The Uncontested OKC Thunder Podcast

Lu Dort’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder has officially come to an end after being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. In this episode, we look back on Dort’s unlikely journey from an undrafted two-way player to one of the defining members of Oklahoma City’s rise into a championship contender.

We share our favorite Dort memories, revisit his development over the years and discuss what he ultimately meant to the Thunder organization, the fan base and the identity of this team. We also examine what his next chapter could look like in Atlanta and how he fits alongside the Hawks’ current core.

Finally, we turn our attention to Oklahoma City’s future. Who replaces Dort in the starting lineup? Which young players will be asked to fill his defensive and leadership void? And how does this trade impact the Thunder’s roster construction and championship window moving forward? Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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Jacob and Tayler join the show to do their annual time capsule episode, where they take memorabilia, moments, and memories from the 2025-26 NBA season and store them in a time capsule to be opened on a future episode! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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Jacob joins the podcast from Vegas to chat with Justin about the Vegas experience, Mara and Stirtz, the Thunder’s depth, and Cason Wallace’s cryptic social media post. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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JD and Justin open the Uncontested Mailbag to discuss YOUR questions including Summer League memories, biggest offseason storylines, Kawhi Leonard drama, and more!

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Jacob, JD, Justin, and Nick join the show to react to the first showing of Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz at NBA Summer League. Then its time for Prairie Trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales, then we look around the league and rerank the Western Conference. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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Jacob and JD get together to discuss the latest updates for the Thunder, including Kenrich Williams’ re-signing and possible Lu Dort trades. Then they bounce around the league to give grades on all the crazy moves that have happened, including Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, LaMelo Ball, and more! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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Jacob, Nick, Tayler, and Justin get together to discuss the offseason transactions including Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks, Isaiah Joe to the Pistons, and Isaiah Hartenstein's new contract. Then we speculate about Lu Dort and Kenrich Williams ahead of the deadline. Plus we look ahead at a potential new deal for Cason Wallace then look around the league at deals including Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and more! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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Nick and Jacob discuss the Thunder’s three draft picks and go a bit deeper into how they fit, what they’re strengths and weaknesses are, and what to expect from Summer League. Then, they take a few minutes to look at all the movement around the league, including Giannis and LaMelo! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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Tayler, Jacob and Nick do one last draft preview episode before Tuesday’s event. They walked through a blind prospect eval and several mock draft sims. Aaron Wiggins was also traded to the Hawks during the show, so the guys reacted LIVE to that deal.

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Jacob, JD, and Nick join the show 5 days out from the 2026 NBA draft to discuss draft rumors, play a Thunder draft game of “would you rather?,” and make some off-season predictions on players like Hartenstien and Dort, trades, and more! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content:

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