Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Will start Friday

Mitchell will start against the Grizzlies on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) sidelined, Mitchell will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 7. In seven starts so far this season, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 15.4 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 30.3 minutes per game.