Ajay Mitchell has been dealing with abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain, with multiple reports over the past months noting missed games and re-evaluations. The latest major updates indicate he was cleared from the injury report for a playoff game in mid-April 2026, suggesting he was ramping up and considered ready for postseason action, though returns have varied by game and minutes limits in earlier returns [sources cited below]. Given the fluid nature of injuries, the most current status can change day-to-day.
Key updates you might want to follow:
- Late-season/early-2026: Extended absences due to abdominal strain and ankle sprain; re-evaluation in a week or more was common during that period [sources cited below].
- February–March 2026: Re-evaluations and reported returns-to-play toggling between inactive and listed on injury reports [sources cited below].
- April 2026 playoffs: Omitted from injury report for at least one playoff game, indicating clearance to play, though minutes and role could still vary [sources cited below].
Selected recent sources (for reference):
- RotoWire: Ajay Mitchell injury updates, including abdominal/ankle status and return timelines.[1]
- RotoBaller: Reports of a return being set for Monday after a multi-week absence, with potential minutes limits.[2]
- NBC Sports Fantasy: Trackers on re-evaluation timelines and missed weeks.[3]
- FantasyPros: Preseason/injury-day updates including exits and ramp-up considerations.[4]
- NBC Sports Fantasy: Injury-report status changes around early March 2026.[5]
- CBS Sports / RotoWire: Playoff clearance statuses in April 2026.[7]
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Sources
Mitchell stepped on Brooks Barnhizer’s foot, forcing him to leave the game. While no update was provided afterward, it’s a concern given he already missed time earlier in the preseason with a sprained ankle. He finished with 16 points (6-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one block in 15 minutes. His next opportunity to play will come in Tuesday's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
www.fantasypros.comAjay Mitchell (abdominal, ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week.
www.nbcsports.comThunder's Ajay Mitchell: Omitted from injury report
www.cbssports.comMitchell (abdomen/ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Chicago.
www.rotowire.comAjay Mitchell (abdominal) will miss Thursday's matchup with the Bucks.
www.nbcsports.comAjay Mitchell (abdominal, ankle) has been removed from the injury report for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
www.nbcsports.comAjay Mitchell (core, ankle) accumulated 24 points (9-of-16 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Nuggets.
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www.foxsports.comAjay Mitchell (hip) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
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