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Five lingering questions after NBA Draft: OKC gets 'Wemby stopper' but what's next? Is Ja Morant out of luck?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have added Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz to their roster following the 2026 NBA Draft.

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📍 How it ended

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick and acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz. Mara was described as a "Wemby stopper" to address the Victor Wembanyama problem.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding Ja Morant.

Epilogue added 33d ago, after coverage quieted.

Coverage (12)

🌍 Cross-language spread

This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 1.8 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 24, 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 24, 06:36 UTC · EL PAÍS

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What happened

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and completed a trade for Bennett Stirtz. Mara's selection marks the third time a Michigan player has been drafted in the first round.

Coverage from Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports emphasizes the Thunder's acquisition of Mara as a move to address the 'Victor Wembanyama problem,' describing him as a 'Wemby stopper.' The New York Times and The Oklahoman provided tracking and confirmation of the draft picks and trades. Future developments involve the long-term strategy for the Thunder following these moves and the status of Ja Morant, as noted by CBS Sports.

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Questions people are asking

Who did the Oklahoma City Thunder select with the 12th pick?

The Thunder selected Aday Mara.

Who was the Thunder's trade acquisition?

The team traded for Bennett Stirtz.

What is Aday Mara's collegiate background?

He is the third player from Michigan to be drafted in the first round.

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People, places & organizations

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Topics

NBA Draft 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder Aday Mara Bennett Stirtz Victor Wembanyama

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