowed by recent breakout performers The breakout campaigns of Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace have seemingly overshadowed one of the keys to the success of the OKC Thunder.

JANUARY 2 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Bill Simmons nominates Ajay Mitchell for NSFW honor The argument for why OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is the best bargain player in the NBA seems to grow with every passing day.

JANUARY 2 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Mark Daigneault continues to be impressed by Ajay Mitchell's breakout for the OKC Thunder | Sporting News Ajay Mitchell continues to impress as one of the best players on the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

JANUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

JANUARY 1 • 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

NBA-leading Thunder humbled in 124-97 home loss to struggling Hornets

Devin Booker hits a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to lift Suns over NBA-best Thunder 108-105

Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

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