{"id":180423,"date":"2026-03-09T09:54:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=180423"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:54:46","slug":"thunder-vs-nuggets-ajay-mitchell-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/03\/09\/thunder-vs-nuggets-ajay-mitchell-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunder vs Nuggets Gets Interesting with OKC Playmaker’s Return"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s no denying that Oklahoma City is still dealing with lots of injuries this season. Nothing has been easy for the team, and they were finding ways to win without their full lineup<\/a>. Even as they approach the closing stretch of the 2025-26 campaign, it’s no wonder they are missing key players, too. With a contender showdown coming up, Ajay Mitchell<\/a>‘s timely return from injury should add more flavor to the Thunder vs. Nuggets clash.<\/p>\n

Mitchell has not played a single game since January 21st after suffering an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. He was originally gunning for the Sixth Man of the Year honors<\/a> this season, especially with his impressive leap in the game. At this point, the Thunder need more of him en route to a duel with a division rival.<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Nuggets Gets Interesting with OKC Playmaker’s Return<\/span><\/h2>\n

After becoming the first team to win 50 wins this season, Oklahoma City now turns its eyes to proving its worth against Denver. With Mitchell now confirmed to be back, it seems that they’re getting more help than ever.<\/p>\n

Now off of the injury report, all Thunder fans are happy to see a strengthened OKC squad. Going up against Denver — where every single game has been a high-stakes showdown — Mitchell’s return could not have come at a better time. At one point, the Thunder didn’t have Mitchell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a>, and Jalen Williams<\/a>. With all of the injuries that they continue to suffer, it seems like they’re getting a break.<\/p>\n

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BEEN TOO LONG BUT WE FINALLY GOT OUR 6TH MAN BACK<\/p>\n

pic.twitter.com\/qruYEm03iT<\/a><\/p>\n

— ThunderChats (@ThunderChats) March 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n