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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Losing 6MOY ironically further proves Ajay Mitchell to be the best bargain in NBA</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-losing-6moy-ironically-proves-ajay-mitchell-best-bargain-in-nba?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bailey Bassett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpw8b4cm1d</guid><description>Ajay Mitchell didn&#39;t win Sixth Man of the Year, but, compared to his competition, it&#39;s clear that the OKC Thunder guard is punching well above his weight.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5785,h_3254,x_0,y_428/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/157/01kpwdgjgsbj741zp7tf.jpg" caption="Jan 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. 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