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Spanish Club Blocks NBA Debut
Spanish club claims Aday Mara still under contract, blocking Thunder rookie's NBA debut.
In brief
Spanish club claims Aday Mara still under contract, blocking Thunder rookie's NBA debut. Basket Zaragoza says Aday Mara remains under contract for 2026-27 season and will block his NBA debut until financial settlement is reached. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Spanish club blocks NBA debut
Basket Zaragoza claims Aday Mara remains under contract for 2026-27 season.
Opposes international transfer
Zaragoza will block Mara's NBA debut until financial settlement is reached.
Financial dispute ongoing
Mara's former team claims to hold his playing rights and seeks financial settlement.
Thunder response
Thunder says no Spanish clearance required for Mara to play in NBA.
The bottom line
Basket Zaragoza says Aday Mara remains under contract for 2026-27 season and will block his NBA debut until financial settlement is reached.
