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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 selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The team also acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz. Mara is being described as a stopper for Victor Wembanyama.

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The Thunder added Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz to their roster during the 2026 NBA Draft.

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  1. OKC Thunder Select Aday Mara in 2026 NBA Draft

    The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The team also acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz. Mara is being described as a stopper for Victor Wembanyama.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • Aday Mara played as a center for Michigan.
    • The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz.
    • Three players from Michigan were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Aday Mara is viewed as a Wemby stopper.
    • Ja Morant's future is uncertain.
    • The 2026 NBA Draft yielded no player trades.
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