Northwest Notes: Mara, K. Williams, Nuggets, Jazz

Rookie center Aday Mara has impressed the Thunder during training camp and the preseason, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link). The Spanish big man was the 12th overall pick in June and has made a significant impact in his first two exhibition games this fall, averaging 17.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 21.5 minutes per game. He has also made all 15 of his field goal attempts. “ It’s just interesting to see how the guys have responded to him ,” head coach Mark Daigneault said.