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Thunder vs Zaragoza: who owns Aday Mara?

Oct 16, 2026 · B3 Basketball

Photo: Aday Mara (Michigan Wolverines men's basketball player) during February 11, 2026 game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois (05).jpg by TonyTheTiger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Basket Zaragoza say Aday Mara is still under contract for 2026-27 and will formally oppose any request for his international transfer, ready to take "all necessary legal action." The Thunder answered that, as advised by the NBA, no clearance from the Spanish club is needed because Mara played three years of NCAA basketball. In his first five preseason games for OKC he averaged 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.4 blocks, shooting 26-for-33.

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The Thunder, as conveyed by the enclosed statement, are adamant that Aday Mara has the requisite clearance to play in the NBA and says it has been advised as such by the league office. Mara’s former club in Spain (Basket…

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"The player has a contract in force for the 2026-27 season with Basket Zaragoza." — Basket Zaragoza
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