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Oklahoma City has won 68 games, good enough to earn the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with the best record in the NBA. The Thunder did this through a ton of adversity with injuries popping up all throughout the season dating back to training camp.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 11

OKC Thunder: Why Ajay Mitchell's Return Could be Important for Playoffs

It's been quite a bit of time since Ajay Mitchell touched the court for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In fact, the last time was on January 3 against the New York Knicks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Thunder Rookie Ready To Return From Injury?

It’s been over two months since Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell sustained a toe injury that halted his momentum. The 38th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Mitchell has scored in double figures in four of his last seven games, averaging 10.6 points per contest and shooting 44.4 percent from 3.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?

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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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 14

OKC Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Skyrockets in NBA Re-Draft

Oklahoma City has made a living out of value draft picks and a homegrown team. So many of the Thunder’s best players and role players were drafted and developed by the team.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Thunder Hand Ajay Mitchell and Branden Carlson New Contracts

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to invest in young talent. The team signed Ajay Mitchell to a multiyear contract and Branden Carlson to a two-way deal.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 6

Rookie Ajay Mitchell Inks Standard Pact With OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen a busy day on Thursday. The Thunder first announced that Chet Holmgren (Hip) would return to the hardwood after being sidelined since Nov.

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.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues scoring tear vs. Suns

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Thunder star eyeing Friday return

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 21

Mark Daigneault Discusses Ajay Mitchell Injury, Timing and Perceptive

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen plenty of injuries this season. Notably to Chet Holmgren, who has been sidelined since Nov. 10 due to a hip injury

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 12

Will Ajay Mitchell's Injury Affect OKC Thunder's Trade Strategy?

Oklahoma City has been one of the league’s best all season, but it might have a new hole to fill. On Friday, the Thunder announced that rookie guard Ajay Mitchell had surgery to address a turf toe strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-12 weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Thunder Lose Another Key Player to Injury, What is His Timetable?

The Oklahoma City suffered another injury blow on Friday as it was announced that their star rookie Ajay Mitchell underwent a procedure to repair a turf toe sprain.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Thunder’s Diamond In The Rough May Miss Rest Of Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder know how to deal with injuries but they’ll still feel the sting of Ajay Mitchell’s absence. After undergoing a procedure to repair a turf toe sprain, Mitchell will be out for at least the next 10-12 weeks, per a team announcement (h/t HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto).

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.

Thunder's size issues resurface in loss to Cavaliers

Thunder star opens up on future with team

Cavaliers break Thunder's win streak in battle of first-place teams

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 10

OKC Thunder Rookie Ajay Mitchell Undergoes Surgery, injury Timeline

On Jan. 3 against the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ajay Mitchell left the contest early due to a right great toe sprain. That has sidelined him for a week now, with the Thunder already missing Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso to a hip fracture and hip strain, respectively.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

Stiles Points: Ajay Mitchell Helps Elevate OKC Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder downed the Memphis Grizzlies to earn its 11th straight win - excluding the Milwaukee Bucks loss which does not count in the regular season standings - pushing its record to 26-5.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Referees made hilarious mistake in fourth quarter of Thunder-Pacers game

The officiating crew seemed to be sound asleep at the wheel in Thursday’s Oklahoma City Thunder-Indiana Pacers game. To begin the fourth quarter of the contest, the Thunder inbounded the ball and started dribbling up the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 24

Ajay Mitchell Providing Serious Lift for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City likely wasn’t expecting much playing time out of its rookies this season. And if they were expecting anything, it probably would’ve been from the team’s lottery selection, or the other first round pick.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Thunder Enter Trade Season With Options, Financial Flexibility

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s roster is already stacked with young NBA talent, but they still have an intriguing decision to make. Namely, who will claim that final spot?

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Five NBA players on two-way deals who could be promoted

Here are five players on two-way deals who are candidates to be promoted to standard contracts.

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The '2012 Oklahoma City Thunder Finals-losing team' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

The Latest Diamond-In-The-Rough Discovered By The Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s success in drafting under-the-radar players continues, as rookie Ajay Mitchell emerges as their latest promising addition. Selected 38th in the 2024 NBA Draft, Mitchell, a 6-foot-4 guard from Belgium, has quickly shown that he’s more than just a second-round pick.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / November 10

Ajay Mitchell is Making an Instant Impact for the Oklahoma City Thunder

Despite being on a championship contender and the best team in the Western conference, Ajay Mitchell has been a relatively prominent feature in an Oklahoma City Thunder rotation that has double-digit players logging over 10 minutes per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 2

Ajay Mitchell Having Strong Start to Potential All-Rookie Campaign

The Thunder’s second-round pick has been a pleasant surprise, but he could be more than that. During the 2024 NBA Draft, Oklahoma City made a series of trades to move into and up in the second round.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 6

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.

NBA News / LWOSports.com / October 4

One Question for Every Thunder Player for the 2024-25 Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder now have high expectations and questions to answer heading into the 2024-25 season. With training camp here and the regular season a few weeks away, the anticipation continues to grow in OKC.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 3

Ajay Mitchell Already Learning From Past Thunder Success Stories

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the most successful teams at developing talent with two rotational mainstays - Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort - started on a two-way pact before earning their keep at the NBA level.