Thunder Basketball Universe Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:50:06 -0400 https://okcthunder.com/ en-us © 2026 Thunder Basketball Universe yes abc21514-2248-5e8b-b588-3836694313dd OKC Thunder episodic false Insights and observations into all things Thunder Basketball from the people closest to the team.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) OKC Thunder, Thunder, NBA, Basketball, Basketball Podcast, NBA Podcast, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cwlq488kwkukwc2oeng1u3pufazt?.jpg Thunder Basketball Universe https://okcthunder.com/ Ep. 24 – The '26 Rookies Meet the Mic Ep. 24 – The '26 Rookies Meet the Mic Fresh off draft night, the newest members of the Thunder – Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh – sit down with the TBU crew to share their emotions, reflect on the journey that got them here and look ahead to what has them most excited for their first NBA season in OKC. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Fresh off draft night, the newest members of the Thunder – Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh – sit down with the TBU crew to share their emotions, reflect on the journey that got them here and look ahead to what has them most excited for their first NBA season in OKC. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19410517 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500 710 7 24 full false Ep. 23 – End-of-Season Insights Ep. 23 – End-of-Season Insights The TBU crew breaks down their biggest takeaways from end-of-season media sessions, with insight from Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and the full Thunder roster. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The TBU crew breaks down their biggest takeaways from end-of-season media sessions, with insight from Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and the full Thunder roster. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19332106 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1708 7 23 full false Ep. 22 – Thunder Delivers Answer in Game 2 Ep. 22 – Thunder Delivers Answer in Game 2 OKC evened the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 with a 122-113 win over San Antonio. Royce Young joins Nick Gallo to reflect on a Thunder victory that featured a more efficient offense, with seven players scoring in double figures. Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC evened the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 with a 122-113 win over San Antonio. Royce Young joins Nick Gallo to reflect on a Thunder victory that featured a more efficient offense, with seven players scoring in double figures. Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19218774 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1750 7 22 full false Ep. 21 – Thunder Advances to Western Conference Finals Ep. 21 – Thunder Advances to Western Conference Finals The Thunder is headed back to the Western Conference Finals for the sixth time in the last 16 seasons. The TBU crew breaks down the series win over the Lakers and dive into the play of Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain throughout the series. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder is headed back to the Western Conference Finals for the sixth time in the last 16 seasons. The TBU crew breaks down the series win over the Lakers and dive into the play of Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain throughout the series. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19185809 Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1540 7 21 full false Ep. 20 – West Semis Shift Into Gear Ep. 20 – West Semis Shift Into Gear After over a week off, the Thunder were back in action in the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The TBU crew breaks down some of their favorite stats and themes from the 108-90 win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> After over a week off, the Thunder were back in action in the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The TBU crew breaks down some of their favorite stats and themes from the 108-90 win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19137294 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1604 7 20 full false Ep. 19 – Round Won Over Suns Ep. 19 – Round Won Over Suns OKC took care of business against Phoenix and is now advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The TBU crew breaks down the series and digs into how Ajay Mitchell found his groove at the right time while SGA continued to set the standard with his steady, efficient play. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

]]> OKC took care of business against Phoenix and is now advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The TBU crew breaks down the series and digs into how Ajay Mitchell found his groove at the right time while SGA continued to set the standard with his steady, efficient play. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19099980 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1782 7 19 full false Ep. 18 – Talkin’ IHart’s OK Standard, Ajay Joins the Crew Ep. 18 – Talkin’ IHart’s OK Standard, Ajay Joins the Crew Isaiah “IHart” Hartenstein discusses his "Oklahoma Standard" documentary and the importance of remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing, while Ajay Mitchell joins the crew to break down his regular season and lessons learned from last year’s playoff run. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Isaiah “IHart” Hartenstein discusses his "Oklahoma Standard" documentary and the importance of remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing, while Ajay Mitchell joins the crew to break down his regular season and lessons learned from last year’s playoff run. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-19034144 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1518 7 18 full false Ep. 17 – Payton Sandfort: A March to Remember Ep. 17 – Payton Sandfort: A March to Remember Thunder two-way player Payton Sandfort joins the TBU crew to talk about his memorable week in mid-March, witnessing his brother make history, returning to the court after injuries last year, scoring his first NBA basket, and growing within the Thunder organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Thunder two-way player Payton Sandfort joins the TBU crew to talk about his memorable week in mid-March, witnessing his brother make history, returning to the court after injuries last year, scoring his first NBA basket, and growing within the Thunder organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18947486 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 910 7 17 full false Ep. 16 – Consistency 2 NBA History Ep. 16 – Consistency 2 NBA History A new standard of NBA scoring consistency was set on Thursday night in OKC as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s 63‑year record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games, hitting the mark for an unprecedented 127th straight time. Paris and Nick break down SGA’s historic run and the Thunder’s hard‑fought win over Boston. The TBU Crew also highlights the recent play of Ajay Mitchell and Jaylin Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> A new standard of NBA scoring consistency was set on Thursday night in OKC as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s 63‑year record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games, hitting the mark for an unprecedented 127th straight time. Paris and Nick break down SGA’s historic run and the Thunder’s hard‑fought win over Boston. The TBU Crew also highlights the recent play of Ajay Mitchell and Jaylin Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18843863 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 699 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Jaylin Williams, J-Will, JWill, Ajay Mitchell, 127, Wilt Chamberlain, 20+ points 7 16 full false Ep. 15 – All Things Kenny Hustle Ep. 15 – All Things Kenny Hustle Kenrich Williams sits down with Paris and Nick to discuss the Thunder’s togetherness and depth, his path from JUCO to the NBA, how those experiences fuel his approach and the how the team going through adversity this year can help it through March and into the playoffs. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Kenrich Williams sits down with Paris and Nick to discuss the Thunder’s togetherness and depth, his path from JUCO to the NBA, how those experiences fuel his approach and the how the team going through adversity this year can help it through March and into the playoffs. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18805498 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0600 2124 Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle 7 15 full false Ep. 14 – Next Man Up Mentality Ep. 14 – Next Man Up Mentality Despite a recent string of injuries, the Thunder has shown plenty of positives in its latest stretch of games. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s resilient play, including Cason Wallace’s impressive run, Isaiah Joe’s sharp shooting, and how Nikola Topic and Jared McCain are integrating into the squad. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Despite a recent string of injuries, the Thunder has shown plenty of positives in its latest stretch of games. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s resilient play, including Cason Wallace’s impressive run, Isaiah Joe’s sharp shooting, and how Nikola Topic and Jared McCain are integrating into the squad. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18761473 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 2047 7 14 full false Ep. 13 – Jared McCain Joins the Squad Ep. 13 – Jared McCain Joins the Squad The Thunder and the TBU crew welcome Jared McCain to the organization. Get to know more about Jared as Nick sits down with him for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. Paris and Nick also look back on what stood out during the team’s first three games in February. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder and the TBU crew welcome Jared McCain to the organization. Get to know more about Jared as Nick sits down with him for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. Paris and Nick also look back on what stood out during the team’s first three games in February. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18638956 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600 1221 7 13 full false Ep. 12 – In the Dog Days of January Ep. 12 – In the Dog Days of January The Thunder has crossed the halfway mark of the season—and despite a relentless stretch of injuries, OKC still stands several games clear of the rest of the West. The TBU crew digs into how the Thunder has stayed afloat and shines a spotlight on the players headed to the 2026 NBA All‑Star Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder has crossed the halfway mark of the season—and despite a relentless stretch of injuries, OKC still stands several games clear of the rest of the West. The TBU crew digs into how the Thunder has stayed afloat and shines a spotlight on the players headed to the 2026 NBA All‑Star Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18590543 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 1762 7 12 full false Ep. 11 – Turning Adversity Into Opportunity Ep. 11 – Turning Adversity Into Opportunity After leading by as many as 20 points, the Thunder found itself down by 8 midway through the fourth quarter, but rallied to pull out a 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s resilience, highlights a pair of clutch performances and puts the past three weeks into perspective. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> After leading by as many as 20 points, the Thunder found itself down by 8 midway through the fourth quarter, but rallied to pull out a 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s resilience, highlights a pair of clutch performances and puts the past three weeks into perspective. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18477267 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 1601 7 11 full false Ep. 10 – A Pair of Recent Wins and Year-End Reflections Ep. 10 – A Pair of Recent Wins and Year-End Reflections Paris and Nick take a dive into the Thunder’s most recent wins over the Sixers and Hawks. The TBU Crew also looks back on some notables from the calendar year as we wrap up 2025. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

]]> Paris and Nick take a dive into the Thunder’s most recent wins over the Sixers and Hawks. The TBU Crew also looks back on some notables from the calendar year as we wrap up 2025. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18435268 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1771 7 10 full false Ep. 9 – Resilient and Relentless Ep. 9 – Resilient and Relentless Despite being shorthanded most of the season, the Thunder sits at 23-1 heading into the NBA Cup Quarterfinals against the Phoenix Suns. Paris and Nick break down the team’s resolve this season, along with the recent individual play of Shai, Chet and Jalen. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Despite being shorthanded most of the season, the Thunder sits at 23-1 heading into the NBA Cup Quarterfinals against the Phoenix Suns. Paris and Nick break down the team’s resolve this season, along with the recent individual play of Shai, Chet and Jalen. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18327808 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0600 1936 7 9 full false Ep. 8 – Holiday Vibes with J-Will Ep. 8 – Holiday Vibes with J-Will The TBU crew sits down with Jaylin Williams to talk about building chemistry with his teammates, what it means to spend Thanksgiving week in OKC and how the team is preparing for its NBA Cup games this week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The TBU crew sits down with Jaylin Williams to talk about building chemistry with his teammates, what it means to spend Thanksgiving week in OKC and how the team is preparing for its NBA Cup games this week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18254594 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600 1105 7 8 full false Ep. 7 – Thunder Keeps Rollin’ Ep. 7 – Thunder Keeps Rollin’ OKC has kept its hot streak going with a pair of road wins and another victory inside Paycom Center. The TBU crew dives into what’s fueling this surge, highlighting the team’s defensive prowess and overall intensity. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC has kept its hot streak going with a pair of road wins and another victory inside Paycom Center. The TBU crew dives into what’s fueling this surge, highlighting the team’s defensive prowess and overall intensity. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18227331 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0600 1740 7 7 full false Ep. 6 – Pluggin' and Playin' Ep. 6 – Pluggin' and Playin' The Thunder hasn’t been at full strength this season, yet the team has stormed to a 12-1 record through its first 13 games. The TBU crew breaks down the wins and standout individual performances from the recent four-game road trip and back-to-back victories at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder hasn’t been at full strength this season, yet the team has stormed to a 12-1 record through its first 13 games. The TBU crew breaks down the wins and standout individual performances from the recent four-game road trip and back-to-back victories at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18191339 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1876 7 6 full false Ep. 5 – Fortitude in the First Five Ep. 5 – Fortitude in the First Five It’s been a dramatic start to the season for OKC, who won five games in eight nights with four going into clutch time and two in double OT. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s execution late in games, the play of Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and SGA’s consistency. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> It’s been a dramatic start to the season for OKC, who won five games in eight nights with four going into clutch time and two in double OT. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s execution late in games, the play of Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and SGA’s consistency. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18105721 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2046 full false Ep. 4 – Meet Chris Youngblood Ep. 4 – Meet Chris Youngblood Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood recently signed a Two-Way contract with the team. The TBU crew had a chance to catch up with him and learn more about his journey to the NBA, his eagerness to learn the game and how he sees the organization as a perfect fit. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood recently signed a Two-Way contract with the team. The TBU crew had a chance to catch up with him and learn more about his journey to the NBA, his eagerness to learn the game and how he sees the organization as a perfect fit. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18064153 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1205 7 4 full false Ep. 3 – Ringing In Opening Night Ep. 3 – Ringing In Opening Night The Thunder raised its 2025 NBA Champions banner, received the rings and edged out the Rockets, 125-124, in double overtime. The TBU crew recaps everything from the eventful night inside Paycom Center. Plus, Nick had a chance to chat with Thunder Legacy player Serge Ibaka about his role in helping build the team’s foundation from 2009–2016. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder raised its 2025 NBA Champions banner, received the rings and edged out the Rockets, 125-124, in double overtime. The TBU crew recaps everything from the eventful night inside Paycom Center. Plus, Nick had a chance to chat with Thunder Legacy player Serge Ibaka about his role in helping build the team’s foundation from 2009–2016. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18063467 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2131 7 3 full false Ep. 2 – Exploring the New Team in Preseason Ep. 2 – Exploring the New Team in Preseason The TBU crew dives into how the Thunder is using the preseason games to explore the roster in new ways as roles evolve, along with how the team is emphasizing a focus on improvement from last season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The TBU crew dives into how the Thunder is using the preseason games to explore the roster in new ways as roles evolve, along with how the team is emphasizing a focus on improvement from last season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-18028708 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1470 7 2 full false Ep. 1 – We're Back as Training Camp's Underway Ep. 1 – We're Back as Training Camp's Underway Paris and Nick are back for Season 7 of the Thunder Basketball Universe, presented by Summer Moon Coffee. The TBU crew will discuss the mantras and themes the team will embrace throughout camp and into the regular season while also looking ahead to the six preseason games slated for October.

]]> Paris and Nick are back for Season 7 of the Thunder Basketball Universe, presented by Summer Moon Coffee. The TBU crew will discuss the mantras and themes the team will embrace throughout camp and into the regular season while also looking ahead to the six preseason games slated for October.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17951393 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1339 7 1 full false Ep. 34 - Your Season Starts Here Ep. 34 - Your Season Starts Here The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2025-26 Thunder season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2025-26 Thunder season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17672819 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1132 34 full false Ep. 33 – Summer Updates and One Last Glance Ep. 33 – Summer Updates and One Last Glance Paris and Nick bring the latest news on the Thunder player extensions this offseason, the play of Nikola Topic, Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer in Summer League and the 2025 Thunder preseason schedule. The TBU crew also takes one more look at some historical stats from the team this past season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Paris and Nick bring the latest news on the Thunder player extensions this offseason, the play of Nikola Topic, Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer in Summer League and the 2025 Thunder preseason schedule. The TBU crew also takes one more look at some historical stats from the team this past season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17516225 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2024 6 33 full false Ep. 32 – Welcoming Thomas and Brooks to OKC Ep. 32 – Welcoming Thomas and Brooks to OKC Thunder rookies Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer were welcomed to Oklahoma City on Saturday at the First Americans Museum. Following a press conference, photoshoot and tour of the museum, the rookie duo chatted with the TBU crew to share their experiences on being drafted and what they are looking forward to with the organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> Thunder rookies Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer were welcomed to Oklahoma City on Saturday at the First Americans Museum. Following a press conference, photoshoot and tour of the museum, the rookie duo chatted with the TBU crew to share their experiences on being drafted and what they are looking forward to with the organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17415934 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0500 880 6 32 full false Ep. 31 – A Thunder-ful Title Ep. 31 – A Thunder-ful Title After 105 games, 23 playoff games and 7 NBA Finals games, the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers to become the 2025 NBA Finals Champions. The TBU crew shares everything from their magical night inside Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> After 105 games, 23 playoff games and 7 NBA Finals games, the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers to become the 2025 NBA Finals Champions. The TBU crew shares everything from their magical night inside Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17385166 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1071 6 31 full false Ep. 30 – Thunder Up After Game 5 Ep. 30 – Thunder Up After Game 5 OKC defeated Indiana, 120-109, to take a 3-2 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals. Paris and Nick break down the stats and performances that stood out in Game 5. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC defeated Indiana, 120-109, to take a 3-2 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals. Paris and Nick break down the stats and performances that stood out in Game 5. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17355133 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1123 6 30 full false Ep. 29 – A “Blood and Guts Win” Ep. 29 – A “Blood and Guts Win” Coach Daigneault called it a “blood and guts win” following the 111-104 victory over Indiana in Game 4. The TBU crew breaks down the series-tying win and looks ahead to Monday night’s Game 5 matchup in OKC. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

]]> Coach Daigneault called it a “blood and guts win” following the 111-104 victory over Indiana in Game 4. The TBU crew breaks down the series-tying win and looks ahead to Monday night’s Game 5 matchup in OKC. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17342046 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0500 2016 6 29 full false Ep. 28 – Series Shifts to Indy Tied 1-1 Ep. 28 – Series Shifts to Indy Tied 1-1 The Thunder put its zero-zero mentality on full display in Game 2 of the Finals. After falling to the Pacers in a gut-wrenching loss in Game 1, OKC took down Indiana, 123-107, in Game 2 to tie the series. The TBU crew looks back on some key performances from the team. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder put its zero-zero mentality on full display in Game 2 of the Finals. After falling to the Pacers in a gut-wrenching loss in Game 1, OKC took down Indiana, 123-107, in Game 2 to tie the series. The TBU crew looks back on some key performances from the team. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17313042 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2219 6 28 full false Ep. 27 – Finals Bound! Ep. 27 – Finals Bound! The Thunder advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals with its 124-94 win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Paris and Nick look back on the WCF and discuss the themes and stats that have gotten the team to this point. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals with its 124-94 win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Paris and Nick look back on the WCF and discuss the themes and stats that have gotten the team to this point. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17258097 Sat, 31 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 3001 6 27 full false Ep. 26 – Road Resiliency, Up 3-1 Ep. 26 – Road Resiliency, Up 3-1 The Thunder bounced back for a 128-126 win over the Timberwolves in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on some key stats and themes from the win, the team’s mentality and what’s ahead. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder bounced back for a 128-126 win over the Timberwolves in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on some key stats and themes from the win, the team’s mentality and what’s ahead. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17236982 Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1728 6 26 full false Ep. 25 – Defending Home Court Ep. 25 – Defending Home Court The Thunder took care of business in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The TBU crew dives into some numbers that stand out, reflect on a few individual honors that were awarded this week and look ahead to the road contests this weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder took care of business in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The TBU crew dives into some numbers that stand out, reflect on a few individual honors that were awarded this week and look ahead to the road contests this weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17219706 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1604 6 25 full false Ep. 24 – Western Conference Finals Bound Ep. 24 – Western Conference Finals Bound The Thunder came away with a 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on the atmosphere and energy inside the building during the victory, and look ahead to the next series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> The Thunder came away with a 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on the atmosphere and energy inside the building during the victory, and look ahead to the next series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17196997 Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1656 6 24 full false Ep. 23 – All Knotted Up Ep. 23 – All Knotted Up OKC earned a hard-fought 92-87 win to even the series with the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The TBU crew looks back on the Thunder's bench play and how the team was able to open up its offense late in the game. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC earned a hard-fought 92-87 win to even the series with the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The TBU crew looks back on the Thunder's bench play and how the team was able to open up its offense late in the game. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17152426 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1915 6 23 full false Ep. 22 – It Wasn’t a Response, It’s Who We Are Ep. 22 – It Wasn’t a Response, It’s Who We Are The Thunder went into Game 2 with a zero-zero approach and evened the series against Denver with a 149-106 win. The TBU crew breaks down their favorite stats from Game 2 while discussing the team’s depth, physicality, and resiliency as the series heads west this weekend.

]]> The Thunder went into Game 2 with a zero-zero approach and evened the series against Denver with a 149-106 win. The TBU crew breaks down their favorite stats from Game 2 while discussing the team’s depth, physicality, and resiliency as the series heads west this weekend.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17131355 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1710 6 22 full true Ep. 21 – Round 1 Recap, Thunder Wins in 4 Ep. 21 – Round 1 Recap, Thunder Wins in 4 Round 1 is complete and the Western Conference semifinals are on the horizon. The TBU crew looks back on Games 3 and 4 of the Memphis series and share what blessed their timelines while the team enjoys over a full week at home. 

]]> Round 1 is complete and the Western Conference semifinals are on the horizon. The TBU crew looks back on Games 3 and 4 of the Memphis series and share what blessed their timelines while the team enjoys over a full week at home. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17079146 Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2125 6 21 full false Ep. 20 – Taking Care of Business at Home Ep. 20 – Taking Care of Business at Home The Thunder held the Grizzlies to under the century mark in both games to start off its first-round series. Paris and Nick look back on why the defense was able to play so well while the offense was well-rounded and showed its depth.

]]> The Thunder held the Grizzlies to under the century mark in both games to start off its first-round series. Paris and Nick look back on why the defense was able to play so well while the offense was well-rounded and showed its depth.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-17037457 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2137 6 20 full false Ep. 19 – Live from Loud City HQ Ep. 19 – Live from Loud City HQ The TBU crew records this episode from Loud City HQ at Automobile Alley in downtown OKC, the go-to spot for Thunder fans to get playoffs ready. While there, Paris and Nick look back at some notable numbers from the regular season and get you primed up for what’s ahead. Loud City HQ is open to the public from 4-8 p.m. through Saturday, April 19.

]]> The TBU crew records this episode from Loud City HQ at Automobile Alley in downtown OKC, the go-to spot for Thunder fans to get playoffs ready. While there, Paris and Nick look back at some notable numbers from the regular season and get you primed up for what’s ahead. Loud City HQ is open to the public from 4-8 p.m. through Saturday, April 19.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16991325 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1536 6 19 full false Ep. 18 – All About the Hustle Ep. 18 – All About the Hustle Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk about Thursday night's win over Memphis, his relationship with his mother, the team's depth and next-man-up mentality, his own journey in the league, having a competitive fire and more. 

]]> Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk about Thursday night's win over Memphis, his relationship with his mother, the team's depth and next-man-up mentality, his own journey in the league, having a competitive fire and more. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16878455 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1126 6 18 full false Ep. 17 – Road Sweep Rewind | New Paycom Center Update Ep. 17 – Road Sweep Rewind | New Paycom Center Update We've got a stacked show for you today – the TBU crew breaks down some notable highlights from the Thunder's road trip out east where the team went 3-0. Also, hear from the leaders of the construction team who will bring the new Paycom Center to life in downtown OKC. 

]]> We've got a stacked show for you today – the TBU crew breaks down some notable highlights from the Thunder's road trip out east where the team went 3-0. Also, hear from the leaders of the construction team who will bring the new Paycom Center to life in downtown OKC. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16824282 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3389 6 17 full false Ep. 16 – Welcoming Isaiah Joe to the Pod Ep. 16 – Welcoming Isaiah Joe to the Pod Isaiah Joe sits down with Paris and Nick to talk about the recent stretch of games following the All-Star break, Friday night’s win over Portland, the play of Jaylin Williams, taking pride on the defensive end, the upcoming games against Denver and more. 

]]> Isaiah Joe sits down with Paris and Nick to talk about the recent stretch of games following the All-Star break, Friday night’s win over Portland, the play of Jaylin Williams, taking pride on the defensive end, the upcoming games against Denver and more. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16757132 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0600 1225 6 16 full false Ep. 15 – A Thunderous Start to February Ep. 15 – A Thunderous Start to February A lot has happened through the first six games of February: Chet Holmgren returned to the lineup, Aaron Wiggins dropped a career-high 41 points and the team made a Thunder-record 27 threes on Monday. Paris and Nick recap the hot start to the month where OKC has won each of its games by 12 points or more.

]]> A lot has happened through the first six games of February: Chet Holmgren returned to the lineup, Aaron Wiggins dropped a career-high 41 points and the team made a Thunder-record 27 threes on Monday. Paris and Nick recap the hot start to the month where OKC has won each of its games by 12 points or more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16610622 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2057 6 15 full false Ep. 14 – Hittin’ the Halfway Mark with Michael Cage Ep. 14 – Hittin’ the Halfway Mark with Michael Cage The Thunder just passed the halfway mark of the regular season. Broadcast analyst Michael Cage joins the TBU crew to provide some thoughts on the season while Paris and Nick share some notable numbers from the offensive and defensive end. 

]]> The Thunder just passed the halfway mark of the regular season. Broadcast analyst Michael Cage joins the TBU crew to provide some thoughts on the season while Paris and Nick share some notable numbers from the offensive and defensive end. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16484720 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2135 6 14 full false Ep. 13 – Unpacking the Road Trip with Pinto Ep. 13 – Unpacking the Road Trip with Pinto The Thunder radio voice, Matt Pinto, joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent four-game road trip where the Thunder displayed resiliency and a business-like attitude while earning three wins on the East Coast. Pinto, who was recently named the 2024 Oklahoma Sports Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association, also shares some of his thoughts and memories in his 17th season with the Thunder.

]]> The Thunder radio voice, Matt Pinto, joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent four-game road trip where the Thunder displayed resiliency and a business-like attitude while earning three wins on the East Coast. Pinto, who was recently named the 2024 Oklahoma Sports Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association, also shares some of his thoughts and memories in his 17th season with the Thunder.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16449109 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1509 6 13 full false Ep. 12 – J-Will Joins the Show Ep. 12 – J-Will Joins the Show Jaylin Williams joins the TBU crew to reflect on his return to action, the recent homestand, the play of his teammates, building chemistry on the court and the upcoming road trip.

]]> Jaylin Williams joins the TBU crew to reflect on his return to action, the recent homestand, the play of his teammates, building chemistry on the court and the upcoming road trip.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16397411 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1151 6 12 full false Ep. 11 – That’s a Wrap on 2024 Ep. 11 – That’s a Wrap on 2024 As we close out year, the TBU crew shares some stats, quotes and more that caught their eye from the first 32 games of the 2024-25 season.

]]> As we close out year, the TBU crew shares some stats, quotes and more that caught their eye from the first 32 games of the 2024-25 season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16362899 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 2540 6 11 full false Ep. 10 – Ajay Mitchell Joins Pod Ep. 10 – Ajay Mitchell Joins Pod Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell joins the TBU crew to discuss the recent road trip, growing and adjusting to life in the NBA in his first year, the defensive mindset of the team and more.

]]> Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell joins the TBU crew to discuss the recent road trip, growing and adjusting to life in the NBA in his first year, the defensive mindset of the team and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16254648 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0600 830 6 10 full false Ep. 9 – Road Trip Recap Ep. 9 – Road Trip Recap Paris and Nick look back on last week’s road trip where the Thunder put its defense on display, especially in late-game situations, and found ways to score against a variety of schemes. The TBU crew also fills you in the different NBA Cup scenarios heading into Tuesday night’s game against Utah.

