Ajay Mitchell Injury News & Updates

Mitchell provided 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 109-96 win over the Hornets.

Mitchell returned to the bench after starting in the Thunder's previous five contests, but he continues to produce regardless of the role he's given. The second-year wing has scored in double digits in all but one of his games in November, averaging 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.1 steals per contest.

Mitchell won't start Saturday's game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With Luguentz Dort (shoulder) returning from a five-game absence, Mitchell will retreat to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the second-year guard has averaged 14.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 26.2 minutes per contest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Mitchell recorded 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two steals and one assist across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 victory over the Kings.

Mitchell's strong start to the season continued Tuesday with another double-digit scoring performance, highlighted by three made three-pointers that tied his season high from the opener Oct. 21. The UC Santa Barbara product impressed throughout Summer League and preseason play and has carried that momentum into the regular season, averaging 18.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.6 minutes per game through five contests to open the 2025-26 campaign.

Mitchell ended Monday's 101-94 win over the Mavericks with 17 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes.

Mitchell scored at least 14 points for the fourth straight game, continuing what has been a surprising start to the season. While his playing time has been inconsistent, his production has made a lot of people sit up and take notice. While there are certainly no guarantees, Mitchell is worth taking a flier on, just in case he can turn this short-term production into long-term value.

Mitchell registered 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven assists, seven rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes during the Thunder's 117-110 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Mitchell had another nice game off the bench Saturday, leading the bench in scoring and the Thunder in assists while finishing third in rebounds behind Chet Holmgren (12) and Isaiah Hartenstein (10). Mitchell averaged just 16.6 minutes per game last season, but he has gotten an extended run early in the 2025-26 campaign due to the absences of Isaiah Joe (knee), Alex Caruso (concussion) and Jalen Williams (wrist).

Mitchell closed Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime win over the Pacers with 26 points (9-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes.

Fresh off a 16-point performance in the season opener, Mitchell delivered once again, going off to the tune of 26 points. The Thunder was without a number of key players, affording Mitchell with an opportunity to shine on the big stage once again. While his role will likely reduce once the roster is back to full health, his early-season production definitely has him on the fantasy radar, even in standard formats.

Mitchell finished Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 15 minutes.

Mitchell was a spark plug off the Oklahoma City bench, stepping up in the absence of Isaiah Joe (knee) and Jalen Williams (wrist), both of whom are considered day-to-day. Mitchell's role could be in jeopardy when the Thunder are at full strength, but he made a strong case for himself to remain involved Tuesday.

Mitchell (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's season opener against the Rockets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Mitchell appears to have overcome an ankle injury that hindered him during the preseason, setting the stage for him to be available Tuesday. That said, it might be a challenge for the guard to crack the Opening Night rotation.

Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Mitchell, so for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup with Houston. That said, Mitchell is a negligible part of the rotation, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy hoops.

Mitchell (leg) didn't play in Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Bucks.

Mitchell sustained a left leg injury in Saturday's loss to the Pacers, and his status wasn't updated ahead of Tuesday's contest. His final opportunity to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against the Nuggets.

Mitchell suffered a left leg injury during the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers and didn't return.

Mitchell went down with what appeared to be a painful leg injury. He performed incredibly well during the 15 minutes he was on the floor, racking up 16 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and one block. The next chance for him to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Bucks.

Mitchell was taken straight to the locker room after suffering an apparent left leg injury, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Mitchell was down in a ton of pain and was helped off the court by two trainers while putting minimal weight on his left leg. It's unclear if he'll be able to return to action.

Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.

The Thunder will be resting most of their key players for this preseason matchup, so Mitchell will be one of the players to get an extended run. He averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 36 regular-season appearances with Oklahoma City as a rookie in 2024-25.

Mitchell (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

After missing the team's last three preseason games due to an ankle injury, Mitchell will be available to return. Even though he'll be back on the floor, the team will have only 10 players available Saturday.

Mitchell (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.

