Aday Mara Positioned for Expanded Role Amid Thunder Injury Crisis

Aday Mara is set for an expanded frontcourt role with the Oklahoma City Thunder following a severe injury to Chet Holmgren, who is sidelined 8 to 10 weeks with a patellar tendon tear. In his last outing, the rookie center logged a season-high 28 minutes, recording seven points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots. Mara previously registered an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double with two blocks in 20 minutes on October 27, demonstrating high upside.