]]> Paris and Nick look back on last week’s road trip where the Thunder put its defense on display, especially in late-game situations, and found ways to score against a variety of schemes. The TBU crew also fills you in the different NBA Cup scenarios heading into Tuesday night’s game against Utah.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16216313 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 2252 6 9 full false Ep. 8 – Showing Poise, Versatility to Adversity Ep. 8 – Showing Poise, Versatility to Adversity During the Thunder’s six-game homestand, the team faced adversity and put its resilience and adaptability on display. Nick and Paris break down how the Thunder has been able to win by doubling down on its strengths and getting energy boosts from the second unit.

]]> During the Thunder’s six-game homestand, the team faced adversity and put its resilience and adaptability on display. Nick and Paris break down how the Thunder has been able to win by doubling down on its strengths and getting energy boosts from the second unit.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16114265 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600 1485 6 8 full false Ep. 7 – What a Week Ep. 7 – What a Week Paris and Nick look back on the different ways the Thunder got off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games. The TBU crew will also point out some stats that caught their eye, the disruptive team defense and some individual performances that have stood out to them.

]]> Paris and Nick look back on the different ways the Thunder got off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games. The TBU crew will also point out some stats that caught their eye, the disruptive team defense and some individual performances that have stood out to them.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16072077 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 1765 6 7 full false Ep. 6 – Recapping First Three Games Ep. 6 – Recapping First Three Games Paris and Nick share a couple of stats and themes that caught their eyes from the Thunder’s opening games. The TBU crew also tees you up for the next stretch of three games in four nights, including a west coast road trip. 

]]> Paris and Nick share a couple of stats and themes that caught their eyes from the Thunder’s opening games. The TBU crew also tees you up for the next stretch of three games in four nights, including a west coast road trip. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-16021033 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1865 6 6 full false Ep. 5 – Lu Joins the Pod | OKC Arena Architect Hired Ep. 5 – Lu Joins the Pod | OKC Arena Architect Hired Lu Dort stops by the podcast to talk with Paris and Nick about the preseason, team chemistry and defense. Also, he’s designed sports and entertainment facilities around the world, and now he’s bringing his talent to Oklahoma City. Meet David Manica, the man who will lead the architecture design team for OKC’s new downtown arena.


]]> Lu Dort stops by the podcast to talk with Paris and Nick about the preseason, team chemistry and defense. Also, he’s designed sports and entertainment facilities around the world, and now he’s bringing his talent to Oklahoma City. Meet David Manica, the man who will lead the architecture design team for OKC’s new downtown arena.


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15968835 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2410 6 5 full false Ep. 4 – Preseason Chat with Royce Ep. 4 – Preseason Chat with Royce Paris and Nick are joined by Royce Young to breakdown some of their biggest themes and quotes from preseason and training camp.

]]> Paris and Nick are joined by Royce Young to breakdown some of their biggest themes and quotes from preseason and training camp.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15943779 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1689 6 4 full false Ep. 3 – Unpacking First Preseason Game Ep. 3 – Unpacking First Preseason Game The Thunder hit the road earlier this week for its first preseason game at San Antonio. Paris and Nick recap the win, tell you what caught their eyes from the game and look ahead to the next two weeks.

]]> The Thunder hit the road earlier this week for its first preseason game at San Antonio. Paris and Nick recap the win, tell you what caught their eyes from the game and look ahead to the next two weeks.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15898489 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1470 6 3 full false Ep. 2 – The Start of Season 17 Ep. 2 – The Start of Season 17 Paris and Nick recap a fun-filled Thunder Media Day and provide their takeaways from the first Day of Training Camp. The TBU crew also discusses a couple of quotes that stood out to them from Tuesday’s post-practice media session.

]]> Paris and Nick recap a fun-filled Thunder Media Day and provide their takeaways from the first Day of Training Camp. The TBU crew also discusses a couple of quotes that stood out to them from Tuesday’s post-practice media session.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15857268 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1095 6 2 full false Ep. 1 – Setting Up the Season Ep. 1 – Setting Up the Season Paris and Nick kick off season six of the TBU with their reactions to Sam Presti’s preseason media session (his full opening statement is included in this episode) and the excitement ahead as Media Day, Training Camp and preseason games are right around the corner.

]]> Paris and Nick kick off season six of the TBU with their reactions to Sam Presti’s preseason media session (his full opening statement is included in this episode) and the excitement ahead as Media Day, Training Camp and preseason games are right around the corner.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15822691 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1630 6 1 full false Ep. 34 – Mark Those Calendars! Ep. 34 – Mark Those Calendars! The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a month-by-month breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2024-25 Thunder season.

]]> The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a month-by-month breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2024-25 Thunder season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15594672 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1125 5 34 full false Ep. 10 – Unscripted: Ousmane Dieng | Keyontae Johnson | Adam Flagler | Olivier Sarr Ep. 10 – Unscripted: Ousmane Dieng | Keyontae Johnson | Adam Flagler | Olivier Sarr In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew shares their favorite memories last season of Ousmane, Keyontae, Adam and Olivier and how they helped contribute to the OKC Blue’s 2024 G League Championship.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew shares their favorite memories last season of Ousmane, Keyontae, Adam and Olivier and how they helped contribute to the OKC Blue’s 2024 G League Championship.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15475784 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 629 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Ousmane Dieng, Keyontae Johnson, Adam Flagler, Olivier Sarr, full false Ep. 9 – Unscripted: Kenrich Williams Ep. 9 – Unscripted: Kenrich Williams In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the blue-collar attitude of Kenny Hustle, his ability to play significant minutes at the 5-spot, contribute efficiently in low-volume minutes his gratitude towards the organization and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the blue-collar attitude of Kenny Hustle, his ability to play significant minutes at the 5-spot, contribute efficiently in low-volume minutes his gratitude towards the organization and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15462834 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1243 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle full false Ep. 8 – Unscripted: Cason Wallace Ep. 8 – Unscripted: Cason Wallace In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Cason’s first season where he improved on and off the ball defensively, his ability to make shots, his growth, confidence, consistency, the impact he made in the playoffs and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Cason’s first season where he improved on and off the ball defensively, his ability to make shots, his growth, confidence, consistency, the impact he made in the playoffs and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15462813 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1128 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Cason Wallace full false Ep. 7 – Unscripted: Jaylin Williams Ep. 7 – Unscripted: Jaylin Williams In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew talks about J-Will’s booming voice on defense, his on-court chemistry with Isaiah Joe, ability to facilitate, draw charges, capability from behind the arc, physicality on defense and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew talks about J-Will’s booming voice on defense, his on-court chemistry with Isaiah Joe, ability to facilitate, draw charges, capability from behind the arc, physicality on defense and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15462777 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1255 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Jaylin Williams, J-Will full false Ep. 6 – Unscripted: Aaron Wiggins Ep. 6 – Unscripted: Aaron Wiggins In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on the season where Aaron showcased his efficiency on offense along with an ability to hit a unique shot from deep, becoming an impact player in the playoffs, his eagerness to start working towards next season and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on the season where Aaron showcased his efficiency on offense along with an ability to hit a unique shot from deep, becoming an impact player in the playoffs, his eagerness to start working towards next season and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15462655 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1175 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Aaron Wiggins full false Ep. 5 – Unscripted: Isaiah Joe Ep. 5 – Unscripted: Isaiah Joe In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back at the sharp-shooting season of Isaiah Joe where he also made strides on the defensive end, improved his accuracy from three, developed an ability to draw charges, expanded his role with the team and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back at the sharp-shooting season of Isaiah Joe where he also made strides on the defensive end, improved his accuracy from three, developed an ability to draw charges, expanded his role with the team and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15462629 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1212 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Isaiah Joe full false Ep. 4 – Unscripted: Luguentz Dort Ep. 4 – Unscripted: Luguentz Dort In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew takes an in-depth look at Lu’s menacing defense that was on full display during the playoffs, how he has refined his offensive efficiency, ability to draw offensive fouls, consistency from three, the cheers he gets from opposing fan bases and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew takes an in-depth look at Lu’s menacing defense that was on full display during the playoffs, how he has refined his offensive efficiency, ability to draw offensive fouls, consistency from three, the cheers he gets from opposing fan bases and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15424274 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1369 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Luguentz Dort, Lu full false Ep. 3 – Unscripted: Chet Holmgren Ep. 3 – Unscripted: Chet Holmgren In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Chet’s first season and his factor on both sides of the floor, along with his impact from the 3-point line, ability to space the floor, presence on defense, Rookie milestones, blocking shots without fouling, willingness to learn, resiliency and more.

]]> In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Chet’s first season and his factor on both sides of the floor, along with his impact from the 3-point line, ability to space the floor, presence on defense, Rookie milestones, blocking shots without fouling, willingness to learn, resiliency and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15424264 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1224 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Chet Holmgren, Chet full false Ep. 2 – Unscripted: Jalen Williams Ep. 2 – Unscripted: Jalen Williams In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the second-year leap from J-Dub where he took strides forward both offensively and defensively by becoming a three-level shooter and his ability to guard four to five positions, his impact on late-game situations, efficiency shooting, playmaking ability, camaraderie with his teammates and more.

]]> In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the second-year leap from J-Dub where he took strides forward both offensively and defensively by becoming a three-level shooter and his ability to guard four to five positions, his impact on late-game situations, efficiency shooting, playmaking ability, camaraderie with his teammates and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15424246 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1159 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Jalen Williams, J-Dub full false Ep. 1 – Unscripted: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ep. 1 – Unscripted: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on SGA’s MVP-caliber season that saw him take huge leaps on the defensive end, incremental improvements across many significant statistical categories, the evolution of his game and leadership, their favorite moments of him from on and off the court and more.

]]> In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on SGA’s MVP-caliber season that saw him take huge leaps on the defensive end, incremental improvements across many significant statistical categories, the evolution of his game and leadership, their favorite moments of him from on and off the court and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15424210 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1295 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Unscripted, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA full false Ep. 33 – Hartenstein Officially Joins the Squad Ep. 33 – Hartenstein Officially Joins the Squad Newly acquired center Isaiah Hartenstein sits down with the TBU crew to talk about expanding his game, impressions on the organization, the basketball relationship with his father, his path to OKC, the excitement level of playing in front of Thunder fans inside Paycom Center and more.

]]> Newly acquired center Isaiah Hartenstein sits down with the TBU crew to talk about expanding his game, impressions on the organization, the basketball relationship with his father, his path to OKC, the excitement level of playing in front of Thunder fans inside Paycom Center and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15370376 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 761 5 33 full false Ep. 32 – Welcoming the Newest Additions! Ep. 32 – Welcoming the Newest Additions! The TBU crew sits down with the Thunder's 2024 draft class of Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones and Ajay Michell to get to know more about the latest additions to the roster. Also, Nick talks 1-on-1 with guard Alex Caruso, who was acquired via trade earlier in the offseason. 

]]> The TBU crew sits down with the Thunder's 2024 draft class of Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones and Ajay Michell to get to know more about the latest additions to the roster. Also, Nick talks 1-on-1 with guard Alex Caruso, who was acquired via trade earlier in the offseason. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15342852 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1904 5 32 full false Ep. 31 – "Crack the Code" Ep. 31 – "Crack the Code" Paris and Nick break down Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti's end of season press conference where he reflected on the 2023-24 team and looks at what the organization will have to do in order to sustain future success. The TBU crew also takes a short look at what's ahead in the Thunder Basketball Universe.

]]> Paris and Nick break down Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti's end of season press conference where he reflected on the 2023-24 team and looks at what the organization will have to do in order to sustain future success. The TBU crew also takes a short look at what's ahead in the Thunder Basketball Universe.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15164849 Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2334 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Sam Presti 5 31 full false Ep. 30 – Wrapping Up the 2023-24 Season Ep. 30 – Wrapping Up the 2023-24 Season The Thunder season came to a close after Game 6 at Dallas on Saturday. Paris and Nick reflect on the series, share their takeaways from Coach Daigneault and the players following their end-of-season interviews as well as what’s to come during the offseason.

]]> The Thunder season came to a close after Game 6 at Dallas on Saturday. Paris and Nick reflect on the series, share their takeaways from Coach Daigneault and the players following their end-of-season interviews as well as what’s to come during the offseason.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15109023 Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2056 5 30 full false Ep. 29 – Playoff Pod: Thunder Shows Resiliency, Evens Series Ep. 29 – Playoff Pod: Thunder Shows Resiliency, Evens Series On top of strong defense, the Thunder put up 57 points in the second half of Game 4 in Dallas to even the series at 2-2 while taking back home-court advantage. The TBU crew recaps everything that made them look from the road games and dives into the thrilling ending of Monday night’s 100-96 win.

]]> On top of strong defense, the Thunder put up 57 points in the second half of Game 4 in Dallas to even the series at 2-2 while taking back home-court advantage. The TBU crew recaps everything that made them look from the road games and dives into the thrilling ending of Monday night’s 100-96 win.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15069915 Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1543 5 29 full false Ep. 28 – Playoff Pod: Series Split 1-1 Ep. 28 – Playoff Pod: Series Split 1-1 After a 22-point win in Game 1, the Thunder fell by nine in Game 2 as the series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. Paris and Nick break down the team's defensive energy and the contributions of the second unit in Game 1.  The TBU crew also discusses the play of SGA and the variety of lineups used by the Thunder in Game 2, along with the opportunity at hand to respond on the road this weekend.

]]> After a 22-point win in Game 1, the Thunder fell by nine in Game 2 as the series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. Paris and Nick break down the team's defensive energy and the contributions of the second unit in Game 1.  The TBU crew also discusses the play of SGA and the variety of lineups used by the Thunder in Game 2, along with the opportunity at hand to respond on the road this weekend.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15047332 Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1180 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, NBA Playoffs, Round 2, Conference Semifinals, Mavericks, Game 1, Game 2 5 28 full false Ep. 27 – Playoff Pod: Conference Semis Are On Deck! Ep. 27 – Playoff Pod: Conference Semis Are On Deck! After just four games played in over three weeks, the Thunder finally hits the floor in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. The TBU crew lends some insights on the cadence, focus and vibe of the team during the last week of practice and give a preview of the matchup against the Mavericks.

]]> After just four games played in over three weeks, the Thunder finally hits the floor in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. The TBU crew lends some insights on the cadence, focus and vibe of the team during the last week of practice and give a preview of the matchup against the Mavericks.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-15025794 Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1338 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, NBA Playoffs, Round 2, Conference Semifinals, Mavericks 5 27 full false Ep. 26 – Playoff Pod: Wrapping Up Round 1 Ep. 26 – Playoff Pod: Wrapping Up Round 1 The Thunder defeated the Pelicans in four games to become the youngest team in NBA history to win a playoff series. Paris and Nick break down the defensive disruption from Lu Dort, the Thunder depth on display and the shot making of Josh Giddey. The TBU crew also talks some notable stats from the series and gives a shoutout to Coach Daigneault on his NBA Coach of the Year award.

]]> The Thunder defeated the Pelicans in four games to become the youngest team in NBA history to win a playoff series. Paris and Nick break down the defensive disruption from Lu Dort, the Thunder depth on display and the shot making of Josh Giddey. The TBU crew also talks some notable stats from the series and gives a shoutout to Coach Daigneault on his NBA Coach of the Year award.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14991324 Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1779 5 26 full false Ep. 25 – Playoff Pod: Unpacking Games 1 and 2 vs. Pels Ep. 25 – Playoff Pod: Unpacking Games 1 and 2 vs. Pels The Thunder came away with two wins inside Paycom Center to open its first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Game 1, the team earned a gutsy 94-92 win in a defensive battle. In Game 2, the Thunder developed a better flow and rhythm on offense for a 124-92 victory. The TBU crew talks about the team's mindset and approach, and also what caught their eyes, from the first two games in OKC.

]]> The Thunder came away with two wins inside Paycom Center to open its first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Game 1, the team earned a gutsy 94-92 win in a defensive battle. In Game 2, the Thunder developed a better flow and rhythm on offense for a 124-92 victory. The TBU crew talks about the team's mindset and approach, and also what caught their eyes, from the first two games in OKC.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14957672 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1694 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, NBA Playoffs, Round 1, Game 1, Game 2, Pelicans 5 25 full false Ep. 24 – Priming for the Playoffs | Catching Up with G League Finals MVP Ousmane Dieng Ep. 24 – Priming for the Playoffs | Catching Up with G League Finals MVP Ousmane Dieng A lot has happened in the Thunder Basketball Universe over the last week! The Thunder wrapped up its 82-game schedule, finished No. 1 in the Western Conference and is now gearing up for the NBA Playoffs. Nick and Paris will have all the information Thunder fans need for home playoff games at Paycom Center. And while the Thunder was closing out its regular season, the OKC Blue won the G League Finals. Ousmane Deing joined the TBU crew to reflect on the Blue's run, earning the G League Finals MVP award and his time spent with the Blue this season.

]]> A lot has happened in the Thunder Basketball Universe over the last week! The Thunder wrapped up its 82-game schedule, finished No. 1 in the Western Conference and is now gearing up for the NBA Playoffs. Nick and Paris will have all the information Thunder fans need for home playoff games at Paycom Center. And while the Thunder was closing out its regular season, the OKC Blue won the G League Finals. Ousmane Deing joined the TBU crew to reflect on the Blue's run, earning the G League Finals MVP award and his time spent with the Blue this season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14920653 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0500 2596 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Ousmane Dieng, NBA Playoffs, Thunder Playoffs, Thunder UP in the Park 5 24 full false Ep. 23 – Back-to-Back Recap | Final Homestand Ep. 23 – Back-to-Back Recap | Final Homestand Paris and Nick look back on the Thunder’s back-to-back wins at home where the defense allowed only 97.0 points per game while holding the Kings and Spurs to a combined 33.9 percent from the field. The TBU crew also talks about SGA’s return to the court, Josh’s growth and development, and the increasing comfort level of Gordon Hayward. Plus, the crew relives their experiences from the win inside Madison Square Garden and reflects on the Thunder hitting the 55-win milestone.

]]> Paris and Nick look back on the Thunder’s back-to-back wins at home where the defense allowed only 97.0 points per game while holding the Kings and Spurs to a combined 33.9 percent from the field. The TBU crew also talks about SGA’s return to the court, Josh’s growth and development, and the increasing comfort level of Gordon Hayward. Plus, the crew relives their experiences from the win inside Madison Square Garden and reflects on the Thunder hitting the 55-win milestone.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14877546 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2222 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Josh Giddey, Gordon Hayward, Adam Flagler, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 5 23 full false Ep. 22 – Reaching the 50-Win Mark | 1-on-1 with Josh Giddey Ep. 22 – Reaching the 50-Win Mark | 1-on-1 with Josh Giddey Michael Cage joins Nick to recap the Thunder's 119-112 road win over the Pelicans where the team hit the 50-win mark. The guys also look back on three plays from Wednesday's home game that caught their eye. Then, Paris sits down with Josh Giddey to talk about  basketball in Australia, the fearlessness he plays with on the court, the development of his passing and rebounding, keeping a level head and more.

]]> Michael Cage joins Nick to recap the Thunder's 119-112 road win over the Pelicans where the team hit the 50-win mark. The guys also look back on three plays from Wednesday's home game that caught their eye. Then, Paris sits down with Josh Giddey to talk about  basketball in Australia, the fearlessness he plays with on the court, the development of his passing and rebounding, keeping a level head and more.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14792729 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2150 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Cage 5 22 full false Ep. 21 – Great Guidance and Extraordinary Execution | Pinto’s Milestone Ep. 21 – Great Guidance and Extraordinary Execution | Pinto’s Milestone The voice of the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto, joins Nick to talk about his journey to calling his 3,000th NBA broadcast on Wednesday. The two also talk about how the Thunder has played recently, what’s in front of the team, the guidance of Coach Daigneault, the extraordinary rookie season of Chet Holmgren and the historic play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

]]> The voice of the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto, joins Nick to talk about his journey to calling his 3,000th NBA broadcast on Wednesday. The two also talk about how the Thunder has played recently, what’s in front of the team, the guidance of Coach Daigneault, the extraordinary rookie season of Chet Holmgren and the historic play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14721086 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1807 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Mark Daigneault, Matt Pinto, Nick Gallo 5 21 full false Ep. 20 – What a Week! Ep. 20 – What a Week! The Thunder has won four out of five games in March, including its last three, and nine straight at home. The TBU crew breaks down the reasons for success, plus the consistency of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace making strides in his first season, Josh Giddey finding his groove and Gordon Hayward becoming more acclimated to the team. 

]]> The Thunder has won four out of five games in March, including its last three, and nine straight at home. The TBU crew breaks down the reasons for success, plus the consistency of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace making strides in his first season, Josh Giddey finding his groove and Gordon Hayward becoming more acclimated to the team. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14676944 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2081 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Josh Giddey, Gordon Hayward, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 5 20 full false Ep. 19 – Chris Fisher Joins to Recap February Ep. 19 – Chris Fisher Joins to Recap February Paris is joined by Thunder broadcast play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher to talk about what caught their eye from the last week. They also look back at the month of February where the Thunder shot a league-leading 42.7 percent from three while winning six of its last seven games.

]]> Paris is joined by Thunder broadcast play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher to talk about what caught their eye from the last week. They also look back at the month of February where the Thunder shot a league-leading 42.7 percent from three while winning six of its last seven games.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14611372 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0600 1670 5 19 full false Ep. 18 – Jam-Packed All-Star Recap | Crew Talks With Hayward Ep. 18 – Jam-Packed All-Star Recap | Crew Talks With Hayward It was a busy weekend for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson this past weekend in Indianapolis. The TBU crew shares their stories and talks about what made them look during the star-studded weekend. Also, Gordon Hayward spoke with the Thunder media for the first time on Wednesday. Hear what he had to say about joining the team.

]]> It was a busy weekend for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson this past weekend in Indianapolis. The TBU crew shares their stories and talks about what made them look during the star-studded weekend. Also, Gordon Hayward spoke with the Thunder media for the first time on Wednesday. Hear what he had to say about joining the team.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14554129 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 2418 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Keyontae Johnson, Shaq 5 18 full false Ep. 17 – The 2OT Thriller | Adding Hayward Ep. 17 – The 2OT Thriller | Adding Hayward Paris and Nick look back on the 135-127 double overtime win over Toronto that saw a 23-point comeback, 23 made threes and 40 assists by the Thunder. The TBU crew gives a brief introduction of the newest member of the Thunder, Gordon Hayward. We also look ahead to the team's final three games before the All-Star break.

]]> Paris and Nick look back on the 135-127 double overtime win over Toronto that saw a 23-point comeback, 23 made threes and 40 assists by the Thunder. The TBU crew gives a brief introduction of the newest member of the Thunder, Gordon Hayward. We also look ahead to the team's final three games before the All-Star break.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14474308 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0600 1584 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Gordon Hayward 5 17 full false Ep. 16 – OKC Caps Off a Jam-Packed Month | Aaron Wiggins Talks Hoops Ep. 16 – OKC Caps Off a Jam-Packed Month | Aaron Wiggins Talks Hoops The Thunder just wrapped up a wild, action-packed January. The TBU Crew talks about all the crazy numbers from the month and breaks down the win over the Denver Nuggets to close it out. Also, Nick sits down with Aaron Wiggins to talk about his approach to the game, camaraderie with teammates and growing up and playing ball in North Carolina. 

]]> The Thunder just wrapped up a wild, action-packed January. The TBU Crew talks about all the crazy numbers from the month and breaks down the win over the Denver Nuggets to close it out. Also, Nick sits down with Aaron Wiggins to talk about his approach to the game, camaraderie with teammates and growing up and playing ball in North Carolina. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14424519 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0600 2768 NBA, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Aaron Wiggins, Chet Holmgren, January 5 16 full false Ep. 15 – Road Wins and Jersey Retirements | Interview with Jaylin Ep. 15 – Road Wins and Jersey Retirements | Interview with Jaylin Paris and Nick recap the team’s latest road trip that concluded with two wins against division opponents. The TBU crew also looks back on how two members of the Thunder organization got their jerseys retired at their respective schools and look ahead to Tuesday’s home game against Portland and upcoming three-game road trip. Also, Paris sits down with Jaylin Williams to get to know more about the second-year player out of Arkansas.

]]> Paris and Nick recap the team’s latest road trip that concluded with two wins against division opponents. The TBU crew also looks back on how two members of the Thunder organization got their jerseys retired at their respective schools and look ahead to Tuesday’s home game against Portland and upcoming three-game road trip. Also, Paris sits down with Jaylin Williams to get to know more about the second-year player out of Arkansas.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14357194 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600 2002 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Jaylin Williams, J-Will, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA 5 15 full false Ep. 14 – SGA, Chet Awards | Life on the Road | A New Way to Watch Ep. 14 – SGA, Chet Awards | Life on the Road | A New Way to Watch Michael Cage joins the show to talk about OKC’s balanced attack, Shai and Chet's awards in the month of December and life on the road. We also have an exclusive interview with Jalen Williams and talked about a new way to watch select Thunder games.

]]> Michael Cage joins the show to talk about OKC’s balanced attack, Shai and Chet's awards in the month of December and life on the road. We also have an exclusive interview with Jalen Williams and talked about a new way to watch select Thunder games.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14279150 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0600 3285 5 14 full false Ep. 13 – Wrapping Up 2023 Ep. 13 – Wrapping Up 2023 Paris and Nick talk about how the team continues learning through each experience, the growth of the rookies, sharing the ball on offense and causing disruption on defense. The TBU crew also recaps the Christmas homestead, blesses your timeline with some Holiday Assist events and previews what's to come in 2024. 

]]> Paris and Nick talk about how the team continues learning through each experience, the growth of the rookies, sharing the ball on offense and causing disruption on defense. The TBU crew also recaps the Christmas homestead, blesses your timeline with some Holiday Assist events and previews what's to come in 2024. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14219009 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0600 3265 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, 5 13 full false Ep. 12 – OT Win Over Warriors, Team Effort Against Jazz | Interview with Ousmane Ep. 12 – OT Win Over Warriors, Team Effort Against Jazz | Interview with Ousmane The TBU crew looks back on the last week where the Thunder got wins over the Warriors and Jazz while breaking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's disruptive defense, OKC's moving and cutting on offense, and non-rotational guys stepping up and making the most of their opportunities when called upon. Also, Nick sits down to talk with Ousmane Dieng, who had an 18-point performance Monday against the Jazz.

