March 8, 2026, 6:02 p.m. CT
The OKC Thunder introduced that Ajay Mitchell shall be available to make his return throughout a house recreation in opposition to the Denver Nuggets at 6:30 p.m. CT Monday.
Mitchell has missed the final 20 video games due to a mix of an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. The sophomore guard is averaging profession highs of 14.1 factors, 3.7 assists and three.5 rebounds this season on 48.7% taking pictures from the sector (35% from deep).
OKC (50-15) will acquire one other playmaker and shot creator with Mitchell’s return. He has additionally made strides defensively, making him one of many extra well-rounded gamers on the roster at solely 23 years outdated.
OKC will proceed to be with out Jalen Williams (proper hamstring pressure), Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf contusion) and Branden Carlson (low again pressure) on Monday. Chet Holmgren (flu) and Alex Caruso (left hip contusion) are additionally listed as questionable.
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