Thunder GM Sam Presti Talks Title, How It Goes Beyond Basketball
- Yesterday, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Ajay Mitchell to a three-year, $9 million deal, upgrading his status from a two-way contract to a guaranteed roster spot.
- Following his toe ligament surgery, Mitchell was sidelined for 46 games but returned in time for the Thunder's playoff run, demonstrating resilience.
- Mitchell averaged 6.5 points in 15 minutes during the season and 16.4 points with 4.6 assists at 53% shooting in Summer League, showing his growing impact.
- In the wake of the deal, Mitchell is scheduled for Summer League games against Memphis, Philadelphia, and Utah, as part of retaining 14 of 15 championship roster players.
- Beyond the immediate roster, the Thunder's long-term deal with Mitchell underscores their strategy of retaining key players from their championship core.
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Thunder GM Sam Presti talks title, how it goes beyond basketball
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - It's been about a week since the Thunder hoisted the Larry O'Brien trophy inside the Paycom Center after game 7 against the Indiana Pacers. The moment is still surely fresh on Thunder fans minds, as is the parade. Monday morning, Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti spoke to the media for a couple hours in a chance to look back on an unforgettable season in several areas. LOCAL NEWS: Jalen Williams is set …

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Mark Patton: Ajay Mitchell Plans to Keep Rolling with the Thunder After NBA Championship Season
Not even a major toe jam could keep Ajay Mitchell from getting his foot in the door with professional basketball’s best team. The former UC Santa Barbara star has secured his place with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder despite the team’s young, overcrowded roster and his long stay on this season’s injured list. The team trash-canned his old contract and signed him this weekend to a new, three-year deal worth nearly $9 million. “The head co…
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