The Daily Thunder Podcast

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.

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer state the obvious: SGA is the best player in the league and is barreling toward a repeat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player. Plus, the duo discuss:

• Jaylin Williams's breakout season
• Is Ajay Mitchell one of OKC's 5 best players?
• Is Denver still a threat in the west?
• East contenders and a measuring stick game against Boston

Ryan and Brandon break down the Thunder winning a nail biter in Madison Square Garden, injury updates, roster developments, and buzz out of Oklahoma City. 

• New York's failure to bottle up SGA 
• Mike Brown's misplaced complaints over Shai's free throws
• Chet's scoring explosion
• J-Will's growth
• Ajay's return? 

And more!

After some very encouraging play from the Thunder of late, Brandon Rahbar and Ryan Woods join Cray Allred to compare vibes before a tough road trip ahead. Should Oklahoma City worry more about health or home court advantage as the postseason draws near?

• Shai's looming return
• The big bad Spurs
• Jared McCain nirvana
• With all this depth, who gets playoff minutes?

And more!

JDub is back. Shai is still out. The NBA is investigating. And the bad takes are flying.

On this week’s Podcast, host John Napier, Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar, and reporter Michael Martin dive into:

• The impact of JDub’s return
• Life without SGA
• Jared McCain early reviews
• The NBA investigating OKC’s injury report vs. the Spurs
• Blind ranking five terrible Thunder takes