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Thunder win the NBA Draft for the billionth year in a row

The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick. The team also acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz at No. 16. These moves are viewed by some as an effort to address the challenge posed by Victor Wembanyama.

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The Thunder completed their 2026 NBA Draft selections of Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz.

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  1. Oklahoma City Thunder Select Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz in 2026 NBA Draft

    The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick. The team also acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz at No. 16. These moves are viewed by some as an effort to address the challenge posed by Victor Wembanyama.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • Aday Mara is a center from Michigan.
    • The Thunder selected Bennett Stirtz at No. 16 in the 2026 NBA Draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A former UCLA big man was drafted by the Thunder in the first round.
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