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Chus Mateo calls up Aday Mara and Baba Miller for the opener against Portugal in Zaragoza, leaving Almansa and Alberto Díaz off the roster. What changes isn't a name — it's the profile of Spain's frontcourt, and our NCAA and ACB data paint a precise picture of what's arriving — and what isn't.
The Mavericks send AJ Johnson, a 2030 first-rounder and two second-round picks for a power forward who scores without touching the ball and defends the pick and roll as well as anyone. The price is steep; the fit, nearly perfect.
