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Thunder select Aday Mara, closing the Paul George trade chapter

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Thunder select Aday Mara, closing the Paul George trade chapter

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara with the 13th pick in the NBA draft on June 24, 2026. This selection concludes the analysis of the 2019 trade that sent Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers. Since the trade, key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have emerged, with Gilgeous-Alexander winning both regular season and Finals MVP awards in the 2024-25 season. The Thunder face a competitive as they build towards the future, particularly in anticipation of challenges from rising stars such as Victor Wembanyama. Aday Mara's development will be closely monitored as he integrates into the professional game.

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•Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Aday Mara with the 13th pick.
•Mara's selection ends discussions from the Paul George trade.
•Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won multiple MVP awards since the trade.
•Thunder aim to build around emerging talents like Mara.
•The team will need to contend with Victor Wembanyama for years.

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6:25 PMYahoo Sports — The Thunder have now officially won the Paul George trade

What they're saying

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Time will tell but it looks like the Oklahoma City Thunder got yet another vital piece by drafting Michigan’s Aday Mara with the 13th pick in Tuesday’s NBA draft. The 7-foot-3 center proved his ability on both ends of the…
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