Sam Presti highlights Ajay Mitchell's potential for Thunder in 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti discussed Ajay Mitchell's development during a preseason address on September 25, 2026. Presti noted that Mitchell is entering his third season and has yet to experience a fully healthy year. Despite limited playtime due to injuries, including a significant absence during last year's playoffs, Presti affirmed that Mitchell has shown improvement, particularly in his strength and physicality. The GM emphasized Mitchell's versatile skill set, indicating he could take on a more substantial role this season as he continues to recover and develop further. Fans can expect increased contributions from Mitchell, who averaged 13.6 points last season, as well as from other players like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
- •Ajay Mitchell enters his third season with the Thunder.
- •Mitchell has not had a fully healthy season as of yet.
- •He averaged 13.6 points and took on a sixth-man role last year.
- •Presti highlighted Mitchell's offseason work focused on strength and durability.
- •Thunder fans are looking forward to contributions from multiple players this season.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder news: Another Ajay Mitchell leap is on the horizon after Sam Presti endorsement
"While Ajay Mitchell is entering his third year with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he’s yet to have a fully healthy season, of which GM Sam Presti reminded the media during his preseason address. After Presti discussed Chet Holmgren’s struggles versus Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7’s loss in the Western Conference Finals, he […] The post Thunder news: Another Ajay Mitchell leap is on the horizon after Sam Presti endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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