Let's Talk Thunder- An Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Podcast

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a surprise trade! NBA Draft expert Derek Parker joins me to discuss what Thunder fans should be expecting from Nique Clifford, what he brings to the table for this team, as well as breaking down what people might have missed with Aday Mara with how good he has been out of the gate for this team. We also discussed the number of multi-year college players on this Oklahoma City Thunder roster and whether that is a trend or a coincidence, and finally, Derek gives us his way-too-early top 3 most "Thundery" guys in the 2027 NBA Draft. Timestamps: Pod scheduling announcement: (0:00) (Pod starts) Intro: (2:00) What to expect from Nique Clifford: (3:24) What did people get wrong with Aday Mara in the NBA Draft process?: (14:12) The Oklahoma City Thunder’s college upperclassmen surge. Something or nothing?: (25:20) Way too early top 3 most “Thundery” guys in the 2027 NBA Draft: (32:56) Wrap up: (42:30) Close: (45:30)Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! Berry Tramel and I go over the recent news of the Russell Westbrook jersey retirement later this season by the OKC Thunder, some different, fun personal Russell Westbrook stories, and we break down the debate of whether Kevin Durant is next up to join Russell Westbrook with his number 35 jersey in the rafters one day. Finally, we go over the 2015 "plagues of Egypt" season for the OKC Thunder and how it relates to and compares with what the OKC Thunder are going through as they start this season.Intro: (0:00)Russell Westbrook's jersey retirement announcement: (1:19)Berry Tramel's history and relationship with Russ and plenty of great memories: (13:49)Could Kevin Durant be the next Thunder player to have his jersey retired, or will he ever get his number retired in OKC? :(27:22)How this cursed season's start full of injuries compares to the 2015 plagues of Egypt season: (36:42)Wrap up: (46:26)Close: (47:42)Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Welcome back to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! Brandon Rahbar joined me to break down all things OKC Thunder, including the team bouncing back with two wins over the Cavaliers, how new signee Dalen Terry fits on the OKC Thunder, and, finally, we preview the NBA Cup, predict the title winner, and discuss whether the OKC Thunder can win their cup group.Timestamps Intro: (0:00)The OKC Thunder got their groove back: (0:46)Dalen Terry's game and how he fits onto this team: (12:39)Can OKC win their NBA Cup group?: (24:42)NBA Cup predictions: (37:09)Wrap up: (41:46) Close: (42:41)Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

It seems like wave after wave of bad news has hit the OKC Thunder to start this season with all types of unfortunate injuries, but could they bounce back against what looks like a somewhat manageable November schedule? Today on the Let's Talk Thunder podcast, I went game by game through their 15 matchups and discussed how likely OKC was to win those games and what their most likely record would be going into December, along with discussing Chet Holmgren’s recent injury update, the Thunder signing and then not signing Ochai Agbaji, why getting Alex Caruso would solve a lot of issues, why the Thunder should probably pivot away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s expanded off-ball usage this season, and more OKC basketball team news. Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Chet Holmgren’s unfortunate injury news: (0:40) What happened with Ochai Agbaji signing then not signing with OKC: (2:37) Why getting Alex Caruso back would solve a lot of problems: (6:29) OKC should put a pause on SGA playing off the ball: (12:54) Can the Thunder bounce back with a somewhat winnable November schedule?: (21:00) Wrap Up: (45:02) Close: (45:49)Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Is it too early to start dooming about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season? We sure do! Brandon Rahbar joins Michael Martin on another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast to discuss why some of the extremist fans should probably take a chill pill, even if things aren’t going well for the OKC Thunder right now. And then the headliner for this one, Michael pitches 10 different trade targets for this season, and Brandon gives grades out for their fits in Oklahoma City this season, plus more Thunder news!Timestamps Intro: (0:00) It’s too soon to doom: (1:16) 10 OKC trade targets: (9:01) Herb Jones: (9:44) Rui Hachimura: (13:08) Derrick Jones Jr.: (15:44) Ty Jerome: (17:29) Keon Ellis: (21:48) Spencer Jones: (23:28) Kris Dunn: (26:05) Gui Santos: (28:14) Jaylon Tyson: (30:53) Justin Champagnie: (32:53) Three more fun but unlikely trade targets: (34:42) Davion Mitchell: (34:51) Anthony Black: (35:45) Jaime Jaquez Jr.: (37:23) Our Top 3 trade targets: (38:48) Wrap Up: (42:22) Close: (43:14)Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

