Kendrick Perkins highlights Aday Mara as key for Thunder's season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Kendrick Perkins has identified Aday Mara as crucial to the Oklahoma City Thunder's success this season. The Thunder, 2025 NBA champions, are facing injury issues with three starters sidelined. Despite this, they have an 8-2 record and are on a four-game winning streak. Mara, a rookie center, has stepped up with impressive performances, including an 18-point game against the Washington Wizards. With Chet Holmgren expected to be out for 8 to 10 weeks, Mara's role is expected to grow as he continues to adjust to the starting lineup.
- •Thunder hold an 8-2 record, winning last four games.
- •Mara is averaging 8.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks.
- •Chet Holmgren is expected to be out for 8 to 10 weeks.
- •Perkins commended Mara after his solid performance vs. Wizards.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins names player who is ‘key’ to how far OKC Thunder go this season
"Kendrick Perkins has named Aday Mara as the player who is going to be key for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the season ahead. The 2025 NBA champions have some serious injury concerns, with three of their starters out for an extended period of time.
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