Morning Thunder: An Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast

The Thunder dropped Game 6 in San Antonio, 118-91, and it wasn't close after the Spurs went on a 22-0 run in the third to blow the doors off the game. Now, we're going to Game 7. Bobby and Jamison break down what went wrong: Shai held to 15 points on 6-for-18 shooting, the Spurs' perimeter defense absolutely smothering him in the midrange, a lack of role player performance, and JDub's unfortunate performance in his return to play. They also look ahead to a massive, winner take all Game 7 in OKC.Head to 74cmeat.com and use promo code BOBBY for 5% off. Oklahoma beef. Pasture-raised. No shortcuts.

The Thunder took Game 5 at home without Jalen Williams, with Shai committing six turnovers and missing his first four shots... and still won by 13. OKC leads the Spurs 3-2 and is one win away from the NBA Finals. Bobby and Jamison break down what actually flipped from Game 4 to Game 5: Chet Holmgren's best game of the series, Jared McCain's 20-point playoff starting debut, Isaiah Hartenstein holding Victor Wembanyama to 4-of-15, and Alex Caruso doing what he always does when it matters most. They also get into Stephon Castle's post-game officiating complaints and what they reveal about a young Spurs team still finding its footing.The Thunder are certainly built for this. Are the Spurs?What's better than playoff beef? Beef from 74C Meat Co., raised and processed right here in Oklahoma. Use promo code BOBBY at 74cmeat.com for 5% off your first order. OKC only.

The Thunder return to OKC for Game 5 with homecourt and the series tied at 2-2. But following a crushing Game 4 loss and the loss of Ajay Mitchell, the pressure is at a fever pitch. Bobby and Jamison break down where this series actually stands heading into the most critical game OKC has played since the NBA Finals.00:00 — Intro: Series 2-2, Bobby sets the table, Jamison's gut check02:57 — Isaiah Joe in the starting lineup over Dort? The spacing fix debate06:02 — Joe's confidence arc and why Chet's offensive game is gone for this series08:35 — Devin Vassell's defense and why the Spurs have no weak links10:58 — The playmaking void: JDub and Ajay are two of the worst guys to go down right now13:44 — What a hobbled Jalen Williams still gives this team that nobody else can14:48 — Jamison's anatomy lesson: hamstring vs. calf, Achilles escalation risk19:22 — Game 5 as the most important game in the series, harder to win than a Game 723:26 — ESPN's front-page trade piece and the media missing the best series in years32:33 — Vegas line, series predictions, Bobby going to the game, 74C outroGrilling season is in full effect! Get your Oklahoma pasture-raised beef and pork from 74C Meat Co. at 74cmeat.com. Use code BOBBY for 5% off. OKC-area only!

It's recap tyme - Bobby, Andrew, and Jamison break down Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. 0:00 — Intro: Bobby live from the car, Jamison and Andrew join for their first Morning Thunder together02:25 — Hartenstein deep dive: how playing physical with Wemby changed the series and why the floater coming back matters05:42 — The J-Dub situation: hamstring, the pole, and why Bobby's already bracing for a run without him08:52 — Finals timeline math and shifting focus to the Thunder's depth claim11:08 — Stephon Castle roast and the state of San Antonio's backcourt: 20 turnovers, Jordan McLaughlin, De'Aaron Fox's high ankle14:12 — Perspective shift: Shai bounced back, Wemby's 21/17/4 was actually a quiet night, and what that means going forward17:20 — Jared McCain, Chet's shooting confidence, and Caruso's LVP-to-playoff-hero arc21:08 — Dylan Harper's injury, the Game 3 injury report, and what losing him means for San Antonio25:17 — Series outlook, win one in San Antonio, and outro