Mitchell continues to deal with an ankle injury that has now forced him to miss the first two matchups of the preseason. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday against the Pacers.

Mitchell (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Mitchell will remain sidelined Monday with an ankle injury after sitting out Sunday's preseason opener. The guard flashed scoring upside during Summer League and will look to expand on last season's campaign, when he averaged 6.5 points in 16.6 minutes over 36 regular-season appearances with the Thunder. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Hornets.

Mitchell (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso, Mitchell will take a seat in the front end of Oklahoma City's back-to-back set as the team evaluates the rest of its roster. Their next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.

Mitchell notched 27 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 92-75 Summer League win over the Magic.

Mitchell delivered a well-rounded performance, finishing with a game-high mark in points. The 23-year-old point guard also tied the team-high marks in both rebounds and steals. The 2024 second-round pick has helped lead the Thunder to a 3-0 record in the Las Vegas Summer League, scoring at least 20 points in two of his three appearances.

Mitchell amassed 19 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League loss to Utah.

Mitchell led the Thunder in scoring while dishing out a game-best eight assists, albeit in a losing effort. The 23-year-old point guard has now tallied at least 16 points and five assists in all three of the Thunder's Summer League outings. While Oklahoma City boasts considerable backcourt depth, Mitchell could carve out a consistent role in the club's rotation during the 2025-26 campaign and will likely compete for minutes with Nikola Topic behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Mitchell tallied 16 points (3-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes in Monday's 89-78 Summer League win over the 76ers.

Mitchell couldn't match his impressive scoring performance from Saturday, when he poured in 24 points on 55.6 percent shooting, but he made a strong all-around impact in Monday's win. The guard saw a decent amount of action as a rookie during the 2024-25 regular season, averaging 6.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting in 16.6 minutes across 36 games, including one start. The Thunder have a deep roster but clearly value Mitchell, having signed him to a three-year, $9 million deal this offseason.

Mitchell logged 24 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal across 27 minutes of Saturday's 92-80 G League loss to the Grizzlies.

Mitchell just recently agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth nearly $9 million to re-sign with the Thunder, and if Saturday was any indication, he could be a bargain at that rate. The 23-year-old appeared in 36 regular-season contests during his rookie season, posting averages of 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 16.6 minutes per game. Oklahoma City's backcourt rotation will be even more crowded with the team looking to incorporate Nikola Topic, but Mitchell likely made a strong impression on the coaching staff Saturday.

Mitchell intends to sign a three-year, $9 million contract with the Thunder, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Sunday.

Mitchell is expected to return to Oklahoma City on a longer-term deal after the club declined its team option in his contract for 2025-26. The 23-year-old appeared in 36 regular-season outings (one start) during his rookie season, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 16.6 minutes per game.

Mitchell tallied no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 win over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Mitchell saw brief action in Sunday's championship win but didn't record a stat. The rookie appeared in just over half of Oklahoma City's playoff games, playing in 12 of 23 and averaging 7.0 minutes in those contests. During the regular season, he averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.6 minutes across 36 games, including one start.

Mitchell (toe) recorded nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists and one steal across 18 minutes in Friday's 145-111 win over the Jazz.

Suiting up for the first time since Jan. 3 after a lengthy recovery from surgery to address a right big toe sprain, Mitchell ended up taking on a decent-sized role off the bench while the Thunder held out seven rotation players with what appear to be minor injuries. With Oklahoma City having already clinched the league's best record, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin), Jalen Williams (hip), Cason Wallace (shoulder), Alex Caruso (ankle), Luguentz Dort (knee), Chet Holmgren (back) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) could all remain out for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Pelicans, or at least have their minutes kept in check in advance of the playoffs. Mitchell could thus be in line for a similar or larger workload Sunday, though the rookie second-round pick won't be guaranteed a regular spot in the rotation during the postseason when the Thunder are at full strength.

