Ajay Mitchell to return from 20-game absence against Nuggets

March 8, 2026, 5:21 p.m. CT

Jan 21, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) goest up for shot after stealing the ball from he Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Help has arrived. Ajay Mitchell is no longer listed on the injury report. He’ll be available for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they host the Denver Nuggets in a highly-anticipated matchup on Monday.

Mitchell had missed 20 consecutive games with an abdominal strain and ankle sprain. The month-plus-long absence had folks worried about his recovery process. Enjoying a breakout season, the Thunder have gained back one of their best scorers.

Mitchell has averaged 14.1 points on 48.7% shooting, 3.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 43 games. He’s shot 35% from 3 on 3.2 attempts.

Will be interesting to see how Mitchell slides back into OKC’s rotation. It’ll be the first time the Thunder will have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell and Jared McCain suited up. He last played on Jan. 21 in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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