Aday Mara Set for Salt Lake City Summer League Debut

The No. 12 pick begins his NBA transition.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read

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Aday Mara getting warm ahead of his Salt Lake City Summer League debut 🔥 MEM/OKC tips at 3:00pm/et on Prime and ESPNU! Via @NBA on X

What happened: Aday Mara is set to make his Salt Lake City Summer League debut Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Prime and ESPNU.

Why it matters: The appearance gives Mara his first competitive test since being selected 12th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. His performance will offer an early measure of how quickly his size, finishing and rim protection translate to the professional level.

By the numbers: Mara averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks across 40 games during his final college season. He shot 66.8% from the field.

What to watch: Watch Mara's workload and how effectively he defends in space during his debut. Salt Lake City Summer League continues through July 7.

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@NBA Jul 4, 2:31 PM ET

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