Overview
- The Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, which finalized the immediate assets tied to the 2019 Paul George trade.
- Oklahoma City’s full return now lists Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, Jalen Williams, Thomas Sorber, Brooks Barnhizer and Aday Mara, plus a 2027 protected first-round pick from the San Antonio Spurs.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as the franchise cornerstone, winning back-to-back MVPs in 2024-25 and 2025-26, and he and Jalen Williams powered the Thunder to the 2025 NBA championship.
- The Clippers acquired Paul George in 2019 partly to secure Kawhi Leonard and got three All-Star seasons from George, but they produced limited playoff success and lost George to free agency in 2024.
- The transaction highlights how multi-year, pick-heavy trades can reshape a team over time and leaves one remaining variable—the protected 2027 Spurs pick that could still add value to the Thunder.