Thunder consider Aday Mara as they face off against Wembanyama's Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are exploring a move up in the 2026 NBA Draft with Michigan center Aday Mara as a potential target. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs eliminated OKC in the playoffs, raising questions about roster adjustments. Despite assessing their needs, the Thunder are focused on minor improvements, given their promising core including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Mara, a seven-foot player with defensive potential, fits their long-term vision but may require development time. The team is well-positioned with multiple first-round picks to make strategic moves this summer.
- •Thunder eliminated by Spurs in the playoffs.
- •Team targeting Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Mara offers long-term defensive potential at center.
- •OKC has multiple first-round picks to leverage.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren remain core players.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Letting Wembanyama shape the offseason could change the Thunder forever
"Oklahoma City Thunder spent years carefully putting together a title-contending squad. Now, with Victor Wembanyama right in their way, it doesn’t look like he’s going anywhere soon.
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