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Posts 21 points in spot start Mitchell closed with 21 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 121-119 loss to Portland.

Impact Mitchell earned a spot with the first unit amid Luguentz Dort's (shoulder) recent injury, and he made the most of the opportunity with his second-highest point total of the season. Wednesday marked Mitchell's first start of the season, but he's also posted impressive totals coming off the bench for the Thunder. Through nine games, Mitchell has averaged 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals. He's also converting shots at a rate of 45.8 percent.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game at Portland Trail Blazers | November 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Final 3:17 CRAZY ENDING Trail Blazers vs Thunder 👀 | November 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE

THUNDER at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Will start vs. Portland Mitchell will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Mitchell gets the nod as a starter along with Aaron Wiggins, with Lugentz Dort (shoulder) and Chet Holmgren (back) on the mend. Mitchell and Wiggins will be joined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein in the first five.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Mitchell (lower body) will be available to play Tuesday against the Clippers.

Impact Mitchell should be good to go for his usual minutes Tuesday evening, and he'll look to bounce back from a tough, 2-8 shooting performance. The second-year guard is hitting career-highs across the board this season while earning 27.6 minutes a night.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Mitchell (lower body) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Justin reports.

Impact Mitchell, who is listed as questionable, will likely test out his injury in pre-game warmups before a decision is made on his status. He's been terrific to open the season with 17.3 points, 3.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per contest.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight road win

Oklahoma City aims to extend its three-game road win streak with a victory against Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Added to injury report Mitchell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a bilateral gluteal contusion.

Impact Mitchell evidently picked up the injury at some point during Sunday's game against the Pelicans. The team will presumably monitor him closely leading up to tipoff before providing another update on his availability.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams' return delayed again after follow-up surgery

Jalen Williams will miss at least another 10 days for the Oklahoma City Thunder

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Delivers 20 points from bench Mitchell finished Thursday's 127-108 victory over Washington with 20 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Mitchell provided ample support with the second unit during the decisive win. Although a spot in the starting five isn't possible at the moment, 'Mitchell is enjoying a sharp increase in court time from his rookie year. Through six games, the UCSB product is averaging 27.1 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Continue to Rave About Ajay Mitchell The Oklahoma City Thunder have gutted their way to 5-0 through no shortage of adversity. On top of being short-handed and missing key role p...

OCTOBER 30 • SI.COM

Ajay Mitchell breakout sparks uncomfortable conversation Thunder brass must have Ajay Mitchell's breakout with the OKC Thunder may not be a positive thing for all members of the organization.

OCTOBER 29 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Drops 18 from second unit Mitchell recorded 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two steals and one assist across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 victory over the Kings.

Impact Mitchell's strong start to the season continued Tuesday with another double-digit scoring performance, highlighted by three made three-pointers that tied his season high from the opener Oct. 21. The UC Santa Barbara product impressed throughout Summer League and preseason play and has carried that momentum into the regular season, averaging 18.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.6 minutes per game through five contests to open the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Sacramento Kings | October 28, 2025

OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Ajay Mitchell shines as Thunder's latest successful project, helping team to 5-0 start

Ajay Mitchell is emerging as a standout player for the Oklahoma City Thunder

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points lead Thunder to comeback win over Kings, help OKC improve to 5-0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Continues strong season Mitchell ended Monday's 101-94 win over the Mavericks with 17 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes.

Impact Mitchell scored at least 14 points for the fourth straight game, continuing what has been a surprising start to the season. While his playing time has been inconsistent, his production has made a lot of people sit up and take notice. While there are certainly no guarantees, Mitchell is worth taking a flier on, just in case he can turn this short-term production into long-term value.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder coach reveals 'biggest difference' seen in Ajay Mitchell The OKC Thunder coach sees two specific differences between this year's Ajay Mitchell compared to his rookie self.

OCTOBER 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Thunder keep rolling, while Mavs coming off first win after slow start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have done plenty to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 3-0 start to the season.But with Jalen Wil...

OCTOBER 27 • THESTATE.COM

Fills box score off bench Mitchell registered 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven assists, seven rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes during the Thunder's 117-110 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Impact Mitchell had another nice game off the bench Saturday, leading the bench in scoring and the Thunder in assists while finishing third in rebounds behind Chet Holmgren (12) and Isaiah Hartenstein (10). Mitchell averaged just 16.6 minutes per game last season, but he has gotten an extended run early in the 2025-26 campaign due to the absences of Isaiah Joe (knee), Alex Caruso (concussion) and Jalen Williams (wrist).

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suns are kicking themselves for not stealing breakout Thunder wing Ajay Mitchell would have thrived in The Valley.

OCTOBER 25 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Ajay Mitchell Helps Power OKC Thunder To Unbeaten Start The second-year guard from UC Santa Barbara has had a stellar start to the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 21 points per game in his first two g...

OCTOBER 24 • SI.COM

OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game at Indiana Pacers | October 23, 2025

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

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Oklahoma City plays Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight road win

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams' return delayed again after follow-up surgery

Ajay Mitchell shines as Thunder's latest successful project, helping team to 5-0 start

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points lead Thunder to comeback win over Kings, help OKC improve to 5-0