Thunder Basketball Universe

In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on SGA’s MVP-caliber season that saw him take huge leaps on the defensive end, incremental improvements across many significant statistical categories, the evolution of his game and leadership, their favorite moments of him from on and off the court and more.

Newly acquired center Isaiah Hartenstein sits down with the TBU crew to talk about expanding his game, impressions on the organization, the basketball relationship with his father, his path to OKC, the excitement level of playing in front of Thunder fans inside Paycom Center and more.

The TBU crew sits down with the Thunder's 2024 draft class of Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones and Ajay Michell to get to know more about the latest additions to the roster. Also, Nick talks 1-on-1 with guard Alex Caruso, who was acquired via trade earlier in the offseason. 

Paris and Nick break down Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti's end of season press conference where he reflected on the 2023-24 team and looks at what the organization will have to do in order to sustain future success. The TBU crew also takes a short look at what's ahead in the Thunder Basketball Universe.

The Thunder season came to a close after Game 6 at Dallas on Saturday. Paris and Nick reflect on the series, share their takeaways from Coach Daigneault and the players following their end-of-season interviews as well as what’s to come during the offseason.

On top of strong defense, the Thunder put up 57 points in the second half of Game 4 in Dallas to even the series at 2-2 while taking back home-court advantage. The TBU crew recaps everything that made them look from the road games and dives into the thrilling ending of Monday night’s 100-96 win.

After a 22-point win in Game 1, the Thunder fell by nine in Game 2 as the series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. Paris and Nick break down the team's defensive energy and the contributions of the second unit in Game 1.  The TBU crew also discusses the play of SGA and the variety of lineups used by the Thunder in Game 2, along with the opportunity at hand to respond on the road this weekend.

After just four games played in over three weeks, the Thunder finally hits the floor in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. The TBU crew lends some insights on the cadence, focus and vibe of the team during the last week of practice and give a preview of the matchup against the Mavericks.

The Thunder defeated the Pelicans in four games to become the youngest team in NBA history to win a playoff series. Paris and Nick break down the defensive disruption from Lu Dort, the Thunder depth on display and the shot making of Josh Giddey. The TBU crew also talks some notable stats from the series and gives a shoutout to Coach Daigneault on his NBA Coach of the Year award.

The Thunder came away with two wins inside Paycom Center to open its first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Game 1, the team earned a gutsy 94-92 win in a defensive battle. In Game 2, the Thunder developed a better flow and rhythm on offense for a 124-92 victory. The TBU crew talks about the team's mindset and approach, and also what caught their eyes, from the first two games in OKC.