Ajay Mitchell Named to Thunder Starting Lineup for Preseason Opener

Ajay Mitchell will start for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Tuesday's preseason exhibition against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. With the Thunder resting all five of their regular starters for the preseason opener, Mitchell gets an elevated role in the first unit. He will share the floor alongside Jared McCain, Bennett Stirtz, Kenrich Williams, and Aday Mara as Oklahoma City tests out its depth.