]]> The TBU crew looks back on the last week where the Thunder got wins over the Warriors and Jazz while breaking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's disruptive defense, OKC's moving and cutting on offense, and non-rotational guys stepping up and making the most of their opportunities when called upon. Also, Nick sits down to talk with Ousmane Dieng, who had an 18-point performance Monday against the Jazz.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14147776 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2895 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Ousmane Dieng 5 12 full false Ep. 11 – Jalen Joins to Talk Resiliency in Dallas, His Development and Versatility Ep. 11 – Jalen Joins to Talk Resiliency in Dallas, His Development and Versatility Jalen Williams sits down with Paris and Nick to reflect on the win against the Mavericks last weekend where the Thunder built a 24-point lead, fell behind after a 30-0 run by Dallas and then found a way to bounce back to pull out a 126-120 win. The TBU crew also asked Williams to talk about his mentality and development in year two, observations on his teammates and his versatility in guarding a wide range of opponents.

]]> Jalen Williams sits down with Paris and Nick to reflect on the win against the Mavericks last weekend where the Thunder built a 24-point lead, fell behind after a 30-0 run by Dallas and then found a way to bounce back to pull out a 126-120 win. The TBU crew also asked Williams to talk about his mentality and development in year two, observations on his teammates and his versatility in guarding a wide range of opponents.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14093679 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0600 1677 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Jalen Williams, J-Dub 5 11 full false Ep. 10 – Themes from the Last Three | Interview with Mayor Holt Ep. 10 – Themes from the Last Three | Interview with Mayor Holt Paris and Nick discuss their biggest takeaways from the last three matchups, take a dive into the bench production over the last seven games and go into length on the defense of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,  who currently leads the league in steals. Plus, the TBU crew sits down with the Mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt, to talk about the Keep OKC Big League vote on December 12.

]]> Paris and Nick discuss their biggest takeaways from the last three matchups, take a dive into the bench production over the last seven games and go into length on the defense of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,  who currently leads the league in steals. Plus, the TBU crew sits down with the Mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt, to talk about the Keep OKC Big League vote on December 12.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14059428 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2991 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, David Holt, Mayor Holt, Keep OKC Big League 5 10 full false Ep. 9 – Getting to Know Isaiah Joe | West Coast Road Sweep Ep. 9 – Getting to Know Isaiah Joe | West Coast Road Sweep Paris sits down for a one-on-one interview with Isaiah Joe to discuss his growing up with basketball in Ft. Smith, AR, the work he puts into becoming an all-around player, how he stays ready each game and more. But first, the TBU crew breaks down the last three games on the road that saw two victories over the Warriors and a convincing win over the Blazers.

]]> Paris sits down for a one-on-one interview with Isaiah Joe to discuss his growing up with basketball in Ft. Smith, AR, the work he puts into becoming an all-around player, how he stays ready each game and more. But first, the TBU crew breaks down the last three games on the road that saw two victories over the Warriors and a convincing win over the Blazers.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-14019180 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2889 NBA, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Isaiah Joe 5 9 full false Ep. 8 – Lindy on Growing Up in Oklahoma | Road Trip Recap Ep. 8 – Lindy on Growing Up in Oklahoma | Road Trip Recap Lindy Waters III talks about the influence of basketball and his native culture while growing up in Oklahoma, as well as what it means to represent his heritage through the sport. Paris and Nick also recap the recent road trip out west that concluded with a 111-99 win over the Phoenix Suns.

]]> Lindy Waters III talks about the influence of basketball and his native culture while growing up in Oklahoma, as well as what it means to represent his heritage through the sport. Paris and Nick also recap the recent road trip out west that concluded with a 111-99 win over the Phoenix Suns.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13969341 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600 3256 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Lindy Waters III 5 8 full false Ep. 7 – Honing In on the Homestand | Get to Know Keyontae Ep. 7 – Honing In on the Homestand | Get to Know Keyontae The TBU crew breaks down part of the Thunder’s homestead that included a tale of two halves against the Pelicans, an in-season tournament battle against the Warriors and a bounce-back win against the Hawks. And in preparation for the start of the OKC Blue season, Paris sits down with Keyontae Johnson to get to know more about the Thunder rookie.

]]> The TBU crew breaks down part of the Thunder’s homestead that included a tale of two halves against the Pelicans, an in-season tournament battle against the Warriors and a bounce-back win against the Hawks. And in preparation for the start of the OKC Blue season, Paris sits down with Keyontae Johnson to get to know more about the Thunder rookie.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13934883 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600 3229 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, OKC Blue, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Keyontae Johnson, 5 7 full false Ep. 6 – Chattin’ with Cason | Royce and Crew Talk First Week Ep. 6 – Chattin’ with Cason | Royce and Crew Talk First Week In this week’s episode, Paris sits down with rookie Cason Wallace to discuss his acclimation to the league, his basketball mantra, the culture of the team, why he chose to play basketball over other sports and more. But first, Royce Young and the TBU crew break down the first four games of the season and mention what plays caught their eyes.

]]> In this week’s episode, Paris sits down with rookie Cason Wallace to discuss his acclimation to the league, his basketball mantra, the culture of the team, why he chose to play basketball over other sports and more. But first, Royce Young and the TBU crew break down the first four games of the season and mention what plays caught their eyes.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13888550 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2894 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Cason Wallace, Royce Young, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 5 6 full false Ep. 5 – Sittin’ Down with SGA | Regular Season on Deck Ep. 5 – Sittin’ Down with SGA | Regular Season on Deck Paris catches up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to talk about his offseason routine, playing for Canada this summer, basketball as a child, his mindset on leadership qualities and more. But first, the TBU crew wraps up the preseason and sets the table for the 2023-24 regular season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris catches up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to talk about his offseason routine, playing for Canada this summer, basketball as a child, his mindset on leadership qualities and more. But first, the TBU crew wraps up the preseason and sets the table for the 2023-24 regular season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13837845 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2780 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 5 5 full false Ep. 4 – Ball Movement, Defense on Display | Get to Know Vasilije Micić Ep. 4 – Ball Movement, Defense on Display | Get to Know Vasilije Micić The TBU crew talks about the Thunder ball movement and defensive tone that it has displayed during the preseason, along with the trip across the border last week for the matchup in Montréal. Also, Nick Gallo sits down with Thunder guard Vasilije Micić to talk about his hometown in Serbia, his philosophy on the court and a special skill that makes Micić quite the all-around athlete. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew talks about the Thunder ball movement and defensive tone that it has displayed during the preseason, along with the trip across the border last week for the matchup in Montréal. Also, Nick Gallo sits down with Thunder guard Vasilije Micić to talk about his hometown in Serbia, his philosophy on the court and a special skill that makes Micić quite the all-around athlete. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13809336 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2639 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Vasilije Micic 5 4 full false Ep. 3 – Recapping First Preseason Game | Locking in with Lu Dort Ep. 3 – Recapping First Preseason Game | Locking in with Lu Dort The TBU crew breaks down everything you need to know from the Thunder’s first preseason game Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Also, Nick talks with Lu Dort about representing Canada during FIBA, giving back to his hometown of Montréal, his favorite hustle play and his mentality going against some the league’s best on the defensive end. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The TBU crew breaks down everything you need to know from the Thunder’s first preseason game Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Also, Nick talks with Lu Dort about representing Canada during FIBA, giving back to his hometown of Montréal, his favorite hustle play and his mentality going against some the league’s best on the defensive end. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13760537 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2323 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Lu Dort 5 3 full false Ep. 2 – A Conversation with Chet | Royce Young Joins to Talk Camp Ep. 2 – A Conversation with Chet | Royce Young Joins to Talk Camp Nick Gallo sits down with Chet Holmgren for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview  to talk about his recovery, getting back on the court with teammates, the impact he will look to bring to the floor, and much more. Royce Young also joins the TBU crew to talk about what caught their eye from the first week of training camp and also to reflect Royce’s time with Chet while writing the latest feature story “Persistent Pursuit” on okcthunder.com. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Nick Gallo sits down with Chet Holmgren for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview  to talk about his recovery, getting back on the court with teammates, the impact he will look to bring to the floor, and much more. Royce Young also joins the TBU crew to talk about what caught their eye from the first week of training camp and also to reflect Royce’s time with Chet while writing the latest feature story “Persistent Pursuit” on okcthunder.com. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13728833 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2530 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Summer League, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Chet Holmgren, Royce Young 5 2 full false Ep. 1 – A New Season Begins with Media Day Ep. 1 – A New Season Begins with Media Day The 2023-24 Thunder season commenced on Monday with Media Day at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Paris and Nick were on hand to break down the jam-packed day and share a few interesting nuggets they learned from some players. Also, listen to what Coach Mark Daigneault had to say on our Thunder Livestream during the event. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The 2023-24 Thunder season commenced on Monday with Media Day at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Paris and Nick were on hand to break down the jam-packed day and share a few interesting nuggets they learned from some players. Also, listen to what Coach Mark Daigneault had to say on our Thunder Livestream during the event. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13709236 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1438 5 1 full false Ep. 43 – Reflecting on Presti's Thoughts Ep. 43 – Reflecting on Presti's Thoughts Paris and Nick provide an overview from this week's press conference with Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti where he talked about the team's humility and work ethic heading into the 2023-24 season. The TBU crew also reflects on a trip to the Oklahoma Children's Hospital by Jack White and Vasilije Micic. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick provide an overview from this week's press conference with Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti where he talked about the team's humility and work ethic heading into the 2023-24 season. The TBU crew also reflects on a trip to the Oklahoma Children's Hospital by Jack White and Vasilije Micic. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13681904 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1717 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Sam Presti, 4 43 full false Ep. 42 – Joy and Fun in the Community Ep. 42 – Joy and Fun in the Community Paris and Nick recap a visit to a local fire station and a court renovation where Thunder players made their presence shown in the community. The TBU crew also delivers the latest news on a couple of players and looks ahead to what's coming in the next couple of weeks. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick recap a visit to a local fire station and a court renovation where Thunder players made their presence shown in the community. The TBU crew also delivers the latest news on a couple of players and looks ahead to what's coming in the next couple of weeks. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13635976 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1203 4 42 full false Ep. 41 – Thunder FIBA Update and a Quick Catch Up with Cason Ep. 41 – Thunder FIBA Update and a Quick Catch Up with Cason The TBU crew provides a FIBA Basketball World Cup update where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort (Canada), Davis Bertans (Latvia), Josh Giddey and Jack White (Australia) represent the Thunder and their respective nations on the world stage. Nick also caught up with Cason Wallace to get the latest on his summer and mindset going into his rookie season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew provides a FIBA Basketball World Cup update where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort (Canada), Davis Bertans (Latvia), Josh Giddey and Jack White (Australia) represent the Thunder and their respective nations on the world stage. Nick also caught up with Cason Wallace to get the latest on his summer and mindset going into his rookie season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13551326 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2014 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Cason Wallace 4 41 full false Ep. 40 – 2023-24 Schedule Breakdown Ep. 40 – 2023-24 Schedule Breakdown Paris and Nick are joined by Matt Pinto and Royce Young to take an in-depth look at the Thunder’s regular season schedule, including an overview of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The TBU crew also gives an update on Thunder players in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick are joined by Matt Pinto and Royce Young to take an in-depth look at the Thunder’s regular season schedule, including an overview of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The TBU crew also gives an update on Thunder players in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13429782 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1524 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Royce Young, Matt Pinto, NBA Schedule, 2324 Thunder Schedule 4 40 full false Ep. 39 – Visiting Isaiah and Jaylin, Summer Updates Ep. 39 – Visiting Isaiah and Jaylin, Summer Updates Paris and Nick caught up with Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams in their hometown of Ft. Smith, Arkansas to talk about their summers and the upcoming season. But first, the TBU Crew breaks down what the Thunder did in a whirlwind free agency and trade period this summer. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick caught up with Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams in their hometown of Ft. Smith, Arkansas to talk about their summers and the upcoming season. But first, the TBU Crew breaks down what the Thunder did in a whirlwind free agency and trade period this summer. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13344525 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1566 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Isaiah Joe, Jaylin Williams, J-Will, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Garrett Bland 4 39 full false Ep. 38 – Catching Up with Kenny Hustle and Coach Mark Ep. 38 – Catching Up with Kenny Hustle and Coach Mark The TBU crew hit the road this past weekend to catch up with Kenrich Williams during his basketball camp in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Paris and Nick discuss the importance of Williams bringing a camp to the youth back home, along with his offseason and preparation for the upcoming season. Also, Head Coach Mark Daigneault made a surprise visit to talk Summer League, Kenrich's growth and more. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew hit the road this past weekend to catch up with Kenrich Williams during his basketball camp in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Paris and Nick discuss the importance of Williams bringing a camp to the youth back home, along with his offseason and preparation for the upcoming season. Also, Head Coach Mark Daigneault made a surprise visit to talk Summer League, Kenrich's growth and more. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13279158 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0500 785 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle, Mark Daigneault, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Waco, Texas 4 38 full false Ep. 37 – Special Guest: Jaylin Williams Ep. 37 – Special Guest: Jaylin Williams J-Will joins Paris and Nick from Summer League to talk about the growth he’s seen from the guys he played with last summer, as well as what it’s been like playing with fellow big Chet Holmgren this summer. The TBU crew also breaks down Thunder free agency and Paris gives an update on her trip to Australia with Josh Giddey. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> J-Will joins Paris and Nick from Summer League to talk about the growth he’s seen from the guys he played with last summer, as well as what it’s been like playing with fellow big Chet Holmgren this summer. The TBU crew also breaks down Thunder free agency and Paris gives an update on her trip to Australia with Josh Giddey. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13201892 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1126 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Jaylin Williams, J-Will, Summer League, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 37 full false Ep. 36 – Cason and Keyontae Join the Pod! Ep. 36 – Cason and Keyontae Join the Pod! Nick Gallo catches up with Thunder rookies Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson to talk about their draft night experiences, the whirlwind of a weekend arriving in OKC and how their games will fit with the team. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> Nick Gallo catches up with Thunder rookies Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson to talk about their draft night experiences, the whirlwind of a weekend arriving in OKC and how their games will fit with the team. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13111403 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0500 733 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Cason Wallace, Keyontae Johnson, Nick Gallo 4 36 full false Ep. 35 – Talking Draft and Catching Up with Ous Ep. 35 – Talking Draft and Catching Up with Ous With the 2023 NBA Draft around the corner, the TBU crew provides a reminder of where the Thunder is drafting and breaks down the organizational process heading into Thursday. Also, Nick catches up with Ousmane Dieng to reflect on his draft night, progress during his rookie season and involvement in the community this past week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> With the 2023 NBA Draft around the corner, the TBU crew provides a reminder of where the Thunder is drafting and breaks down the organizational process heading into Thursday. Also, Nick catches up with Ousmane Dieng to reflect on his draft night, progress during his rookie season and involvement in the community this past week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13077309 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1405 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Ous, Ousmane Dieng, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, NBA Draft, 2023 Draft 4 35 full false Ep. 34 – Meet Thunder Films' Derek Loccident Ep. 34 – Meet Thunder Films' Derek Loccident The star of the latest Thunder Films project "STEPS" and Oklahoma native, Derek Loccident, stops by the studio to talk about the project that premiered over the weekend at the deadCenter Film Festival, along with his experience in the making of the 17-minute piece. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The star of the latest Thunder Films project "STEPS" and Oklahoma native, Derek Loccident, stops by the studio to talk about the project that premiered over the weekend at the deadCenter Film Festival, along with his experience in the making of the 17-minute piece. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-13039897 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1161 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Derek Loccident, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Thunder Films, deadCenter, STEPS 4 34 full false Ep. 33 – Talkin' Thunder Films Ep. 33 – Talkin' Thunder Films Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting & Corporate Communications Dan Mahoney stops by to talk about STEPS, the latest Thunder films project that will premiere at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at Scissortail Park in OKC. “STEPS” provides an introspective view of the journey of Derek Loccident, a former University of Central Oklahoma and Westmoore High School football player whose left foot was severed in a train accident in 2018. Also, Paris and Nick provide a quick reminder of the Draft Lottery results as the 2023 NBA Draft nears. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting & Corporate Communications Dan Mahoney stops by to talk about STEPS, the latest Thunder films project that will premiere at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at Scissortail Park in OKC. “STEPS” provides an introspective view of the journey of Derek Loccident, a former University of Central Oklahoma and Westmoore High School football player whose left foot was severed in a train accident in 2018. Also, Paris and Nick provide a quick reminder of the Draft Lottery results as the 2023 NBA Draft nears. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12989748 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1034 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Derek Loccident, Dan Mahoney, Thunder Films, STEPS, deadCenter, Thunder Films, Scissortail Park 4 33 full false Ep. 32 – Draft Lottery Preview and Player Honors Ep. 32 – Draft Lottery Preview and Player Honors Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto joins Paris and Nick to look ahead at the NBA Draft Lottery that will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. on ESPN. Also, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career while Jalen Williams earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. The crew reflects on the big seasons from Thunder duo. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto joins Paris and Nick to look ahead at the NBA Draft Lottery that will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. on ESPN. Also, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career while Jalen Williams earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. The crew reflects on the big seasons from Thunder duo. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12854318 Mon, 15 May 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1615 4 32 full false Ep. 31 – Closing 15 Seasons in OKC Ep. 31 – Closing 15 Seasons in OKC Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to look back on the two Thunder play-in games as well as the season as a whole, SGA’s rise as a player and the progress shown from the Thunder rookies throughout the year. The TBU crew also reflects on Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s end-of-season press conference from Thursday. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to look back on the two Thunder play-in games as well as the season as a whole, SGA’s rise as a player and the progress shown from the Thunder rookies throughout the year. The TBU crew also reflects on Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s end-of-season press conference from Thursday. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12692768 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2386 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Royce Young, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 31 full false Ep. 30 – Preppin' for the Play-In Ep. 30 – Preppin' for the Play-In Thunder play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to reflect on the regular season after 82 games, recap the play of the reserves in the win against Memphis on Sunday and preview the Thunder’s first play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicans coming up on Wednesday. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to reflect on the regular season after 82 games, recap the play of the reserves in the win against Memphis on Sunday and preview the Thunder’s first play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicans coming up on Wednesday. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12624479 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1945 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Tre Mann, Olivier Sarr, Jared Butler, Chris Fisher, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Play-In Game 4 30 full false Ep. 29 – Meaningful Games and a March Madness Experience Ep. 29 – Meaningful Games and a March Madness Experience Paris and Nick are joined by TV analyst Michael Cage to talk about the importance of games down the stretch of the regular season as the Thunder continues its path of development while battling for a play-in spot. Also, the TBU crew reflects with Michael, a former player for the San Diego State Aztecs, on his Final Four experience in Houston as he witnessed his alma mater hit a buzzer-beater that sent the school to its first-ever National Championship appearance. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick are joined by TV analyst Michael Cage to talk about the importance of games down the stretch of the regular season as the Thunder continues its path of development while battling for a play-in spot. Also, the TBU crew reflects with Michael, a former player for the San Diego State Aztecs, on his Final Four experience in Houston as he witnessed his alma mater hit a buzzer-beater that sent the school to its first-ever National Championship appearance. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12602496 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1702 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Michael Cage, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Final Four, San Diego State Aztecs 4 29 full false Ep. 28 – Wrapping Up the West Coast Road Trip Ep. 28 – Wrapping Up the West Coast Road Trip Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to look back on  the recent road trip out west where the Thunder got wins over the Clippers and Blazers. The TBU crew also discusses the late-game defense from Lu Dort in the win over the Clippers and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s ability to stay ready and knock down shots when called upon. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to look back on  the recent road trip out west where the Thunder got wins over the Clippers and Blazers. The TBU crew also discusses the late-game defense from Lu Dort in the win over the Clippers and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s ability to stay ready and knock down shots when called upon. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12534232 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2145 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, JRE, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Royce Young 4 28 full false Ep. 27 – Lessons From a Legend Ep. 27 – Lessons From a Legend A living-legend and pioneer, the Thunder celebrates Nancy Lieberman and her many contributions to the game in recognition of Women's History Month. Paris gathers personal stories and memories from Lady Magic, that not only shaped her career, but changed the landscape of the women's game today. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> A living-legend and pioneer, the Thunder celebrates Nancy Lieberman and her many contributions to the game in recognition of Women's History Month. Paris gathers personal stories and memories from Lady Magic, that not only shaped her career, but changed the landscape of the women's game today. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12486009 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 5063 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nancy Lieberman, Lady Magic, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Lessons From a Legend 4 27 full false Ep. 26 – Road Trip Wins and Rising Rookies Ep. 26 – Road Trip Wins and Rising Rookies Paris and Nick recap the recent road wins over the New Orleans and San Antonio where the defense held each opponent to under 100 points in back-to-back nights. The TBU crew also takes a look into the development of Ousmane Dieng and the consistency of Jalen Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick recap the recent road wins over the New Orleans and San Antonio where the defense held each opponent to under 100 points in back-to-back nights. The TBU crew also takes a look into the development of Ousmane Dieng and the consistency of Jalen Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12439124 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1394 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams, J-Dub, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 26 full true Ep. 25 – Wins Over Utah, SGA Returns, Full Force in Community Ep. 25 – Wins Over Utah, SGA Returns, Full Force in Community It’s been a busy week for the Thunder as the team just completed its seventh game in 11 days, the latest being a wire-to-wire victory over the Utah Jazz. Paris and Nick break down those games, along with the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the lineup. The TBU crew also reflects on a busy week for the Thunder in the community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> It’s been a busy week for the Thunder as the team just completed its seventh game in 11 days, the latest being a wire-to-wire victory over the Utah Jazz. Paris and Nick break down those games, along with the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the lineup. The TBU crew also reflects on a busy week for the Thunder in the community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12387479 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1909 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Aaron Wiggins, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, JDub, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo full false Ep. 24 – Thunder Rolls Into the Break Ep. 24 – Thunder Rolls Into the Break The TBU crew wraps up the three games before the break, including  wins at Portland and home to Houston, before setting up the weekend ahead as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddy and Jalen Williams head to Salt Lake City for the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The TBU crew wraps up the three games before the break, including  wins at Portland and home to Houston, before setting up the weekend ahead as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddy and Jalen Williams head to Salt Lake City for the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12269182 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1487 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend, All-Star, Rising Stars, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 24 full false Ep. 23 – Staying Strong in the Spotlight Ep. 23 – Staying Strong in the Spotlight The Thunder stood tall, maintained its identity and pulled away with a 133-130 victory in front of a national audience on Tuesday night. Paris and Nick are joined by Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto to look back on the historic night in Los Angeles. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The Thunder stood tall, maintained its identity and pulled away with a 133-130 victory in front of a national audience on Tuesday night. Paris and Nick are joined by Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto to look back on the historic night in Los Angeles. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12213837 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1290 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, Shai Gigeous-Alexander, SGA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Matt Pinto, LeBron James, Los Angeles 4 23 full false Ep. 22 – A Strong Month and Rising Stars Ep. 22 – A Strong Month and Rising Stars Paris and Nick are joined by TV analyst Michael Cage to discuss the announcement of Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams being selected to the 2023 Rising Stars game on All-Star Weekend. The crew also recaps the recent battle against the Warriors and give their takeaways from the month of January where the Thunder won nine games. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick are joined by TV analyst Michael Cage to discuss the announcement of Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams being selected to the 2023 Rising Stars game on All-Star Weekend. The crew also recaps the recent battle against the Warriors and give their takeaways from the month of January where the Thunder won nine games. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12165515 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0600 2190 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Rising Stars, Michael Cage, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 22 full false Ep. 21 – Road Recap with Royce Ep. 21 – Road Recap with Royce Paris and Nick welcome Royce Young and look back on the team's most recent road games at Sacramento and Denver. The TBU crew also dives into Royce's latest article for okcthunder.com  "Rare & Relentless" which talks about the process-driven mentality of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick welcome Royce Young and look back on the team's most recent road games at Sacramento and Denver. The TBU crew also dives into Royce's latest article for okcthunder.com  "Rare & Relentless" which talks about the process-driven mentality of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12112009 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0600 1838 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Josh Giddey, Royce Young, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 21 full false Kenrich Joins Us for Episode 200!! Kenrich Joins Us for Episode 200!! The TBU crew is celebrating the show’s 200th episode over the last four seasons by welcoming the Kenrich Williams to the podcast for an update on the life of Kenny Hustle, the chronicles of the recent road trip, Kenrich’s recent efficiency from deep and the play of  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Plus, we get an update on a special 1-on-1 battle following practice. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew is celebrating the show’s 200th episode over the last four seasons by welcoming the Kenrich Williams to the podcast for an update on the life of Kenny Hustle, the chronicles of the recent road trip, Kenrich’s recent efficiency from deep and the play of  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Plus, we get an update on a special 1-on-1 battle following practice. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12064722 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0600 1941 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Darius Bazley, SGA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson full false Ep. 19 – Oh, We’re Halfway There! Ep. 19 – Oh, We’re Halfway There! As the Thunder hits the middle point of the season, television play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent offensive production and the professional habits that are being built by the youngest team in the NBA. The crew also talks about the blue-collar mentality of Kenrich Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> As the Thunder hits the middle point of the season, television play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent offensive production and the professional habits that are being built by the youngest team in the NBA. The crew also talks about the blue-collar mentality of Kenrich Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-12016494 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600 1813 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle, Chris Fisher, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 4 19 full false Ep. 18 – Making Thunder History Ep. 18 – Making Thunder History The Thunder set an OKC record for points in a quarter (48 in the 3rd) and total points scored in its 150-117 win over the Boston Celtics earlier this week. The TBU crew recaps the win and also talks about the play of first-year Thunder player Isaiah Joe. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder set an OKC record for points in a quarter (48 in the 3rd) and total points scored in its 150-117 win over the Boston Celtics earlier this week. The TBU crew recaps the win and also talks about the play of first-year Thunder player Isaiah Joe. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11989008 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0600 1354 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Isaiah Joe, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 18 full false Ep. 17 – Home Court Defending Ep. 17 – Home Court Defending Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto joins Paris and Nick to recap the Thunder’s seven-game homestead where the team won four of its last five games and held the fifth-best defensive rating in the league during that stretch. The trio also talks about the continued evolution of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto joins Paris and Nick to recap the Thunder’s seven-game homestead where the team won four of its last five games and held the fifth-best defensive rating in the league during that stretch. The trio also talks about the continued evolution of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11949040 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1494 4 17 full false Ep. 16 – SGA's Buzzer Beater! Ep. 16 – SGA's Buzzer Beater! Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage joins Paris and Nick to look back on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's buzzer-beating game winner over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The crew also looks back at the total team effort given in the Thunder's last two wins. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage joins Paris and Nick to look back on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's buzzer-beating game winner over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The crew also looks back at the total team effort given in the Thunder's last two wins. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11907225 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0600 2029 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, buzzer beater, game winner, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Michael Cage, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 16 full false Ep. 15 – December Road Trip Wrap Ep. 15 – December Road Trip Wrap The Thunder started off the month of December with five games on the road before its seven-game homestand. The TBU crew talks about the development and growth during the 11 days away from home and also about what's to come in the coming weeks at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The Thunder started off the month of December with five games on the road before its seven-game homestand. The TBU crew talks about the development and growth during the 11 days away from home and also about what's to come in the coming weeks at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11885494 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600 1628 4 15 full false Ep. 14 – Jalen Williams Joins the Pod Ep. 14 – Jalen Williams Joins the Pod Jalen Williams sits down with the TBU crew to discuss the resiliency and mentality of the team during multiple come-back wins in recent games. J-Dub also talks about his early experiences in the league after winning the Thunder's fifth of the last six Rookie of the Month awards. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Jalen Williams sits down with the TBU crew to discuss the resiliency and mentality of the team during multiple come-back wins in recent games. J-Dub also talks about his early experiences in the league after winning the Thunder's fifth of the last six Rookie of the Month awards. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11832381 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0600 1354 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, J-Dub, Jalen Williams, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 4 14 full false Ep. 13 – Unpacking the Past Week | Rez Dogs Join the Pod Ep. 13 – Unpacking the Past Week | Rez Dogs Join the Pod Paris and Nick recap a busy week in the Thunder universe that saw two overtime games and a 20-point comeback win over the Spurs. Also, during Native American Heritage Month, the Oklahoman actors who play Cheese and Daniel in Reservation Dogs dropped by the pod to discuss the show’s treatment of issues within the Native American community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick recap a busy week in the Thunder universe that saw two overtime games and a 20-point comeback win over the Spurs. Also, during Native American Heritage Month, the Oklahoman actors who play Cheese and Daniel in Reservation Dogs dropped by the pod to discuss the show’s treatment of issues within the Native American community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11798473 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0600 2460 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, J-Dub, Jalen Williams, Lane Factor, Dalton Cramer, Reservation Dogs 4 13 full false Ep. 12 – Musky's Back on the Pod! Ep. 12 – Musky's Back on the Pod! Mike Muscala joins the podcast to relive the eventful road trip from last week that included four road games and a trip to the White House. Musky also talks about the different guys who have stepped up for the Thunder and the leadership of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And in the spirit of the holiday week, Mike, Paris and Nick take part in a Thanksgiving meal draft. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Work. 

