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| HT/WT: 6-4, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Ans, BE |
| Age: 24 |
| School: UC-Santa Barbara |
| Experience: 2 |
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Struggles in preseason finale
Mitchell finished with seven points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason loss to Houston.
Mitchell drew the start but struggled to generate offense, missing all four of his three-point attempts while committing three turnovers. Oklahoma City shot just 13.9 percent from beyond the arc as a team, and Mitchell was among several Thunder guards who couldn't find their rhythm. He'll look to bounce back when the regular season begins.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Starting preseason finale
Mitchell (rest) is available and starting Thursday's preseason finale against Houston, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mitchell will return from a two-game absence due to rest purposes, resulting in Cason Wallace sliding to the second unit. Mitchell will be joined in the starting five by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Sitting out again
Mitchell (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Mitchell is out for both ends of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Rockets.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Won't be available Monday
Mitchell (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Mitchell and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. After a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Mitchell is one of the preseason favorites for Sixth Man of the Year.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Not starting Wednesday
Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Mitchell started in Tuesday's 116-110 loss to the Pelicans. However, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso starting Wednesday, Mitchell will head to the bench.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Starting Tuesday
Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
The Thunder are holding out all five of their usual starters for Tuesday's preseason opener. Joining Mitchell in the first unit for Tuesday's exhibition will be Jared McCain, Bennett Stirtz, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Fully healthy for Thunder
Mitchell (calf) is healthy and participating fully in training camp after ending the 2025-26 season injured, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Head coach Mark Daigneault said Wednesday that Mitchell "got himself healthy" during the offseason and praised the guard's conditioning and overall form early in camp. Mitchell's unrestricted participation indicates he's moved past the calf injury that ended his 2025-26 campaign and should be available for Oklahoma City's preseason slate.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Could step up this season
Thunder general manager Sam Presti has mentioned Mitchell (calf) multiple times as a player who could take on more minutes and make a jump this season, according to Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder.
Mitchell appears to be a candidate for an expanded role in Oklahoma City's rotation after showing promise in a limited capacity last season. The team lost Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort this offseason, making Mitchell an obvious player to watch ahead of fantasy drafts. His exact place in the rotation will become clearer during training camp and the preseason.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Importance grows for Thunder
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup opened additional opportunities for Mitchell (calf) and others in the backcourt after the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
Mitchell had a breakout campaign in his second NBA season and could earn a larger role in 2026-27. However, he'll still have to compete with Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Jared McCain for consistent playing time. Mitchell's continued development as a secondary playmaker could determine whether he becomes a reliable fantasy contributor.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Progressing in recovery
In an appearance on ESPN.com on Tuesday, Mitchell relayed that he is "close to being back to 100 [percent]" in his recovery from a right calf strain.
Mitchell was forced to miss the final four games of the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio after straining his right calf in Game 3. The 2024 second-rounder was a key piece to the Thunder's rotation and even started in seven of 11 playoff games. In his absence, Oklahoma City lost three of the next four WCF games, including Game 7 that sent San Antonio to the NBA Finals against New York. Mitchell has primarily come off the bench in his first two years in the NBA, but given his strong postseason play, it's possible that he supplants Luguentz Dort for a spot in the starting backcourt next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the 2026-27 campaign.
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