First Round Takeaways and Second Round Thoughts

The Oklahoma City Thunder capped a sweep of the overmatched Phoenix Suns, and on this week's podcast, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar give their takeaways on the first round, offer an early preview of a potential second round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, and dig into Scott Van Pelt's comments on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Thunder got the dub, but another hamstring injury got JDub. We break down the team and player performances from a C+ win that put OKC up 2-0, and brace for an extended postseason stretch without Jalen Williams.

The playoffs are here, and host John Napier, Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar, and Daily Thunder contributor Ryan Woods chop it up to get you ready for the first round. On this week's show, the crew dive into:Who is more important to a repeat, JDub or Chet?Who wins in a 7-game series, this year's team or last year's team?Previewing Thunder-SunsOther first round matchups we're watchingAnd much more!

Cray and Ryan brace for the good, bad, and ugly of playoff basketball soon to return for Thunder fans.Which Thunder players are still getting better?How this OKC teams compares with former magical playoff squads.Who do we want to see win the 8th seed and face OKC in Round 1? Who does Shai want to see?Plus a discussion on Ryan's other favorite sport. How does golfing under pressure and observing rules violations as fans compare to pro basketball?

The pod boys put a bow on another historic season for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, before running through the possible playoff matchups and lottery picks that are yet to be determined for OKC. Plus, an update on Brandon's free agency pitch to the league's most aggressive tanker.

It's the narrative that won't die--OKC and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander benefiting from the whistle. On this week's episode, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar throw water on this tired trope, analyze the SGA vs Wemby MVP race, discuss whether it's actually okay if the Thunder get the #2 seed, and break down the proposed anti-tanking proposals.

After reviewing OKC's recent play, the challenging final stretch of the season, and who could challenge the Thunder in the playoffs, Brandon and Cray celebrate Shai while trying not to gripe about those who refuse to appreciate his greatness.

Ryan and Cray break down a rambunctious game in Washington.

On this week's episode of pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar dish on SGA's excellence and the Thunder's 10-game win streak, as well as:Why do people love to hate SGA and OKC?Did the refs get the call right when Alex Caruso used his shoe?Is Jared McCain a playoff rotation player?Is Chet Holmgren playing his best basketball of the season?Who would Brandon protect if the expansion draft was today?

Ryan and Cray break down Oklahoma City's relaxing 121-92 win in Brooklyn.