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Why Aday Mara shouldn't labeled as the 'Wemby stopper' for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoman 05 Jul 2026
Don’t you think the Thunder would have traded up for him? Sam Presti certainly had the ammo to do so ... Before the draft, Presti was asked about building a roster with a specific opponent in mind.
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Sam Presti reveals the reason why it was easy to select Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft

Sportingnews 27 Jun 2026
After questions were asked about the Oklahoma City Thunder center rotation in the 2026 Playoffs, it seems general manager Sam Presti is being proactive with his decisions in the NBA Draft ... Presti also ...
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Otega Oweh returns to Oklahoma as intriguing NBA Draft pick by Sam Presti, OKC Thunder

The Oklahoman 25 Jun 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded down and selected Kentucky's Otega Oweh at No. 41 during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. OKC traded the rights to its No. 37 pick Ryan Conwell for the Miami Heat’s No ... Return to Oklahoma ... Strengths and weaknesses.
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Why did OKC Thunder draft Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz? Sam Presti's words provide clue

The Oklahoman 25 Jun 2026
"I'm excited ... But didn't deter general manager Sam Presti and his staff from selecting Mara, who wasn't projected to fall to pick No. 12. "It's all about creating value," Presti said during his end-of-season press conference on June 8 ... ...
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OKC Thunder 2026 NBA Draft grade: Will Bennett Stirtz be a steal for Sam Presti \u0026 Co.?

The Oklahoman 24 Jun 2026
What an ascent for Bennett Stirtz. From Northwest Missouri State to Drake to Iowa to the 16th pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The Thunder moved one spot up to nab Stirtz, parting with a couple of second-round picks to do so ... Grade. B+.
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How might Sam Presti, OKC Thunder approach 'historically deep' 2026 NBA Draft?

The Oklahoman 23 Jun 2026
Sam Presti constructs sentences like he constructs teams ... So when Presti spoke about the upcoming NBA Draft during his opening speech on June 8, one word drew attention. "I think we're extremely well positioned as an organization," Presti said.
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Thunder mock draft 1.0: Which Michigan player makes sense for Sam Presti, OKC at No. 12?

The Oklahoman 19 Jun 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft class has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory. It's headlined by possible franchise players such as BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Kansas' Darryn Peterson, but there are also plenty of gems to be found throughout the board.
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Presti emphasizes process over outcome in end-of-season remarks

The Lawton Constitution 09 Jun 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sam Presti is more interested in repeating a process than chasing an outcome ... .
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