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 targeted the 'Wembanyama problem' by selecting Aday Mara and acquiring Bennett Stirtz in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The brief
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, a former Michigan player, is the third player from that university to be drafted in the first round.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports emphasizes the Thunder's strategy to acquire a 'Wemby stopper' to address the challenges posed by Victor Wembanyama. Reporting from The New York Times, The Oklahoman, and MLive.com focused on the specific draft positions and player origins.
Future developments include the resolution of lingering questions following the draft, specifically regarding the status of Ja Morant and the Thunder's subsequent roster moves.
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Quick answers
Who did the Oklahoma City Thunder select at No. 12?
The Thunder selected Aday Mara.
Which other player did OKC acquire via trade?
The Thunder traded for Bennett Stirtz.
What is the significance of Aday Mara's collegiate background?
Mara is the third Michigan player to be drafted in the first round.
Coverage (5)
- NBA Draft 2026 live tracker: OKC Thunder selects Aday Mara, trades for Bennett Stirtz The Oklahoman · 8h ago
- Aday Mara becomes third Michigan player drafted in first round MLive.com · 8h ago
- Aday Mara selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft The New York Times · 8h ago
- NBA Draft: Thunder don't need to trade up to address Victor Wembanyama problem Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Five lingering questions after NBA Draft: OKC gets 'Wemby stopper' but what's next? Is Ja Morant out of luck? CBS Sports · 8h ago
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