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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest assessment on Thunder rookies

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid devastating injuries to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s core, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees hope in his rookies, Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz. Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander led with two 40+ point performances in Oklahoma City’s impressive wins against the Cleveland Cavs this week, sweeping their season series, 2-0. However, his supporting cast kept the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest assessment on Thunder rookies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Gets ‘Crazy’ NBA Welcome From Jokic and Wembanyama

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The Oklahoma City Thunder gave Aday Mara an NBA introduction that would challenge considerably more experienced players. His first two regular-season games featured Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, two different problems for an opposing center. Mara’s description of the experience was understandable: “crazy.” What should excite Thunder fans is that his play did not suggest […] The post Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Gets ‘Crazy’ NBA Welcome From Jokic and Wembanyama appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder rookie emphatically rejects Victor Wembanyama with early Block of the Year candidate

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They don’t call him “Wemby Stopper” for nothing. Oklahoma City Thunder rookie big man Aday Mara lived up to that nickname, at least during a play, in Tuesday’s game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mara showed off his defensive prowess in the game, and … The post Thunder rookie emphatically rejects Victor Wembanyama with early Block of the Year candidate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hawks rumors: The lottery ‘lock’ gaining steam for Hawks with No. 8 pick

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The Atlanta Hawks were in a rare position this season, as they had a chance to compete in the playoffs, while also having the ability to pick in the lottery. They were able to get the No. 8 pick, and they’ll be on the search to draft the best player available to add to a […] The post Hawks rumors: The lottery ‘lock’ gaining steam for Hawks with No. 8 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team

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Aday Mara might be able to stay on the East Coast as he makes the leap to the NBA. The former Michigan center Mara has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets by “multiple league sources,” Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday. O’Connor notes that the Nets are also being connected to ex-Tennessee forward … The post Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan champion is reportedly rising up NBA Draft boards

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A reigning Michigan national champion may be a surprise inclusion in the lottery of this year’s NBA Draft. Ex-Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. was one of the biggest risers at the NBA Combine this month, Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports reports. Finkelstein notes that Johnson is now in play to be taken in the late … The post Michigan champion is reportedly rising up NBA Draft boards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA rumors: Michigan’s Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. flying up draft boards at Combine

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The 2026 NBA Draft Combined at Wintrust Arena in Chicago is in full swing. Among the next generation of NBA talent standing out are Michigan’s tag team of Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. Both have not only stood out, but they have ascended to great heights, with many anticipating them surging up the draft […] The post NBA rumors: Michigan’s Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. flying up draft boards at Combine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks rumors: How Atlanta’s No. 8 draft decison will be influenced by guard evaluations

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The Atlanta Hawks were able to end up with the No. 8 pick in this year’s draft after acquiring the New Orleans Pelicans’ pick in last year’s draft. In what is supposed to be a deep draft class, the Hawks are in a perfect position to select an impact player to add to their young […] The post Hawks rumors: How Atlanta’s No. 8 draft decison will be influenced by guard evaluations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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After Making Waves in NBA Draft Combine, Michigan’s Aday Mara Sends Fans into a Frenzy With His 3-Point Shooting

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Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara has caught the attention of the 2026 NBA Draft Combine once again when he showed off his sharpshooting prowess.

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Aday Mara had the most absurd measurements at the NBA Combine

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Aday Mara’s draft stock continues to rise. The former Michigan star Mara posted some absolutely insane measurements this week at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ill. Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress reports that Mara measured 7-foot-3 barefoot and 260 pounds. Mara also checked in with a wingspan of 7-foot-6 and a standing reach of … The post Aday Mara had the most absurd measurements at the NBA Combine appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The Michigan star who helped draft stock ‘the most by far’ in NCAA Tournament

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The NBA Draft will welcome some national champions from Michigan basketball this summer. One Wolverine boosted his stock the most during March Madness, though. Which sparks top 10 chatter for Aday Mara. Sam Vecenie of The Athletic plugged the towering 7-foot-3 talent inside the top 10 Wednesday. Vecenie doesn’t have Mara going 10th overall either, […] The post The Michigan star who helped draft stock ‘the most by far’ in NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dusty May, Michigan land huge commitment from 7-foot-2 center

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Dusty May might have just found Michigan’s Aday Mara replacement from the college basketball transfer portal. The Wolverines cleaned up late in the portal, landing Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam. The 7-foot-2 Thiam was the consensus third-best center in the 2026 college basketball transfer portal, and the No. 2 available after Flory Bidunga quickly signed with […] The post Dusty May, Michigan land huge commitment from 7-foot-2 center appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dusty May, Michigan Suffer Double Loss on Friday

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Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines had a 2025-26 college basketball season to remember. Finishing with a 31-3 regular-season record, including 19-1 in Big Ten play, Michigan secured a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament before advancing all the way to the national championship, where they defeated ...

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Thunder end up with 2 national champions in ClutchPoints’ latest NBA Mock Draft

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With three first-round picks, the Oklahoma City Thunder is an interesting team to keep an eye on during mock draft season. In what’s anticipated to be one of the best draft classes, the Thunder’s three first-round picks are in the top-20. In ClutchPoints’ mock draft, two of Oklahoma City’s first-round picks have won the national […] The post Thunder end up with 2 national champions in ClutchPoints’ latest NBA Mock Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball rumors: Wolverines targeting giant Aday Mara replacement in transfer portal

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The Michigan basketball program is still basking in the glow of its national championship win over the UConn Huskies on Monday night, delivering the school its second title in program history. The Wolverines were a force to be reckoned with throughout the NCAA tournament, and although things got dicey down the stretch against the Huskies, […] The post Michigan basketball rumors: Wolverines targeting giant Aday Mara replacement in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball’s Aday Mara makes eye-opening take after finally winning a natty

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At the conclusion of March Madness, Michigan basketball is back on top, and Aday Mara delivered an honest reflection after the Wolverines captured the NCAA Championship in dramatic fashion. The Wolverines edged the Connecticut Huskies 69-63, sealing a run that will live in program history. It marked their first title since 1989, ending a decades-long […] The post Michigan basketball’s Aday Mara makes eye-opening take after finally winning a natty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pau Gasol sends a huge message to Aday Mara after Michigan’s win

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Aday Mara had a night to remember on Monday, as he helped the Michigan Wolverines topple the UConn Huskies in the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., 69-63. On top of that, he celebrated his 21st birthday shortly after the Wolverines took down UConn and while he and his teammates were … The post Pau Gasol sends a huge message to Aday Mara after Michigan’s win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn

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Aday Mara had one of the greatest days in recorded human history on Monday as Michigan won the national championship game over UConn. Mara did not have a huge stat line in Michigan’s 69-63 victory in the title game, finishing with just 8 points and 4 rebounds on 4/7 shooting at Lucas Oil Stadium in … The post Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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