Aday Mara Cleared by Thunder Despite Spanish Club's Transfer Block

Oklahoma City center Aday Mara is facing an international transfer block from former Spanish club Basket Zaragoza, which claims contract rights through 2027. However, the Thunder confirmed no clearance is needed following his three NCAA seasons at UCLA and Michigan. Oklahoma City maintains the No. 12 overall pick is fully eligible to play in Tuesday's season opener against San Antonio despite Zaragoza's legal threats.