# Ajay Mitchell Taking on a NEW ROLE | Top OKC Thunder Matchups

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Podcast: [Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343)
Published: 2026-08-19T06:34:34+00:00
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## Resource

Oklahoma City Thunder fans have plenty to talk about: Ajay Mitchell steps into a new role as general manager at UC Santa Barbara—will his leadership shape the Gauchos’ future while he chases NBA Sixth Man of the Year? Meanwhile, the Thunder’s loaded schedule promises can’t-miss matchups, including Lou Dort and Aaron Wiggins returning with the Atlanta Hawks, a statement opener versus the San Antonio Spurs, and a heated Christmas Day clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rylan Stiles and Brandon Rahbar spotlight the impact of player milestones, highlight must-see games against rivals like the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, and debate how OKC’s rotations could evolve with Kaysen Wallace and Chet Holmgren. With spotlighted stretches like the lengthy pre-All-Star home stand and the dangers of a slow start, the episode takes fans through every storyline and burning question as Oklahoma City Thunder set sights on another deep playoff run.

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