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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 44 MIN

RANKING OKC THUNDER PLAYOFF ROTATION | NBA MVP Race | How OKC Can Survive The Week

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a crowded potential playoff rotation. If this OKC Thunder team gets healthy, they can be able to go 11-13 players deep even in the NBA Playoffs. How will Mark Daigneault manage the depth? Who will the Thunder elect to start alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein? Has Cason Wallace surpassed Lu Dort? Where does Jared McCain fit into all of this? Is Isaiah Joe's hot stretch sustainable? What does Ajay Mitchell provide to a playoff run? Is Alex Caruso one of the team's most valuable pieces? Justin Martinez of the Oklahoman drops by to discuss this topic and more with Locked on Thunder host Rylan Stiles. Plus, the duo dives into the fact that the NBA MVP race is heating up, will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic remain eligible for the NBA MVP award? Who would step up in their place? Plus, the Bricktown Ballers week ahead.    Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a crowded potential playoff rotation. If this OKC Thunder team gets healthy, they can be able to go 11-13 players deep even in the NBA Playoffs. How will Mark Daigneault manage the depth? Who will the Thunder elect to start alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein? Has Cason Wallace surpassed Lu Dort? Where does Jared McCain fit into all of this? Is Isaiah Joe's hot stretch sustainable? What does Ajay Mitchell provide to a playoff run? Is Alex Caruso one of the team's most valuable pieces? Justin Martinez of the Oklahoman drops by to discuss this topic and more with Locked on Thunder host Rylan Stiles. Plus, the duo dives into the fact that the NBA MVP race is heating up, will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic remain eligible for the NBA MVP award? Who would step up in their place? Plus, the Bricktown Ballers week ahead.

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