Spanish club challenges Thunder rookie Aday Mara's NBA eligibility
Basket Zaragoza, Mara's former boyhood club, says he is still under contract and would block any transfer. The Thunder drafted Mara with the No. 12 pick.
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What happened
Basket Zaragoza, the Spanish basketball team where Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara played as a boy, is challenging his eligibility to play in the NBA this season. The club says Mara is still under contract with it. It has also said it would block any attempt by the Thunder to transfer him for the No. 12 pick.
Why it matters
The challenge could affect whether Mara can play for the Thunder this season. Mara does not need clearance from his former team, according to one report, but the club disputes that.
Coverage
- Spanish team challenging Thunder rookie Mara's NBA eligibility (Tim MacMahon)
- Why Thunder rookie Aday Mara doesn't need clearance from his former team (sportingnews.com)
- Spanish club Basket Zaragoza attempting to block Thunder rookie Aday Mara from making NBA debut (cbssports.com)
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