The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Ajay Mitchell to a multi-year contract Thursday, converting the rookie guard from a two-way deal to likely fill OKC's final roster spot.

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Ajay Mitchell to a multi-year contract Thursday, converting the rookie guard from two-way deal to fill OKC's final roster spot.

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh break down the biggest trades of the, jaw-dropping, incredible 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. TNT's Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley selected eight-man teams from the 24-player pool. LeBron James was the No. 1 pick.

With Theis gone, the Thunder now have an open roster spot. They could use it to convert Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal. The two-way rookie has played well despite toe surgery likely knocking him out for the rest of the regular season. No need to risk exposing him to restricted free agency.

As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Oklahoma City Thunder should focus on touching up the corners — if that. No need to fundamentally change the painting. The Thunder have been the league's best team this season.

Since the start of February, the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on a tear. A 34-point victory over the Sacramento Kings, a 29-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks

"Thunder star Chet Holmgren is off the team's injury report, clearing the way for him to return to action Friday against the Toronto Raptors in OKC. At 40-9, Thunder's remainder of regular season will feature reintegrating Holmgren into the young, rising title contender," Charania posted.

He sustained the hip injury after taking a hard fall on a block attempt in the first quarter of a 127-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Holmgren anchored the Thunder’s league-leading defense at the time of his injury.