There’s a long way to go this season and beyond, but early indications suggest Ajayi Mitchell was a steal of a pick at No. 38 overall. Thunder GM Sam Presti ultimately traded Lindy Waters III and cash to acquire a second-round selection and then moved up further to draft Mitchell, which looks like a genius move thus far.

Solid contribution off bench

Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the LA Clippers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Clippers are 6-4 and 3-0 on the road early in the season. The squad has won four straight and hasn’t lost since the first meeting with the Thunder earlier this month.