Episodes
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How can OKC Thunder deal with long-term injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez discusses the wave of injuries OKC has faced (with Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren each out long-term) and its ripple effects in the newest Thunder Buddies podcast episode.
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What’s next for OKC Thunder after Jalen Williams injury?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Jenni Carlson discuss what Jalen Williams’ latest injury means for OKC in the newest Thunder Buddies podcast episode.
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Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead OKC Thunder to second NBA title? Thunder Buddies podcast predictions
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto predict how this NBA season will play out for OKC in the newest Thunder Buddies podcast episode.
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OKC Thunder opens NBA preseason play. Here's what to watch for.
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss what they’ll be watching during OKC’s preseason games in the latest Thunder Buddies podcast episode for Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: What we learned from NBA media day in OKC
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from OKC’s media day in this episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. #thunderup #nba
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Thunder Buddies podcast: What are the top games on OKC’s 2026-27 schedule?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto break down the 2026-27 NBA schedule on the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: What's next for OKC after trading Lu Dort?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their thoughts on OKC’s decision to trade Lu Dort in the newest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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How did Sam Presti, OKC Thunder grade out in 2026 NBA Draft? What about contract moves?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their thoughts on OKC’s NBA Draft selections and its team-option decisions in the newest Thunder Buddies podcast episode for July 2, 2026.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: What should OKC do in 2026 NBA Draft?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto preview the NBA Draft in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: What's next for OKC after missing NBA Finals with loss to Spurs?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from OKC’s Western Conference finals series loss to San Antonio in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: Is Ajay Mitchell a breakout star in NBA Playoffs?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto recap OKC’s sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: Predictions for OKC’s playoff series vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their predictions for OKC’s second-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Predictions for every round of the NBA Playoffs
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez, Joe Mussatto and Jordan Davis give their predictions for every round of the NBA Playoffs in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Picks for every 2025-26 NBA award
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their picks for every NBA award in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander locked up the MVP award?
Justin Martinez and Jordan Davis discuss the MVP race and possible playoff routes for OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Are the Boston Celtics the biggest Eastern Conference threat to OKC?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto rank the biggest Eastern Conference threats to OKC and more in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: How long will OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue historic 20-point streak?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 20-point streak and more in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Ranking potential NBA playoff matchups for OKC Thunder
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their top potential playoff matchups for OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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OKC Thunder predictions for after NBA All-Star Break
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their predictions for OKC after the NBA All-Star break in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: Why Nikola Topic’s NBA debut is one of best stories in basketball
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their thoughts on Nikola Topic’s NBA debut and preview NBA All-Star weekend in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Who won NBA trade deadline? Making case for Thunder after landing Jared McCain
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Jenni Carlson recap the NBA trade deadline and discuss Jared McCain’s fit with OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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What should Sam Presti, OKC Thunder do at NBA trade deadline?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Chet Holmgren’s All-Star candidacy and potential trade deadline targets for OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: How does Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury affect OKC?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Jalen Williams’ recent hamstring injury and how it affects OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: Concern meters during OKC’s rough stretch
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give concern meters for trends during OKC’s recent stretch of rough games in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: New Year’s resolutions for every OKC player
Justin Martinez gives his New Year’s resolution for every OKC player in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Does OKC have a San Antonio Spurs problem?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their thoughts on the challenges the San Antonio Spurs present to OKC in the newest Thunder Buddies episode.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: Could OKC and San Antonio be the NBA’s next great rivalry?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from OKC’s NBA Cup semifinals loss to San Antonio in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Will OKC win NBA Cup title? Predictions for each round
Justin Martinez and Jordan Davis give round-by-round predictions for the NBA Cup in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Takeaways from Jalen Williams’ season debut
Justin Martinez gives his takeaways from Jalen Williams’ season debut, provides injury updates and breaks down the NBA Cup playoff bracket in the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Which team is OKC’s biggest threat after first month of the season?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto break down which teams are the biggest threat to OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
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Thunder Buddies: Could OKC make NBA playoffs if it was split into two teams?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto hold a draft to see if the OKC Thunder is deep enough to be split into two playoff-caliber teams.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Can OKC be even better than last season?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto break down OKC’s development and where it still has room to improve in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: Takeaways from the first week of OKC’s season
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from the OKC Thunder’s first week of the NBA season.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Takeaways from OKC's opening night win over Houston
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from the OKC Thunder's opening-night home win over the Houston Rockets.
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One goal for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and every OKC Thunder player this NBA season
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give one goal for every OKC Thunder player during the 2025-26 NBA season.
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Buying or selling on OKC predictions this season
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their predictions for the OKC Thunder during the 2025-26 NBA season.
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Thunder Buddies podcast: What to make of NBA media day, preseason opener and more
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss what they learned from the OKC Thunder's media day, NBA preseason play and more.
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Looking ahead of NBA 2024-25 regular season
What might August be on the NBA calendar — other than an invitation for dreaded redrafts and for fanbases to mindlessly clash — if not for the league’s schedule release? The matchups. The storylines. The anticipation. All tangible, even while being two months from regular season NBA action. With...
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Thunder trades for Gordon Hayward
The Thunder added Gordon Hayward at the trade deadline Thursday. Beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto break down the deal.
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Road recap and 2022 redraft
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's extended road trip and look back on the 2022 NBA Draft. Where would Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams go today?
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Midseason grades
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto grade the Thunder's top-eight rotation players through the halfway mark of the season.
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Thunder wraps up East Coast trip
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's East Coast trip, talk Aaron Wiggins' value and discuss the Ringer's updated player rankings.
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Thunder midseason over/unders
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's loss in Atlanta and make some rest-of-season predictions for OKC
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Do the Thunder need to make a trade?
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto talk OKC's tough January schedule and ask the question: Do the Thunder need to make a trade?
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Thunder's signature win in Denver
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-winner in Denver, Chet Holmgren's place among rookie greats and where SGA ranks in the MVP race.
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OKC arena vote passes
Oklahoma City residents voted yes Tuesday night to fund a new downtown arena. Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto break down the vote, what it means and what happens next. They also discuss their favorite arenas in the NBA.
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Changing of the guard
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's loss in Houston, Josh Giddey's ongoing struggles and what might change with OKC's guard rotation.
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Introducing Joel, our new man on the Thunder beat
Meet Joel Lorenzi, The Oklahoman's new Thunder beat writer. Joel and columnist Joe Mussatto talk Joel's background, his early Thunder thoughts, his reporting on Josh Giddey and more.
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Michael’s Last Thunder Buddies Pod And 6 Of The Most Interesting Media Day Storylines
After 95 incredibly fun podcasts, Michael Martin will be hosting his last Thunder Buddies podcast today. Michael explains what is going down, the timeline of events and what is up next for him. The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin then break down their most interesting storylines...
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Thunder Buddies: Mailbag
You all had questions and we had answers! The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin have a special mailbag pod with questions from all of you great listeners. We discuss rotation staples, possible trades, Shai’s writing skills, best-case scenarios for next season and more! For more...
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