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On YouTubeOklahoma 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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2
Thunder winning every game by 30 sounds great — but here’s why close games help
Amid a 20-1 start, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell understands the benefits of playing a tightly contested game, as seen in their previous wins against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
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?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
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.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 29
What Happened to Ajay Mitchell? OKC Thunder Star Exits Suns Game With Injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Cup matchup tonight against the Phoenix Suns took an unfortunate turn as Ajay Mitchell headed to the locker room in the final few seconds of the first quarter.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 28
Ajay Mitchell is Proving He Can Sustain Success Offensively
Oklahoma City’s player development has been a sight to behold during the team’s rebuild. In many ways, it’s why this Thunder team was able to win the franchise’s first NBA championship a season ago.
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 / Hardwood Heroics / November 24
'He Has Been a Professional the Whole Time' – Oklahoma City Thunder Role Player Gets Plaudits for Perfect Night Vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their lone loss of the 2025-26 campaign with a 122-95 blowout win against the Portland Trail Blazers last night, as every player contributed to the blowout victory.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21
Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell reveals Russell Westbrook’s impact on his game
OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell named three teammates who influenced his breakout season, he addressed an old picture, while explaining Russell Westbrook’s impact on him as a kid.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 20
Ajay Mitchell name drops 3 Thunder teammates who deserve flowers for his breakout season
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder second-year guard Ajay Mitchell credited three of his teammates for the advice and guidance that led to his breakout start to the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
How Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s hot start has changed how teams approach him
From being the hunters to the hunted, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is feeling the difference on a personal level in 2025-26. Mitchell is having one of the most surprising starts in the NBA this season.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 14
What NBA Analysts Had to Say About OKC Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell
Oklahoma City has had a handful of surprised to start the season. And some of that is due to extended opportunity with the team’s lengthy injury report.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14
Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell earns Jalen Brunson comparison from Bill Simmons after hot start
As Oklahoma City Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell continues his eye-opening start to the 2025-26 regular season, he’s drawn early consideration for the Most Improved Player award and comparisons to New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
Thunder Star's Absence Presents Perfect Opportunity for Ajay Mitchell
Oklahoma City is without an All-Star to start the season, but a rising star is emerging in the meantime. Over the first couple of weeks of the season, the Thunder haven’t quite looked as dominant as they did throughout last season.
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
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 25
Thunder’s Potential Draft Day Steal Showcasing Potential
Thanks to a right wrist surgery, Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Jalen Williams is sitting out the first few weeks of the 2025-26 season. Though the absence of the rising star is hardly inconspicuous, it only means that the next man up would come from the Thunder bench.
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
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.
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