]]> Mike Muscala joins the podcast to relive the eventful road trip from last week that included four road games and a trip to the White House. Musky also talks about the different guys who have stepped up for the Thunder and the leadership of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And in the spirit of the holiday week, Mike, Paris and Nick take part in a Thanksgiving meal draft. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Work. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11738114 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1932 4 12 full false Ep. 11 – A Week Against the East Ep. 11 – A Week Against the East The Thunder faced off against four Eastern Conference teams in the past week. The TBU Crew breaks down the home win over Toronto, the two road wins against New York and Washington, and the battle at Boston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder faced off against four Eastern Conference teams in the past week. The TBU Crew breaks down the home win over Toronto, the two road wins against New York and Washington, and the battle at Boston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11722771 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0600 2473 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Lindy Waters, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, 4 11 full false Ep. 10 – Double OT Recap and Basketball on the Navajo Nation Ep. 10 – Double OT Recap and Basketball on the Navajo Nation Paris and Nick look back on a wild night at Paycom Center, where the Thunder overcame another large deficit in the final minutes to force two overtimes against the Bucks. The TBU crew is also joined by the author of Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation, Michael Powell, to discuss the meaning and importance of Rez Ball in the Navajo Nation, along with his background that led him to writing the book. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick look back on a wild night at Paycom Center, where the Thunder overcame another large deficit in the final minutes to force two overtimes against the Bucks. The TBU crew is also joined by the author of Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation, Michael Powell, to discuss the meaning and importance of Rez Ball in the Navajo Nation, along with his background that led him to writing the book. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11672945 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0600 2523 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Aleksej Pokusevski, Michael Powell, Canyon Dreams, Navajo Nation, Rez Ball 4 10 full false Ep. 9 – Resiliency on Display and Shai’s Mid-Range Ep. 9 – Resiliency on Display and Shai’s Mid-Range The Thunder followed up its come-from-behind win at Dallas with one over Orlando, and then nearly pulled out another against Denver. Paris and Nick breakdown those games and take a look at the mid-range efficiency from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Also, Public Information Officer, Oklahoma State Election Board Misha Mohr joins the show to share everything Oklahomans need to know about the upcoming elections happening now through Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder followed up its come-from-behind win at Dallas with one over Orlando, and then nearly pulled out another against Denver. Paris and Nick breakdown those games and take a look at the mid-range efficiency from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Also, Public Information Officer, Oklahoma State Election Board Misha Mohr joins the show to share everything Oklahomans need to know about the upcoming elections happening now through Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11632837 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2350 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Misha Mohr, Thunder Vote 4 9 full false Ep. 8 – All Treats for OKC Ep. 8 – All Treats for OKC Paris and Nick recap the last three games for the Thunder where the team topped the Clippers in back-to-back games and then closed regulation on an 18-2 run in Dallas before coming away with a 117-111 overtime win. The TBU crew also shares and debates their favorite Halloween candy. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick recap the last three games for the Thunder where the team topped the Clippers in back-to-back games and then closed regulation on an 18-2 run in Dallas before coming away with a 117-111 overtime win. The TBU crew also shares and debates their favorite Halloween candy. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11603373 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2329 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Isaiah Joe, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Halloween, Trick or Treat Candy, 4 8 full false Ep. 7 – Observations From the Weekend Ep. 7 – Observations From the Weekend Thunder television play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins the TBU crew to look back on the Thunder home opener and share their takeaways from the first weekend of games this season. Also, Thunder Director of Guest Relations & Safety, Joy Joslin, stops by for our “In the Know” segment to talk about what her job encompasses and the team-effort that arena staff put in during each game night. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder television play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins the TBU crew to look back on the Thunder home opener and share their takeaways from the first weekend of games this season. Also, Thunder Director of Guest Relations & Safety, Joy Joslin, stops by for our “In the Know” segment to talk about what her job encompasses and the team-effort that arena staff put in during each game night. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11565990 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2018 4 7 full false Ep. 6 – One of 82 Touchpoints Ep. 6 – One of 82 Touchpoints Royce Young joins the TBU crew to talk about the excitement of the season opener Wednesday night in Minnesota and the fight shown during the second half of the contest.  And stay tuned for our ‘What to Know’ segment where we are joined by Thunder Senior Manager of Game Presentation & Entertainment, Jason Quintero, to chat about the in-game experience and what it takes to put it all together every night. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins the TBU crew to talk about the excitement of the season opener Wednesday night in Minnesota and the fight shown during the second half of the contest.  And stay tuned for our ‘What to Know’ segment where we are joined by Thunder Senior Manager of Game Presentation & Entertainment, Jason Quintero, to chat about the in-game experience and what it takes to put it all together every night. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11538856 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1894 4 6 full false Ep. 5 – Season Preview with Michael Cage Ep. 5 – Season Preview with Michael Cage With the regular season starting Wednesday in Minnesota, the TBU crew brought in Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage to help recap the preseason and discuss how it has evolved over the years. The trio also will talk about what they’re looking forward to most in the 2022-23 season. And stay tuned at the end for our ‘What to Know’ segment where Paris is joined by Thunder Director of Ticket and Premium Sales, Travis Herman, to give you all the information on how to get game tickets that fit your needs. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.



]]> With the regular season starting Wednesday in Minnesota, the TBU crew brought in Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage to help recap the preseason and discuss how it has evolved over the years. The trio also will talk about what they’re looking forward to most in the 2022-23 season. And stay tuned at the end for our ‘What to Know’ segment where Paris is joined by Thunder Director of Ticket and Premium Sales, Travis Herman, to give you all the information on how to get game tickets that fit your needs. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.



]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11518103 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2558 4 5 full false Ep. 4 – Talkin’ Preseason with Pinto Ep. 4 – Talkin’ Preseason with Pinto Thunder Radio Announcer Matt Pinto joined Paris and Nick to discuss the value of a six-game preseason schedule and the areas of growth they have witnessed over the first five games. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works

]]> Thunder Radio Announcer Matt Pinto joined Paris and Nick to discuss the value of a six-game preseason schedule and the areas of growth they have witnessed over the first five games. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11489420 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1523 4 4 full false Ep. 3 – Australian Legend Joins the Pod! Ep. 3 – Australian Legend Joins the Pod! Former professional basketball player and coach, Andrew Gaze, joins Paris and Nick to share everything about his special connection with Thunder guard Josh Giddey, the state of Australian basketball with the NBL and Thursday night’s preseason matchup between the Thunder and the Adelaide 36ers. Also, the TBU crew welcomes Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, Dan Mahoney, to keep you in the know about how to tune into Thunder TV and radio broadcasts this season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Former professional basketball player and coach, Andrew Gaze, joins Paris and Nick to share everything about his special connection with Thunder guard Josh Giddey, the state of Australian basketball with the NBL and Thursday night’s preseason matchup between the Thunder and the Adelaide 36ers. Also, the TBU crew welcomes Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, Dan Mahoney, to keep you in the know about how to tune into Thunder TV and radio broadcasts this season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11452100 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2862 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Andrew Gaze, Josh Giddey, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 4 3 full false Ep. 2 – Training Camp Observations Ep. 2 – Training Camp Observations Continuity has played a big role in Thunder Training Camp so far – each player has been a part of at least one summer league or Thunder practice. Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to discuss the competitive and physical practices bred from familiarity on the court. Also, at the start of training camp, Thunder players got to choose two songs as their anthems to add to a playlist played during practice throughout camp. The TBU crew shares which two songs they would consider as their own personal anthems. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Continuity has played a big role in Thunder Training Camp so far – each player has been a part of at least one summer league or Thunder practice. Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to discuss the competitive and physical practices bred from familiarity on the court. Also, at the start of training camp, Thunder players got to choose two songs as their anthems to add to a playlist played during practice throughout camp. The TBU crew shares which two songs they would consider as their own personal anthems. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11409593 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1757 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, Training Camp, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Royce Young 4 2 full false Ep. 1 – Welcome to Season 15! Ep. 1 – Welcome to Season 15! Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Cage and Chris Fisher hosted Thunder players and Coach Daigneault on set during Media Day 2022 at Paycom Center. Listen in to what the players and head coach had to say about their offseasons, along with the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Cage and Chris Fisher hosted Thunder players and Coach Daigneault on set during Media Day 2022 at Paycom Center. Listen in to what the players and head coach had to say about their offseasons, along with the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11394387 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500 7097 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Media Day, Aleksej Pokusevski, Tre Mann, Kenrich Williams, Lu Dort, Jaylin Williams, Theo Maledon, Darius Bazley, Mark Daigneault, Lindy Waters, 4 1 full false Ep. 61 – Presti Sets Table for Thunder Season 15 Ep. 61 – Presti Sets Table for Thunder Season 15 Paris and Nick recap Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s media availability from Thursday. The TBU crew also catches up on all the Thunder happenings in the community and welcomes a special guest, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Natasha Stamper, to discuss her new role with the organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick recap Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s media availability from Thursday. The TBU crew also catches up on all the Thunder happenings in the community and welcomes a special guest, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Natasha Stamper, to discuss her new role with the organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11374588 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2924 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Sam Presti, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Natasha Stamper 3 61 full false Ep. 60 – Blue Schedule, Fan Fest and the Book Bus! Ep. 60 – Blue Schedule, Fan Fest and the Book Bus! The TBU crew delivers an update on the newly released OKC Blue schedule and info on the upcoming Thunder Fan Fest on Sunday, Sept. 11. Nick and Paris were also on site at Esperanza Elementary where Aaron Wiggins and Lindy Waters III met up with students on the Rolling Thunder Book Bus. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew delivers an update on the newly released OKC Blue schedule and info on the upcoming Thunder Fan Fest on Sunday, Sept. 11. Nick and Paris were also on site at Esperanza Elementary where Aaron Wiggins and Lindy Waters III met up with students on the Rolling Thunder Book Bus. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11284047 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1161 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, OKC Blue, Fan Fest, Thunder Book Bus, Lindy Waters III, Aaron Wiggins, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 60 full false Ep. 59 – Chet Update, Preseason Schedule and FIBA Ep. 59 – Chet Update, Preseason Schedule and FIBA The TBU crew gives you the latest on Chet Holmgren as the team announced a successful surgery on Tuesday morning. Paris and Nick also break down the 2022 preseason schedule and deliver an update on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Théo Maledon as they play for their respective countries in FIBA action. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew gives you the latest on Chet Holmgren as the team announced a successful surgery on Tuesday morning. Paris and Nick also break down the 2022 preseason schedule and deliver an update on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Théo Maledon as they play for their respective countries in FIBA action. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11231201 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1707 3 59 full false Ep. 58 – J-Dub and Ous Ep. 58 – J-Dub and Ous The TBU crew takes an in-depth look at the drive and the rise of Jalen Williams and Ousmane Dieng’s readiness to learn. We also recap the Lu the Beast Camp in Montreal Nord this past weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew takes an in-depth look at the drive and the rise of Jalen Williams and Ousmane Dieng’s readiness to learn. We also recap the Lu the Beast Camp in Montreal Nord this past weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11189210 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2310 3 58 full false Ep. 57 - 2022-23 Schedule Release! Ep. 57 - 2022-23 Schedule Release! To discuss Wednesday's 2022-23 NBA schedule release, the TBU brings in friends of the podcast Michael Cage, 15-year NBA veteran and the Thunder's Bally Sports Oklahoma TV analyst, as well as voice of the Thunder on the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto. Paris and Nick also keep you updated on what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl have been up to off the floor. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> To discuss Wednesday's 2022-23 NBA schedule release, the TBU brings in friends of the podcast Michael Cage, 15-year NBA veteran and the Thunder's Bally Sports Oklahoma TV analyst, as well as voice of the Thunder on the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto. Paris and Nick also keep you updated on what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl have been up to off the floor. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Buzzsprout-11154778 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1188 Thunder Podcast, OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Michael Cage, Matt Pinto, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, NBA Schedule Release, 2022- 3 57 full false Ep. 56 – Our Fellow Interns Ep. 56 – Our Fellow Interns The TBU welcomes the Thunder’s 2022 HBCU Fellowship Program interns Summer Brown (Howard) and Victoree Norris (Langston) to learn about their experiences the last two months with the organization. But before that, Paris and Nick discuss the re-signing of veteran forward Mike Muscala. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU welcomes the Thunder’s 2022 HBCU Fellowship Program interns Summer Brown (Howard) and Victoree Norris (Langston) to learn about their experiences the last two months with the organization. But before that, Paris and Nick discuss the re-signing of veteran forward Mike Muscala. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11103301 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1453 Thunder Podcast, OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Summer Brown, Victoree Norris, Langston, Howard, HBCU, NBA HBCU Fellowship Program 3 56 full false Ep. 55 – When Winter Asks What You Did Last Summer… Ep. 55 – When Winter Asks What You Did Last Summer… In all levels of basketball, every winter begs the same question: what work was done and what gains were made during the summer? The TBU crew is joined by Thunder broadcaster and NBA veteran Michael Cage to talk about the importance of a productive summer and his experience from NBA offseasons past. We also reflect on the life and legacy of the great Bill Russell. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> In all levels of basketball, every winter begs the same question: what work was done and what gains were made during the summer? The TBU crew is joined by Thunder broadcaster and NBA veteran Michael Cage to talk about the importance of a productive summer and his experience from NBA offseasons past. We also reflect on the life and legacy of the great Bill Russell. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11071362 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2726 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Offseason, Bill Russell, Michael Cage, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 55 full false Ep. 54 – Summer League Wrap Up Ep. 54 – Summer League Wrap Up The TBU crew takes a full-court view of the 2022 Summer Leagues with their sights and observations from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew takes a full-court view of the 2022 Summer Leagues with their sights and observations from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-11000976 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2389 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Summer League, JRE, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Aaron Wiggins, Vit Krejci, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort 3 54 full false Ep. 53 – Gaining Functional Experience Ep. 53 – Gaining Functional Experience The Thunder continues to build continuity and chemistry through its offseason work at Summer League. Paris, Nick and Royce Young serve up everything you need to know after two games in Las Vegas. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder continues to build continuity and chemistry through its offseason work at Summer League. Paris, Nick and Royce Young serve up everything you need to know after two games in Las Vegas. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10950211 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1952 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, Royce Young, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Summer League, Las Vegas Summer League 3 53 full false Ep. 52 – Summer League’s Heating Up Ep. 52 – Summer League’s Heating Up With boots on the ground in Salt Lake City, Nick and Royce Young report to Paris back in-studio to share their observations after the first two games of Summer League. The pod trio also gives a quick look ahead to Las Vegas, which starts on Saturday, July 9. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> With boots on the ground in Salt Lake City, Nick and Royce Young report to Paris back in-studio to share their observations after the first two games of Summer League. The pod trio also gives a quick look ahead to Las Vegas, which starts on Saturday, July 9. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10923834 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1864 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Summer League, 3 52 full false Ep. 51 – Summer League Preview with Pinto Ep. 51 – Summer League Preview with Pinto Thunder radio play-by-play announcer Matt Pinto joins the pod to take a quick look back on the draft and look ahead to upcoming Summer League in Utah and Las Vegas. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder radio play-by-play announcer Matt Pinto joins the pod to take a quick look back on the draft and look ahead to upcoming Summer League in Utah and Las Vegas. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10878353 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1250 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Summer League, Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, Matt Pinto, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 51 full false Ep. 50 – A Big Welcome to OKC! Ep. 50 – A Big Welcome to OKC! The TBU crew caught up with Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams (J-Dub), Jaylin Williams (J-Will) and Ousmane Dieng following their introduction to the OKC community at the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew caught up with Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams (J-Dub), Jaylin Williams (J-Will) and Ousmane Dieng following their introduction to the OKC community at the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10858160 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1704 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 50 full false Ep. 49 – Oh, What a Night! Ep. 49 – Oh, What a Night! The TBU crew delivers reaction from draft night following the selections of Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew delivers reaction from draft night following the selections of Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10849121 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2464 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Draft, Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 49 full false Ep. 48 – Draft Preview with Royce Young Ep. 48 – Draft Preview with Royce Young Royce Young joins the pod squad to look ahead to the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday and what the Thunder is looking for in its prospects. Nick Gallo also reflects on last year’s draft where the Thunder selected Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins the pod squad to look ahead to the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday and what the Thunder is looking for in its prospects. Nick Gallo also reflects on last year’s draft where the Thunder selected Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10831267 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1967 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, NBA Draft, Thunder Draft, Royce Young, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 48 full false Ep. 47 – Catching Up with Cedric Ikpo Ep. 47 – Catching Up with Cedric Ikpo Executive Director of Thunder Fellows, Cedric Ikpo, joins the TBU crew to share his feelings on the first year of the Thunder Fellows program, being a producer of the “Seeds of Greenwood” film and the students’ response the program’s inaugural year. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Executive Director of Thunder Fellows, Cedric Ikpo, joins the TBU crew to share his feelings on the first year of the Thunder Fellows program, being a producer of the “Seeds of Greenwood” film and the students’ response the program’s inaugural year. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10785521 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1321 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Seeds of Greenwood, Thunder Fellows, Cedric Ikpo, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 47 full false Ep. 46 – Seeds of Greenwood Ep. 46 – Seeds of Greenwood Thunder Vice President, Broadcasting & Corporate Communications Dan Mahoney, joins the show to preview the latest OKCThunder Films production, “Seeds of Greenwood,” which debuts Friday, June 10 at Scissortail Park. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> Thunder Vice President, Broadcasting & Corporate Communications Dan Mahoney, joins the show to preview the latest OKCThunder Films production, “Seeds of Greenwood,” which debuts Friday, June 10 at Scissortail Park. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10753061 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1177 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Seeds of Greenwood, OKCThunder Films, Thunder Fellows, deadCenter 3 46 full false Ep. 45 – Special Guest: Claude Johnson, Author of The Black Fives Ep. 45 – Special Guest: Claude Johnson, Author of The Black Fives The TBU crew talks with Claude Johnson, author the “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era,” about the importance of bringing the early history of basketball to life via the game’s trailblazing players, teams and impresarios in his newly released book. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Coop Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew talks with Claude Johnson, author the “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era,” about the importance of bringing the early history of basketball to life via the game’s trailblazing players, teams and impresarios in his newly released book. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Coop Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10721821 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2362 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Claude Johnson, The Black Fives, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Basketball History, Will Madden, 3 45 full false Ep. 44 – A Season of Resilience Ep. 44 – A Season of Resilience Paris and Nick highlight the maturity and mental toughness shown by the young Thunder throughout the season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick highlight the maturity and mental toughness shown by the young Thunder throughout the season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10681564 Wed, 25 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1766 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, 3 44 full false Ep. 43 – Jumping to No. 2 Ep. 43 – Jumping to No. 2 The TBU crew is joined by Thunder broadcaster and NBA veteran Michael Cage for reaction to the Thunder getting the second and twelfth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Paris and Nick also get Cage’s perspective on the Lottery and draft process as a former player. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The TBU crew is joined by Thunder broadcaster and NBA veteran Michael Cage for reaction to the Thunder getting the second and twelfth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Paris and Nick also get Cage’s perspective on the Lottery and draft process as a former player. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10641775 Wed, 18 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1489 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Cage, 2022 NBA Draft Lottery 3 43 full false Ep. 42 – Offensive Growth Ep. 42 – Offensive Growth The TBU crew breaks down the team’s offensive development and reaching a flow state, particularly during a six-minute stretch of “less patterns, more rhythm” earlier in the season at Dallas. Paris and Nick also put some perspective on their favorite individual and team growths. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew breaks down the team’s offensive development and reaching a flow state, particularly during a six-minute stretch of “less patterns, more rhythm” earlier in the season at Dallas. Paris and Nick also put some perspective on their favorite individual and team growths. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10600409 Wed, 11 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1964 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Luguent, Lu Dort, Poku, Aleksej Pokusevski 3 42 full false Ep. 41 – Defensive Identity Ep. 41 – Defensive Identity The TBU crew takes a deep dive into the Thunder's defense – breaking down both the seen and unseen elements that made it a bright spot all season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> The TBU crew takes a deep dive into the Thunder's defense – breaking down both the seen and unseen elements that made it a bright spot all season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10556967 Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1654 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Darius Bazley, Tre Mann, JRE, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl 3 41 full false Ep. 40 – Unpacking Presti’s Response Ep. 40 – Unpacking Presti’s Response The TBU crew reacts to the main themes of Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s press conference earlier this week where he laid out his thoughts on this season, what’s ahead for the team this offseason and the organization’s connection to the community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew reacts to the main themes of Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s press conference earlier this week where he laid out his thoughts on this season, what’s ahead for the team this offseason and the organization’s connection to the community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10473200 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2160 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Sam Presti, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 40 full false Ep. 39 – Perspective on Development Ep. 39 – Perspective on Development Royce Young joins the TBU crew in studio to reflect back on the 2021-22 Thunder season, recap end-of-season interviews and discuss some of their favorite moments of individual growth on the court. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.  

]]> Royce Young joins the TBU crew in studio to reflect back on the 2021-22 Thunder season, recap end-of-season interviews and discuss some of their favorite moments of individual growth on the court. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.  

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10445504 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2608 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley, Tre Mann, Royce Young, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 39 full false Ep. 38 – Legacy Guests Ep. 38 – Legacy Guests The TBU crew catches up with former players Cole Aldrich and Andre Roberson during the Thunder Legacy Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew catches up with former players Cole Aldrich and Andre Roberson during the Thunder Legacy Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10376835 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1646 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Cole Aldrich, Andre Roberson 3 38 full false Ep. 37 – Catching Up With Krejci Ep. 37 – Catching Up With Krejci Vit Krejci talks about his journey as a youngster from the Czech Republic to playing in Spain at age 13, the importance of family in his life, living in Europe and overcoming adversity in the NBA. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Vit Krejci talks about his journey as a youngster from the Czech Republic to playing in Spain at age 13, the importance of family in his life, living in Europe and overcoming adversity in the NBA. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10361737 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2472 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Vit Krejci 2 37 full false Ep. 36 – Talkin' With Tre Ep. 36 – Talkin' With Tre Tre Mann joins the show to talk about his inspiration in playing basketball, growing up in Florida and his big scoring games in recent nights. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Tre Mann joins the show to talk about his inspiration in playing basketball, growing up in Florida and his big scoring games in recent nights. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10316839 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1972 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Tre Mann, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 2 36 full false Ep. 35 – Bracket Season! Ep. 35 – Bracket Season! In the spirit of March, the TBU crew delivers their own bracket breakdown on the core pieces of the Thunder identity this season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> In the spirit of March, the TBU crew delivers their own bracket breakdown on the core pieces of the Thunder identity this season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10257299 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2967 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, March, Bracket 3 35 full false Ep. 34 – Showing That Grit Ep. 34 – Showing That Grit Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to reflect on the resiliency and fight shown by the Thunder recently as the team continues its path of development. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to reflect on the resiliency and fight shown by the Thunder recently as the team continues its path of development. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10206775 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0600 3000 3 34 full false Ep. 33 – On a Mile High! Ep. 33 – On a Mile High! Paris and Nick deliver everything you need to know after an efficient, hard-nosed victory Wednesday night win at Denver. The TBU crew also takes a dive into the continued development of the younger players on the roster. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick deliver everything you need to know after an efficient, hard-nosed victory Wednesday night win at Denver. The TBU crew also takes a dive into the continued development of the younger players on the roster. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10184077 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0600 1800 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Isaiah Roby, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Aleksej Pokusevski, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 33 full false Ep. 32 – Two Special Guests: Waters, Sarr Ep. 32 – Two Special Guests: Waters, Sarr Lindy Waters III and Olivier Sarr talked about seizing the moment after signing two-way contracts with the Thunder. The two joined the Thunder Basketball Universe podcast, presented by COOP Ale Works, and shared stories of their unique paths to the NBA.

