Spanish team contests Aday Mara's eligibility to play for Thunder
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
A Spanish basketball team is challenging the eligibility of Aday Mara, a rookie with the Oklahoma City Thunder, to participate in the NBA this season. The team claims that Mara is still under contract with them, creating a dispute regarding his status. Details about the contract and any potential legal ramifications have not been disclosed. Further developments on this situation are expected as the season progresses.
- •Aday Mara is a rookie with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •A Spanish team is contesting his eligibility for the NBA.
- •The team claims he is still under contract.
- •Details on the contractual dispute are not confirmed.
- •Further information is anticipated as the season begins.
- 5:49 PMESPN — Spanish team challenging Thunder rookie Mara's NBA eligibility
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Spanish club contesting NBA eligibility of Thunder rookie Aday Mara over contract dispute
"A Spanish basketball team is challenging Thunder rookie Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season, saying he's still under contract with the team.
"The Thunder insist that the center is eligible to play for them despite his former club in Spain saying that it continues to hold his rights.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 16, 2026, 5:49 PMSpanish team challenging Thunder rookie Mara's NBA eligibility
A Spanish basketball team is challenging Thunder rookie Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season, saying he's still under contract with the team.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 5:47 PMSpanish club contesting NBA eligibility of Thunder rookie Aday Mara over contract dispute
The Thunder insist that the center is eligible to play for them despite his former club in Spain saying that it continues to hold his rights.
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