Thunder sign rookie G Ajay Mitchell to multi-year deal, Branden Carlson to two-way contract

Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin (13) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin (13) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)


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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed rookie second-round draft pick Ajay Mitchell to a multi-year contract and Branden Carlson to a two-way contract. Mitchell, a guard from Belgium who played in college UC-Santa Barbara, originally signed a two-way contract last July. Terms of the new agreement were not released. In 34 games, Mitchell is averaging 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He is one of two rookies in the league this season shooting at least 50% from the field and 40% from 3-point range. He has been out for a month with a toe sprain.

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