{"id":194935,"date":"2026-05-11T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=194935"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:55:24","slug":"ajay-mitchell-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/05\/11\/ajay-mitchell-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Ajay Mitchell’s $9 Million Contract Emphasizes Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"

After his breakout performance in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>, fans are quick to find out that Ajay Mitchell<\/a>‘s contract is definitely a steal for the OKC Thunder. Now up 3-0 in the West Semis against Los Angeles, the Thunder have called Mitchell’s number<\/a> time and time again. So far, the guard has responded well and proved that he can step up on the big stage.<\/p>\n

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> had a nice game Saturday, along with Chet Holmgren<\/a>. The Thunder bench<\/a> was also rolling on its own. However, it was Mitchell who was scoring left and right, making massive plays that mattered. What was a tight game early on became a massive outing for the sophomore guard, showing he can hoop indeed.<\/p>\n

Ajay Mitchell’s $9 Million Contract Emphasizes Potential<\/h2>\n

From his days in Belgium to playing for UC Santa Barbara and then for the defending champs, it seems that Ajay Mitchell was destined to wear the Thunder blue. Now he is making the most of his chance and is shining bright on the postseason stage.<\/p>\n

Mitchell’s Contract is a Win for OKC<\/h3>\n

Not all star players come from the lottery or the first round. Some of these names can be found in the deeper stretch of the second round. Nikola Jokic<\/a> and Jalen Brunson<\/a> are notable proof of that. Mitchell, the 38th overall pick in 2024, is now shining as a steal for the defending champions. OKC currently has him on a three-year, $9 million deal.<\/p>\n

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AJAY MITCHELL OVER THE LAST 4 GAMES:<\/p>\n

21.0 PPG
6.5 APG
3.3 RPG
50.8% FG
38.9% 3P
88.2% FT
30.4 MPG<\/p>\n

Only making $3 Million per year. \ud83e\udd2f https:\/\/t.co\/SESzBYZUTp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hqGDK6iDkX<\/a><\/p>\n

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n