TimestampsIntro: (0:00)JDub's injury outlook: (2:03)Why JDub is IMPOSSIBLE to replace: (11:37)Cason's injury outlook: (18:16)Don't forget to give Caso some love: (24:32)Don't expect any Thunder trades anytime soon: (28:22)Should OKC bring Russell Westbrook back?: (39:59)Wrap up: (49:11)Close: (49:44)We finally have diagnoses for both Jalen Williams' and Cason Wallace's injuries. Last night, Sam Presti spoke to the media and gave out injury updates on both JDub and Caso.I did a deep dive into players who have had the same injuries or something similar and how those players' pasts could inform us about Dub and Cason's long-term outlook, as well as talking about why JDub is basically impossible to replace, why trades are gonna be pretty difficult for the OKC Thunder, and why signing Russell Westbrook probably wouldn't be a good idea.Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

TimestampsIntro: (0:00) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point streak is over: (1:16) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander subs himself out over chasing the streak: (5:38) Jalen Williams continues looking good since returning from injury: (10:21) Chet Holmgren keeps answering the critics and outplays another elite big: (14:54) Ajay Mitchell starting to find a rhythm? And his bench duo combo with Jared McCain: (22:36) What are we hoping to see from the Thunder as a team, roster, and more over their next two upcoming home games vs. the Clippers and Suns?: (33:32) Wrap Up: (42:18) Close: (44:58)Welcome back to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast as Michael Martin is joined by The Oklahoman's OKC Thunder beat reporter and writer, Justin Martinez, to talk all things OKC hoops, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 141-game streak of 20-point games coming ot an end, SGA's decision to sub himself out instead of chasing that record, Jalen Williams continuing to look more like his All-NBA self, Chet Holmgren once again getting the best of another elite NBA big man, Ajay Mitchell potentially finally finding a rhythm, and his bench scoring 1-2 punch combo with Jared McCain, and finally Michael and Justin give a few thoughts on what they hope to see in the OKC Thunder's upcoming next couple of home games against the Clippers and Suns.Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: The OKC Thunder's huge win over the Spurs: (0:51) Chet Holmgren answers the call vs. Wemby and the Spurs: (3:05) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starts the season with an MVP performance: (7:37) Jared McCain couldn't miss on opening night: (10:34) Aday Mara Mania continues in San Antonio: (15:04) OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Preview: (21:07) Another MVP battle between SGA and Jokic: (21:18) Aday Mara's first shot at Nikola Jokic: (24:41) Can JMac keep up his hot shooting from Game 1?: (27:11) Get right game for Ajay Mitchell?: (30:28) More reps for JDub and Chet: (32:56) Our biggest takeaways from the first two nights of NBA action: (35:04) Wrap up: (44:02) Close: (45:10)We are back for the first episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast with actual basketball to talk about! Brandon Rahbar joins Michael Martin to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's big-time win over the San Antonio Spurs to kick off the 2026-2027 NBA season on opening night, their biggest takeaways from the win, a preview of the OKC Thunder's home opener later tonight against the Denver Nuggets, and finally, their NBA analysis of the first two days of this season.Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Breaking down Cason Wallace's new deal and how it could end up as a steal for OKC: (1:02) A rookie revisit post-preseason for Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz: (11:44) A big-time opening night preview of Thunder vs. Spurs: (21:19) Our NBA Finals and NBA Champions picks for the 2026-2027 season: (33:09) Wrap up: (46:13) Close: (46:43)The NBA regular season is FINALLY HERE! Michael Martin is joined by NBA Draft expert Derek Parker for another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast to break down Cason Wallace's new contract extension, how it could end up as a steal for OKC, a rookie revisit post-preseason for Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, an opening night preview of Thunder at Spurs as the OKC Thunder look for revenge in San Antonio, and finally, Michael and Derek give their official picks and predictions for the NBA Finals this season.Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Aday Mara news out of Spain?: (1:46) Preseason Panic Button?: (5:13) What is going on with Chet Holmgren's injury status?: (5:26) Don't worry about SGA off the ball: (11:07) Can Cason Wallace's shooting bounce back?: (13:52) Small sample size of Ajay Mitchell being off: (18:45) Aday Mara is gonna make Chet Holmgren better; not replace him: (24:27) Going through the NBA GMs' Survey and the biggest surprises and takeaways related to the Thunder: (28:14) Wrap Up: (49:32) Close: (50:50)On today's episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast, Michael Martin is joined by Locked on Thunder's Rylan Stiles to discuss why nobody should be hitting the panic button over the OKC Thunder's preseason just yet.The two go through a variety of preseason topics that fans seem to be a little concenred about all the way to the extreme of wanting to hit the panic button and break down how real the concern level should be on some of the underwhelming play during preseaon along with discussing the news of a team in Spain trying to block Aday Mara's NBA debut, what all is involved in that, and what we think will be the result before finally finishing things off by going through their biggest OKC Thunder related takeaways and surprises from the NBA General Manager's survey ahead of what should be an exciting 2026-2027 season.Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more!Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSportsTikTok: LetsTalkThunder_Instagram: LetsTalkThunderYouTube: LetsTalkThunderHave a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]