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Ajay Mitchell is facing serious 6MOY competition on his own team

OKC Thunder's Ajay Mitchell has flirted with the NBA's Sixth Man Award for some time now, and now he might have to beat out one of his teammates.

By Zane Gelphman · Thunderous Intentions

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Zane Gelphman argues Ajay Mitchell faces Sixth Man of the Year competition from teammate Jared McCain.
McCain scored 20 points, hitting six three-pointers, with a game-high plus-20 rating in OKC's opener.
Mitchell recorded four points, five rebounds, and six assists in the Thunder's first game.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell faces strong Sixth Man of the Year competition from teammate Jared McCain, according to writer Zane Gelphman. While Mitchell entered the season among the favorites after finishing fifth in voting last season, McCain stood out in OKC's opening game with 20 points on 6-of-8 three-point shooting and a team-high plus-20 rating.

Mitchell posted four points, five rebounds, and six assists in the opener, finishing at plus-12. Gelphman notes that McCain's growing role under head coach Mark Daigneault positions both guards to anchor a potent second unit for the Thunder.

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