The Western Conference Finals are here: and it's the matchup we've been bracing for all season. Bobby and Jamison sit down to preview Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, a series that's felt inevitable for months.Sponsored by 74C Meat Co. — Stock up for Memorial Day weekend and Thunder playoff nights. Use code BOBBY at checkout for 5% off. Local delivery and pickup available in OKC. 74cmeat.comTimestamps00:00 — Welcome & WCF Setup: OKC vs. San Antonio, the season-long boogie man arrives01:09 — Why the Regular Season Record Doesn't Matter: Throwing out the 0-3 stretch03:05 — Breaking Down the Spurs Playoff Run: What Portland and Minnesota actually showed us04:56 — Spurs Defense and Wimby's Minutes: Reading the Timberwolves series06:38 — Stephon Castle Is the Key: His shooting decides this series, not Wembanyama08:00 — The Spurs' Shooting Questions: Vassell, Dylan Harper, and everyone else09:12 — Thunder's Corner Three Habit: Will it burn them again?10:48 — Lineup Matchup Puzzle: Who guards Fox? Does Dort stay or shift?11:37 — The Wimby Problem: How do you slow down a 7'4" rim protector without gutting your offense?13:29 — Revisiting That December Spurs-Thunder Game: Context for the chaos14:27 — Going Physical: The blueprint for getting in Wimby's head17:24 — Thunder Physicality Is the Strategy: Get ready for the media to hate it20:37 — Shai's Whistle Is Down: Officiating trends heading into the WCF22:19 — Don't Play Into the Trap: Why the Thunder still have to challenge Wimby at the rim24:34 — Shai's Biggest Test: MVP announcement before Game 1 sets the stage26:27 — Non-Shai X-Factor: Jamison makes the case for Chet Holmgren28:38 — Jared McCain vs. Isaiah Joe: Lineup decisions against a more disciplined defense30:32 — Small Ball Shooting Lineups: Could we see the McCain-Joe five-man unit?32:59 — AJ Mitchell's Rise, Tempered: He's not cooking Austin Reaves again34:06 — Series Predictions: Bobby says Thunder in 5, Jamison says Thunder in 7 (from the hospital)37:43 — Does It Actually Feel Like the WCF? Playoff nerves, playoff vibes40:12 — Travel Plans, Outro & 74C Meat Co. Promo

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 8-0 in the 2026 NBA Playoffs — a franchise first. Bobby and Nikki Potnick (Ford Branan) wrap up the Thunder-Lakers series and break down what this sweep really says about this team.Topics covered:(0:00) Intro: Thunder sweep the Lakers, 8-0 in the playoffs, a franchise high(4:06) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how counting stats didn't tell the whole story(5:18) What Mark Daigneault said after Game 4 — and what real leadership looks like(6:23) Thunder too deep for the "make everyone else beat you" philosophy(8:11) The disease of ego(9:52) Depth over superteams(11:35) Happiness meter as a Thunder fan(12:00) Eight games in 40 days(13:39) OKC's favorable path through the bracket so far(14:12) Rest vs. rustThis episode is brought to you by 74C Meat Co: pasture-raised beef and pork for pick-up or delivery in OKC. New customers use code BOBBY at checkout for and extra 5% off your first order. Shop at 74Cmeat.com.

With the Thunder up 3-0 on the Lakers, OKC is on the verge on another sweep and an 8-0 start to the Playoffs. Bobby goes solo to break down Game 3, makes the case for Ajay Mitchell as the player of this playoff run, and look ahead to closing out LA in Game 4.00:00 — Intro02:30 — Why stopping Shai is failing LA 04:57 — The championship edge07:16 — Ajay Mitchell 09:43 — Chet & iHart 12:03 — Isaiah Joe and Thunder culture14:29 — Game 4 preview 16:54 — Wemby's ejection from Game 419:17 — Spurs-Wolves and what it means for OKC 21:44 — Draft Lottery thoughts24:07 — Outro

OKC took care of business in Game 1, 108-90 over the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jamison and Ford are here with the postgame breakdown. 0:00 Intro / Thunder Win Game 1, 108-901:45 - Shai's high turnover night & how the Lakers are scheming him2:30 - Ford's Game 1 MVP4:40 - Lakers needed a perfect game5:25 - Austin Reeves in Blue Hell7:10 - Why Ajay is going to have a monster game this series9:40 - Giving Chet his flowers11:15 - The only way the Lakers can steal a game15:20 - Luka in Spain -stem cells? Drinking wine? Who knows16:10 -Outro

Bobby and Andrew discuss the Thunder's upcoming second-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Suns have set, and the Thunder didn't flinch. Bobby and Ford break down the sweep, make the case that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player on the planet, and look ahead to whoever survives the Lakers-Rockets series in Round 2.Fuel your playoff run the right way. Use code BOBBY for 5% off your first order at 74C Meat Co. Pasture-raised, no shortcuts. OKC-area delivery and pickup available. 74cmeat.com/discount/BOBBY0:44 - Thunder-Suns series wrap: most forgettable first round in franchise history?4:31 - 12 straight first-round wins: where OKC stands historically9:13 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: the best player in the world. Debate over?13:36 - Thunder-Spurs: the rivalry that's coming whether we're ready or not19:45 - Will the Lakers blow a 3-0 lead to the Rockets?27:40 - J-Dub injury: the one real concern heading into Round 230:27 - Unsung hero of Round 1