]]> Lindy Waters III and Olivier Sarr talked about seizing the moment after signing two-way contracts with the Thunder. The two joined the Thunder Basketball Universe podcast, presented by COOP Ale Works, and shared stories of their unique paths to the NBA.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10172067 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 2127 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Lindy Waters III, Olivier Sarr, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Josh Giddey 3 32 full false Ep. 31 – Giddey On All-Star Weekend Ep. 31 – Giddey On All-Star Weekend Josh Giddey joins the podcast to talk about the excitement of competing in the Rising Stars game and Skills Challenge this upcoming All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Josh Giddey joins the podcast to talk about the excitement of competing in the Rising Stars game and Skills Challenge this upcoming All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10092952 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1079 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, All-Star Weekend, Rising Stars Game, Skills Challenge 3 31 full false Ep. 30 – Big Night in the Big Apple Ep. 30 – Big Night in the Big Apple Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to discuss the play of the Thunder’s young core players in Monday night’s overtime win against New York. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to discuss the play of the Thunder’s young core players in Monday night’s overtime win against New York. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10082610 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0600 2915 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, Darius Bazley, Tre Mann, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Royce Young 3 30 full false Ep. 29 – Special Guest: Dr. Mautra Staley Jones Ep. 29 – Special Guest: Dr. Mautra Staley Jones Dr. Mautra Staley Jones joins the podcast to share her journey from humble beginnings to her recent appointment as the 11th President of Oklahoma City Community College after previously serving at Langston University. Paris and Nick also recap the team's last three games on the court. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Dr. Mautra Staley Jones joins the podcast to share her journey from humble beginnings to her recent appointment as the 11th President of Oklahoma City Community College after previously serving at Langston University. Paris and Nick also recap the team's last three games on the court. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10038107 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0600 2263 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, Oklahoma City Community College President, OCCC, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey, Darius Bazley, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 29 full false Ep. 28 – Crunch Time, Overtime, Downtime Ep. 28 – Crunch Time, Overtime, Downtime The Thunder got contributions all around, but it was Josh Giddey’s clutch pass near the end of regulation and Lu Dort’s 14 points in overtime that lifted the Thunder past the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Paris and Nick recap the action as the team spends an extra day in Dallas before heading out west. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder got contributions all around, but it was Josh Giddey’s clutch pass near the end of regulation and Lu Dort’s 14 points in overtime that lifted the Thunder past the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Paris and Nick recap the action as the team spends an extra day in Dallas before heading out west. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-10009274 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600 1516 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Tre Mann 3 28 full false Ep. 27 – Resilient Again Ep. 27 – Resilient Again Down as many as 18 points without its leading scorer in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder once again rallied back for a 98-81 win over Portland. Paris and Nick break down the win before the team embarks on a three-game road trip. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Down as many as 18 points without its leading scorer in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder once again rallied back for a 98-81 win over Portland. Paris and Nick break down the win before the team embarks on a three-game road trip. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9993892 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 2144 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Darius Bazley, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, 3 27 full false Ep. 26 – Home Sweet Home Ep. 26 – Home Sweet Home Paris and Nick recap the Thunder's longest road trip of the year, including a long and wild night in Charlotte . The TBU crew also looks back on the team's valiant effort in its return to Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick recap the Thunder's longest road trip of the year, including a long and wild night in Charlotte . The TBU crew also looks back on the team's valiant effort in its return to Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9960865 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0600 2558 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, JRE, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Kenny Hustle, Kenrich WIlliams, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 26 full false Ep. 25 – Welcoming JRE! Ep. 25 – Welcoming JRE! Jeremiah Robinson-Earl joins the show to discuss what he's learned during his rookie season, including the game within the game of setting screens, popping and rolling. The TBU crew also fills you in on everything else you need to know from a jam-packed week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Jeremiah Robinson-Earl joins the show to discuss what he's learned during his rookie season, including the game within the game of setting screens, popping and rolling. The TBU crew also fills you in on everything else you need to know from a jam-packed week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9913442 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600 2452 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, JRE, Tre Mann, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, MLK Day 3 25 full false Ep. 24 – Throwing That First Punch Ep. 24 – Throwing That First Punch The TBU crew recaps the recent East Coast road trip that was capped off by a 21-point win over Brooklyn where the Thunder threw the first jab and maintained a zero-to-zero mentality throughout the game en route to the win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew recaps the recent East Coast road trip that was capped off by a 21-point win over Brooklyn where the Thunder threw the first jab and maintained a zero-to-zero mentality throughout the game en route to the win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9891124 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1857 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, 3 24 full false Ep. 23 – Youth, Bench Development Ep. 23 – Youth, Bench Development Paris and Nick look back at the play of the Thunder reserves this week and break down a huge rebound and assist from rookie Tre Mann. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick look back at the play of the Thunder reserves this week and break down a huge rebound and assist from rookie Tre Mann. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9863862 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0600 2011 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Tre Mann, Darius Bazley, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 23 full false Ep. 22 – New Year, Same Pod! Ep. 22 – New Year, Same Pod! Through recent adversity, the Thunder has shown resiliency and continued its development as multiple players have stepped up when called upon. Paris, Nick and Royce Young break down some of those performances. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Through recent adversity, the Thunder has shown resiliency and continued its development as multiple players have stepped up when called upon. Paris, Nick and Royce Young break down some of those performances. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9832391 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 2049 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Josh Giddey, Aaron Wiggins, Scotty Hopson, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Royce Young 3 22 full false Ep. 21 – Kenny Hustle Joins the Show! Ep. 21 – Kenny Hustle Joins the Show! Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk development and team resiliency. Paris and Nick also reflect back on recent wins over the Clippers and Grizzlies. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk development and team resiliency. Paris and Nick also reflect back on recent wins over the Clippers and Grizzlies. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9775597 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0600 2868 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Kenny Hustle, Kenrich Williams, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Josh Giddey, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3 21 full false Ep. 20 – Special Guest: Christine Berney Ep. 20 – Special Guest: Christine Berney Thunder vice oresident of Community Engagement Christine Berney joins the pod to talk about the organization’s efforts during Thunder Holiday Assist. The TBU crew also looks back on a wild finish Wednesday night at Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder vice oresident of Community Engagement Christine Berney joins the pod to talk about the organization’s efforts during Thunder Holiday Assist. The TBU crew also looks back on a wild finish Wednesday night at Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9740228 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600 2699 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Christine Berney, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Thunder Holiday Assist 3 20 full false Ep. 19 – Musky Joins the Pod! Ep. 19 – Musky Joins the Pod! Thunder veteran Mike Muscala joins the TBU crew for some fun conversation and to look back on his game-winning shot in Toronto. Paris and Nick also discuss their favorite quotes and stats from the team the past week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Thunder veteran Mike Muscala joins the TBU crew for some fun conversation and to look back on his game-winning shot in Toronto. Paris and Nick also discuss their favorite quotes and stats from the team the past week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9721614 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0600 2682 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Mike Muscala, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 19 full false Ep. 18 – Coming Up Clutch Ep. 18 – Coming Up Clutch The TBU crew is back in studio to recap the Thunder’s exhilarating win over Toronto, which was capped off by big plays from SGA, Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew is back in studio to recap the Thunder’s exhilarating win over Toronto, which was capped off by big plays from SGA, Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9698638 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 2111 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Mike Muscala, Darius Bazley, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 18 full false Ep. 17 – Chillin’ in Toronto Ep. 17 – Chillin’ in Toronto The TBU crew is on the road again – this time from chilly Toronto where the Thunder plays for the first time in two seasons Wednesday night – to recap some big performances in Monday night’s comeback win at Detroit. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew is on the road again – this time from chilly Toronto where the Thunder plays for the first time in two seasons Wednesday night – to recap some big performances in Monday night’s comeback win at Detroit. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9681830 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0600 1806 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort 3 17 full false Ep. 16 – Parents of the Pod Ep. 16 – Parents of the Pod In this episode, Renee and Jim Stanley share their courtside experience with Drake during Wednesday night's game. Royce Young also joins Paris and Nick to recap the week in basketball. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> In this episode, Renee and Jim Stanley share their courtside experience with Drake during Wednesday night's game. Royce Young also joins Paris and Nick to recap the week in basketball. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9659185 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0600 2005 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Jim Stanley, Renee Stanley, Drake, Mark Daigneault, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Royce Young 3 16 full false Ep. 15 – Opportunities Ahead Ep. 15 – Opportunities Ahead The TBU crew breaks down how younger players like Tre Mann will have their shot to grow and development as the team gets a chance to run it back Wednesday night against Houston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew breaks down how younger players like Tre Mann will have their shot to grow and development as the team gets a chance to run it back Wednesday night against Houston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9644928 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 1964 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Tre Mann, Isaiah Roby, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 15 full false Ep. 14 – Special Guest: Aaron Wiggins (with a side of Pun!) Ep. 14 – Special Guest: Aaron Wiggins (with a side of Pun!) Join us for a special Thanksgiving themed episode (stuffed full of puns) as Aaron Wiggins joins the pod to discuss the early stages of his rookie season and the lessons he has learned between the Thunder and the Blue. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Join us for a special Thanksgiving themed episode (stuffed full of puns) as Aaron Wiggins joins the pod to discuss the early stages of his rookie season and the lessons he has learned between the Thunder and the Blue. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9606616 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0600 3646 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Aaron Wiggins, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Thanksgiving, 3 14 full false Ep. 13 – Home Recap With Royce Ep. 13 – Home Recap With Royce Royce Young joins the TBU crew to share his observations on the team from the recent Thunder home stand. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins the TBU crew to share his observations on the team from the recent Thunder home stand. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9577739 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0600 2331 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Darius Bazley, Josh Giddey, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, Royce Young, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 13 full false Ep. 12 – Home Development Ep. 12 – Home Development The TBU crew takes a dive into how some of the team's young talent is using the current home stretch as an opportunity to develop and get better. We also break down Lu Dort's clutch steal and score that sealed the win Friday night against Sacramento. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU crew takes a dive into how some of the team's young talent is using the current home stretch as an opportunity to develop and get better. We also break down Lu Dort's clutch steal and score that sealed the win Friday night against Sacramento. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9561206 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0600 2284 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Aleksej Pokusevski, Poku, Ty Jerome, Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort, Lu Dort, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 12 full false Ep. 11 – Special Guest: Derrick Favors Ep. 11 – Special Guest: Derrick Favors Derrick Favors joins the podcast to talk about his role as a Thunder veteran and the growth and development of the team. Paris and Nick also reflect on the win over the Pelicans. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Derrick Favors joins the podcast to talk about his role as a Thunder veteran and the growth and development of the team. Paris and Nick also reflect on the win over the Pelicans. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9537996 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0600 2819 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Derrick Favors, Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Kenrich WIlliams, Kenny Hustle 3 11 full true Ep. 10 – Third Quarter Rally Equals Third Win Ep. 10 – Third Quarter Rally Equals Third Win The Thunder once again rallied, this time down 16 points, to defeat the Spurs on Sunday night at Paycom Center. Paris and Nick give you everything you need to know about another thrilling comeback win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder once again rallied, this time down 16 points, to defeat the Spurs on Sunday night at Paycom Center. Paris and Nick give you everything you need to know about another thrilling comeback win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9514822 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1800 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Darius Bazley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, JRE, Mike Muscala, Kenny Hustle, Kenrich Williams, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 10 full false Ep. 9 – Shai Hit Again Ep. 9 – Shai Hit Again The Thunder wrapped up its road trip with another win over the Lakers behind big plays and shots from SGA. Nick Gallo and Royce Young break down Shai's performance and look ahead to Sunday's matchup against the Spurs. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The Thunder wrapped up its road trip with another win over the Lakers behind big plays and shots from SGA. Nick Gallo and Royce Young break down Shai's performance and look ahead to Sunday's matchup against the Spurs. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9501575 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2119 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Royce Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Josh Giddey, Ty Jerome, Kenrich Williams, Lakers 3 9 full false Ep. 8 – A Week Out West Ep. 8 – A Week Out West Paris and Nick break down the play of SGA during the Thunder's current west coast road trip and preview the upcoming rematch against the Lakers. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick break down the play of SGA during the Thunder's current west coast road trip and preview the upcoming rematch against the Lakers. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9483442 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1990 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Aleksej Pokusevski, Poku, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, JRE 3 8 full false Ep. 7 – Call It a Comeback! Ep. 7 – Call It a Comeback! The TBU Crew looks back on a stellar come-from-behind victory Wednesday night against the Lakers. Paris and Nick break down the moments and crucial plays that led to the Thunder’s resilient win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> The TBU Crew looks back on a stellar come-from-behind victory Wednesday night against the Lakers. Paris and Nick break down the moments and crucial plays that led to the Thunder’s resilient win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9452057 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1985 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Lu Dort, Darius Bazley, Derrick Favors, 3 7 full false Ep. 6 – Special Guest: Darius Bazley Ep. 6 – Special Guest: Darius Bazley Darius Bazley joins the podcast this week to talk about his third season with the Thunder and the excitement of playing a regular season game in front of home fans for the first time in nearly 20 months. The Thunder Basketball Universe is brought to you by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Darius Bazley joins the podcast this week to talk about his third season with the Thunder and the excitement of playing a regular season game in front of home fans for the first time in nearly 20 months. The Thunder Basketball Universe is brought to you by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9436516 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2047 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, Darius Bazley, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 3 6 full false Ep. 5 – Opening Up on the Road Ep. 5 – Opening Up on the Road Paris and Nick look back on the Thunder season opener in Utah as the team gears up for its second road game of the season in Houston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick look back on the Thunder season opener in Utah as the team gears up for its second road game of the season in Houston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9414296 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1279 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson 3 5 full false Ep. 4 – We're at a 10! Ep. 4 – We're at a 10! Royce Young joins Paris and Nick on the pod to discuss the Thunder's four preseason games and to look ahead to the fast-approaching regular season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Royce Young joins Paris and Nick on the pod to discuss the Thunder's four preseason games and to look ahead to the fast-approaching regular season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9391977 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3155 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Royce Young 3 4 full false Ep. 3 – The Spirit of Camp Ep. 3 – The Spirit of Camp Paris and Nick are joined by Michael Cage and Chris Fisher for some friendly banter and to discuss their early observations on Thunder Training Camp. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Paris and Nick are joined by Michael Cage and Chris Fisher for some friendly banter and to discuss their early observations on Thunder Training Camp. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9359808 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3011 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, OKC Thunder, NBA, Thunder, Thunder Training Camp, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Cage, Chris Fisher 3 3 full false Ep. 2 – New Season, Same Pod Ep. 2 – New Season, Same Pod The TBU crew is back in studio for a new season of the Thunder Basketball Universe, presented by COOP Ale Works. In this episode, Paris and Nick recap the team's first preseason game at Paycom Center and let you know what's on tap down the road for the Thunder.

]]> The TBU crew is back in studio for a new season of the Thunder Basketball Universe, presented by COOP Ale Works. In this episode, Paris and Nick recap the team's first preseason game at Paycom Center and let you know what's on tap down the road for the Thunder.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9317405 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1373 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, 3 2 full false Ep. 1 – "Live" From Media Day! Ep. 1 – "Live" From Media Day! Listen in as Thunder players drop by the TBU set to chat with Paris and Nick about the upcoming season of Thunder basketball in this special, extended podcast. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> Listen in as Thunder players drop by the TBU set to chat with Paris and Nick about the upcoming season of Thunder basketball in this special, extended podcast. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9270357 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0500 8206 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson, Chris Fisher, Thunder Media Day 3 1 full false Ep. 48 – Defining Hustle Ep. 48 – Defining Hustle Paris and Nick are talking all things Kenrich Williams. The TBU crew explains how he earned the nickname “Kenny Hustle” and became the most respected guy in the Thunder locker room. 

]]> Paris and Nick are talking all things Kenrich Williams. The TBU crew explains how he earned the nickname “Kenny Hustle” and became the most respected guy in the Thunder locker room. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9195515 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1238 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Kenrich Williams, Kenny Hustle, Ty Jerome, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 2 48 full false Ep. 47 – Two Ends of the Spectrum Ep. 47 – Two Ends of the Spectrum Rookie Josh Giddey and big man Mike Muscala each signed deals with the Thunder this summer. Paris and Nick break down their paths to the NBA and the different playing style each brings to the court. And in this episode, we play a fun trivia game to celebrate a couple of important dates for our TBU crew.

]]> Rookie Josh Giddey and big man Mike Muscala each signed deals with the Thunder this summer. Paris and Nick break down their paths to the NBA and the different playing style each brings to the court. And in this episode, we play a fun trivia game to celebrate a couple of important dates for our TBU crew.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9165495 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1779 2 47 full false Ep. 46 – Welcome Royce Young! Ep. 46 – Welcome Royce Young! We have some exciting news coming from inside the Thunder Basketball Universe. The newest addition to the Thunder organization is someone who Thunder fans know all too well — Royce Young! Today, he joins the TBU crew to share his thoughts on joining the organization he has covered since its arrival in OKC.

]]> We have some exciting news coming from inside the Thunder Basketball Universe. The newest addition to the Thunder organization is someone who Thunder fans know all too well — Royce Young! Today, he joins the TBU crew to share his thoughts on joining the organization he has covered since its arrival in OKC.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9154373 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1087 2 46 full false Ep. 45 – Acclimating to the League Ep. 45 – Acclimating to the League The TBU crews talks all things Théo Maledon and Aleksej Pokuševski as they break down the duo's first season playing in a new league and new country this past year. Paris and Nick also dive into what’s ahead for Théo and Poku this upcoming season.

]]> The TBU crews talks all things Théo Maledon and Aleksej Pokuševski as they break down the duo's first season playing in a new league and new country this past year. Paris and Nick also dive into what’s ahead for Théo and Poku this upcoming season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9124680 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1552 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Theo Maledon, Aleksej Pokusevski, Poku, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo 2 45 full false Ep. 44 – The Schedule is Set! Ep. 44 – The Schedule is Set! Thunder broadcasters Michael Cage, Chris Fisher and Matt Pinto join Nick to break down the 2021-22 Thunder schedule and give an outlook on what to expect from the team this upcoming season.

]]> Thunder broadcasters Michael Cage, Chris Fisher and Matt Pinto join Nick to break down the 2021-22 Thunder schedule and give an outlook on what to expect from the team this upcoming season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9074880 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1030 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, 2021-22 Thunder Schedule, Michael Cage, Chris Fisher, Matt Pinto, Nick Gallo 2 44 full false Ep. 43 – That's All From Summer League Ep. 43 – That's All From Summer League After the 2021 NBA Summer League concluded for the Thunder with a win over the Spurs, the TBU crew puts a bow on the week that was in Las Vegas. Paris and Nick share their observations of the team, along with the play of Théo Maledon and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl after their first summer league experience.

]]> After the 2021 NBA Summer League concluded for the Thunder with a win over the Spurs, the TBU crew puts a bow on the week that was in Las Vegas. Paris and Nick share their observations of the team, along with the play of Théo Maledon and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl after their first summer league experience.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9045056 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1432 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Summer League, Théo Maldeon, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Las Vegas 2 43 full false Ep. 42 – Live from Summer League with Mann and Wiggins Ep. 42 – Live from Summer League with Mann and Wiggins With Summer League officially underway, the TBU crew is bringing you the latest from Vegas. Listen in on exclusive interviews with Thunder draft picks Tre Mann and Aaron Wiggins while also hearing the biggest takeaways from the Thunder’s first Summer League game.

]]> With Summer League officially underway, the TBU crew is bringing you the latest from Vegas. Listen in on exclusive interviews with Thunder draft picks Tre Mann and Aaron Wiggins while also hearing the biggest takeaways from the Thunder’s first Summer League game.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-9011364 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2232 2 42 full false Ep. 41 – Summer Vibes Ep. 41 – Summer Vibes As Summer League rapidly approaches, Paris and Nick break down everything you need to know ahead of a jam-packed week of basketball in Vegas. And back in OKC, the Thunder announced the re-signing of some veteran players.

]]> As Summer League rapidly approaches, Paris and Nick break down everything you need to know ahead of a jam-packed week of basketball in Vegas. And back in OKC, the Thunder announced the re-signing of some veteran players.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8985359 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500 939 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Summer League, Las Vegas 2 41 full false Ep. 40 – Following Up with the Fellows Ep. 40 – Following Up with the Fellows Thunder Fellows Executive Director Cedric Ikpo joins the podcast to talk about what the future holds for the new program in Tulsa.

]]> Thunder Fellows Executive Director Cedric Ikpo joins the podcast to talk about what the future holds for the new program in Tulsa.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8974357 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1089 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Cedric Ikpo, Thunder Fellows Program, Tulsa, Historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Thunder Cares 2 40 full false Ep. 39 – Mann, We’re Giddey! Ep. 39 – Mann, We’re Giddey! The Thunder acquired Josh Giddey and Tre Mann in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft last night. In this episode, Paris and Nick break down the rest of Draft night and Giddey joins us for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

]]> The Thunder acquired Josh Giddey and Tre Mann in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft last night. In this episode, Paris and Nick break down the rest of Draft night and Giddey joins us for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8949475 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1934 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, NBA Draft, Josh Giddey, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Aaron Wiggins, Preseason Schedule, Paycom Center 2 39 full false Ep. 38 – Draft Special Ep. 38 – Draft Special With one week until the 2021 NBA Draft, Paris and Nick preview everything you need to know ahead of the big night. The TBU crew also has a little fun with a flavorful, off-court mock draft of their own.

]]> With one week until the 2021 NBA Draft, Paris and Nick preview everything you need to know ahead of the big night. The TBU crew also has a little fun with a flavorful, off-court mock draft of their own.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8907593 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1558 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, 2021 NBA Draft, NBA Draft, 2 38 full false Ep. 37 – Lu’s Leap Ep. 37 – Lu’s Leap Paris and Nick discuss the jump Luguentz Dort made offensively in his second season with the Thunder, along with the way he built upon his already punishing defense.

]]> Paris and Nick discuss the jump Luguentz Dort made offensively in his second season with the Thunder, along with the way he built upon his already punishing defense.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8865469 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1516 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort 2 37 full false Ep. 36 – A Super-Sized Pod Ep. 36 – A Super-Sized Pod In this week’s podcast, Paris and Nick break down the international flare on the Thunder roster and discuss the jump Darius Bazley made in his second season.

]]> In this week’s podcast, Paris and Nick break down the international flare on the Thunder roster and discuss the jump Darius Bazley made in his second season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8821781 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2016 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Darius Bazley, Gabriel Deck, Jaylen Hoard, Theo Maledon, Svi Mykhailiuk, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Aleksej Pokusevski, Mike Muscala 2 36 full false Ep. 35 – The Lottery and What’s Ahead Ep. 35 – The Lottery and What’s Ahead Paris and Nick break down everything you need to know following the 2021 Draft Lottery and what’s down the road as several Thunder players gear up for Olympic qualifying games.

]]> Paris and Nick break down everything you need to know following the 2021 Draft Lottery and what’s down the road as several Thunder players gear up for Olympic qualifying games.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8752448 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0500 699 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Draft Lottery, Olympic Qualifiers 2 35 full false Ep. 34 – Camaraderie and Character Ep. 34 – Camaraderie and Character This past NBA season stretched everyone involved – the fans, staff and players alike. For the Thunder, it seemed to bring out the best in terms of camaraderie and character. How did they do it? Paris and Nick break it down in this week’s podcast.

]]> This past NBA season stretched everyone involved – the fans, staff and players alike. For the Thunder, it seemed to bring out the best in terms of camaraderie and character. How did they do it? Paris and Nick break it down in this week’s podcast.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8712911 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1694 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Mike Muscala 2 34 full false Ep. 33 – Pause the Game Ep. 33 – Pause the Game Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, and OKC Thunder Films Executive Producer, Dan Mahoney joins the podcast to share a unique view about the upcoming documentary “Pause the Game” that will premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival on Saturday, June 12.

]]> Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, and OKC Thunder Films Executive Producer, Dan Mahoney joins the podcast to share a unique view about the upcoming documentary “Pause the Game” that will premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival on Saturday, June 12.

]]> https://www.deadcenterfilm.org/ OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8668717 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1357 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, OKC Thunder Films, Pause the Game, deadCenter 2 33 full false Ep. 32 – Special Guest: Etan Thomas Ep. 32 – Special Guest: Etan Thomas Former Thunder player, activist and Tulsa native Etan Thomas joins the podcast to share his story on growing up just down the road from Black Wall Street and to give his perspective on the upcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

]]> Former Thunder player, activist and Tulsa native Etan Thomas joins the podcast to share his story on growing up just down the road from Black Wall Street and to give his perspective on the upcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8587636 Tue, 25 May 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1312 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Etan Thomas, Tulsa, Tulsa Race Massacre centennial 2 32 full false Ep. 31 – That’s a Wrap! Ep. 31 – That’s a Wrap! It’s the end of the 2020-21  season. Paris and Nick break down the team’s win over the Clippers in the season finale, recap the end-of-season interviews and look ahead to some key dates early in the offseason.

]]> It’s the end of the 2020-21  season. Paris and Nick break down the team’s win over the Clippers in the season finale, recap the end-of-season interviews and look ahead to some key dates early in the offseason.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8547110 Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1280 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, SGA, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Coach Daigneault, Mark Daigneault, Mike Muscala, Aleksej Pokusevski, Poku 2 31 full false Ep. 30 – By the Numbers Ep. 30 – By the Numbers Paris and Nick put a bow on the team’s recent four-game road trip and then dive into a fun game where they test each other’s knowledge on some unique stats from this season.

]]> Paris and Nick put a bow on the team’s recent four-game road trip and then dive into a fun game where they test each other’s knowledge on some unique stats from this season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8515808 Thu, 13 May 2021 15:00:00 -0500 2379 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, 2 30 full false Ep. 29 – Special Guest: Cedric Ikpo Ep. 29 – Special Guest: Cedric Ikpo Thunder Fellows Executive Director Cedric Ikpo joins the podcast to share his vision on the program that is designed to unlock new opportunities in sports, technology and entertainment for Black high school and college students in the Tulsa area. 

