The Thunder have now officially won the Paul George trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara from Michigan with the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a move that writer Kyle Koster argues solidifies OKC as winners of the Paul George trade. Mara played a key role in Michigan's championship run and is seen as one of the few players capable of challenging Victor Wembanyama's height advantage. The Thunder missed out on defending their NBA title this season but continue to build through the draft under GM Sam Presti.