2026 NBA Mock Draft: After hiring Michigan's Dusty May, Mavericks take former Wolverines star Aday Mara
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This pick comes after significant speculation linked Mara to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks recently hired former Michigan coach Dusty May.
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Confirmed draft details identify the Oklahoma City Thunder as the team that selected Aday Mara.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Draft Aday Mara at 12th Pick
confidence 100%The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This pick comes after significant speculation linked Mara to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks recently hired former Michigan coach Dusty May.
What's confirmed:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Michigan center Aday Mara with the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- The Dallas Mavericks hired former Michigan coach Dusty May.
Still unconfirmed:
- Front offices are weighing fit as much as talent for the 2026 NBA Draft.
- No one knows the current plans of the Dallas Mavericks.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Select Aday Mara No. 12 Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
confidence 90%The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Michigan center Aday Mara with the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This selection follows a period of speculation regarding the Dallas Mavericks and their new head coach Dusty May. May's reaction to the pick has since gone viral.
What's confirmed:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Dusty May is the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
- Dusty May previously coached at Michigan.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Mavericks were eyeing Aday Mara with the 9th pick.
- Yaxel Lendeborg wants to join Dusty May in the NBA.
- Trey McKenney plans to stay with Michigan.