]]> Thunder Fellows Executive Director Cedric Ikpo joins the podcast to share his vision on the program that is designed to unlock new opportunities in sports, technology and entertainment for Black high school and college students in the Tulsa area. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8477623 Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1010 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Cedric Ikpo, Thunder Fellows Program, Tulsa, Historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Thunder Cares 2 29 full false *Ep. 28 – Invitado Especial: Gabriel Deck (en español) *Ep. 28 – Invitado Especial: Gabriel Deck (en español) La voz de radio en español del Thunder, Eleno Ornelas, habla con el novato Gabriel Deck. Escuche como Deck habla de crecer jugando con un aro echo en casa y de salir de su casa a los 13 años para seguir su carrera de baloncesto, para ahora unirse con el Thunder.

]]> La voz de radio en español del Thunder, Eleno Ornelas, habla con el novato Gabriel Deck. Escuche como Deck habla de crecer jugando con un aro echo en casa y de salir de su casa a los 13 años para seguir su carrera de baloncesto, para ahora unirse con el Thunder.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8464957 Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 633 OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Gabriel Deck, Eleno Ornelas, Argentina, El City Thunder, baloncesto, en español, Real Madrid, 2 28 full false Ep. 27 – Special Guest: Eleno Ornelas Ep. 27 – Special Guest: Eleno Ornelas Thunder Spanish radio play-by-play announcer Eleno Ornelas joins the podcast to share his journey from Juarez, Mexico, to calling the action for the Thunder. The 22-year veteran then discusses what he learned about newcomer Gabriel Deck from a recent interview. Nick and Paris also dive into the resilient effort by the Thunder on Sunday.

]]> Thunder Spanish radio play-by-play announcer Eleno Ornelas joins the podcast to share his journey from Juarez, Mexico, to calling the action for the Thunder. The 22-year veteran then discusses what he learned about newcomer Gabriel Deck from a recent interview. Nick and Paris also dive into the resilient effort by the Thunder on Sunday.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8453244 Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2420 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Eleno Ornelas, Gabriel Deck, Theo Maledon 2 27 full false Ep. 26 – Bounce-Back in Beantown Ep. 26 – Bounce-Back in Beantown On the second night of back-to-back road games, the Thunder stuck to its identity to overcome recent adversity and bring a win back to OKC. Paris and Nick break down the collective effort of the team, along with the recent play of Darius Bazley.

]]> On the second night of back-to-back road games, the Thunder stuck to its identity to overcome recent adversity and bring a win back to OKC. Paris and Nick break down the collective effort of the team, along with the recent play of Darius Bazley.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8424016 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1403 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Thunder, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Darius Bazley, Isaiah Roby, Ty Jerome, Mark Daigneault 2 26 full false Ep. 25 – Spring In Their Step Ep. 25 – Spring In Their Step Development has progressed on the court for a trio of Thunder players this past week. Paris and Nick break down the career-high performances of Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley and Aleksej Pokuševski. We also reflect on the 26th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

]]> Development has progressed on the court for a trio of Thunder players this past week. Paris and Nick break down the career-high performances of Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley and Aleksej Pokuševski. We also reflect on the 26th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8372561 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1807 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley, Aleksej Pokuševski, Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary 2 25 full false Ep. 24 – Special Guest: Isaiah Roby Ep. 24 – Special Guest: Isaiah Roby Paris and Nick go all-access with Isaiah Roby as he hops on the pod shortly after landing in Detroit to talk about his season with the Thunder. He also discusses growing up in small town Illinois and his journey to the NBA. But for starters, we play a little trivia game of “You Can Shai That Again,” to test his knowledge on his fellow teammates.

]]> Paris and Nick go all-access with Isaiah Roby as he hops on the pod shortly after landing in Detroit to talk about his season with the Thunder. He also discusses growing up in small town Illinois and his journey to the NBA. But for starters, we play a little trivia game of “You Can Shai That Again,” to test his knowledge on his fellow teammates.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8345563 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1914 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Isaiah Roby, Dixon, Illinios 2 24 full false Ep. 23 – French Connection; Return of Vets Ep. 23 – French Connection; Return of Vets Paris and Nick take a dive into the unique connection amongst the trio of French-speaking players on the squad and reflect on the return of Lu Dort and Darius Bazley to the lineup. We also discuss the high-caliber play of several players this past week and debate which performance was the best.

]]> Paris and Nick take a dive into the unique connection amongst the trio of French-speaking players on the squad and reflect on the return of Lu Dort and Darius Bazley to the lineup. We also discuss the high-caliber play of several players this past week and debate which performance was the best.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8322180 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2137 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Thunder, Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, Jaylen Hoard, Ty Jerome, Tony Bradley, Luguentz Dort, Lu Dort, Darius Bazley 2 23 full false Ep. 22 – Opportunities Ep. 22 – Opportunities Nick and Paris give their perspective on the opportunistic play of Théo Maledon, Aleksej Pokuševski and the Thunder newcomers. The duo also debates their play of the week between the two Thunder rookies.

]]> Nick and Paris give their perspective on the opportunistic play of Théo Maledon, Aleksej Pokuševski and the Thunder newcomers. The duo also debates their play of the week between the two Thunder rookies.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8284552 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1691 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Thunder, Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, Jaylen Hoard, Justin Robinson 2 22 full false Ep. 21 – Special Guest: Tony Bradley Ep. 21 – Special Guest: Tony Bradley Newly acquired center/forward Tony Bradley joins the podcast to discuss getting acclimated to the team, his thoughts on his new threads and his journey to the NBA. Also, Paris and Nick lay out the landscape of the Thunder after a news-filled week in the Thunder Basketball Universe.

]]> Newly acquired center/forward Tony Bradley joins the podcast to discuss getting acclimated to the team, his thoughts on his new threads and his journey to the NBA. Also, Paris and Nick lay out the landscape of the Thunder after a news-filled week in the Thunder Basketball Universe.

]]> Buzzsprout-8240310 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1169 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Tony Bradley, Moses Brown, 2 21 full false Ep. 20 – It's Basketball Season! Ep. 20 – It's Basketball Season! Lu Dort's lock-down defense helped the Thunder to victory on Sunday, but the young roster Thunder has shown its strength all around since All-Star break. Paris and Nick break down the team's play during the month of March.

]]> Lu Dort's lock-down defense helped the Thunder to victory on Sunday, but the young roster Thunder has shown its strength all around since All-Star break. Paris and Nick break down the team's play during the month of March.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8198324 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1890 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thunder Basketball Universe, Lu Dort, Svi Mykhailiuk, Kenrich Williams, Justin Jackson, Isaiah Roby, Aleksej Pokusevski, Moses Brown, Ty Jerome 2 20 full false Ep. 19 – Welcoming Svi to OKC Ep. 19 – Welcoming Svi to OKC Learn more about newly acquired forward Svi Mykhailiuk as he joins the podcast. Paris and Nick look back on Sunday’s comeback win over Memphis and take a dive into some numbers and trends from the Thunder’s recent youth movement and bench play.

]]> Learn more about newly acquired forward Svi Mykhailiuk as he joins the podcast. Paris and Nick look back on Sunday’s comeback win over Memphis and take a dive into some numbers and trends from the Thunder’s recent youth movement and bench play.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8146712 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1435 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Svi Mykhailiuk, Ukraine, Kansas Jayhawks, Aleksej Pokusevski, Moses Brown, Isaiah Roby 2 19 full false Ep. 18 – Setting Up the Second Half Ep. 18 – Setting Up the Second Half Part one of the 2020-21 season is over. Paris and Nick recap their favorite trends and storylines from the first 36 games, and get you set for the second half of the season with everything you need to know. And as the anniversary of March 11 approaches, we welcome two special guests from the Thunder to reflect on the changes in the past year.

]]> Part one of the 2020-21 season is over. Paris and Nick recap their favorite trends and storylines from the first 36 games, and get you set for the second half of the season with everything you need to know. And as the anniversary of March 11 approaches, we welcome two special guests from the Thunder to reflect on the changes in the past year.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8110969 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0600 2324 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, Luguentz Dort, Lu Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, NBA, March 11, Aleksej Pokusevski, Brian Byrnes, John Leach, Theo Maledon 2 18 full false Ep. 17 – A View From the Blue Ep. 17 – A View From the Blue Will Dawkins, Thunder Vice President of Basketball Operations, joins the podcast for an in-depth interview to discuss the OKC Blue in Orlando and the young talent in the Thunder organization. We also recap the Thunder win against the Hawks on Friday night, including Ty Jerome's debut.

]]> Will Dawkins, Thunder Vice President of Basketball Operations, joins the podcast for an in-depth interview to discuss the OKC Blue in Orlando and the young talent in the Thunder organization. We also recap the Thunder win against the Hawks on Friday night, including Ty Jerome's debut.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8055185 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1664 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Ty Jerome, Will Dawkins, Aleksej Pokusevski 2 17 full false Ep. 16 – A Night to Remember; And Recapping a Month to Remember Ep. 16 – A Night to Remember; And Recapping a Month to Remember For this special episode, Paris and Nick break down an incredible night against the Spurs, which featured SGA posting a career-high 42 points off an ultra-efficient night from the field, and was capped off by a Lu Dort game-winning buzzer-beater. We also reflect on Black History Month and welcome special guest Randy Krehbiel, author of “Tulsa 1921: Reporting A Massacre,” to share his insight on the Tulsa Race Massacre.

]]> For this special episode, Paris and Nick break down an incredible night against the Spurs, which featured SGA posting a career-high 42 points off an ultra-efficient night from the field, and was capped off by a Lu Dort game-winning buzzer-beater. We also reflect on Black History Month and welcome special guest Randy Krehbiel, author of “Tulsa 1921: Reporting A Massacre,” to share his insight on the Tulsa Race Massacre.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8030786 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600 2660 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, Luguentz Dort, Lu Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Randy Krehbiel, Tulsa 1921: Reporting a Massacre, Tulsa Race Riots, Black Wall Street, Black Hi 2 16 full false Ep. 15 – Things Are Heating Up Ep. 15 – Things Are Heating Up In this episode, Paris and Nick discuss the recent boost from the second unit, along with the bounce-back performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They also dissect the offensive fouls drawn by Luguentz Dort and give an update on the OKC Blue down in the Orlando bubble.

]]> In this episode, Paris and Nick discuss the recent boost from the second unit, along with the bounce-back performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They also dissect the offensive fouls drawn by Luguentz Dort and give an update on the OKC Blue down in the Orlando bubble.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-8017248 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1777 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Training Camp, Isaiah Roby, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, SGA, Lu Dort, OKC Blue, Oklahoma City Blue, Moses Brown, Ty Jerome, Aleksej Pokusev 2 15 full true Ep. 14 – Justin Time! Ep. 14 – Justin Time! While it's been cold outside, Justin Jackson has been heating up on the hardwood. Paris and Nick reflect on his big week and dissect the team's home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The two also look ahead to a jam-packed end of the month and give their picks for their snow storm Thunder buddy.

]]> While it's been cold outside, Justin Jackson has been heating up on the hardwood. Paris and Nick reflect on his big week and dissect the team's home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The two also look ahead to a jam-packed end of the month and give their picks for their snow storm Thunder buddy.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7916113 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1310 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Justin Jackson, Darius Bazley, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Milwaukee Bucks 2 14 full false Ep. 13 – Continuing to Fight, Scrap Ep. 13 – Continuing to Fight, Scrap Nick and Paris discuss last week’s wins over the Rockets and T’wolves, and preview what’s ahead as the team looks to avenge previous losses on the road against the Lakers and Nuggets. We also welcome a special guest as John Veal Jr., District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Oklahoma District Office, joins the podcast for Black History Month to share why its important to support local small businesses.

]]> Nick and Paris discuss last week’s wins over the Rockets and T’wolves, and preview what’s ahead as the team looks to avenge previous losses on the road against the Lakers and Nuggets. We also welcome a special guest as John Veal Jr., District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Oklahoma District Office, joins the podcast for Black History Month to share why its important to support local small businesses.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7774222 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0600 2030 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mike Muscala, John Veal Jr., Black History Month, Small Businesses 2 13 full false Ep. 12 – A Super Time to Celebrate Ep. 12 – A Super Time to Celebrate Tip off the show with a little NBA and Black History Month trivia, then reflect on the recent play of Al Horford and Théo Maledon and preview the month ahead in the Thunder organization. Paris and Nick also look ahead to the G League bubble in Orlando and share their plans for the upcoming Sunday.

]]> Tip off the show with a little NBA and Black History Month trivia, then reflect on the recent play of Al Horford and Théo Maledon and preview the month ahead in the Thunder organization. Paris and Nick also look ahead to the G League bubble in Orlando and share their plans for the upcoming Sunday.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7641790 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0600 1703 OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Al Horford, Theo Maledon, Black History Month, Trivia, G League, G League Bubble 2 12 full false Ep. 11 – Road Resiliency Ep. 11 – Road Resiliency Nick and Paris recap on the team’s bounce-back win Monday night in Portland and make their case for the best play of the game. We also reflect on the pair of LA contests and look ahead to the final matchup of the five-game road trip in Phoenix.

]]> Nick and Paris recap on the team’s bounce-back win Monday night in Portland and make their case for the best play of the game. We also reflect on the pair of LA contests and look ahead to the final matchup of the five-game road trip in Phoenix.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7508491 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0600 1614 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Universe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Mike Muscala, Kobe Bryant, Portland, Trail Blazers, Phoenix, Suns, LA, ClippersRoad Trip 2 11 full false Ep. 10 – A Day of Remembrance Ep. 10 – A Day of Remembrance Hamidou Diallo and Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage join the podcast to discuss the the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Paris and Nick reflect on Friday’s overtime win before looking ahead at the upcoming road trip out west.

]]> Hamidou Diallo and Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage join the podcast to discuss the the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Paris and Nick reflect on Friday’s overtime win before looking ahead at the upcoming road trip out west.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7359085 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1973 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Hamidou Diallo, Hami, Michael Cage, MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr 2 10 full false Ep. 9 – What a Trip! Ep. 9 – What a Trip! Reflect back on a successful road trip as Nick and Paris recap the last three Thunder wins on its five-game trip. The duo will also debate the best play of the past week and take a deep dive into the numbers. By the Number link: https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/brooklyn-by-the-numbers-210110

]]> Reflect back on a successful road trip as Nick and Paris recap the last three Thunder wins on its five-game trip. The duo will also debate the best play of the past week and take a deep dive into the numbers. By the Number link: https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/brooklyn-by-the-numbers-210110

]]> https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/brooklyn-by-the-numbers-210110 OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7245637 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1690 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, Hamidou Diallo, Mark Daigneault 2 9 full false Ep. 8 – New Year, New Edition Ep. 8 – New Year, New Edition In this latest episode, Paris and Nick look back on an entertaining week of Thunder basketball and discuss what stood out most. They also make their case for the best play of the week and look ahead to the rest of the team’s current road trip.

]]> In this latest episode, Paris and Nick look back on an entertaining week of Thunder basketball and discuss what stood out most. They also make their case for the best play of the week and look ahead to the rest of the team’s current road trip.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7132372 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1710 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Isaiah Roby, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2 8 full false Ep. 7 – One for the Shai-Geous Ep. 7 – One for the Shai-Geous Nick and Paris relive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winning jumper with 1.4 seconds remaining in the Thunder season-opener at Charlotte on Saturday. They also break down the upcoming Thunder homestand this week as 2020 comes to a close.

]]> Nick and Paris relive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winning jumper with 1.4 seconds remaining in the Thunder season-opener at Charlotte on Saturday. They also break down the upcoming Thunder homestand this week as 2020 comes to a close.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-7038448 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1590 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Charlottte, Hornets, Utah, Jazz, Orlando, Magic, New Orleans, Pelicans 2 7 full false Ep. 6 – 'Tis the (Regular) Season! Ep. 6 – 'Tis the (Regular) Season! Paris and Nick lend their takeaways from training camp and preseason, and acquaint you with each player on the official Thunder roster. We also get in the spirit of giving with a special Thunder Secret Santa segment.

]]> Paris and Nick lend their takeaways from training camp and preseason, and acquaint you with each player on the official Thunder roster. We also get in the spirit of giving with a special Thunder Secret Santa segment.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-6974332 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1604 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Training Camp, Preseason, Schedule, Thunder Official Roster, Thunder 2020-21 Regular Season Roster, Thunder Secret Santa, Thunder Content Day 2 6 full false Ep. 5 – Weekend of Firsts Ep. 5 – Weekend of Firsts Just before getting its first taste of snow this season, Oklahoma City also got its first glance at the new-look Thunder in its preseason debut at San Antonio. Paris and Nick reflect on Saturday’s matchup, their snow day in the city and detail the new Thunder court that was laid down inside Chesapeake Energy Arena last week.

]]> Just before getting its first taste of snow this season, Oklahoma City also got its first glance at the new-look Thunder in its preseason debut at San Antonio. Paris and Nick reflect on Saturday’s matchup, their snow day in the city and detail the new Thunder court that was laid down inside Chesapeake Energy Arena last week.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-6850327 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0600 1332 OKC, Oklahoma City, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Basketball, Thunder Basketball Universe, NBA, Preseason, Training Camp, Mike Muscala, Theo Maledon, Aleksej Pokusevski 2 5 full false Ep. 4 – Mark Your Calendars! Ep. 4 – Mark Your Calendars! Mark your calendars because we have a schedule! Nick and Paris break down the first half of the Thunder's regular-season schedule as well as an update on the team following the first full week of training camp. Plus, the pod crew sits down with Christine Berney, VP of Community Relations, to explain why the Thunder's efforts in the community mean more this holiday season than ever before.

]]> Mark your calendars because we have a schedule! Nick and Paris break down the first half of the Thunder's regular-season schedule as well as an update on the team following the first full week of training camp. Plus, the pod crew sits down with Christine Berney, VP of Community Relations, to explain why the Thunder's efforts in the community mean more this holiday season than ever before.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-6745501 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0600 1235 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Training Camp, Preseason, Schedule, Christine Berney, Holiday Assist, Community 2 4 full false Ep. 3 – Training Camp Begins! Ep. 3 – Training Camp Begins! The start of December marks Day 1 of training camp and a season unlike any other. Listen as Nick and Paris discuss the big-picture vision of the organization while breaking down Coach Daigneault’s approach to his first training camp as Thunder head coach.

]]> The start of December marks Day 1 of training camp and a season unlike any other. Listen as Nick and Paris discuss the big-picture vision of the organization while breaking down Coach Daigneault’s approach to his first training camp as Thunder head coach.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-6664844 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0600 1049 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Head Coach, New, Mark Daigneault, Training Camp, Preseason 2 3 full false Ep. 2 – Roster Updates Ep. 2 – Roster Updates In one of the league's busiest offseasons, Nick and Paris provide updates on the latest transactions made by the Thunder including the 4-team trade that sent Steven Adams to the New Orleans Pelicans. Hear what the latest acquisitions mean to the organization and also how the Thunder is continuing a holiday tradition to serve the community.

https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/trades-usher-next-generation-201124


]]> In one of the league's busiest offseasons, Nick and Paris provide updates on the latest transactions made by the Thunder including the 4-team trade that sent Steven Adams to the New Orleans Pelicans. Hear what the latest acquisitions mean to the organization and also how the Thunder is continuing a holiday tradition to serve the community.

https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/trades-usher-next-generation-201124


]]> Buzzsprout-6534871 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1639 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Postseason, George Hill, New Orleans, Pelicans, Trades, Sam Presti, Holidays 2 2 full false Ep. 1 – New Season, New Faces Ep. 1 – New Season, New Faces In the first episode of the new TBU season, Nick and Paris recap all of the latest additions to the Thunder roster following a draft night unlike any other. Learn about the newest faces on the team, what they bring to the table and hear about what draft night was like for Sam Presti and the Thunder's front office.

]]> In the first episode of the new TBU season, Nick and Paris recap all of the latest additions to the Thunder roster following a draft night unlike any other. Learn about the newest faces on the team, what they bring to the table and hear about what draft night was like for Sam Presti and the Thunder's front office.

]]> Buzzsprout-6479053 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0600 954 NBA, Basketball, NBA Draft, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, New Players, New, g league, Sam Presti, Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns 2 1 full false Ep. 71 – Welcome Coach Daigneault! Ep. 71 – Welcome Coach Daigneault! Grab your ticket and your suitcase, the Thunder’s rolling down the track with a new head coach! The Thunder Basketball Universe welcomes Mark Daigneault as the new head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nick and Paris sit down with Coach Daigneault moments after his first press conference to talk about his path to becoming a head coach, his player development philosophy and the story behind his Bruce Springsteen fandom.

]]> Grab your ticket and your suitcase, the Thunder’s rolling down the track with a new head coach! The Thunder Basketball Universe welcomes Mark Daigneault as the new head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nick and Paris sit down with Coach Daigneault moments after his first press conference to talk about his path to becoming a head coach, his player development philosophy and the story behind his Bruce Springsteen fandom.

]]> Buzzsprout-6329209 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1253 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Head Coach, New, Mark Daigneault, g league, Bruce Springsteen, The Boss, Sam Presti, OKC Blue 1 71 full false Ep. 70 - CP's Ultimate Assist Ep. 70 - CP's Ultimate Assist Chris Paul was named a winner of the 2019-20 NBA Cares Community Assist Award for both his work in the OKC community and his continued efforts to bring change and awareness to a variety of issues during the NBA restart in Orlando.
 
 Paris and Nick revisit some of the most memorable moments from his appearances in Oklahoma City and discuss the impact he had on the continuation of the NBA season and emphasis on voting throughout the league.

Oklahoma Voter Information: https://www.ok.gov/elections/

]]> Chris Paul was named a winner of the 2019-20 NBA Cares Community Assist Award for both his work in the OKC community and his continued efforts to bring change and awareness to a variety of issues during the NBA restart in Orlando.
 
 Paris and Nick revisit some of the most memorable moments from his appearances in Oklahoma City and discuss the impact he had on the continuation of the NBA season and emphasis on voting throughout the league.

Oklahoma Voter Information: https://www.ok.gov/elections/

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5752915 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1359 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, voting, social justice, NBA Cares 1 70 full false Ep. 69 - Featuring Darius Bazley Ep. 69 - Featuring Darius Bazley Darius Bazley joins the pod crew to talk about his rookie year and how his confidence evolved from the star to of the season to the restart in Orlando. He also talks about how getting registered to vote has become a rite of passage for him now that he's 18 and his thoughts on why every vote matters.

Thunder VOTE: https://www.nba.com/thunder/thundervote

]]> Darius Bazley joins the pod crew to talk about his rookie year and how his confidence evolved from the star to of the season to the restart in Orlando. He also talks about how getting registered to vote has become a rite of passage for him now that he's 18 and his thoughts on why every vote matters.

Thunder VOTE: https://www.nba.com/thunder/thundervote

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5590750 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1616 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Darius Bazley, Restart 1 69 full false Ep. 68 - Leaving it all on the floor Ep. 68 - Leaving it all on the floor Paris and Nick recap an emotional Game 7 that went down to the wire and the two Thunder rookies that played incredible games, including a record-setting performance. The duo also discusses the impact on and off the court that future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul had on this squad, especially the young players.

Link to the Game 7 '48': https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/the48-rockets-200902

]]> Paris and Nick recap an emotional Game 7 that went down to the wire and the two Thunder rookies that played incredible games, including a record-setting performance. The duo also discusses the impact on and off the court that future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul had on this squad, especially the young players.

Link to the Game 7 '48': https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/the48-rockets-200902

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5281014 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1343 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, James Harden, 1 68 full false Ep. 67 - Winner. Take. All. Ep. 67 - Winner. Take. All. Looking ahead at a climactic Game 7, Paris and Nick detail how the Thunder were able to persevere with their backs against the wall in Game 6. Plus, how was CP3 able to elevate his game in the clutch and what role did the Thunder rookies play in the win.

]]> Looking ahead at a climactic Game 7, Paris and Nick detail how the Thunder were able to persevere with their backs against the wall in Game 6. Plus, how was CP3 able to elevate his game in the clutch and what role did the Thunder rookies play in the win.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5246935 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1451 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, James Ha 1 67 full false Ep. 66 - Standing Tall & Backs Against the Wall Ep. 66 - Standing Tall & Backs Against the Wall Paris and Nick go through the details of the emotional meetings and discussions after playoff games were rescheduled. They also explain the role Chris Paul played in those talks and what younger Thunder player was alongside him, learning from the entire process.
 
 Plus, the duo discusses Game 5 and how the Thunder can respond in Game 6 to keep the series alive.

]]> Paris and Nick go through the details of the emotional meetings and discussions after playoff games were rescheduled. They also explain the role Chris Paul played in those talks and what younger Thunder player was alongside him, learning from the entire process.
 
 Plus, the duo discusses Game 5 and how the Thunder can respond in Game 6 to keep the series alive.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5228923 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1708 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, James Harden, 1 66 full false Ep. 65 - Playing with Poise Ep. 65 - Playing with Poise The Thunder won games three and four to even the series and Paris and Nick talk about the player that had a huge impact on both outcomes, how the poise and composure of the team allowed them to bounce back from Houston shooting bursts, and what lineup has been extremely effective despite never playing together in the regular season.

Oklahoma Voter Portal: https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/


]]> The Thunder won games three and four to even the series and Paris and Nick talk about the player that had a huge impact on both outcomes, how the poise and composure of the team allowed them to bounce back from Houston shooting bursts, and what lineup has been extremely effective despite never playing together in the regular season.

Oklahoma Voter Portal: https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5147209 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1652 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Dennis Schroder, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Musca 1 65 full false Ep. 64 - Adjustments Ep. 64 - Adjustments With the Thunder trailing Houston 0-2 in Round 1, Paris and Nick talk about the adjustments the team can make and the encouraging signs they've seen from Game 1 to Game 2. Also, find out what pick the Thunder will have in the 2020 Draft and what player made his first career start just eight months before his first playoff start.

