Ajay Mitchell G OKC Thu 1/22/26 6:23 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell is out for Friday's game against Indiana with an abdominal strain, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell left Wednesday's win in Milwaukee early and needs to miss at least one contest. Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace are candidates for an increased role Friday. Mitchell's next chance to play comes Sunday against the Raptors.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Wed 1/21/26 11:45 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right hip contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell had an excellent game before exiting, posting 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes. However, a bruised right hip will cut his outing short. His next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana. Look for Brooks Barnhizer, Isaiah Joe or Kenrich Williams to see an uptick in playing time during the remainder of Wednesday's game.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Wed 1/21/26 9:14 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will be Mitchell's ninth start this season, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren. As a starter, Mitchell has produced averages of 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 triples and 1.5 steals per game.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Thu 1/15/26 10:44 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Sun 1/11/26 6:44 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Fri 1/9/26 11:08 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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 in nine-category leagues.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Fri 1/9/26 7:38 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell will start against the Grizzlies on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Wed 1/7/26 11:53 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
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 Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Tue 1/6/26 10:08 AM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
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.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell was the only reserve to find much success for Oklahoma City other than Kenrich Williams. Mitchell's 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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Mon 12/29/25 7:35 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell (shin) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
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.