Ajay Mitchell G OKC Sat 10/11/25 8:24 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell was taken straight to the locker room after suffering an apparent left leg injury, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell was in a tremendous amount of pain and was helped off the court by two trainers, putting minimal weight on his left leg. It's unclear if he'll be able to return to action.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Sat 10/11/25 7:06 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Sat 10/11/25 6:42 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Thu 10/9/25 10:55 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Mon 10/6/25 7:34 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Sun 10/5/25 4:18 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell (ankle) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Chet Holmgren (rest), Luguentz Dort (rest), Isaiah Hartenstein (rest), Cason Wallace (rest) and Alex Caruso (rest), Mitchell, who's also dealing with an ankle issue, will miss the front end of Oklahoma City's back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Tue 7/15/25 8:38 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Tue 7/8/25 11:55 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell amassed 19 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League loss to Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell led the Thunder in scoring while dishing out a game-best eight assists, albeit in a losing effort. The 23-year-old point guard has now tallied at least 16 points and five assists in all three of the Thunder's Summer League outings. While Oklahoma City boasts considerable backcourt depth, Mitchell could carve out a consistent role in the club's rotation during the 2025-26 campaign and will likely compete for minutes with Nikola Topic behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Mon 7/7/25 9:49 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell tallied 16 points (3-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes in Monday's 89-78 Summer League win over the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell couldn't match his impressive scoring performance from Saturday, when he poured in 24 points on 55.6 percent shooting, but he made a strong all-around impact in Monday's win. The guard saw a decent amount of action as a rookie during the 2024-25 regular season, averaging 6.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting in 16.6 minutes across 36 games, including one start. The Thunder have a deep roster but clearly value Mitchell, having signed him to a three-year, $9 million deal this offseason.
Ajay Mitchell G OKC Sat 7/5/25 9:11 PM
Ajay Mitchell
G OKC
Mitchell logged 24 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal across 27 minutes of Saturday's 92-80 G League loss to the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell just recently agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth nearly $9 million to re-sign with the Thunder, and if Saturday was any indication, he could be a bargain at that rate. The 23-year-old appeared in 36 regular-season contests during his rookie season, posting averages of 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 16.6 minutes per game. Oklahoma City's backcourt rotation will be even more crowded with the team looking to incorporate Nikola Topic, but Mitchell likely made a strong impression on the coaching staff Saturday.