AJAY MITCHELL NEWS

Three more pilfers in win Mitchell logged 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-92 win over the Lakers.

Impact Making his fifth straight start, Mitchell nabbed at least three steals for the third time during that stretch, and the fourth time overall in 13 games. The second-year guard has scored in double-digits in all but one contest as he surges toward a breakout campaign, averaging 16.9 points, 3.8 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 threes in 28.1 minutes a game.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in win Mitchell chipped in 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Mitchell has scored at least 17 points in each of his four starts this season, and the second-year guard is enjoying a breakout season in the first few weeks of the 2025-26 campaign. Mitchell is expected to remain in the starting five for the time being, but fantasy managers should feel confident in his chances to keep producing even if he returns to the bench. He's averaging 16.1 points per game when playing with the second unit this season.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander's 28 points, Holmgren's perfect shooting lead Thunder in rout of Warriors

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and 11 assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Golden State Warriors 126-102

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Massive stat line in win Mitchell accumulated 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 114-100 win over Memphis.

Impact Mitchell continues to enjoy a breakout season and posted another loaded stat line as a starter. He's been in the first unit in each of the Thunder's last three games and has scored at least 18 points each time. Furthermore, Mitchell has surpassed the 15-point mark eight times already after doing so just twice in the 2024-25 campaign. The second-year guard is averaging a robust line of 17.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals across 28.0 minutes per game in his first 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally in the 2nd half and beat Grizzlies 114-100

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including a nine-point outburst in the fourth quarter, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-100

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Records double-double in blowout Mitchell chipped in 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 132-101 victory over the Kings.

Impact Mitchell made his second start of the season with Luguentz Dort (shoulder) still sidelined, but Mitchell did the most damage once Shai Gilgeous-Alexnder took a seat in the lopsided victory. He scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, extending the lead during a decisive win for the Thunder.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander too much for Kings Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went over 30 points together for the first time, Ajay Mitchell put up his second career doubl...

NOVEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Posts 21 points in spot start Mitchell closed with 21 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 121-119 loss to Portland.

Impact Mitchell earned a spot with the first unit amid Luguentz Dort's (shoulder) recent injury, and he made the most of the opportunity with his second-highest point total of the season. Wednesday marked Mitchell's first start of the season, but he's also posted impressive totals coming off the bench for the Thunder. Through nine games, Mitchell has averaged 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals. He's also converting shots at a rate of 45.8 percent.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Portland Mitchell will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Mitchell gets the nod as a starter along with Aaron Wiggins, with Lugentz Dort (shoulder) and Chet Holmgren (back) on the mend. Mitchell and Wiggins will be joined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein in the first five.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Mitchell (lower body) will be available to play Tuesday against the Clippers.

Impact Mitchell should be good to go for his usual minutes Tuesday evening, and he'll look to bounce back from a tough, 2-8 shooting performance. The second-year guard is hitting career-highs across the board this season while earning 27.6 minutes a night.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Mitchell (lower body) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Justin reports.

Impact Mitchell, who is listed as questionable, will likely test out his injury in pre-game warmups before a decision is made on his status. He's been terrific to open the season with 17.3 points, 3.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per contest.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight road win

Oklahoma City aims to extend its three-game road win streak with a victory against Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Added to injury report Mitchell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a bilateral gluteal contusion.

Impact Mitchell evidently picked up the injury at some point during Sunday's game against the Pelicans. The team will presumably monitor him closely leading up to tipoff before providing another update on his availability.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams' return delayed again after follow-up surgery

Jalen Williams will miss at least another 10 days for the Oklahoma City Thunder

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Delivers 20 points from bench Mitchell finished Thursday's 127-108 victory over Washington with 20 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Mitchell provided ample support with the second unit during the decisive win. Although a spot in the starting five isn't possible at the moment, 'Mitchell is enjoying a sharp increase in court time from his rookie year. Through six games, the UCSB product is averaging 27.1 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Continue to Rave About Ajay Mitchell The Oklahoma City Thunder have gutted their way to 5-0 through no shortage of adversity. On top of being short-handed and missing key role p...

OCTOBER 30 • SI.COM