The Thunder Slump: What's Behind the Thunder's Struggles?

On this week's episode, host John Napier, Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar, and Daily Thunder contributor Ryan Woods dive deep into what's behind the Thunder's slump--is it shooting variance, working Jalen Williams back into form, the defense, or something else? Listen in to find out.

On this New Year's Eve edition, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar start by breaking down the Thunder's losses to the Spurs and examine whether San Antonio just has OKC's number. Then, after breaking down wins against the 76ers and Hawks, Brandon and John give their top 10 Thunder moments of 2025 (and boy, there were some great ones).

In a very special holiday episode, we have a full panel with Brandon Rahbar, Cray Allred, Ryan Woods and host John Napier. The group dissects the Thunder's loss to the Wolves and the win against the Grizzlies. More importantly, the group gets in the Christmas spirit by giving some Thunder player some gifts this year. Then in even more fun, the panel recasts your favorite Thunder players in your favorite Christmas movies. Lastly, they preview the next two games against the Spurs.

Ryan Woods and Brandon Rahbar discuss the recent play from SGA and the Thunder. The Clippers are what the French call les incompétents. Will the Wolves put up a fight? Is the MVP's Shai's to lose? That and more on an exciting week of OKC basketball.

It's been a season full of sunshine. Ryan Woods and Brandon Rahbar dissect the team's recent electrifying performances, in an episode that AI suggested called for "Unstoppable Momentum: The Thunder's Journey to NBA Glory" as the title.Defense, depth, and dominanceWill the Thunder win the NBA Cup in Vegas?Measuring up to the 2015-26 WarriorsOusmane Dieng AlertAnd more!

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap yet another unbeaten week of basketball for the defending champs and also discuss:Is Shai under the radar?The rotation with so much depthThat Rich Paul quote about OKCA look at the week aheadAnd more!

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer recap the dominant last week of Thunder basketball, preview the games ahead, and also cover:It's time to put the free throw narrative to bed, for goodIs the story about OKC being a market with "nothing to do" a media fabrication?Reason for Thunder fans to be thankful

On this week's pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar are joined by beat reporter Michael Martin. It was another winning week of Thunder basketball, and the trio get into:OKC's demolishment of the LakersWins over the Hornets and PelsChet Holmgren's stellar playThe Thunder draft capitalA look at the week ahead

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer run through the highlights of the last 3 Thunder games, discuss how OKC could approach Isaiah Hartenstein's contract next season, previewing tonight's Thunder-Lakers game, and a larger lookahead.

Ryan Woods is back on the mic hosting the pod, alongside Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar. On the show this week, Ryan and Brandon gush about Isaiah Joe's immediate impact now that he's back healthy, discuss how good this team is so far despite the injuries, and take a closer look the results from this last week.