Mitchell (toe) will be available for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Mitchell is in line for his first action since Jan. 3 after putting toe surgery behind him. The Thunder could keep a close eye on his playing time considering his long absence, though the backcourt will be thin Friday after the team announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin), Alex Caruso (ankle), Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Luguentz Dort (knee) are all out.

Mitchell (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Mitchell will miss a 46th consecutive game for the Thunder as he recovers from toe surgery. The next opportunity for him to return to the lineup will be Friday against the Jazz.

Mitchell (toe) won't play Tuesday against the Lakers.

Mitchell hasn't take the court since Jan. 3 while on the mend from toe surgery. His next chance to suit up will arrive Wednesday in Phoenix.

Mitchell (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Mitchell will miss a 44th consecutive game for the Thunder while recovering from toe surgery. The next chance for him to return to the floor for Oklahoma City will be Tuesday against the Lakers.

Mitchell (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Mitchell hasn't played since Jan. 3 after undergoing a procedure to address the turf toe sprain in his right big toe. There's no clear timetable for the rookie second-round pick's return, though his next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Lakers.

Mitchell was converted from a two-way deal Thursday to a two-year contract with the Thunder, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Mitchell hasn't played a game for the Thunder since undergoing a procedure on his right big toe in January, but that didn't stop the team from securing his future by inking him to a two-year deal. Although he still needs a considerable amount of time before he can be cleared to play again for Oklahoma City, the move to convert him from a two-way deal to a two-year contract makes him eligible to play in the NBA playoffs, Bobby Marks of ESPN.com reports. Adding Mitchell to the playoff roster will give the squad some depth as they try to go the distance in the postseason. In 34 games this season, the 22-year-old guard is averaging 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

Mitchell underwent a procedure on his turf toe sprain on his right foot and will be re-evaluated in 10 to 12 weeks, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

The Thunder will need to pivot, as Mitchell will miss considerable time as he recovers from a procedure on his injured toe. Oklahoma City could give Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins more time on the floor in Mitchell's absence.

Mitchell (toe) will not play in Friday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Mitchell is slated to miss his third consecutive game due to injury, and prior to his first absence on Jan. 5, he had not missed time at all this season. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely see more playing time again as a result.

Mitchell (toe) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Mitchell will be sidelined for a second straight game after suffering a toe injury in Friday's win over the Knicks. His next opportunity to return comes Friday in New York. In Mitchell's absence, the Thunder could give Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins some more playing time, but Oklahoma City's rotation may not be affected very much.

Mitchell (toe) will not play Sunday against Boston.

Mitchell exited at the 1:30 mark in the third quarter of Friday's game and did not return, and he was later diagnosed with a toe sprain. It's not a good sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance, so he should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Head coach Mark Daigneault said that Mitchell sprained his toe during the second half of the Thunder's 117-107 win over the Knicks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Mitchell checked out at the 1:30 mark in the third quarter of Friday's game and did not return, finishing with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 13 minutes. The rookie second-round pick will have his toe injury evaluated Saturday morning, but it puts him in jeopardy of being sidelined for Sunday's game against the Celtics. Mitchell's absence would likely mean more minutes for Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins.

Mitchell ended Sunday's 130-106 win over the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes.

Despite moving back to the bench with Cason Wallace (quadriceps) and Luguentz Dort (ankle) back in the lineup, Mitchell responded with a season-high 17 points, though he was aided by some garbage time in the lopsided win. Mitchell is hard to trust outside of very deep formats when the Thunder are at full strength.

Mitchell is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Mitchell made his first start of the regular season during Saturday's 106-94 win over the Hornets, and he finished with 10 points, five rebounds and four assists over 32 minutes. He will revert to a reserve role Sunday due to the return of Cason Wallace (quadriceps) and Luguentz Dort (ankle).

Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

The Thunder will be missing two key contributors in Cason Wallace (quadriceps) and Luguentz Dort (ankle), so Mitchell will move into a starting role on the wing. He'll start alongside Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. This will be Mitchell's first start of the campaign. He's averaging 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game across 14.1 minutes per game off the bench in December.

