We gotta talk about Ajay Mitchell.
The second-round sophomore from Santa Barbara is the Thunder storyline through the first five games of the 2025-26 season. Mind you, this is a team coming off a championship, featuring the reigning MVP and co-starring an on-the-mend All-NBA player, a 7’1” unicorn starting the year on an All-Star trajectory, and a host of other beloved players ranging from The Dorture Chamber to the man who saved basketball.
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix believes Ajay has already wrapped up Most Improved Player.
Vegas now has Mitchell officially listed in their Sixth Man of the Year odds.