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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's NBA Draft moves have sparked debate and speculation about the team's future and the league's top talents.

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🇬🇧 English Jun 24, 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 24, 05:11 UTC · EL PAÍS

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📍 How it ended

The OKC Thunder selected Aday Mara with the 12th pick and acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz. Aday Mara was the third Michigan player taken in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The Oklahoma City Thunder made significant moves in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick and acquiring the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz. The Thunder's selections have been met with mostly positive reviews, with coverage emphasizing the team's strategy to address their Victor Wembanyama problem without needing to trade up.

Coverage from outlets such as CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, and The Oklahoman highlights the Thunder's successful draft history and the impact of their recent picks. The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press focus on Michigan basketball's historic draft, with three players selected in the first round.

Coverage does not yet specify what the Thunder's next moves might be or how other teams will respond.

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Quick answers

Who did the Oklahoma City Thunder select in the 2026 NBA Draft?

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick and acquired the draft rights to Bennett Stirtz.

How has the Thunder's draft been received?

The Thunder's draft selections have been met with mostly positive reviews, with coverage emphasizing the team's strategy to address their Victor Wembanyama problem.

What historic achievement did Michigan basketball accomplish in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Michigan basketball made history with three players selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

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NBA Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 NBA Draft Aday Mara Michigan basketball

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