ESPN senior reporter Baxter Holmes joins the show to discuss his upcoming E:60 documentary, The Oklahoma Standard, airing Sunday, April 26th at 10 PM CST.0:00 Introduction0:40 How the documentary came to be2:58 Covering this story as an Oklahoman7:32 Kevin Durant's Involvement11:30 Sam Presti's role14:17 The Rashard Lewis trade article16:50 ClosingRead Baxter's Work Here:How The Thunder Helped Heal Oklahoma CityHow a trade 19 years ago is still helping OKC and its title hopes - Rashard Lewis Trade

When JDub left Game 2 early with a hamstring, OKC waited on injury updates with bated breath. Once we learned it was a grade 1 strain, the city collectively searched the internet for "how bad is a Grade 1 hamstring sprain?"Dr. Jamison Maxwell joins Bobby to break down exactly what a Grade 1 hamstring strain means, what Grade 2 would have meant, and why the Thunder's bracket is the only reason this isn't a five-alarm fire.We also cover OKC's path with the Lakers up 2-0 on the Rockets, and preview Games 3 and 4 as the series shifts to the desert.0:00 - Why we skipped the Game 2 recap1:01 - Dr. Maxwell explains the MRI: Grade 1 vs. Grade 2 vs. Grade 32:15 - Thunder's fortunate bracket situation3:25 - Luka's Grade 2 comparison and what we avoided5:36 - Round 2 scouting: Lakers or Rockets?7:20 - Who replaces JDub defensively?10:08 - Could Chet guard LeBron?14:20 - The Sun Theory: JDub keeps getting hurt against Phoenix15:51 - Suns series breakdown through Games 1 and 217:03 - Thunder's Game 3 problem: the historical pattern21:36 - Official series predictions24:10 Mystery guest teaser + Bobby heading to Phoenix

OKC ran Phoenix out of the building in Game 1 in a 119-84 romp. Bobby breaks down the defensive swarm that caused 17 turnovers and forced 13 steals, Dillon Brooks' hijinks, Chet and JDub's big day, and the importance of Game 2.

Bobby Howard and Jamison Maxwell break down OKC's full playoff path: the impact of avoiding the Nuggets and Spurs until the Western Conference Finals, the vulnerability of the Lakers and Rockets, what Luka Doncic's impact will be if he does return, and all potential first-round matchups ahead. 00:00 - The impact of Denver keeping the 3-seed05:22 - Why an easy path is nothing but a gift 09:16 - Health check: JDub, Chet, and the deliberate slow-play strategy12:13 - The villain narrative and the rotation critics19:09 - The Clippers angle23:14 - First-round opponent rankings 33:38 - A Look at Lakers vs. Rockets and Nuggets vs. Wolves

The Morning Thunder boys return to discuss OKC's historic 22-1 start as they enter the NBA Cup Knockout stage this week. We break down OKC's opening game with the Suns and potential opponents in Vegas.

Morning Thunder returns to break down OKC's league-best 10-1 start.

The OKC Thunder gritted out another 2OT win, beating the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch.

Bobby recaps the emotional, thrilling season-opening victory for the Thunder over the Houston Rockets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back! Bobby and Jamison take a look ahead of the Thunder's opening night game against the Rockets, discuss the ring and banner ceremony, preview the key storylines for the season, and highlight OKC's biggest threats to a repeat.

With the Thunder's schedule officially released, Bobby and Jamison break down the major matchups, OKC's large uptick in national TV games, Wemby and the Spurs on Christmas, and of course, Kevin Durant's ring night appearance.

The first renderings of Oklahoma City's new arena have been released! Bobby and Jamison comment on their favorite features, how the arena will improve the gameday atmosphere, amenities, and give their wishlist for the best possible OKC-based concessions.

