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Ajay Mitchell Returns as Thunder Face Nuggets Monday

3/9/2026

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The Oklahoma City Thunder announced guard Ajay Mitchell will return for a home game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Mitchell has missed 20 games due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain.
The Thunder will still be without Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Branden Carlson, while Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are listed as questionable for the game.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder announced guard Ajay Mitchell will return for a home game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Mitchell has missed 20 games due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain.
The Thunder will still be without Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Branden Carlson, while Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are listed as questionable for the game.