Mitchell ended Monday's 123-105 victory over the Wizards with 16 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes.

Mitchell posted career-high marks in points (16) and rebounds (12), taking advantage of some garbage time during the win. Fantasy managers won't want to overreact to this outlier, as Mitchell is averaging just 13.9 minutes through 10 December contests.

Mitchell provided two points (1-3 FG), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 win over Dallas.

Mitchell logged just 10 minutes after averaging 18.3 minutes per game in each of the three previous appearances. Despite appearing in every game thus far, Mitchell has served up modest averages of just 5.6 points, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 16.0 minutes per game.

Mitchell posted 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 20 minutes during Friday's 126-107 victory over Houston.

Mitchell matched his best scoring total of the season in the win. Oklahoma City's 2024 second-round prospect has appeare din every game but is only averaging 13.9 minutes over nine contests. Unless an injury bolsters his spot on the depth chart, his fantasy viability is limited.

Mitchell finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over the Magic.

Mitchell has seen the court in all seven games thus far this season, albeit in a limited role. He is averaging 4.0 points in 13.7 minutes per game, with the majority of his playing time coming in the final quarter of games. While it does appear as though he is going to be an every-night part of the rotation, it is unlikely he touches the floor when it matters.

Mitchell was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Mitchell missed the Thunder's previous preseason contest due to an ankle injury but appears to have fully recovered. The rookie guard should be available for Tuesday's preseason matchup with Denver.

Mitchell notched 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 112-107 preseason win over the Spurs.

Mitchell exploded for a team-high 19 points while coming off the bench. The No. 38 overall pick of the 2024 Draft was a scoring machine in his final season with UC Santa Barbara, during which he averaged 20.0 points while shooting 50.4 percent from the field 39.3 percent from beyond the arc. Mitchell will likely struggle to find significant playing time buried behind a stacked Thunder backcourt, but he is expected to spend some time in the G League to further develop.

Mitchell won't play in another Summer League game in order to allow more opportunities for other players, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

The Thunder must have liked what they saw out of Mitchell, feeling good enough about the No. 38 pick in the 2024 NBA draft to shut him down after five Summer League games. The UC Santa Barbara product was signed to a two-way deal and should split time between the NBA and the G League as a rookie.

Mitchell totaled 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes during Monday's 102-73 Summer League loss to the Heat.

Mitchell was one of the lone bright spots in a blowout loss, leading the team in scoring by knocking down 57.1 percent of his tries from the field. It was nice to see the 22-year-old bounce back following a 6-for-18 shooting performance from the field Saturday against Toronto.

Mitchell finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in 28 minutes during Monday's 102-92 loss against the 76ers in the Utah Summer League.

Mitchell turned in a strong showing in his first game action since being drafted with the No. 38 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, finishing second on the team in scoring while also stuffing the stat sheet with a team-high three steals and two blocks. The rookie guard should continue to see a healthy helping of opportunities as Summer League play continues.

The Thunder signed Mitchell to a two-way contract Saturday.

The No. 38 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Mitchell will occupy one of the Thunder's three two-way spots during his first professional season. The 22-year-old guard was a standout performer In his final collegiate season with UC Santa Barbara in 2023-24, averaging 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 50.4 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from downtown. Since he's unlikely to factor into the Thunder's rotation plans as a rookie, Mitchell will likely wind up seeing the majority of his playing time in 2024-25 with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.

Mitchell, via a trade with the Knicks, was selected by the Thunder with the No. 38 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Mitchell is a combo guard coming off his junior year at UC Santa Barbara, and he was named to the All-Big West First Team in each of the past two seasons. He led the Big West in points per game (20.0) last season. His mediocre athleticism and shaky shooting until last year likely led to his draft stock being where it is, despite plenty of playmaking and scoring ability. Mitchell will fight for reserve guard minutes on the Thunder as a rookie, which won't be easy to come by.