Ajay Mitchell
#25SG · Oklahoma City Thunder
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 85 | 10.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 49.0% | 35.8% | 86.7% |
| 2025-26 | 49 | 14.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 48.9% | 34.8% | 87.7% |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 45.7% | 38.5% | 80.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$5.8M
AAV
$1.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ajay Mitchell's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A- CVI grade. At $1.9M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Ajay's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Ajay is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Ajay Mitchell earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 85 career games, Ajay has averaged 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Ajay's strongest metric is FG% at 4901.4, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.8, below the Shooting Guard median of 5.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Ajay ranks 38th in overall performance. Ajay will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Current Sentiment
Mitchell's fighting suspension overshadows his rookie year, creating negative buzz around maturity. His C+ performance grade suggests inconsistent development, raising questions about rotation role. At $1.9M, contract is reasonable but production hasn't justified expectations yet. The altercation becomes defining narrative, shifting focus from basketball growth to discipline. Fans remain cautiously pessimistic—talent exists but attitude concerns limit early optimism.
Transaction History
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