As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Oklahoma City Thunder should focus on touching up the corners — if that. No need to fundamentally change the painting. The Thunder have been the league's best team this season.

Considering all that, it shouldn't be a shocker to see the Thunder make minimal moves at the NBA trade deadline. Sam Presti made a handful of roster changes, but those were on the margins. OKC will ride out with the squad that's led it to its cushy first-place lead.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal. He was previously on a two-way contract for the first half of the season. It's reportedly a two-year, $6 million contract.

Since the start of February, the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on a tear. A 34-point victory over the Sacramento Kings, a 29-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks

Alexander is used to the burdens of superstardom. Every time the OKC Thunder guard pushes the ball up the floor, he's carrying a city on his back. He's carrying a target that comes with being the face of the NBA's top team.

Here's what the Oklahoma City Thunder said about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 50 points against the Phoenix Suns.