Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Absence streak to continue
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Mitchell is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic with an abdominal strain, per Rylan Stiles of SI.com.
Tuesday marks a sixth straight absence for Mitchell, who holds no definitive timetable for a return ahead of Wednesday's showdown with the Spurs. Plenty of minutes remain up for grabs on the wing for the Thunder, giving all of Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins an opportunity to log minutes in the 30s.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Ruled out for Sunday
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Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Mitchell will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to an abdominal strain. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Magic. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are candidates for increased minutes due to Mitchell and Alex Caruso (adductor) being sidelined.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Won't play Thursday
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Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Minnesota.
Mitchell is set to sit out his fourth straight game Thursday, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Denver. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely continue to divvy up Mitchell's minutes while he's sidelined.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Mitchell is out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with an abdominal strain.
Tuesday is marking a third consecutive absence for Mitchell, whose next chance to return to action comes Thursday in Minnesota. With Alex Caruso (adductor) joining Mitchell in street clothes, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins appear to be worthy of streaming consideration.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Ruled out for Sunday
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Mitchell (abdomen) won't play Sunday against the Raptors.
Mitchell will miss his second straight game with an abdominal strain, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Pelicans. Mitchell's minutes will likely be divvied up amongst Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Ruled out for Friday
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Mitchell is out for Friday's game against Indiana with an abdominal strain, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Mitchell left Wednesday's win in Milwaukee early and needs to miss at least one contest. Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace are candidates for an increased role Friday. Mitchell's next chance to play comes Sunday against the Raptors.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Won't return Wednesday
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Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right hip contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Mitchell had an excellent game before exiting, posting 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes. However, a bruised right hip will cut his outing short. His next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana. Look for Brooks Barnhizer, Isaiah Joe or Kenrich Williams to see an uptick in playing time during the remainder of Wednesday's game.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Starting Wednesday
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Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
This will be Mitchell's ninth start this season and he'll be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren. As a starter, Mitchell has produced averages of 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 triples and 1.5 steals per game.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Provides 17 points off bench
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Mitchell ended with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 111-91 win over the Rockets.
Mitchell continued his impressive stretch of strong play off the bench and has now scored in double figures in each of his last 14 games. He got back in rhythm from beyond the arc after going 0-for-5 over his last two matchups, drilling three treys for just the third time this season.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Back to bench Sunday
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Mitchell is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Mitchell got the start against the Grizzlies on Friday due to the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the former finished with 23 points, six assists, three rebounds and one block over 38 minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return Sunday against Miami, so Mitchell will revert to a bench role for that contest.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Scores 23 points with six dimes
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Mitchell finished with 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over the Grizzlies.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) and Chet Holmgren (shins) out, Mitchell was able to operate as one of the lead dogs on offense, and he responded with one of his better games of the season. Mitchell has been in a nice rhythm over the past eight games, posting averages of 14.3 points, 4.0 assists, 1.4 triples, 1.6 steals and just 1.0 turnovers per contest, which has been good enough for top-60 value in nine-category leagues.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Will start Friday
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Mitchell will start against the Grizzlies on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) sidelined, Mitchell will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 7. In seven starts so far this season, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 15.4 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 30.3 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Puts up 11 points in loss
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Mitchell racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 124-97 loss to Charlotte.
Mitchell was the only reserve to find much success for Oklahoma City other than Kenrich Williams. Mitchell's minutes have been held in check recently with 23.9 minutes per game over his last six contests, but he's been a sixth-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues during that span with 12.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Questionable for Monday
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Mitchell is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks with a left shin contusion.
Mitchell suffered his contusion during Sunday's game against the 76ers and was unable to return. Although he's day-to-day, the Thunder may opt for caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Doesn't return Sunday
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Mitchell (ankle) left Sunday's game against the 76ers in the fourth quarter and did not return.
Mitchell suffered an apparent ankle injury in the fourth quarter and went back to the locker room. He did not retake the floor. Mitchell logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and two steals across 20 minutes before departing. His next chance to play will come Monday against Atlanta.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Heads to locker room
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Mitchell went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the 76ers due to an apparent ankle issue, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Mitchell seemingly tweaked his ankle while breaking up an alley-oop attempt earlier in the game, and the issue will require a trip to the locker room. Considering the Thunder are up 25 points midway through the fourth quarter, it's unlikely he'll return to the contest.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Won't play Christmas Day
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Mitchell (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Mitchell will miss a second consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, which he'll look to clear in time to return for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso will continue to see more minutes off the bench in Mitchell's absence.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Ruled out Tuesday
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Mitchell (concussion) will not play Tuesday against the Spurs.
After leaving Monday's game early, Mitchell has since been diagnosed with a concussion. That makes it unlikely that he'll be cleared in time for Christmas Day against the Spurs. Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace could see more reps in Mitchell's absence.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Productive off bench Thursday
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Mitchell ended with 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 29 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 122-101 win over the Clippers.
Nine of those points came in the fourth quarter, as Mitchell took advantage of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting pulled early in the big win. It was the first time in five games that Mitchell scored in double digits, while the seven boards tied his season high. The second-year guard typically doesn't see that kind of shot volume -- he last attempted double-digit field goals against the Jazz on Nov. 21. Through six games (two starts) to begin December, Mitchell is averaging 10.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 threes in 26.0 minutes a contest despite shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 46.7 percent (7-for-15) from long distance.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Moving back to second unit
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Mitchell will come off the bench for Friday's game against Dallas, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Mitchell started Tuesday's contest due to Luguentz Dort's (thigh) absence, and while Dort remains out Friday, the Thunder are instead going big with Jaylin Williams against Dallas. In 16 games off the bench, Mitchell is averaging 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals across 25.4 minutes per contest.
