Mitchell hasn't played a game for the Thunder since undergoing a procedure on his right big toe in January, but that didn't stop the team from securing his future by inking him to a two-year deal. Although he still needs a considerable amount of time before he can be cleared to play again for Oklahoma City,

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the ninth player in NBA history to score at least 50 points three times in a seven-game span, and the Thunder routed the Suns 140-109.

On a day when most of the NBA is focused on the Trade Deadline, the Thunder could make a bigger addition than anyone by adding a 7-foot Defensive Player of the Year who can stretch the floor from 3. Oklahoma City is 40-9 and has yet to play their two best centers in the same game,