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Aday Mara Stays Perfect Against The Bucks

The Thunder’s lottery pick silenced Summer League skeptics by shooting a perfect 100% through two games, earning immediate trust from veterans with his elite size and conditioning.

Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie Draws Rave Reviews After Balling Out in Preseason Debut

Aday Mara was among the standout performers in the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The 21-year-old center tallied 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals on 5-for-5 shooting from the field across 18 minutes. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams went so far as to say [...]

OKC Thunder play with new toy in Aday Mara in preseason loss to Bucks

Oklahoma City Thunder play with new toy in Aday Mara in preseason loss to Milwaukee Bucks.

How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss. Stirtz led the shorthanded Thunder, playing without most of their starters and members of Daigneault’s rotation, with […] The post How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Reveals What Happened Behind the Scenes With Aday Mara

The Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched his 7-foot-3 rookie big man Aday Mara show the NBA world just how dominant he can be. Mara made quite the first impression in his preseason debut against the New Orleans Pelicans. The rookie finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Reveals What Happened Behind the Scenes With Aday Mara appeared first on HEAVY.

Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Passed His First Real Test

The 7-foot-3 Spaniard dominated the paint against Pelicans starters, flashing elite versatility and rim protection that suggests the Thunder have unearthed another high-impact piece for their frontcourt.

OKC Thunder: Aday Mara Displays Impressive Traits in Debut

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw an impressive debut in the preseason by rookie big man Aday Mara.

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OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Shocks with First Preseason Outing

OKC rookie Aday Mara was the star of the show on Tuesday night.

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Thunder Rookies Shine In Preseason Debuts

Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz dominated in Tulsa, delivering efficient performances that proved the lottery picks are ready to impact Oklahoma City’s rotation following impressive physical transformations.

Aday Mara took little time to show NBA impact in OKC's preseason loss to Pelicans

Aday Mara took little time to show NBA impact in OKC's preseason loss to New Orleans Pelicans.

Former Bruin Aday Mara has yet to miss through two NBA preseason games

Former UCLA Bruin center Aday Mara has began his NBA preseason by going 15-15 with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Why Dusty May isn't surprised by Aday Mara's early NBA success: 'He’s a special talent'

Why Dusty May isn't surprised by Aday Mara's early NBA success: 'He’s a special talent.'

Player grades: Aday Mara looks NBA-ready in Thunder's 128-126 preseason loss to Bucks

Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Mark Daigneault shares honest assessment of Jalen Williams Thunder return from injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — In his first outing since missing Game 7 of last season’s Western Conference Finals, coach Mark Daigneault watched Jalen Williams shine in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After Oklahoma City’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara made his NBA debut on Tuesday , Williams made his preseason debut on […] The post Mark Daigneault shares honest assessment of Jalen Williams Thunder return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jalen Williams makes dominant return for Thunder vs Bucks in NBA preseason home opener

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Midseason Form During Preseason Debut

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Thunder vs Bucks highlights: Milwaukee rallies past SGA, OKC in NBA preseason game

Milwaukee erased a 24-point deficit to beat the Thunder 128-126 as rookie Aday Mara scored 22 points for OKC in its NBA preseason home opener.

Bennett Stirtz has sizzling 2nd half in OKC's preseason loss to Bucks

Bennett Stirtz has sizzling 2nd half in OKC's preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.