The Oklahoma City Thunder already had to trade three talented role players to cut their spending, and Ajay Mitchell’s breakout only makes those problems worse. Mitchell is set to make just $2.8 million this season and has a $2.8 million team option for the 2027-28 campaign. Those issues get worse if OKC plans on paying Wallace and keeping their Big 3 together. Ajay Mitchell’s breakout added to Thunder’s spending problemsOklahoma City must quickly determine their commitment level to keeping Mitchell. He looks like he could become a star and will only make the franchise’s spending problems worse.