The Oklahoma City Thunder could get a timely lift as they look to end their slide. Ajay Mitchell is questionable for Sunday's road game against the Sacramento Kings, leaving open the possibility of his return after missing the team's last two contests with a left ankle sprain.
According to the NBA's official injury report, Mitchell remains questionable with the ankle injury. Oklahoma City will be without Chet Holmgren (right knee injury recovery), Jalen Williams (left ankle surgery), Cason Wallace (left shoulder surgery), Thomas Sorber (right knee surgery) and Jaylin Williams (back spasms). For Sacramento, Keegan Murray (illness) and Precious Achiuwa (left ankle soreness) are questionable. Maxime Raynaud (right patella subluxation) is out, while two-way players Jonathan Mogbo and Sean Pedulla are assigned to the G League.
Mitchell's availability matters as the Thunder try to halt a three-game losing streak. Oklahoma City fell 113-112 to the LA Clippers on Friday despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 40 points. The Thunder had chances to win late, but Gilgeous-Alexander missed twice on the final possession.
Article Continues BelowMitchell has missed the past two games, with Jared McCain stepping into the starting lineup during his absence. A return would give Oklahoma City another backcourt option as it tries to regain momentum.
The Kings enter the matchup in a tough spot of their own. Sacramento is 1-11 and has dropped five straight, including a 120-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Sunday's meeting is the first between the teams this season, and both will be looking to change the direction of their results.