OKC Thunder dismisses Spanish club's legal threats over Aday Mara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder has responded to legal threats from Basket Zaragoza regarding Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA. The Spanish club claims it still holds Mara's playing rights, despite his collegiate career at UCLA and Michigan. The Thunder stated that Mara does not require clearance due to his history in the NCAA. As the regular season approaches, the organization is expected to proceed without complying with Zaragoza's demands, affirming their confidence in Mara's eligibility.
- •Basket Zaragoza threatens legal action over Aday Mara's status.
- •The Thunder claims no clearance is needed for Mara to play.
- •Mara previously played for UCLA and Michigan after Zaragoza.
- •OKC expects Mara to be available for the season opener.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder call bluff on Spanish club's legal threats over Aday Mara
"Oklahoma City Thunder call bluff on Spanish club's legal threats over Aday Mara.
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