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Basket Zaragoza blocks Aday Mara’s move to Oklahoma City Thunder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 5:31 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Basket Zaragoza blocks Aday Mara’s move to Oklahoma City Thunder

Summary

Basket Zaragoza is challenging Aday Mara's transition to the Oklahoma City Thunder, asserting it retains his playing rights and is seeking around $700,000 for a transfer fee. The Spanish club claims Mara remains contracted through the 2026-27 season, despite his departure in 2023. However, the Thunder contend that Mara, selected 12th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft after his college career, does not require clearance from Zaragoza. As the NBA regular season approaches, the resolution of this dispute remains unclear, with the Thunder unwilling to meet the financial demands set by Zaragoza.

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Status Watch

•Basket Zaragoza claims rights to Aday Mara until 2027
•Thunder argue no clearance needed after NCAA play
•Dispute arises just before the NBA regular season
•Zaragoza previously contested Mara's eligibility at UCLA
•Thunder unsettled by Zaragoza's $700,000 transfer demand

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5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Why Basket Zaragoza are attempting to block Aday Mara’s move to the Thunder-Reports

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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. However, the Thunder insist the 21-year-old does not need clearance from his former Spanish club after spending three years playing college basketball in the United States.
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