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Spanish team challenges Mara's NBA eligibility

A Spanish basketball team is disputing Thunder rookie Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season.

Last verified 2026-10-16 17:54 UTC
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Key facts

  • A Spanish basketball team is challenging Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season.
  • The team claims Mara is still under contract with the club.
  • The Thunder insist Mara is eligible to play for them.

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2 cited sources: ESPN, Yahoo Sports

Verified update

A Spanish basketball team is challenging Thunder rookie Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season, saying he is still under contract with the club. The Thunder insist that the rookie center is eligible to play for them despite his former club in Spain saying that it continues to hold his playing rights. The dispute centers around Mara's contract status, with the Spanish team claiming he is still under contract and the Thunder saying he is not.

SourcesESPNYahoo Sports

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