AJAY MITCHELL #25 - SHOOTING GUARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
13.6  PPG  •
3.3  RPG  •
3.6  APG 
#25 - SHOOTING GUARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
13.6 PPG
3.3 RPG
3.6 APG
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CELTICS at THUNDER | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 12, 2026
MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE
Starting Thursday Mitchell will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Celtics, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Mitchell will replace Isaiah Joe in the first unit for Thursday's game and he'll be joined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren. Over nine starts this season, Mitchell has recorded averages of 16.6 points, 4.1 assists, 1.6 treys and 1.6 steals per contest.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Ajay Mitchell holds the key to Thunder turning dynasty dream into a reality Oklahoma City Thunder wing Ajay Mitchell is the key to the team winning a second championship and the franchise successfully building a dyna...
MARCH 12 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Drops 24 in return Mitchell tallied 24 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes in Monday's 129-126 win over the Nuggets.
Impact Mitchell returned from a 20-game absence due to an abdominal strain and a sprained left ankle and quickly got hot, pouring in 24 points off the bench while trailing only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylin Williams in scoring for the Thunder. Prior to being sidelined by injuries, Mitchell was putting together a strong second NBA season, averaging 14.1 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals while shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from beyond the arc in 26.3 minutes per contest across 43 games (nine starts). The UC Santa Barbara product's return is a key development for Oklahoma City as the team looks to close the regular season strong and pursue a second consecutive title.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt's record and hits winning 3 as Thunder beat Nuggets 129-126

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a step-back 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to cap a frantic final minute on a night he matched Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point g...
MARCH 10 • Associated Press
Thunder receive positive Ajay Mitchell update ahead of anticipated rematch vs. Nuggets | Sporting News The Thunder have been pretty banged up recently.
MARCH 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Not listed on injury report Mitchell (ankle/abdomen) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Impact Mitchell is set to return to action following a 20-game absence due to an abdominal strain and a sprained left ankle. While he may operate under a minutes restriction during his return, having Mitchell back in the lineup will leave fewer minutes available for Isaiah Joe, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Denver

Oklahoma City will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Thunder face Denver
MARCH 8 • Associated Press
Won't play Saturday Mitchell (ankle/abdomen) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Mitchell will miss a 20th straight game while recovering from an abdominal strain and left ankle sprain. His next chance to play is Monday against the Nuggets, though the Thunder have not provided an updated recovery timeline for the 2024 second-rounder.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City looks for 50th win this season in matchup with Golden State

Oklahoma City will look for its 50th victory this season when the Thunder take on the Golden State Warriors
MARCH 6 • Associated Press
Another absence coming Mitchell (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against New York.
Impact Mitchell will be sidelined for a 19th straight game and remains without a target date to return. Consider him doubtful at best for Saturday's game against Golden State.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder x-factor's ongoing absence could prove costly come postseason Ajay Mitchell is proving to be more of a playoff question mark than the OKC Thunder originally thought.
MARCH 4 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Thunder take on the Knicks, aim for 4th straight victory

Oklahoma City will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against New York
MARCH 4 • Associated Press
Won't play Tuesday Mitchell (abdomen/ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Chicago.
Impact Mitchell will miss his 18th consecutive game while tending to both an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against New York, though given the lack of a clear timetable for his return, suiting up for that contest appears unlikely.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out for Sunday Mitchell (abdomen/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Impact Mitchell hasn't played since Jan. 21 due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. He's without a clear timeline for a return and should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Bulls until the Thunder provide an update.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
NBA writer says what all Thunder fans already know about Ajay Mitchell The mainstream is starting to realize what OKC Thunder fans have known all along about Ajay Mitchell.
FEBRUARY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Remaining out Mitchell (abdomen/ankle) is out for Friday's game against Denver, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Impact Mitchell remains without a timetable for a return due to an abdominal strain and ankle sprain. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe should both continue to take on a more pronounced role in the Oklahoma City backcourt Friday.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wallace, Thunder host the Nuggets

Oklahoma City and Denver will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes
FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116

Jalen Duren had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Cade Cunningham added 29 points and 13 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 124-116 on Wednesday n...
FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

NBA Finals preview fizzles in Detroit with Pistons beating short-handed Thunder

The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview
FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Wallace matches career-high with 27 points, NBA-best Thunder beat Raptors for fifth win in six

Cason Wallace matched his career high with 27 points, Isaiah Joe had 22, and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 for their fifth win in six game...
FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Short-handed Thunder hit 21 3s to beat Cavaliers 121-113, snapping Cleveland's 7-game streak

Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and Cason Wallace added 20 points and 10 assists to help the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday
FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press
Out another week Mitchell is out for at least one more week with an abdominal strain, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.
Impact The All-Star break didn't offer Mitchell enough time to heal. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins should continue to handle an expanded role in the interim.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ajay Mitchell could be in for a rude awakening once he returns to Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder entered a bit of a slump prior to the All-Star Break. This was largely a result of the extensive injuries the squa...
FEBRUARY 18 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Sitting out again Mitchell (abdomen) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Mitchell will be sidelined for his 11th straight game Thursday. At this point, it's unclear if he will be ready to return for the first game after the All-Star break Feb. 20 against Brooklyn.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
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