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Oklahoma City Thunder News / TWSN / November 12
Aday Mara Is the Next Superstar Center
Not enough people are talking about Aday Mara. The Oklahoma City Thunder used the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select 7-foot-3 Michigan center Aday Mara, and he brings a 9-foot-9 standing reach that very few players in the league can match.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 10
The Thunder's Frontcourt Has Dominated So Far This Season
Oklahoma City has made it hard for teams to earn their points. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a roll to start the season, as the team is 8-2 after its first 10 games.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 8
Aday Mara's Career Night Powers OKC Thunder to Fourth Straight Win
Oklahoma City earned its fourth straight win, and its rookie big man once again played a significant role. On Saturday night, the Thunder capped off their second back-to-back of the season with a 39-point win against the Washington Wizards.
The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8
What impressed Mark Daigneault most about Aday Mara’s breakout Thunder performance
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to rookie Aday Mara’s season-high 18 points after a 114-75 blowout win over the Washington Wizards.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
NBA News / Heartland Sports / November 8
RAPID RECAP: Thunder 114, Wizards 75 — The Paycom Squeeze: Shorthanded OKC Delivers a Defensive Masterpiece 
On the second night of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City held Washington to 75 points on 29.6% shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed only three quarters, Aday Mara dominated the interior, and the Thunder improved to 8-2 with another emphatic statement.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 2
Aday Mara Looks To Pursue All-Rookie Team With More Minutes
The Thunder’s young big man has a chance to shine. The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t had an ideal start to the season, as the squad is already riddled with injuries that are projected to last for months, if not the whole season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Rockets’ Tari Eason puts Aday Mara on a poster with monster mash dunk
The Houston Rockets made the most of the occasion against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they had moved to 110-86 midway through the fourth quarter in what may as well turn into a blowout win.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 31
Aday Mara Set To Take On Bigger Role With Chet Holmgren Injury
The Thunder’s rookie big man just got thrust into a bigger role. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in full panic mode as another star player is set to miss a large amount of time, with Chet Holmgren out for up to 10 weeks after a patellar tendon tear.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / October 22
Shaquille O'Neal says OKC have a 'secret weapon' who'll win them the Western Conference
The Oklahoma City Thunder are widely viewed as the team to beat in the Western Conference this season, and Shaquille O’Neal is one of many who are backing them.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Impresses in NBA Debut vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City began its season with a win, and its newest addition is already making an impact. Over the summer, the Thunder’s offseason was typically defined by their departures.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
‘It felt important’… Bill Simmons reacts to Aday Mara performance for OKC vs Victor Wembanyama
Aday Mara produced a signature moment on his NBA debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s most recent draft pick from the 2019 Paul George haul from the LA Clippers was the #12 selection of Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s NBA debut gets an honest assessment from Mark Daigneault
Aday Mara did not play much in his NBA debut, but Mark Daigneault made it clear that the rookie’s minutes told only part of the story as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Thunder-Spurs takeaways: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines, Victor Wembanyama wilts as OKC gets its revenge
Dating back to the beginning of last season, it is the 13th matchup between the two teams in less than a calendar year.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Aday Mara taking Thunder by storm, but there’s 1 thing he’s really ‘serious’ about that you shouldn’t laugh at
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has impressed throughout the preseason, but the 21-year-old has another passion away from basketball that he takes seriously: fishing.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / October 17
Why Basket Zaragoza are attempting to block Aday Mara’s move to the Thunder-Reports
Basket Zaragoza are threatening over Aday Mara’s move to the Oklahoma City Thunder, claiming they retain the Spanish centre’s playing rights and seeking a financial settlement.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 16
Spanish club fighting Thunder over Aday Mara's contractual rights
Basket Zaragoza and the Oklahoma City Thunder are at odds over the contract status of NBA lottery pick Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA. The
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Thunder face fight with European team over their No. 1 draft pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder likely did not expect to wind up in a rights battle when making their top draft pick back in June, but that is exactly what has happened to them roughly four months later.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / October 16
Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Could Be Blocked From Playing In NBA This Season Amid Contract Dispute
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara could face an unexpected obstacle before making his NBA regular-season debut, as his former Spanish club, Basket Zaragoza, is threatening to block his international transfer over an unresolved contract dispute.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 8
The Top NBA Rookies Performances in Preseason so Far
NBA preseason if officially underway, and we're inching toward the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Plenty of NBA rookies have now made their debuts, with several having multiple games under their belts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / October 6
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Ball Exclusives / July 6
Mara and Sandfort providing more hope for OKC’s future
While the Thunder lost their Summer League game to the Atlanta Hawks 82-77, Aday Mara and Payton Sandfort showcased much potential. The Thunder’s 12th-overall pick Aday Mara showed flashes of defensive dominance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Thunder Sign Mara, Stirtz, Three Two-Way Players
The Thunder announced a series of signings on Friday in a pair of press releases, filling two spots on their standard roster and all three of their two-way slots.
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