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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 28
Why Ajay Mitchell Being Tabbed As Rising Star Is a Big Deal
Ajay Mitchell deserves a lot of recognition for what he has done for Oklahoma City. The Thunder currently sit at 37-10, atop the NBA, in large part due to the 2024 second round pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Thunder lose another key rotation player amid a flurry of injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell was on pace to eclipse his career-high 28 points in a 122-102 blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks, before an injury derailed a career night, as he was 11 points away heading into halftime.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell exits clash vs. Bucks with hip injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder made easy work of the Milwaukee Bucks, 122-102, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The win, however, could prove to be costly after Ajay Mitchell was forced to exit the game in the second half.
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 21
Ajay Mitchell Leaves OKC Thunder Game vs. Bucks Early
The Oklahoma City Thunder are wrapping up a four game road trip against Milwaukee on Wednesday as part of NBA Rivalry week. The Thunder entered Wednesday night short handed with Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, Jaylin Williams, Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic already sidelined.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 16
Ajay Mitchell Brings Consistent Bench Impact for OKC Thunder
Secondary creation off the bench was one of the Oklahoma City Thunder's only potential weaknesses in the team's 2024-25 NBA Finals-winning season, but from the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign to now, one thing was clear.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 15
Thunder Bench Power: Mitchell and J-Will Shine in Recent Games
Ajay Mitchell and Jaylin Williams have been unexpected standouts as of late for the Thunder bench. Does this mean bigger minutes for them? Standing at the midpoint of the season, it seems that OKC is finally figuring some things out.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 10
Ajay Mitchell Looks Comfortable in Starting Role Friday Night
Oklahoma City survived a scare on Friday night against the Grizzlies, but it was a win that could change the tide moving forward. When the Thunder went down by 20 points, it felt like the same story once again — OKC just couldn’t shake the slump that they were in.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 10
Ajay Mitchell Continues to Give OKC Thunder Huge Boost
Oklahoma City has had a bit of a rough patch recently, but its second-year guard is still helping will the team to victory. On Friday night, the Thunder had one of their most impressive performances of the season, coming back from a 21-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
Mark Daigneault’s ‘unbelievable blend’ take on Thunder Ajay Mitchell’s perfect shooting
In a 124-95 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched backup guard Ajay Mitchell score 17 points without missing a shot.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30
OKC Finds Itself Back In The Win Column With Ajay Mitchell's Return
The Oklahoma City Thunder can breathe a sigh of relief as they walk out of their previous back-to-back series with two wins added to their record. OKC needed this string of wins after dropping two games in a row to the San Antonio Spurs. A common factor in Oklahoma City’s wins and losses has been the presence of Ajay Mitchell on the court.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6
Ajay Mitchell Settling Into Role as OKC Thunder Get Healthier
Oklahoma City is getting closer to its full form, and that means a reduced role for one of its most important players of the early season. Coming into the 2025-26 campaign, the Thunder had a plethora of injuries and couldn’t manage to find much consistent help as players came in and out of the lineup to begin the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3
Oklahoma City's S-Tier Depth Proving True in Near-Flawless Record
Oklahoma CIty has built this brick by brick. A roster chock full of straight hustlers and emphatic contributors, the Thunder's entire lineup is what makes the team and ultimately its 21-1 record what they are.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 2
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Thunder, Ajay Mitchell, Timberwolves
The rest of the league keeps waiting for Utah to blink, to finally toss Lauri Markkanen onto the trade pile and lean into a full-blown tank. But the message rival teams are getting?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 1
Stiles Points: Ajay Mitchell Showed Great Majority in Win Over Blazers
Ajay Mitchell has been the talk of the town, not only locally but throughout the basketball world. The Sophomore guard has made a massive impact on the Oklahoma City Thunder amid their 20-1 start to the season, stealing headlines and earning big minutes in Mark Daigneault's rotation.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / November 28
How Will Ajay Mitchell Adjust in Jalen Williams’ Return?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are relentless. They aren’t at full strength, but they are grinding out big wins. Even without all their best players, they are sure to add another win to their tally.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 16
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija, Thunder, Ajay Mitchell, Nuggets
The Trail Blazers held a players-only meeting after Friday’s 24-point loss in Houston, per Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. It was their first truly lopsided defeat of the season, and the group wanted to get in front of it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EasySportz / November 12
Breakout Run: Ajay Mitchell Emerges as Thunder’s Surprise Weapon
Rising guard gives Oklahoma City a new burst of energy early in the season Ajay Mitchell didn’t enter the season on anyone’s radar. Now, he’s forcing the league to pay attention.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / November 12
Ajay Mitchell has the NBA's best contract
After an injury-marred rookie season where he averaged 6.5 points in 36 games, the Oklahoma City Thunder committed to Ajay Mitchell with a three-year, $8.7M contract. That's paying off in a big way.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
Can Ajay Mitchell Win 6MOTY for the Thunder?
Not every OKC player gets a great chance to prove his worth. After all, their bench is so deep that they could even be winning on their own. Ajay Mitchell is making waves to start the 2025-26 NBA season, but does he have what it takes to even win the 6MOTY for the Thunder?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / October 30
How the Ascension of Ajay Mitchell Solves a Fatal Offensive Flaw for the Thunder
How a second-round pick from UC Santa Barbara has risen into the spotlight. What does Ajay Mitchell’s breakthrough mean for the Oklahoma City Thunder moving
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
Three takeaways from the first weekend of NBA Summer League
Through just four days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, we’ve already gotten the chance to see some highly anticipated debuts and matchups. Here are three takeaways from the action.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Ajay Mitchell on track to return for Thunder
The Oklahoma City wrapped up the top overall seed entering the 2025 playoffs when Cleveland lost to Indiana on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, most of the Thunder‘s rotation regulars — including the entire starting lineup — have already been ruled out for Friday’s matchup in Utah.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Thunder make move with rookie guard
The 38th overall pick in the 2024 draft was one of the more impressive performers in this season’s rookie class before going down last month with an injury.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / January 10, 2025
Impressive Thunder rookie out at least 10-12 weeks
The 38th overall pick in the 2024 draft has been one of the more impressive performers in this season’s rookie class.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 6, 2024
Ajay Mitchell Impresses in Training Camp
Training camp around the NBA has been underway for about a week now as teams' seasons have been starting back up. The Oklahoma City Thunder's season officially begins tomorrow night, as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:00 pm ET in their first preseason contest.
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