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Casademont Basket opposes Aday Mara's transfer to Oklahoma City Thunder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:14 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Casademont Basket opposes Aday Mara's transfer to Oklahoma City Thunder
Summary

Spanish club Casademont Basket Zaragoza plans to block Aday Mara's transfer to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mara, selected as the 12th overall pick in the draft, played three college seasons in the NCAA before signing with the Thunder. Zaragoza asserts it holds Mara's rights through 2027 and intends to take legal action to protect its interests. The Thunder counter that no clearance from Zaragoza is necessary for Mara to participate in the NBA following his college career. The dispute arises just days before the Thunder's season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

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  • •Casademont Basket Zaragoza claims rights to Aday Mara through 2027.
  • •Mara played at UCLA and Michigan before joining the Thunder.
  • •Zaragoza argues for a financial settlement before allowing his transfer.
  • •The Thunder assert Mara's NCAA experience negates Zaragoza's claims.
  • •Oklahoma City faces the Spurs on Tuesday in the season opener.
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  • 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Spanish club says it will oppose rookie Aday Mara's 'international transfer' to Thunder
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Mara played three college seasons in the United States, but once he gets a pro contract, guess who shows up.

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