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OKC Thunder may trade up for Michigan's Aday Mara in NBA draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

OKC Thunder may trade up for Michigan's Aday Mara in NBA draft
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder may look to trade up in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft to select Aday Mara from Michigan. The Thunder currently hold three draft picks: No. 12, No. 17, and No. 37. ESPN's Jermy Woo suggests that Mara could go early in the draft and has garnered interest from multiple teams. He averaged 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season and is projected to be the first center selected. The draft is scheduled for June 23-24.

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  • •Thunder hold picks No. 12, No. 17, and No. 37 in the draft.
  • •Aday Mara is seen as a top center prospect.
  • •Mara averaged 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season.
  • •The 2026 NBA draft takes place June 23-24.
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Rumor: Oklahoma City Thunder could trade up in 2026 NBA draft for Michigan's Aday Mara.

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