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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 1...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pops for 16 points Mitchell finished Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 15 minutes.

Impact Mitchell was a spark plug off the Oklahoma City bench, stepping up in the absence of Isaiah Joe (knee) and Jalen Williams (wrist), both of whom are considered day-to-day. Mitchell's role could be in jeopardy when the Thunder are at full strength, but he made a strong case for himself to remain involved Tuesday.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared from injury report Mitchell (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's season opener against the Rockets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Mitchell appears to have overcome an ankle injury that hindered him during the preseason, setting the stage for him to be available Tuesday. That said, it might be a challenge for the guard to crack the Opening Night rotation.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Won't play Friday Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Mitchell, so for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup with Houston. That said, Mitchell is a negligible part of the rotation, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy hoops.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Mitchell (leg) didn't play in Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Bucks.

Impact Mitchell sustained a left leg injury in Saturday's loss to the Pacers, and his status wasn't updated ahead of Tuesday's contest. His final opportunity to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against the Nuggets.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Saturday Mitchell suffered a left leg injury during the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers and didn't return.

Impact Mitchell went down with what appeared to be a painful leg injury. He performed incredibly well during the 15 minutes he was on the floor, racking up 16 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and one block. The next chance for him to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Mitchell was taken straight to the locker room after suffering an apparent left leg injury, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Mitchell was down in a ton of pain and was helped off the court by two trainers while putting minimal weight on his left leg. It's unclear if he'll be able to return to action.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Indiana Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.

Impact The Thunder will be resting most of their key players for this preseason matchup, so Mitchell will be one of the players to get an extended run. He averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 36 regular-season appearances with Oklahoma City as a rookie in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Indiana Mitchell (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact After missing the team's last three preseason games due to an ankle injury, Mitchell will be available to return. Even though he'll be back on the floor, the team will have only 10 players available Saturday.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Mitchell (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.

Impact Mitchell continues to deal with an ankle injury that has now forced him to miss the first two matchups of the preseason. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday against the Pacers.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Monday Mitchell (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact Mitchell will remain sidelined Monday with an ankle injury after sitting out Sunday's preseason opener. The guard flashed scoring upside during Summer League and will look to expand on last season's campaign, when he averaged 6.5 points in 16.6 minutes over 36 regular-season appearances with the Thunder. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Hornets.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Mitchell (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact Along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso, Mitchell will take a seat in the front end of Oklahoma City's back-to-back set as the team evaluates the rest of its roster. Their next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 15, 2025 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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AUGUST 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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JULY 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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JULY 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Ajay Mitchell, Nikola Topić injury update: OKC guards won't play in Summer League playoffs OKC Thunder guards Ajay Mitchell and Nikola Topić will not play for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 19, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Thunder roll past Magic behind Mitchell, Carlson Ajay Mitchell scores 27 points and Branden Carlson chips in 23 points as Oklahoma City notches the 92-75 win over Orlando.

JULY 16, 2025 • NBA.COM

Erupts for 27 points in SL win Mitchell notched 27 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 92-75 Summer League win over the Magic.

Impact Mitchell delivered a well-rounded performance, finishing with a game-high mark in points. The 23-year-old point guard also tied the team-high marks in both rebounds and steals. The 2024 second-round pick has helped lead the Thunder to a 3-0 record in the Las Vegas Summer League, scoring at least 20 points in two of his three appearances.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 15, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

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