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On the first pod of the offseason, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar get into a busy first week of the offseason and discuss:Presti's Post-Season PresserJ-Dub's wrist injurySGA's massive contract extensionDraft thoughtsExtensions for Dub, Chet, and othersHow the West keeps getting stronger

THE CHAMPIONSHIP EPISODE!In the final episode of the 2024-25 NBA season, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer recount the Thunder's Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers to take the NBA Championship. In addition, with the draft on June 25, Brandon gives his thoughts on just who the Thunder may be targeting with its two first round picks.

It all comes down to this. Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the disappointing Game 6 blowout before turning their attention to preview an epic Game 7 clash. Brandon gives his thoughts on the potential rotations, x-factors, and how the home court edge is so critical. To close, John and Brandon discuss what a championship would mean to Oklahoma City.

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar couldn't wait to talk about JDub's history making performance, SGA's continued brilliance, Cason's big game, Lu Dort's defense, and the Thunder's overall performance that has the team just 1 win away from its first NBA Championship, so the pair had to put out another podcast already to break down Game 5 and look ahead to a potential championship-clinching Game 6.

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer revisit the frustrating Game 3 loss on the road and then relive the magic of SGA’s fourth quarter takeover in Game 4 to reignite the Thunder’s hopes for a title. To close out the pod, Brandon previews the crucial Game 5 in Oklahoma City.

On the show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the Game 1 shocker, which saw the Indiana Pacers steal one in OKC on a Tyrese Haliburton game winner, then recap the Game 2 response as the Thunder even the series. Brandon, who is hitting the road to cover The Finals in Indianapolis, gives his preview of Games 3 and 4.

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap Games 4 and 5 of the Western Conference Finals, which saw the Thunder take two straight, including Game 5 in blowout fashion, to advance to the NBA Finals. Then, in the main course, Brandon and John break down the Finals series against the Indiana Pacers, going through various matchups to see which team holds the edge.

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the very high highs of Games 1 and 2 and dig deep to analyze the very low lows of the whipping the Thunder took in Game 3. Plus, the duo look ahead to Game 4, and gush about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win.

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the tough Game 6 loss, and gush about the Thunder's glorious Game 7 win to advance to the Western Conference Finals, plus a deep dive into the Thunder-Wolves series, including predictions.

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the latest in the Thunder-Nuggets playoff series, including:What happened between Game 2 and 3?Is the pressure affecting the team?SGA and the bench rise to the occasion in Game 4Game 5 thoughtsA look at other playoff seriesWhen will the NBA MVP winner be announced?