Mara registered 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Spain's 108-106 loss to Greece in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Mara led the club in boards Monday and scored an efficient 15 points. Although the prospect of a larger role diminished once Isaiah Hartenstein re-signed with the Thunder this offseason, the door is still open for Mara to have an impressive camp and seize an Opening Night role. The rookie No. 12 overall pick is set to battle with Jaylin Williams for the backup center gig.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Scores 12 points Friday
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Mara recorded 12 points (3-8 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 19 minutes during Spain's 95-89 loss to Portugal in Friday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
The 21-year-old was selected by Oklahoma City with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and will enter training camp competing with Jaylin Williams for the backup center role behind Isaiah Hartenstein. Mara's 7-foot-2 frame, passing ability and shot-blocking give him considerable long-term upside, but the Thunder's depth could make consistent playing time difficult to find during his rookie campaign.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Ready for rookie year
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Mara is set to contend with Jaylin Williams for the backup center job behind Isaiah Hartenstein during training camp.
The possibility of a bigger opportunity went by the wayside once Hartenstein re-upped with the Thunder this offseason, but the door is still open for Mara to have an impressive camp and stake a claim for an Opening Night role. The rookie No. 12 overall pick averaged 9.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game over five Summer League appearances.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Finished for rest of Summer League
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The Thunder are shutting down Mara (rest) for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League, per Rylan Stiles of SI.com.
Oklahoma City got a good look at Mara during exhibition play, as the rookie big man averaged 9.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game over five Summer League appearances. Mara, a 2026 first-rounder, will be competing with Jaylin Williams for the backup center gig behind Isaiah Hartenstein during training camp.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Another quality SL showing Tuesday
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Mara finished with 14 points (6-6 FG, 1-5 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 106-103 Summer League loss to Denver.
Mara had 14 points Tuesday, his highest scoring effort of the Las Vegas Summer League. The 21-year-old is coming off a productive 2025-26 campaign at Michigan, when he averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.6 blocks and 0.4 steals over 23.4 minutes in 40 appearances, including six NCAA Tournament games. Mara isn't expected to see consistent action during his inaugural season, but he may be used situationally when necessary.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Nears double-double in SL loss
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Mara logged 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 24 minutes in Sunday's 104-79 Summer League loss to the Warriors.
After scoring two points on 0-of-3 shooting from the field in Friday's loss to Los Angeles, Mara turned in an efficient performance Sunday and finished as Oklahoma City's third-leading scorer. The big man out of Michigan also led the team in rebounds, finishing one board shy of his first double-double across four outings between the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Starting Friday
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Mara (undisclosed) is starting Friday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Mara didn't play in Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Jazz, though it's worth mentioning that the game was the second leg of a back-to-back set. He'll now look to impress in the Thunder's Las Vegas Summer League opener.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Doesn't suit up Tuesday
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Mara (undisclosed) didn't play in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Jazz.
Mara logged 23 minutes in Monday's loss to the Hawks, so it's possible he was simply given a rest day on the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man's next chance to play will come in the Thunder's Las Vegas Summer League opener against the Lakers on Friday.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Swats four shots in 23 minutes
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Mara contributed 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 23 minutes during Monday's 82-77 Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Hawks.
Mara added a game-high five turnovers while he was out there, so it wasn't his most productive offensive outing. However, he did show his upside as a shot blocker and did a nice job battling on the boards. It remains to be seen if Mara will suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set Tuesday versus the Jazz.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Scores 10 points with two blocks
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Mara registered 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks over 22 minutes during Saturday's 111-74 Summer League loss to the Grizzlies.
Mara did a nice job of asserting himself in the paint, and he also flashed some solid playmaking upside. He'll help back up the center spot in Oklahoma City during his rookie season, but his minutes will likely be relegated to the teens or lower while the team is at full strength.