]]> With the Thunder trailing Houston 0-2 in Round 1, Paris and Nick talk about the adjustments the team can make and the encouraging signs they've seen from Game 1 to Game 2. Also, find out what pick the Thunder will have in the 2020 Draft and what player made his first career start just eight months before his first playoff start.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5093163 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1668 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, James Harden, 1 64 full false Ep. 63 - Playoff Preview! Ep. 63 - Playoff Preview! Paris and Nick preview the Thunder's first round matchup with the Houston Rockets, including who is healthy and who is out. They also break down the teams’ previous meetings this season and talk about the big milestone that Billy Donovan just eclipsed.

]]> Paris and Nick preview the Thunder's first round matchup with the Houston Rockets, including who is healthy and who is out. They also break down the teams’ previous meetings this season and talk about the big milestone that Billy Donovan just eclipsed.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-5034428 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1567 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, James Harden, full false Ep. 62 - Houston... We Have A Matchup! Ep. 62 - Houston... We Have A Matchup! Paris and Nick look ahead to the First Round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs when the Thunder will face the Houston Rockets. The duo also recaps a wild finish to the Miami game and spotlight Darius Bazley who just did something only one other Thunder rookie has accomplished.

]]> Paris and Nick look ahead to the First Round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs when the Thunder will face the Houston Rockets. The duo also recaps a wild finish to the Miami game and spotlight Darius Bazley who just did something only one other Thunder rookie has accomplished.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4986194 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 848 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, James Harden, 1 62 full false Ep. 61 - Let's Hamidou This Ep. 61 - Let's Hamidou This Special guest Hamidou Diallo joins Paris and Nick to answer the all the questions about life in the bubble and this Thunder squad. Diallo talks about the Billy Donovan that the public doesn't get to see, the feeling of going up for a monster dunk and the way watching film adds to his game. Plus, listen as Hami talks about the message of Black Lives Matter and how the killing of Amadou Diallo in 1991 impacted him and his family.

]]> Special guest Hamidou Diallo joins Paris and Nick to answer the all the questions about life in the bubble and this Thunder squad. Diallo talks about the Billy Donovan that the public doesn't get to see, the feeling of going up for a monster dunk and the way watching film adds to his game. Plus, listen as Hami talks about the message of Black Lives Matter and how the killing of Amadou Diallo in 1991 impacted him and his family.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4957181 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0500 1922 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Hamidou Diallo, Black Lives 1 61 full false Ep. 60 - CP3 the CEO Ep. 60 - CP3 the CEO Paris and Nick recap the recent seeding games, dissect the many possible playoff scenarios and look at the upcoming games against Miami and the LA Clippers. Plus, Nick puns his way through a Darius Bazley discussion and comes up with a great analogy for Chris Paul’s impact on the team.

]]> Paris and Nick recap the recent seeding games, dissect the many possible playoff scenarios and look at the upcoming games against Miami and the LA Clippers. Plus, Nick puns his way through a Darius Bazley discussion and comes up with a great analogy for Chris Paul’s impact on the team.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4952801 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1162 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, Miami Heat, L 1 60 full false Ep. 59 - Basketball is Back! Ep. 59 - Basketball is Back! Paris and Nick discuss the Thunder's first two seeding games, their key takeaways that will have an impact on future games and how the players have continued to drive the message of social justice from Orlando.

Hami on the Rise: https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/hami-on-the-rise-200802

]]> Paris and Nick discuss the Thunder's first two seeding games, their key takeaways that will have an impact on future games and how the players have continued to drive the message of social justice from Orlando.

Hami on the Rise: https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/hami-on-the-rise-200802

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4850627 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1521 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart 1 59 full false Ep. 58 - Return of the Moose! Ep. 58 - Return of the Moose! Mike Muscala rejoins the pod to talk hobbies in the bubble, including what it looks like when Steven Adams tees off on the golf course. He also breaks down why this team is so special and what happens every time a Thunder player hits a three-pointer for the remainder of the season.
 
Plus, Mike tells Paris and Nick what it was like running out for the first time without fans and who wins the shooting game they play after each practice.

https://www.peaceplayers.org/

]]> Mike Muscala rejoins the pod to talk hobbies in the bubble, including what it looks like when Steven Adams tees off on the golf course. He also breaks down why this team is so special and what happens every time a Thunder player hits a three-pointer for the remainder of the season.
 
Plus, Mike tells Paris and Nick what it was like running out for the first time without fans and who wins the shooting game they play after each practice.

https://www.peaceplayers.org/

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4782050 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1545 NBA, Basketball, OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, Mike Muscala, Peace Players 1 58 full false Ep. 57 - Don't Forget About Dre Ep. 57 - Don't Forget About Dre Andre Roberson returns to NBA action after 909 days, and Paris and Nick breakdown the emotional moment he took the floor. The duo also takes a look back at the Thunder's first two scrimmages against the Celtics and the 76ers. Plus, Thunder social media coordinator Coby Van Loan joins the pod from the Orlando bubble to discuss what life is like as the only content person for the team during the NBA restart.

https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1286782567149182976
The shot heard 'round the internet. Hear about how this was filmed to make it look so unique.

]]> Andre Roberson returns to NBA action after 909 days, and Paris and Nick breakdown the emotional moment he took the floor. The duo also takes a look back at the Thunder's first two scrimmages against the Celtics and the 76ers. Plus, Thunder social media coordinator Coby Van Loan joins the pod from the Orlando bubble to discuss what life is like as the only content person for the team during the NBA restart.

https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1286782567149182976
The shot heard 'round the internet. Hear about how this was filmed to make it look so unique.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4739915 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1994 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart, social media 1 57 full false Ep. 56 - 3 Things for the Next 3 Games Ep. 56 - 3 Things for the Next 3 Games Paris and Nick detail the top three things they're paying attention to as the Thunder takes the court for its three scrimmages in Orlando. Plus, get the information on how to watch the games and find out what new role Paris will have during Thunder game broadcasts.

]]> Paris and Nick detail the top three things they're paying attention to as the Thunder takes the court for its three scrimmages in Orlando. Plus, get the information on how to watch the games and find out what new role Paris will have during Thunder game broadcasts.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4687973 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0500 914 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart 1 56 full false Ep. 55 - Donovan's Connections Ep. 55 - Donovan's Connections Thunder Head Coach Billy Donovan joins the pod and discusses how the pandemic affected his family, why he still writes out his notes instead of using a computer, plus which Thunder player sandbagged him on the golf course. He also discusses his wide network of connections within the NBA family and what happens when they cross paths in the bubble.

Plus Paris and Nick talk about why Dennis will be leaving the bubble for an exciting reason in a few weeks and they found out a few more of the messages the players will wear on their jerseys once games begin.

Dennis Schröder Feature Story: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/schroder-competitor-teammate-family-man-200715

]]> Thunder Head Coach Billy Donovan joins the pod and discusses how the pandemic affected his family, why he still writes out his notes instead of using a computer, plus which Thunder player sandbagged him on the golf course. He also discusses his wide network of connections within the NBA family and what happens when they cross paths in the bubble.

Plus Paris and Nick talk about why Dennis will be leaving the bubble for an exciting reason in a few weeks and they found out a few more of the messages the players will wear on their jerseys once games begin.

Dennis Schröder Feature Story: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/schroder-competitor-teammate-family-man-200715

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4611869 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2008 1 55 full false Ep. 54 - The Bubble Ep. 54 - The Bubble Paris and Nick answer the most pressing questions with the Thunder now practicing in the Orlando bubble as a team, including “what would you bring into the bubble?” Plus, hear an update to Andre Roberson’s status practicing with the team and what that means for potential rotations.

Darius fishing: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjVfUUj8SV/

]]> Paris and Nick answer the most pressing questions with the Thunder now practicing in the Orlando bubble as a team, including “what would you bring into the bubble?” Plus, hear an update to Andre Roberson’s status practicing with the team and what that means for potential rotations.

Darius fishing: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjVfUUj8SV/

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4551071 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1734 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Bubble, Chris Paul, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Roberson, Restart 1 54 full false Ep. 53 - The Cows Are Alright Ep. 53 - The Cows Are Alright Paris and Nick breakdown the key focus of the coaching staff and players as the Thunder prepares to enter the bubble in Orlando. Plus they talk about the three tune-up games just announced and how Steven Adams maintained his physical workouts back home in New Zealand.

Chris Paul's focus on HBCUs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/chris-paul-to-produce-docuseries-on-hbcu-basketball-200701

Adams back in New Zealand: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/adams-hiatus-experience-200702

]]> Paris and Nick breakdown the key focus of the coaching staff and players as the Thunder prepares to enter the bubble in Orlando. Plus they talk about the three tune-up games just announced and how Steven Adams maintained his physical workouts back home in New Zealand.

Chris Paul's focus on HBCUs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/chris-paul-to-produce-docuseries-on-hbcu-basketball-200701

Adams back in New Zealand: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/adams-hiatus-experience-200702

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4463666 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1679 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Billy Donovan 1 53 full false Ep. 52 - Mark Your Calendar! Ep. 52 - Mark Your Calendar! Thunder Basketball is back on the schedule with the eight seeding games scheduled to begin Aug. 1. Paris and Nick preview each matchup, why the time of games is interesting and what player the Thunder just signed to a multi-year contract.

Lu Dort Features:
Paris - https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/who-is-lu
Nick - https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/dort-200623

Devon Hall News - https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/hall-200627

]]> Thunder Basketball is back on the schedule with the eight seeding games scheduled to begin Aug. 1. Paris and Nick preview each matchup, why the time of games is interesting and what player the Thunder just signed to a multi-year contract.

Lu Dort Features:
Paris - https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/who-is-lu
Nick - https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/dort-200623

Devon Hall News - https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/hall-200627

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4366679 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1847 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Utah Jazz, Standings, playoffs, Orlando, NBA, Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Heat, Wizards, Grizzlies 1 52 full false Ep. 51 - Making of The Everyday Saint Ep. 51 - Making of The Everyday Saint Longevity, loyalty and logistics. Listen to the behind-the-scenes stories of the newest OKCThunder Films documentary, "The Everyday Saint." A 40-year story is told throughout the 19-20 season as Marc St. Yves, Vice President of Logistics & Engagement, plays a key role in the Thunder organization.
 
 Dan Mahoney, Thunder Vice President, Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, joins the podcast to give an overview of OKCThunder Films and why they chose "Saint" to be featured in this year's documentary.
 
 Plus, Nick Gallo breaks some MAJOR news at the end of the show so stick around for your timeline to be blessed.

https://okcthunder.com/films/

Father Features
Video: https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/reflectionswithin
Article: https://www.nba.com/thunder/a-glimmer-of-hope




]]> Longevity, loyalty and logistics. Listen to the behind-the-scenes stories of the newest OKCThunder Films documentary, "The Everyday Saint." A 40-year story is told throughout the 19-20 season as Marc St. Yves, Vice President of Logistics & Engagement, plays a key role in the Thunder organization.
 
 Dan Mahoney, Thunder Vice President, Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, joins the podcast to give an overview of OKCThunder Films and why they chose "Saint" to be featured in this year's documentary.
 
 Plus, Nick Gallo breaks some MAJOR news at the end of the show so stick around for your timeline to be blessed.

https://okcthunder.com/films/

Father Features
Video: https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/reflectionswithin
Article: https://www.nba.com/thunder/a-glimmer-of-hope




]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4292684 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500 2404 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Thunder Basketball Universe, Father's Day, Lu Dort 1 51 full false Ep. 50 - Juneteenth Ep. 50 - Juneteenth A special conversation with Dr. Karlos Hill, Department Chair and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at University of Oklahoma and Mautra Jones, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs from Langston as they join Paris and Nick to discuss the history of Juneteenth and how the history of slavery, segregation, Jim Crow, and systemic racism persist today.

]]> A special conversation with Dr. Karlos Hill, Department Chair and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at University of Oklahoma and Mautra Jones, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs from Langston as they join Paris and Nick to discuss the history of Juneteenth and how the history of slavery, segregation, Jim Crow, and systemic racism persist today.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4231970 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 3271 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Black Lives Matter, Juneteenth, Emancipation, Dr Karlos Hill, Mautra Jones, Langston, HBCU 1 50 full false Ep. 49 - Thunder on the Horizon Ep. 49 - Thunder on the Horizon A plan to return to NBA action has been approved, and Paris and Nick break down everything we know and don't know as the teams prepare for games.


Return to play FAQ: https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/resume-season-200604

]]> A plan to return to NBA action has been approved, and Paris and Nick break down everything we know and don't know as the teams prepare for games.


Return to play FAQ: https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/resume-season-200604

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-4093721 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500 926 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Orlando, Wide World of Sports, Playoffs, Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder 1 49 full false Ep. 48 - Chris Fisher's Open Book Test Ep. 48 - Chris Fisher's Open Book Test Thunder Broadcaster Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to discuss how he prepares for a Thunder game broadcast and the ways working in Minor League Baseball shaped his career. Fisher also is challenged to name the broadcaster tied to famous calls and why Spanish 3 and a job offer held up his graduation from college.

Thunder Grads message from Chris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=al-Rs4fflhc&feature=emb_logo

]]> Thunder Broadcaster Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to discuss how he prepares for a Thunder game broadcast and the ways working in Minor League Baseball shaped his career. Fisher also is challenged to name the broadcaster tied to famous calls and why Spanish 3 and a job offer held up his graduation from college.

Thunder Grads message from Chris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=al-Rs4fflhc&feature=emb_logo

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3939602 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2781 full false Ep. 47 - 19-20 Season Look Back: March Ep. 47 - 19-20 Season Look Back: March Paris and Nick recount the brief, albeit impactful month of March that included three big wins on the East Coast before the NBA season was suspended. Listen in as they explain how the team was able to turn a couple big losses into big experience and how both of their jobs change when games go down to the wire.

]]> Paris and Nick recount the brief, albeit impactful month of March that included three big wins on the East Coast before the NBA season was suspended. Listen in as they explain how the team was able to turn a couple big losses into big experience and how both of their jobs change when games go down to the wire.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3863000 Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1582 full false Ep. 46 - The Last Last Dance Recap Ep. 46 - The Last Last Dance Recap The entire Thunder broadcast crew discusses the final episodes of The Last Dance. Did it change any of their perspectives on the players or that Bulls team? How would that Bulls team fare against some of the dominant teams of the past 2 decades? And what other 10 part documentary would they want to see about something's last season.

]]> The entire Thunder broadcast crew discusses the final episodes of The Last Dance. Did it change any of their perspectives on the players or that Bulls team? How would that Bulls team fare against some of the dominant teams of the past 2 decades? And what other 10 part documentary would they want to see about something's last season.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3816914 Mon, 18 May 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3352 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Michael Cage, Matt Pinto, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Jordan, ESPN, The Last Dance, Documentary, Chicago Bulls, Phil Jackson 1 46 full false Ep. 45 - Special Guest: Mike Muscala Ep. 45 - Special Guest: Mike Muscala Musky aka Moose aka Mike Muscala joins The Universe to talk about his favorite memories of the season, what the soundtrack to the season would be, and how he's making the most of his time while working out at home.

]]> Musky aka Moose aka Mike Muscala joins The Universe to talk about his favorite memories of the season, what the soundtrack to the season would be, and how he's making the most of his time while working out at home.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3728918 Tue, 12 May 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1895 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Thunder Basketball Universe, MIke Muscala, Bucknell 1 45 full false Ep. 44 - The Next Last Dance Recap Ep. 44 - The Next Last Dance Recap Bringing over 50 combines years playing and covering the NBA, Michael Cage and Matt Pinto rejoin Paris and Nick to recap the newest episodes of The Last Dance. 

Michael shares some stories about a few intense NBA practices, while Matt makes his case for not voting Scottie Pippen into the Hall of Fame.

]]> Bringing over 50 combines years playing and covering the NBA, Michael Cage and Matt Pinto rejoin Paris and Nick to recap the newest episodes of The Last Dance. 

Michael shares some stories about a few intense NBA practices, while Matt makes his case for not voting Scottie Pippen into the Hall of Fame.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3716693 Mon, 11 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2836 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Billy Donovan, The Last Dance, Michael Jordan 1 44 full false Ep. 43 - 19-20 Season Look Back: February Ep. 43 - 19-20 Season Look Back: February Our look back series rolls on as Paris and Nick look at a month filled with comebacks, big individual and team performances and a memorable All-Star Weekend.

Plus don't miss which movie franchise Paris has been binging, what has Nick done *almost* 1000 times, and what is more impressive; Steven Adams doing his shimmy or CP3 throwing down an alley oop?

https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1257373653068546048/video/1

]]> Our look back series rolls on as Paris and Nick look at a month filled with comebacks, big individual and team performances and a memorable All-Star Weekend.

Plus don't miss which movie franchise Paris has been binging, what has Nick done *almost* 1000 times, and what is more impressive; Steven Adams doing his shimmy or CP3 throwing down an alley oop?

https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1257373653068546048/video/1

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3635953 Tue, 05 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1288 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Danilo Gallinari, Abdel Nader, Star Wars, May the 4th 1 43 full false Ep. 42 - Special Guest: Danilo Gallinari Ep. 42 - Special Guest: Danilo Gallinari Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari updates Paris and Nick on how his family is coping with being apart during the pandemic. He explains how he and his brother are creating some unique workouts to do at home. Plus how he and his Thunder teammates are staying connected and which teammate he thinks might not be wearing pants during those video calls.


]]> Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari updates Paris and Nick on how his family is coping with being apart during the pandemic. He explains how he and his brother are creating some unique workouts to do at home. Plus how he and his Thunder teammates are staying connected and which teammate he thinks might not be wearing pants during those video calls.


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3573166 Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1887 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Italy, Covid-19, Coronavirus 1 42 full false Ep. 41 - The First Last Dance Recap Ep. 41 - The First Last Dance Recap The entire Thunder Broadcast crew discusses episodes 1-4 of The Last Dance and they share their memories of those iconic moments.  Plus find out why The Last Dance should be mandatory viewing for new players entering the NBA.

They also discuss the exact moment in the 1991 Finals when MJ officially took the reins as not just the best scorer, but top player in the league.

]]> The entire Thunder Broadcast crew discusses episodes 1-4 of The Last Dance and they share their memories of those iconic moments.  Plus find out why The Last Dance should be mandatory viewing for new players entering the NBA.

They also discuss the exact moment in the 1991 Finals when MJ officially took the reins as not just the best scorer, but top player in the league.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3530320 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3117 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Michael Cage, Matt Pinto, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Jordan, ESPN, The Last Dance, Documentary, Chicago Bulls, Phil Jackson 1 41 full false Ep. 40 - Abdel Nader Ep. 40 - Abdel Nader Thunder forward and Egypt native Abdel Nader joins Paris and Nick to talk about his current status, how his mom made him the man he is today and how he's continuing to work out while at home.
 
 Plus, we find out how the books he's been reading have helped him find clarity and perspective during such an uncertain time. Also, Nader describes what Jedi powers his teammates would have in the Star Wars Universe.

]]> Thunder forward and Egypt native Abdel Nader joins Paris and Nick to talk about his current status, how his mom made him the man he is today and how he's continuing to work out while at home.
 
 Plus, we find out how the books he's been reading have helped him find clarity and perspective during such an uncertain time. Also, Nader describes what Jedi powers his teammates would have in the Star Wars Universe.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3480826 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1528 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, CP3, SGA, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Danilo Gallinari, Thunder Basketball Universe, Michael Cage, Matt Pinto, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Star Wars, Jedi, Michael Jordan, ESPN 1 40 full false Ep. 39 - 19-20 Season Look Back: January Ep. 39 - 19-20 Season Look Back: January Paris and Nick look back at January to discuss which games were the most memorable, who had the biggest performances and which players stepped up in unexpected ways. Listen in to hear about how Nick almost beat a future Hall of Famer in knockout when he was just 10 years old. Plus: we delve into “The Last Dance” and examine a timeline that was blessed by some classic Thunder videobombs!

Thunder vs Rockets Recap Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/682286/episodes/2454932-ep-18-russ-comes-home/edit

Videobombing Fun! https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1214267892751048704

]]> Paris and Nick look back at January to discuss which games were the most memorable, who had the biggest performances and which players stepped up in unexpected ways. Listen in to hear about how Nick almost beat a future Hall of Famer in knockout when he was just 10 years old. Plus: we delve into “The Last Dance” and examine a timeline that was blessed by some classic Thunder videobombs!

Thunder vs Rockets Recap Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/682286/episodes/2454932-ep-18-russ-comes-home/edit

Videobombing Fun! https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1214267892751048704

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3453136 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1862 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Billy Donovan, The Last Dance, Michael Jordan 1 39 full false Ep. 38 - His Airness: Michael Jordan Ep. 38 - His Airness: Michael Jordan Michael Cage talks about being roommates with Michael Jordan during the 1993 Pan American Games in Venzuela and what he saw that told him MJ would ascend to greatness. Then Matt Pinto talks about his time as a broadcaster in Charlotte when MJ would return to play.

Plus Paris and Nick talk about their perspective on Jordan and what they're looking forward to seeing from The Last Dance documentary miniseries. 

Cage attempting to stop MJ (Spoiler Alert: he didn't) - https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xVzEYHQb2/?igshid=10mixdup7wogw


]]> Michael Cage talks about being roommates with Michael Jordan during the 1993 Pan American Games in Venzuela and what he saw that told him MJ would ascend to greatness. Then Matt Pinto talks about his time as a broadcaster in Charlotte when MJ would return to play.

Plus Paris and Nick talk about their perspective on Jordan and what they're looking forward to seeing from The Last Dance documentary miniseries. 

Cage attempting to stop MJ (Spoiler Alert: he didn't) - https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xVzEYHQb2/?igshid=10mixdup7wogw


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3398509 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1840 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Michael Cage, Matt Pinto, Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Jordan, ESPN, The Last Dance, Documentary, Chicago Bulls, Phil Jackson 1 37 full false Ep. 37 - 19-20 Season Look Back: December Ep. 37 - 19-20 Season Look Back: December Revisit a wild and eventful December plus some things you may have missed the first time around. Paris and Nick describe the moments and games they thought had the biggest impact on the season, which players came into their own, and they give us their signature HORSE shots.

]]> Revisit a wild and eventful December plus some things you may have missed the first time around. Paris and Nick describe the moments and games they thought had the biggest impact on the season, which players came into their own, and they give us their signature HORSE shots.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3361279 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1654 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Billy Donovan, Coach of the Month 1 37 full false Ep. 36 - Top 3 Toughest Guys to Defend Ep. 36 - Top 3 Toughest Guys to Defend 15-year NBA veteran Michael Cage returns to the Universe to share his list of the toughest guys he's ever faced. Plus he shares some honorable mentions and some incredible stories about battling some of the All-Time Legends of NBA history.

]]> 15-year NBA veteran Michael Cage returns to the Universe to share his list of the toughest guys he's ever faced. Plus he shares some honorable mentions and some incredible stories about battling some of the All-Time Legends of NBA history.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3318094 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0500 2580 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Thunder Basketball Universe, Michael Cage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Seattle Supersonics, Houston Rockets, Artis Gilmore, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Shaq, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Hak 1 36 full false Ep. 35 - 19-20 Season Look Back: November Ep. 35 - 19-20 Season Look Back: November In this episode we look back at November, the most pivotal month for this Thunder team as it started to figure out its identity and how to win on the road and in close games. Nick and Paris explain how this team was able to learn and start winning at the same time. Plus we discuss who has mastered the Thunder’s new video game, Thunder Run. And we share what rookie Darius Bazley is doing with his time to make sure he doesn’t get rusty on or off the court.

Play Thunder Run: https://thunder.run/

That's My Quarterback: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/thats-my-quarterback

Muscala & Dennis BFFs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy-ball-200123 

]]> In this episode we look back at November, the most pivotal month for this Thunder team as it started to figure out its identity and how to win on the road and in close games. Nick and Paris explain how this team was able to learn and start winning at the same time. Plus we discuss who has mastered the Thunder’s new video game, Thunder Run. And we share what rookie Darius Bazley is doing with his time to make sure he doesn’t get rusty on or off the court.

Play Thunder Run: https://thunder.run/

That's My Quarterback: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/thats-my-quarterback

Muscala & Dennis BFFs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy-ball-200123 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3273739 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1267 1 35 full false Ep. 34 - Broadcaster MegaPod: The Way Things Were Ep. 34 - Broadcaster MegaPod: The Way Things Were Two special guests as Thunder Analyst Michael Cage and Radio Play-by-Play Matt Pinto join Paris and Nick to discuss their careers in broadcasting, how the NBA game has changed decade by decade, and advice they'd give to anyone aspiring to work in professional sports.

Hear classic stories from Michael Cage's 15-year NBA career and how he would have to stay up all night after games sometimes. And Matt Pinto talks about how he took song requests at the radio station he worked at in LA.


]]> Two special guests as Thunder Analyst Michael Cage and Radio Play-by-Play Matt Pinto join Paris and Nick to discuss their careers in broadcasting, how the NBA game has changed decade by decade, and advice they'd give to anyone aspiring to work in professional sports.

Hear classic stories from Michael Cage's 15-year NBA career and how he would have to stay up all night after games sometimes. And Matt Pinto talks about how he took song requests at the radio station he worked at in LA.


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3215659 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2772 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, March Madness, Thunder Basketball Universe, Michael Cage, Matt Pinto, Bernard King, Bill Walton, NBA Classics 1 34 full false Ep. 33 - 19-20 Season Look Back: October Ep. 33 - 19-20 Season Look Back: October Paris and Nick jump back to October when the Thunder team was just starting to mesh. They talk about their experience at Media Day, how they could see glimpses into the future of the team during the Blue/White Scrimmage and how starting the season 1-4 wasn’t as bad as the record suggests.

]]> Paris and Nick jump back to October when the Thunder team was just starting to mesh. They talk about their experience at Media Day, how they could see glimpses into the future of the team during the Blue/White Scrimmage and how starting the season 1-4 wasn’t as bad as the record suggests.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3190498 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1843 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, March Madness, Thunder Basketball Universe 1 33 full false Ep. 32 - The Day the Dribbling Stopped Ep. 32 - The Day the Dribbling Stopped With the NBA on a 30-day hiatus from games and practices, Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo recount the game where it all started. As the Thunder prepared to take on the Jazz for the 4 seed in the West, the game was postponed just seconds from tipping off.

Plus hear from the crew on how they've been spending their time away from the office and which Thunder players are expanding their online presence.

