Thunder could trade up in 2026 draft for center Aday Mara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are considering a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks that would allow them to move up from the No. 12 and No. 17 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft to the No. 10 pick. This proposed deal is aimed at acquiring Michigan center Aday Mara, a 7-foot-3 prospect. The Thunder currently have a surplus of draft picks and players signed, prompting a move to streamline their roster. Meanwhile, the Bucks would benefit from acquiring an additional first-round pick while moving down two spots. ESPN analyst Bobby Marks noted that the Bucks might wait to see how the draft unfolds before making a final decision.
- •Thunder may trade picks No. 12 and 17 to the Bucks for No. 10.
- •Proposed trade centers on Michigan center Aday Mara.
- •Thunder have 15 players under contract, complicating roster decisions.
- •Bucks would gain an extra first-round pick while moving down two spots.
- •ESPN's Bobby Marks suggests Bucks will monitor the draft board closely.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder's draft stockpile may have one purpose in proposed Bucks trade
"The Thunder could trade picks No. 12 and 17 to move up for a frontcourt prospect, while the Bucks gain another first-round selection.
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