In this episode of Morning Thunder, hosts Bobby Howard and Jamison Maxwell discuss the latest news surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder, including Jalen Williams' wrist surgery, insights from Sam Presti's bi-annual press conference, and the team's recent extensions for Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell. They also analyze the big offseason moves from the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, as well as other news from around the league. Chapters00:00 Intro and Free Agency Updates02:06 Jalen Williams' Injury and Recovery Outlook07:44 Sam Presti's Press Conference Insights10:19 Summer League Expectations and Roster Updates17:24 Moves from the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets28:02 Impact of Nikhil Alexander-Walker Leaving the West30:38 Conclusion and Future OutlookIntro Music: Enjoy Yourself by Saint Pepsi

The NBA calendar marches on as the Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted Georgetown big man Thomas Sorber days after winning the championship. Bobby and Jamison break down Sorber's fit, his injury from several months ago, and bask in championship glory on this episode of Morning Thunder.

The dust has settled, the confetti has fallen, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions. Bobby recaps his thoughts on a historic 48 hours in OKC. 00:00 Celebrating the Championship Win03:20 The Impact of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander06:23 Team Dynamics and Player Contributions09:18 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Offseason Moves12:12 Reflections on the Journey and Community Impact

Bobby reacts to the Thunder's poor Game 6 performance and how OKC can bounce back in a decisive Game 7.

Bobby reacts to a spectacular Game 5 win from the Thunder, including an all-time, 40-point performance from Jalen Williams, a defensive effort for the ages, and more.

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Bobby recaps a brutal Thunder loss to the Indiana Pacers.

After a brutal Game 1 loss, the Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series with a commanding 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Ugh. Bobby and Jamison recap a frustrating evening in Oklahoma City, as the Thunder go down 1-0 in the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers.

The long wait is over: the NBA Finals are finally tipping off. Bobby and Ford discuss Oklahoma City's road back to The Finals, how the Thunder can start the series off on the right foot in Game 1, and the challenges that the Indiana Pacers provide. Intro: Enjoy Yourself, Saint Pepsi

The NBA Finals are set: the Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers for an NBA championship. Bobby and Jamison break down the matchup, how OKC will defend Indiana’s offense, and much more. 

With the Thunder locked into an NBA Finals spot, Bobby and Jamison look at the team's run to this point, reflect on the Western Conference Finals, and look ahead to the team's chances against the Knicks or Pacers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the NBA Finals after a blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves!

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from the NBA Finals after an all-time classic performance in Minnesota.

In this episode of Morning Thunder, hosts Bobby Howard and Jamison Maxwell dissect the Oklahoma City Thunder's disappointing Game 3 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They analyze the key factors that contributed to the Thunder's loss and adjustments for Monday's Game 4.

After successfully defending home court, the Thunder are headed to Minnesota with a firm 2-0 lead. Bobby and Ford recap Game 2, discuss SGA winning MVP, Jalen Williams' resurgance, and much more.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took control of the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. We break down OKC's big performance, SGA's imminent MVP, Minnesota's struggles, and much more.

It's time to decide the best in the West: the Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves for a shot at the NBA Finals. On this special episode of Morning Thunder, Bobby and Jamison break down the series, including who to watch for on the T-Wolves, the Thunder players that can step up in the series, and much more.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on to the Western Conference Finals after a massive 125-93 romp over the Denver Nuggets! Bobby recaps the thrilling beatdown, how OKC stopped Nikola Jokic, SGA's MVP-level performance, and much more.

It all comes down to this: Game 7. In this special deep dive episode, Bobby and Ford break down what the Oklahoma City Thunder need to do to beat the Denver Nuggets and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

It was a no-good, very bad day for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who fell 119-07 to the Denver Nuggets. The series is tied, and we are going to Game 7. Bobby recaps.

With the series shifting back to Denver, Bobby previews what the Thunder need to do to close out against the Denver Nuggets and avoid a winner-take-all Game 7.

The Oklahoma Ciy Thunder won an all-time classic against the Nuggets to go up 3-2 and Bobby is thrilled.

Bobby previews what the Thunder need to do to win a MASSIVE Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off an incredible rally in Game 4, beating the Nuggets 92-87. Jamison recaps a wild, gritty performance from OKC on this episode of Morning Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face a 2-1 series deficit to the Denver Nuggets after another tough loss down the stretch. In this recap, we detail what went wrong and what OKC needs to do to tie the series up in Game 4.

Game 2 was one for the record books as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Denver Nuggets 149-106. We break down the record performances, key players, and the new series outlook in this game recap.

Bobby recaps Oklahoma City's frustrating 121-119 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Bobby and Jamison preview the Thunder's second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. The two break down key players to look out for in the series, how OKC can defend Nikola Jokic, and the Playoff return of Russell Westbrook.