]]> With the NBA on a 30-day hiatus from games and practices, Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo recount the game where it all started. As the Thunder prepared to take on the Jazz for the 4 seed in the West, the game was postponed just seconds from tipping off.

Plus hear from the crew on how they've been spending their time away from the office and which Thunder players are expanding their online presence.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-3109459 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1308 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Utah Jazz, Standings, playoffs, COVID-19, corona virus, pandemic, CDC 1 32 full false Ep. 31 - A Few Huzzahs Here and There Ep. 31 - A Few Huzzahs Here and There Returning from the East Coast with 3 wins, Paris and Nick talk about the Thunder continuing its dominant play on the road, their chance to leap over the Jazz for the 4 seed with a win at home, and they recap an emotional night in Madison Square Garden as OKC and NYC honor the bond the two cities share through tragedy.

Dennis with the Steal: https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/headsup-200308

Two Cities, One Unbreakable Bond: https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/two-cities-one-unbreakable-bond


]]> Returning from the East Coast with 3 wins, Paris and Nick talk about the Thunder continuing its dominant play on the road, their chance to leap over the Jazz for the 4 seed with a win at home, and they recap an emotional night in Madison Square Garden as OKC and NYC honor the bond the two cities share through tragedy.

Dennis with the Steal: https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/headsup-200308

Two Cities, One Unbreakable Bond: https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/two-cities-one-unbreakable-bond


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2974282 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1711 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, MSG, Jayson Tatum, Dennis Schroder, 6th Man, NBA Awards, defense, Ut 1 31 full false Ep. 30 - LIVE* FROM NEW YORK! Ep. 30 - LIVE* FROM NEW YORK! Coming to you from the Big Apple as the Thunder prepares for the Knicks, Paris and Nick break down this matchup, recap the Detroit game, and discuss life on the road in the NBA.

Plus The Main Thing, we will Make You Look, and of course, Bless Your Timeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Syf4RJlOR/


]]> Coming to you from the Big Apple as the Thunder prepares for the Knicks, Paris and Nick break down this matchup, recap the Detroit game, and discuss life on the road in the NBA.

Plus The Main Thing, we will Make You Look, and of course, Bless Your Timeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Syf4RJlOR/


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2936308 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0600 902 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Danilo Gallinari, Italy, New Zealand, New York City, NYC, Big Apple, Knicks, Celtics, Boston, Detroit, arenas, Pistons 1 30 full false Ep. 29 - Onion of Cuteness Ep. 29 - Onion of Cuteness The entire Thunder organization, including players, coaches, and staff, volunteered at Infant Crisis Services and helped pack diapers, food, and much more for babies and families in need.

https://www.infantcrisis.org/

Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo interview the Executive Director, Miki Farris, plus Paris talks to Steven Adams, Hamidou Diallo, and Mike Muscala while they are working in the warehouse.

Plus, Paris puts Producer Hindy's diaper changing skills to the test with a diaper change race and she surprises her boss, Ron Matthews, with an interview as he's packing boxes.

Make sure to check out the Thunder Cares Cast anywhere you get your podcasts.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thunder-cares-cast/id1487689345

Bless your timeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Hztd9p2Yz/

]]> The entire Thunder organization, including players, coaches, and staff, volunteered at Infant Crisis Services and helped pack diapers, food, and much more for babies and families in need.

https://www.infantcrisis.org/

Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo interview the Executive Director, Miki Farris, plus Paris talks to Steven Adams, Hamidou Diallo, and Mike Muscala while they are working in the warehouse.

Plus, Paris puts Producer Hindy's diaper changing skills to the test with a diaper change race and she surprises her boss, Ron Matthews, with an interview as he's packing boxes.

Make sure to check out the Thunder Cares Cast anywhere you get your podcasts.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thunder-cares-cast/id1487689345

Bless your timeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Hztd9p2Yz/

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2897782 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0600 1423 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Danilo Gallinari, Italy, Family, Shopping, Homeland, Thunder Cares, Community, Donation, Charity, Infant Crisis Services, Mike Muscala, Hamidou Diallo, Milwaukee Bucks, LA Cli 1 29 full false Ep. 28 - Gone Fishing Ep. 28 - Gone Fishing Thunder Play-by-Play Chris Fisher joins the pod to talk about the team, his mindset and preparation getting ready for games, and why traveling the world is his off-season hobby.

Paris & Nick discuss the Thunder's road success and ask Chris what plays stand out as his favorite in his Thunder career.

]]> Thunder Play-by-Play Chris Fisher joins the pod to talk about the team, his mindset and preparation getting ready for games, and why traveling the world is his off-season hobby.

Paris & Nick discuss the Thunder's road success and ask Chris what plays stand out as his favorite in his Thunder career.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2853694 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600 2081 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Broadcaster, broadcasting, Fox Sports, TV, play-by-play, Dennis Schroder, Billy Donovan, Sam Presti, Egypt, Pyramids, travel, traveling, Peru, Macchu Picchu, South Africa, New 1 28 full false Ep. 27 - You Can Shai That Again! Ep. 27 - You Can Shai That Again! Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins the Pod to talk about All-Star Weekend, how he keeps his body ready for an 82-game NBA season, and we have him guess which of his teammates said certain quotes.

Shai joins Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo as they breakdown the chaotic behind the scenes schedule during the All-Star break. Plus SGA tells them who would throw Chris the perfect oop and why Terrance Ferguson is such an important factor on the defensive end.


]]> Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins the Pod to talk about All-Star Weekend, how he keeps his body ready for an 82-game NBA season, and we have him guess which of his teammates said certain quotes.

Shai joins Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo as they breakdown the chaotic behind the scenes schedule during the All-Star break. Plus SGA tells them who would throw Chris the perfect oop and why Terrance Ferguson is such an important factor on the defensive end.


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2799751 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1188 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City, Dennis Schröder, Chris Paul, SGA, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, NBA All-Star, Rising Stars, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Skills Challenge, Chicago, Barack Obama, Games, Fun 1 27 full false Ep. 26 - The Perfect Shimmy Ep. 26 - The Perfect Shimmy After an action packed All-Star Weekend, Nick and Paris talk about their favorite things from the weekend, discuss the second half of the season and how the Thunder can best prepare for the playoffs, and it's Paris's Birthday so we play a game of "Guess the 90s TV Show"!


]]> After an action packed All-Star Weekend, Nick and Paris talk about their favorite things from the weekend, discuss the second half of the season and how the Thunder can best prepare for the playoffs, and it's Paris's Birthday so we play a game of "Guess the 90s TV Show"!


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2779453 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0600 1449 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-Star, Chicago, Barack Obama, Team LeBron, ASG, All Star Game, Skills Challenge, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA Cares, United Center, Playoffs, Birthday, 1 26 full false Ep. 25 - Hey Now, You're an All-Star Ep. 25 - Hey Now, You're an All-Star Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo discuss the recent home games against the Pistons and Celtics. They also talk about the strategy CP3 could use to increase his chances of grabbing the All-Star Game MVP and why Shai might be a sneaky pick to win the Skills Challenge.
Plus, Producer Hindy returns from his paternity leave to give updates on his new bundle of joy.

]]> Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo discuss the recent home games against the Pistons and Celtics. They also talk about the strategy CP3 could use to increase his chances of grabbing the All-Star Game MVP and why Shai might be a sneaky pick to win the Skills Challenge.
Plus, Producer Hindy returns from his paternity leave to give updates on his new bundle of joy.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2709979 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1254 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Danilo Gallinari, Dennis Schroder, All-Star, Dunk Contest, Skills Contest, Chicago, Thunder Cares Cast 1 25 full false Ep. 24 - On the Block Ep. 24 - On the Block The Thunder Basketball Universe posts up after the trade deadline to get their thoughts off their chest. Paris and Nick discuss what they would put on the trading block, and the deals they would make. Nick, (who accidentally faced his mic backwards) tells us about the days before social media and agrees to let Paris watch his dog while he travels for All-Star Weekend. 

]]> The Thunder Basketball Universe posts up after the trade deadline to get their thoughts off their chest. Paris and Nick discuss what they would put on the trading block, and the deals they would make. Nick, (who accidentally faced his mic backwards) tells us about the days before social media and agrees to let Paris watch his dog while he travels for All-Star Weekend. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2683018 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600 1165 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA, NBA Podcasts, Trade Deadline, NBA All- Star, Trade, Danilo Gallinari , Dennis Schröder, Basketball, Basketball Podcast 1 24 full false Ep. 23 - Lu Dort Defense Academy Ep. 23 - Lu Dort Defense Academy Luguentz Dort joined the TBU crew to talk about his impressive performances as of late. The two-way player has now had seven starts for the Oklahoma City Thunder and continues to wow the basketball world. He tells us what its like to have five other siblings, what he misses about Florida, and what show he's been obsessing over on his days off. 

]]> Luguentz Dort joined the TBU crew to talk about his impressive performances as of late. The two-way player has now had seven starts for the Oklahoma City Thunder and continues to wow the basketball world. He tells us what its like to have five other siblings, what he misses about Florida, and what show he's been obsessing over on his days off. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2650900 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600 1260 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA, NBA Podcasts, Trade, Lu Dort, Luguentz Dort, Haiti, Canada, Montreal, French, 1 23 full false Ep. 22 - Thriving Through January Ep. 22 - Thriving Through January The TBU crew connects with Nick Gallo on the road in Sacramento. We talk about what feels like the longest January in a while, and all the action it entailed.  
Paris shares with us her favorite moments in the Chesapeake Energy Arena, and why we have a listener boost in her hometown. 

]]> The TBU crew connects with Nick Gallo on the road in Sacramento. We talk about what feels like the longest January in a while, and all the action it entailed.  
Paris shares with us her favorite moments in the Chesapeake Energy Arena, and why we have a listener boost in her hometown. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2621548 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:00:00 -0600 1393 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Justin Patton, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA, NBA Podcasts, Danillo Gallinary, NBA, Basketball, NBA Podcasts, Kobe Bryant, Kobe, Lakers, Thunder Care 1 22 full false Remembering 24 Remembering 24 We take this time to remember Kobe Bryant, and those who also lost their lives Jan 26th, 2020. Kobe Bryant impacted the game of basketball in innumerable ways. He was an icon, but more importantly he was a friend, father, and husband. 
The Thunder Basketball Universe sat down with Michael Cage and went through our memories of Kobe and his special connections to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

 We remember the LA Laker who wore 24. 

]]> We take this time to remember Kobe Bryant, and those who also lost their lives Jan 26th, 2020. Kobe Bryant impacted the game of basketball in innumerable ways. He was an icon, but more importantly he was a friend, father, and husband. 
The Thunder Basketball Universe sat down with Michael Cage and went through our memories of Kobe and his special connections to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

 We remember the LA Laker who wore 24. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2591482 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1813 Kobe Bryant, Kobe, Basketball, 24, NBA, NBA Podcasts, OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, SGA, Danillo Gallinary, Steven Adams, Michel full false Ep. 20 - Who Invited Him to the BBQ? Ep. 20 - Who Invited Him to the BBQ? Today in the Thunder Basketball Universe, we dive into the Thunder's latest wins. Covering the fundamental switches that occur with every combination of player on the floor, Paris and Nick break down all the stats and action for you. The TBU crew discusses who has been bit by the injury bug, their pick for sixth man of the year, and the lobs that made us look. 

]]> Today in the Thunder Basketball Universe, we dive into the Thunder's latest wins. Covering the fundamental switches that occur with every combination of player on the floor, Paris and Nick break down all the stats and action for you. The TBU crew discusses who has been bit by the injury bug, their pick for sixth man of the year, and the lobs that made us look. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2562595 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0600 1458 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City,Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA, NBA Podcasts, Danillo Gallinary, NBA, Basketball, NBA Podcasts, 1 20 full false Ep. 19 - Chattin with Patton Ep. 19 - Chattin with Patton In this episode of the Thunder Basketball Universe, we sit down with OKC Thunder's Justin Patton. He shares with us the details of his 45 points, 13 rebounds, and eight dogs. 

]]> In this episode of the Thunder Basketball Universe, we sit down with OKC Thunder's Justin Patton. He shares with us the details of his 45 points, 13 rebounds, and eight dogs. 

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2514793 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0600 1438 OKC, OKC Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Justin Patton, Chris Paul, SGA, Thunder Basketball Universe, Thunder Cares Cast, NBA, NBA Podcasts, 1 19 full false Ep. 18 - Russ Comes Home Ep. 18 - Russ Comes Home Re-live an unforgettable night inside Chesapeake Energy Arena as Russell Westbrook made his return to OKC, the Thunder debuted its new City Edition uniforms to honor those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing 25 years ago, and the nationally-televised game itself that the Thunder won in convincing fashion.

Westbrook Tribute Video: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1215463235702415360

The 48 Recap: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1215653271290802176

City Edition Jerseys: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1215626551208837120


]]> Re-live an unforgettable night inside Chesapeake Energy Arena as Russell Westbrook made his return to OKC, the Thunder debuted its new City Edition uniforms to honor those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing 25 years ago, and the nationally-televised game itself that the Thunder won in convincing fashion.

Westbrook Tribute Video: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1215463235702415360

The 48 Recap: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1215653271290802176

City Edition Jerseys: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1215626551208837120


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2454932 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0600 1451 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Russell Westbrook, Houston Rockets, All-Star, James Harden, TNT, Thunder Cares Cast 1 18 full true Ep. 17 - Clutch Chris Paul Ep. 17 - Clutch Chris Paul Paris Lawson welcomes Nick Gallo back from the road and they discuss the team's recent success, Chris Paul coming through in the clutch, and Billy Donovan winning Coach of the Month for December.

Thunder Photobombs - https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1214267892751048704

Thunder at Eagles-Seahawks Game - https://www.instagram.com/p/B69YmUwpriO/

]]> Paris Lawson welcomes Nick Gallo back from the road and they discuss the team's recent success, Chris Paul coming through in the clutch, and Billy Donovan winning Coach of the Month for December.

Thunder Photobombs - https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1214267892751048704

Thunder at Eagles-Seahawks Game - https://www.instagram.com/p/B69YmUwpriO/

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2442482 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1545 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Dennis Shcroder, All-Star, Voting, CP3, Billy Donovan, Eagles, Seahawks, Danilo Gallinari 1 17 full false Ep. 16 - S-G-'Eh! Ep. 16 - S-G-'Eh! Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo discuss the phenomenal play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, share their New Year's Resolutions, and explain how the defense of the Thunder centers is allowing the team to win close games.


]]> Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo discuss the phenomenal play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, share their New Year's Resolutions, and explain how the defense of the Thunder centers is allowing the team to win close games.


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2378711 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1230 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, New Year's, NYE, resolutions, All-Star, Voting, Nerlens Noel 1 16 full false Ep. 15 - Naders of the Lost Arc Ep. 15 - Naders of the Lost Arc Thunder Forward Abdel Nader joins Paris and Nick to talk about the team's incredible recent comebacks, why adjusting the way he thinks helped his game, and find out what color his lightsaber would be if he was a Jedi.

Plus hear the backstory about why the entire team wore brand new suits to the game Wednesday night and who Abdel voted as the freshest.

Suits: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1207457604374614017

Chris Paul Shopping Spree: https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/channel/thunder_cares

]]> Thunder Forward Abdel Nader joins Paris and Nick to talk about the team's incredible recent comebacks, why adjusting the way he thinks helped his game, and find out what color his lightsaber would be if he was a Jedi.

Plus hear the backstory about why the entire team wore brand new suits to the game Wednesday night and who Abdel voted as the freshest.

Suits: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1207457604374614017

Chris Paul Shopping Spree: https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/channel/thunder_cares

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2318198 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1361 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Abdel Nader, Star Wars, Jedi, Lightsaber, Dennis Schroder, comebacks 1 15 full false Ep. 14 - The Comeback Ep. 14 - The Comeback Paris and Nick recount the incredible Thunder comeback win over the Bulls and how adjusting to the Chicago pressure allowed Chris Paul to explode in the 4th quarter.  They also discuss Nick's postgame interview with Steven Adams, an in depth film breakdown with CP3, and if everyone has their Christmas shopping done.  Spoiler alert: Nope.

Chris Paul Film Room:
https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/film-room-chris-paul-191212

Adams Postgame Interview:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6KMJOvpguJ/

]]> Paris and Nick recount the incredible Thunder comeback win over the Bulls and how adjusting to the Chicago pressure allowed Chris Paul to explode in the 4th quarter.  They also discuss Nick's postgame interview with Steven Adams, an in depth film breakdown with CP3, and if everyone has their Christmas shopping done.  Spoiler alert: Nope.

Chris Paul Film Room:
https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/film-room-chris-paul-191212

Adams Postgame Interview:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6KMJOvpguJ/

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2304407 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0600 1111 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, CP3, Danilo Gallinari 1 14 full false Ep. 13 - The Heave! Ep. 13 - The Heave! Paris connects with Nick while he's on the West Coast with the team and they talk the recent huge wins, give an oral history of "The Heave", debate who is bigger Lu Dort stan, and discuss Shai in the clutch.  

The Heave - https://www.nba.com/thunder/the-heave-191206

Lu Dort - https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1204266158855077888


]]> Paris connects with Nick while he's on the West Coast with the team and they talk the recent huge wins, give an oral history of "The Heave", debate who is bigger Lu Dort stan, and discuss Shai in the clutch.  

The Heave - https://www.nba.com/thunder/the-heave-191206

Lu Dort - https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1204266158855077888


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2259941 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0600 1504 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City, Dennis Schröder, Chris Paul, SGA, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, CP3, Portland Trailblazers, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves 1 13 full false Ep. 12 - SGA Both Ways Ep. 12 - SGA Both Ways Grab a dozen donuts as Paris and Nick discuss keys to the Minnesota game and share things they love and also some things they're leaning on with the Thunder.  Plus Nick gives an update on Andre Roberson, Paris talks about the status of a couple former podcast guests, and Nick talks about the most interesting gym the team has ever practiced in on the road.

]]> Grab a dozen donuts as Paris and Nick discuss keys to the Minnesota game and share things they love and also some things they're leaning on with the Thunder.  Plus Nick gives an update on Andre Roberson, Paris talks about the status of a couple former podcast guests, and Nick talks about the most interesting gym the team has ever practiced in on the road.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2236280 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1486 NBA, Thunder, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, SGA, basketball, donuts, dozen, Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, road trip 1 12 full false Ep. 11 - Bench Mob Ep. 11 - Bench Mob Paris and Nick discuss the hazards of postgame interviews, brainstorm some Secret Santa gifts for Thunder players, and sound the Nader siren for the incredible recent play of Abdel Nader.  Plus Nick breaks down the NBA's ideas for changing the regular season schedule, Paris blesses your timeline with some baby races, and the crew talks for far too long on shopping habits.

Adams Coming up Clutch - https://www.nba.com/thunder/recap/pelicans-191201

CP3 & Drew Brees - https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1201300494079184897?s=20

Do It All Dennis - https://www.nba.com/thunder/training-camp-do-it-all-dennis-191012


]]> Paris and Nick discuss the hazards of postgame interviews, brainstorm some Secret Santa gifts for Thunder players, and sound the Nader siren for the incredible recent play of Abdel Nader.  Plus Nick breaks down the NBA's ideas for changing the regular season schedule, Paris blesses your timeline with some baby races, and the crew talks for far too long on shopping habits.

Adams Coming up Clutch - https://www.nba.com/thunder/recap/pelicans-191201

CP3 & Drew Brees - https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1201300494079184897?s=20

Do It All Dennis - https://www.nba.com/thunder/training-camp-do-it-all-dennis-191012


]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2209283 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1580 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, schedule, shopping, cyber monday, Christmas, Secret Santa, Abdel Nader, Dennis Schroder 1 11 full false Ep. 10 - Danilooooo Gaaaallinariiiii! Ep. 10 - Danilooooo Gaaaallinariiiii! Paris and Nick discuss the incredible comeback win against Golden State, upcoming matchup with Portland, and the greatest song ever recorded.  Plus they talk about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes and a crazy coincidence at the hotel in Portland.

]]> Paris and Nick discuss the incredible comeback win against Golden State, upcoming matchup with Portland, and the greatest song ever recorded.  Plus they talk about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes and a crazy coincidence at the hotel in Portland.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2175116 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1433 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trailblazers, Danilo Gallinari, Italian Stallions, Italy, Thanksgiving, food, casserole, turkey 1 10 full false Ep 9. TACO TUESDAY Ep 9. TACO TUESDAY Paris Lawson chats with Nick Gallo as he's in LA for the back-to-back games.  They talk about Chris Paul's increased production, the overtime thriller against the 76ers, and how to take on this tough Lakers squad not once, but twice this week.

Plus, CP3 invites some special guests to Thunder practice in LA:
https://www.nba.com/thunder/paul-invites-ceos-to-practice-191119

And the Thunder spend a special afternoon at Positive Tomorrows in OKC.
https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/positive-tomorrows-191118

]]> Paris Lawson chats with Nick Gallo as he's in LA for the back-to-back games.  They talk about Chris Paul's increased production, the overtime thriller against the 76ers, and how to take on this tough Lakers squad not once, but twice this week.

Plus, CP3 invites some special guests to Thunder practice in LA:
https://www.nba.com/thunder/paul-invites-ceos-to-practice-191119

And the Thunder spend a special afternoon at Positive Tomorrows in OKC.
https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/positive-tomorrows-191118

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2120292 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600 1208 full false Ep. 8 - Introducing... Mike Jaws Ep. 8 - Introducing... Mike Jaws Thunder Center Mike Muscala explains his musical nickname, talks about friendships and building chemistry on the team, and explains an embarrassing old email address that included a former teammate.

]]> Thunder Center Mike Muscala explains his musical nickname, talks about friendships and building chemistry on the team, and explains an embarrassing old email address that included a former teammate.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2083998 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0600 1848 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Mike Muscala, Germany, Dennis Schroder, Rap, Music, Mike Jaws, Drake, Eminem, Incubus 1 8 full false Ep. 7 - Strong Potato Ep. 7 - Strong Potato Recapping a thriller against the Bucks, Mike Muscala breaks out of his shooting slump, and we discuss our favorite Matt Damon movies. Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo provide insight and observations from being consistently close to the team on and off the court.

]]> Recapping a thriller against the Bucks, Mike Muscala breaks out of his shooting slump, and we discuss our favorite Matt Damon movies. Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo provide insight and observations from being consistently close to the team on and off the court.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2044296 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1371 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Matt Damon, Dennis Schroder, Milwaukee Bucks, giannis antetokounmpo, Stillwater, movie 1 7 full false Ep. 6 - Road Pod! Ep. 6 - Road Pod! Thunder Reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo are on the road in San Antonio as they look ahead at the matchup with the Spurs, look back at the recent wins, and debut a new "Love it or Lean on it" segment.

3:35 - Do it All Dennis: https://www.nba.com/thunder/training-camp-do-it-all-dennis-191012 

 

9:45 - All Set for the Spurs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/preview/spurs-191107 

 

13:40 - We Remember: https://www.nba.com/thunder/community/we-remember-191105

]]> Thunder Reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo are on the road in San Antonio as they look ahead at the matchup with the Spurs, look back at the recent wins, and debut a new "Love it or Lean on it" segment.

3:35 - Do it All Dennis: https://www.nba.com/thunder/training-camp-do-it-all-dennis-191012 

 

9:45 - All Set for the Spurs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/preview/spurs-191107 

 

13:40 - We Remember: https://www.nba.com/thunder/community/we-remember-191105

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-2018043 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0600 1204 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, San Antonio Spurs 1 6 full false Ep. 5 - For the Birds Ep. 5 - For the Birds Podcast with pace as Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo recap what the Thunder is doing right in transition, how crashing the boards leads to easy buckets, and how the bench is the not-so-secret weapon.

Plus they'll break down the Main Thing, Make You Look, and of course Bless Your Timeline with great insights and info that only Thunder experts can provide.

]]> Podcast with pace as Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo recap what the Thunder is doing right in transition, how crashing the boards leads to easy buckets, and how the bench is the not-so-secret weapon.

Plus they'll break down the Main Thing, Make You Look, and of course Bless Your Timeline with great insights and info that only Thunder experts can provide.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-1999198 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0600 1236 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, New Orleans Pelicans, Zion 1 5 full false Ep. 4 - Scarius Bazley Ep. 4 - Scarius Bazley Rookie Darius Bazley joins Paris Lawson & Nick Gallo to talk about Halloween traditions, the best candy, his journey to the NBA, and how he's adjusting to NBA life.

]]> Rookie Darius Bazley joins Paris Lawson & Nick Gallo to talk about Halloween traditions, the best candy, his journey to the NBA, and how he's adjusting to NBA life.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-1973854 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 1777 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, Halloween, Candy 1 4 full false Ep. 3 - Just like we drew it up Ep. 3 - Just like we drew it up Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo review the start of the Thunder season.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines early while Chris Paul provides steady leadership and Rookie Darius Bazley scores his first NBA basket in a rather unorthodox way.  Plus we look back at our preseason predictions and generously judge how they've turned out.

]]> Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo review the start of the Thunder season.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines early while Chris Paul provides steady leadership and Rookie Darius Bazley scores his first NBA basket in a rather unorthodox way.  Plus we look back at our preseason predictions and generously judge how they've turned out.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-1957243 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500 1337 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams, CP3, SGA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley 1 3 full false Ep. 2 - Predictions! Ep. 2 - Predictions! Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo look ahead at the 12th season of Thunder basketball and discuss potential lineups, make some bold predictions, and discuss new savory food at Chesapeake Arena.

]]> Thunder reporters Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo look ahead at the 12th season of Thunder basketball and discuss potential lineups, make some bold predictions, and discuss new savory food at Chesapeake Arena.

]]> OKC Thunder Buzzsprout-1918994 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0500 1685 Thunder, Oklahoma City, Basketball, NBA, Chris Paul, Steven Adams 1 2 full false Ep. 1 – We Have a Podcast! Ep. 1 – We Have a Podcast! A look behind the curtain of Thunder basketball as the team concludes preseason and prepares for the 12th season of Thunder Basketball.

]]> A look behind the curtain of Thunder basketball as the team concludes preseason and prepares for the 12th season of Thunder Basketball.

]]> Buzzsprout-1906160 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0500 1341 Thunder Basketball, OKC Thunder 1 1 full false