Ajay Mitchell News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Mitchell, Gilgeous-Alexander Shine as OKC Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers Ajay Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combine for 63 points as the OKC Thunder sweep the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.

MAY 12 • SI.COM

Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the sec...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

OKC Thunder Need Another Big Night from Ajay Mitchell in Game 4 vs. Lakers Oklahoma City is set for a potential closeout game in Los Angeles, and it could use another big performance from its newest backcourt star....

MAY 11 • SI.COM

Peter's Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for James Harden, Thunder-Lakers, Ajay Mitchell) Could another team earn a spot in the Conference Finals on Monday? The New York Knicks pulled off a sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunda...

MAY 11 • SI.COM

Ajay Mitchell is the Thunder's latest emergent star after his best career playoff game vs. Lakers With Jalen Williams sidelined due to injury, Ajay Mitchell stepped up and provided a huge spark in the Thunder’s Game 3 win.

MAY 10 • NBA.COM

Starting 5: Unbeaten OKC up 3-0, Harden closes for Cavs, Knicks can clinch today Ajay Mitchell powers Thunder to 3-0 lead, Harden duels with Cade to make it 2-1, New York goes for Philly sweep, Wemby’s Playoff adjustments...

MAY 10 • NBA.COM

Ajay Mitchell broke out for a career-high 24 PTS & 10 AST in Game of Thunder/Lakers 👀

MAY 10 • YOUTUBE

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to clinch series against Los Angeles

The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the Western Conference second round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game four

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Ajay Mitchell is the Thunder's latest emergent star after his best career playoff game vs Lakers

The next impressive player to rise from the Thunder’s bottomless depth and onto the national stage is Ajay Mitchell, who has seized the spotlight while replacing injured teammate J...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Game Recap: Thunder 131, Lakers 108

MAY 10 • YOUTUBE

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs' 7-0 playoff run

Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference fin...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Outstanding in Game 3 win Mitchell logged 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds and three steals over 30 minutes during the Thunder's 131-108 win over the Lakers in Game 3 of the...

Impact Mitchell came on strong in the second half, scoring nine points in both the third and fourth quarters to help the Thunder separate from the Lakers to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. The 2024 second-rounder also led his team in assists, tying a season high that he set back in the regular season against the Kings on Nov. 7. Mitchell has started in each of the Thunder's last five games due to the absence of Jalen Williams (hamstring), and in that five-game span, Mitchell has averaged 19.8 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 threes over 30.8 minutes per contest.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder at risk of being biggest losers of Ajay Mitchell breakout The emergence of OKC Thunder sophomore Ajay Mitchell may have serious ramifications for the franchise.

MAY 9 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Ajay Mitchell, Rui Hachimura; Fade James Harden) There’s nothing better than some weekend NBA playoff action, and there are two great games to dive into on Saturday: Detroit Pistons vs. Cle...

MAY 9 • SI.COM

Ajay Mitchell charting remarkable path Thunder never could've imagined The Oklahoma City Thunder have built arguably the deepest rotation in the NBA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams ar...

MAY 9 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Ajay Mitchell says scariest part out loud about monstrous performance against Lakers OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell just had a sensational outing against the Lakers in Game 2, yet still believes there's more to be had.

MAY 8 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Ajay Mitchell on Staying Ready | Playoffs | WCS Game 2 | Postgame Media | May 7, 2026

MAY 8 • YOUTUBE

Ajay Mitchell's Big Game 2 Leads OKC To A 2-0 Series Lead Over The Lakers The Thunder are beginning to run away with another series. OKC was able to take advantage of its home court once again, beating the Lakers 1...

MAY 8 • SI.COM

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Weste...

MAY 8 • Associated Press

The Athletic: Ajay Mitchell carries the dreams of his late father After losing his father in December, this season took on more meaning for Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell: "I don't want to let him down."

MAY 7 • NBA.COM

Ajay Mitchell could unlock Thunder's full potential with major development Ajay Mitchell is seemingly one development away from fully unlocking the OKC Thunder offense.

MAY 6 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Strikes for 18 in Game 1 win Mitchell totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conferen...

Impact Making his third straight start in place of Jalen Williams (hamstring), Mitchell delivered another solid scoring effort. During his stint in the starting five for the Thunder, the second-year guard is averaging 18.3 points, 4.0 boards, 4.0 assists and 2.0 threes in 31.3 minutes, and with Williams still lacking a clear timeline for his return, Mitchell should remain in a key role for Game 2 on Thursday.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ajay Mitchell Steps Up Big For The Thunder In Game 1 OKC’s young guard stepped up in the moment that he was needed most. The Oklahoma City Thunder have added another postseason win to their res...

MAY 6 • SI.COM

Holmgren has 24 points to help Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Lakers' Doncic, Thunder's Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals

MAY 5 • Associated Press

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Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to clinch series against Los Angeles

Ajay Mitchell is the Thunder's latest emergent star after his best career playoff game vs Lakers

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs' 7-0 playoff run

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Holmgren has 24 points to help Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

Lakers' Doncic, Thunder's Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries