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Aday's main Thunder rival praises his impressive level: "He has a lot of talent and we want to help him improve"

Aday's main Thunder rival praises his impressive level: "He has a lot of talent and we want to help him improve"

Aday Mara was not expected to play so many minutes against the Spurs, with Isaiah Hartenstein the main casualty of the change. The American center is, in principle, the Oklahoma City Thunder's starter because of his years with the franchise and because he is the team's fourth-highest-paid player, earning $23 million. However, the Zaragoza native's impact and Diagneault's own comments suggest Mara will continue to see more playing time, while Hartenstein will be relegated to the bench.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 22/10/2026
Guillem Vives: Casademont Zaragoza's silent leader in a promising start

Guillem Vives: Casademont Zaragoza's silent leader in a promising start

Casademont Zaragoza has found much more than a point guard in Guillem Vives. In a team extensively rebuilt over the summer, the Catalan player has shown from the outset his ability to control the pace and organize the Red-and-Black team's offense, becoming one of the players who best explains Gonzalo García de Vitoria's promising start in the ACB. One statistic summarizes his impact better than any other: when the Barcelona-born point guard is on the court, the Aragonese team has an average plus-minus of +10.5 points, by far the best mark on the roster.

Aday Mara after his NBA debut: "Everything is going very well, and it makes me laugh that people said I wouldn't play"

Aday Mara after his NBA debut: "Everything is going very well, and it makes me laugh that people said I wouldn't play"

Aday Mara is the talk of the town after his impressive NBA debut. In a flash interview with Aragón Deporte after the game against the Spurs, the center discussed his debut and analyzed his viral play against Victor Wembanyama. "It makes me laugh that people said I wasn't going to play and, at least in that respect, things are also going well for me. The truth is, I felt that I helped the team, and I'm very happy," said the Zaragoza native.

Thunder coach Mark Diagneault heaps praise on Aday: "We'll trust him more after his great performance"

Thunder coach Mark Diagneault heaps praise on Aday: "We'll trust him more after his great performance"

Aday Mara's impact on his NBA debut was not as visible in the statistics, but his block on Wembanyama and complete performance at both ends of the court did not go unnoticed by his coach, Mark Diagneault. "Mara did a great job defending him on the possessions he played," the Thunder coach said of the Aragonese center's great effort to shut down the French star.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 22/10/2026
Aday Mara makes spectacular NBA debut: Wembanyama, who are you?

Aday Mara makes spectacular NBA debut: Wembanyama, who are you?

Aday Mara is already living history in the NBA and for Aragon. The Zaragoza center became the first Aragonese player to debut in the world's top league as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104. He made a powerful entrance on the biggest stage while facing the other unicorn of global basketball, Victor Wembanyama.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 22/10/2026
Athinaikos Qualco-Casademont Zaragoza: Welcome to Greek Hell

Athinaikos Qualco-Casademont Zaragoza: Welcome to Greek Hell

For the first time in its brief history, Casademont Zaragoza's women's team has traveled to Greece to face Athinaikos Qualco in the second round of the EuroLeague (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.). Carlos Cantero's team will seek its second European win on Greek soil against one of the fastest-growing projects in continental basketball, aiming to build on its outstanding international performance at Príncipe Felipe.

Francisco Casado López · 21/10/2026
Casademont Zaragoza faces a tough ACB challenge: winning at Palau Blaugrana for only the second time in its history

Casademont Zaragoza faces a tough ACB challenge: winning at Palau Blaugrana for only the second time in its history

The revamped and ambitious Casademont Zaragoza wants to show that this season can be different. After a promising start in the ACB, reaching a 3-1 record for the third time and reigniting the Red Tide's ambitions, Gonzalo García de Vitoria's team faces a major challenge this week: winning at Barcelona's Palau Blaugrana, something it has achieved only once in its 25-year history.

Francisco Casado López · 21/10/2026
Aday Mara enters the NBA constellation with a debut set to expand his legend

Aday Mara enters the NBA constellation with a debut set to expand his legend

The moment of truth has arrived for Aday Mara, who wants to keep making history despite his young age. In the early hours of this morning, he will make his NBA debut, in the world's best league, against none other than Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs at 3:30 a.m. peninsular time. The debut will write a new page in the career of the towering Aragonese player, who wants to establish himself among the constellation of stars by becoming one himself.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 21/10/2026
Zaragoza bids farewell to the World Cup: "It is a unique experience"

Zaragoza bids farewell to the World Cup: "It is a unique experience"

The World Cup won by the Spanish national team this summer in the United States is completing its stay in Zaragoza, where it is on display in the city hall lobby so residents can say goodbye before the RFEF takes it on tour across the rest of Spain. They can have their picture taken with the trophy until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. A long line had already formed early in the morning for those hoping to be first to take a photo with the continental trophy.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 21/10/2026
Laurynas Birutis: "We have to maintain a high level of concentration and basketball for all 40 minutes"

Laurynas Birutis: "We have to maintain a high level of concentration and basketball for all 40 minutes"

After an exciting and encouraging start to the ACB season, Casademont Zaragoza face another demanding week as they visit Barcelona's challenging Palau Blaugrana on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Laurynas Birutis, currently the Aragón side's highest-rated player, spoke on Tuesday on behalf of a team that, despite its strong start, knows it must keep working to continue improving its performance.

Francisco Casado López · 21/10/2026
Rafael Louzán, RFEF president, on the New Romareda: "Next year we will have another World Cup stadium"

Rafael Louzán, RFEF president, on the New Romareda: "Next year we will have another World Cup stadium"

The World Cup will be on display in Zaragoza until next Tuesday as part of the 'Kings of the World' exhibition, presented this Monday at an event attended by representatives of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the main municipal and regional authorities. RFEF president Rafael Louzán thanked the Aragonese capital and addressed an issue that matters to all Zaragoza residents: the New Romareda.

Francisco Casado López · 20/10/2026
Carlos Cantero ahead of Athinaikos clash: "They will come out wounded, and that makes them more dangerous"

Carlos Cantero ahead of Athinaikos clash: "They will come out wounded, and that makes them more dangerous"

Casademont Zaragoza are enjoying an outstanding start to the season and remain unbeaten, with four league wins and victory over Landes in the opening round of the EuroLeague. This Wednesday, the team visits Athinaikos in Greece (7:30 p.m.) aiming to continue that strong run. However, Carlos Cantero stressed beforehand that the Greek side will be eager to respond after their heavy defeat in Lithuania last week.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 20/10/2026
MotorLand’s TechnoPark Brings Together More Than 400 People for New EutichesBook Edition

MotorLand’s TechnoPark Brings Together More Than 400 People for New EutichesBook Edition

MotorLand’s TechnoPark hosted a new edition of EutichesBook Alcañiz from October 16 to 18, bringing together motorcycle touring enthusiasts interested in navigation and two-wheeled adventure. For three days, the Technology Park served as the meeting point and operational base for an event focused on discovering new territories by motorcycle. Its seventh edition featured significant changes to the routes.

Hugo Franco Navarro · 20/10/2026
Luis de la Fuente in Zaragoza and at the Pilar: "It was an unforgettable memory that I will carry with me forever"

Luis de la Fuente in Zaragoza and at the Pilar: "It was an unforgettable memory that I will carry with me forever"

Amid applause, cheers and great anticipation, Luis de la Fuente was the main figure at an emotional and symbolic event held in central Zaragoza on Monday. Accompanied by his technical staff, representatives of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and leading municipal and regional authorities, Spain's current national football coach presented the World Cup trophy to Our Lady of the Pilar on a day he said he would never forget: "It was an unforgettable memory that I will carry with me forever."

Francisco Casado López · 20/10/2026