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The Daily Thunder Podcast

The Daily Thunder Podcast

Daily Thunder 231 Episodes Jun 28, 2026

Beat reporter Brandon Rahbar joins host John Napier for a weekly breakdown of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Listen for game analysis, news, and coverage of the OKC Thunder trade deadline, draft, free agency and offseason moves. Daily Thunder is the OG diehard fan blog, covering the team since its inception. We feature reader and listener interaction alongside our contributors and guests, keeping the authentic voice of Thunder fans loud, fun, and independent.

Episodes

Offseason Roundtable Jun 28, 2026 01:54:02 Ryan, Brandon, and Cray discuss the Thunder wheeling and dealing that has happened so far, and all the business yet to come.The Isaiah Hartenstein dealUpdated impressions of OKC's draft picksWiggins and Joe memoriesCason Wallace's extension talksThe Dort questionTaxes, aprons, and the cap crunch - what really matters?And much more on all things Thunder offseason.
Mara & Stirtz: WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Jun 24, 2026 01:17:47 Ryan and Cray take a deep breath...then let out all their frustrations.OKC's underwhelming return from the mega-hyped 2026 first round of the draftBrandon jumps in between radio duties to give us a splash of sunshine on Aday Mara's value at #12 and Bennett Stirtz's ability at #16Stuck at 12? Why the rumored Mavs trade seems farfetched in retrospectNot overreacting to what this means fo
Thunder Take-Off Jun 10, 2026 01:58:31 Ryan and Cray are joined by first time guest Wes Hill to air out their reactions and predictions for the Playoffs, the Presti presser, and plans for the Thunder future.Ranking offseason priorities:How will Cason Wallace’s long-term spot determinethe Thunder’s priorities for Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort?Can OKC work with Dort and iHart to find therole, salary, and/or Eastern Conference destinatio
Blind Ranking Game 7 Overreactions Jun 3, 2026 00:53:08 Well, the Thunder suffered a heartbreaking defeat in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, and it didn't take long for the hot takes and overreactions to start flooding the internet. On this week's pod, host John Napier gets Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar to blindly rank some of the worst overreactions. In addition, the pair break down Game 7, Brandon grades OKC's season,
game 6 ugh May 29, 2026 00:54:19 We're joined by Austin from All Things Thunder to recap another disappointing road Game 6 for Shai and OKC.Shai's poor shooting and muted impactJDub's returnSpurs outmuscling the ThunderThe third quarter from hellChet Rorschach testWho will start Game 7?And all the rest from the Western Conference Finals.
Thunder Takes Control of the Western Conference Finals May 27, 2026 00:55:29 In this episode, Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar and host John Napier break down what went wrong in the Thunder’s Game 4 blowout loss, how OKC responded with a huge Game 5 win to retake control of the series, and the growing impact of Jared McCain and the Thunder role players. They also preview a pivotal Game 6 in San Antonio and make a few predictions that definitely won’t come back to h
The McCain Game May 23, 2026 01:41:00 Special guest Ezra joins Ryan and Cray to exult in everything about the Thunder's huge win against the Spurs to go up 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals.
A brutal, thrilling Western Conference Finals May 22, 2026 00:43:19 Brandon and Cray break down OKC’s Game 2 win, JDub injury anxiety, and the playoff coping mechanisms needed when the free throw take wars get stupid.Ranking the biggest series factors so far: coaching adjustments, player performance, and injuriesWhat Jalen Williams' injury means for his playoffs and for the Thunder futureGames 3 & 4 picksAnd all the rest before the Western Conference Final
Game 1 Meltdown May 19, 2026 01:27:33 We recap the thrilling, heartbreaking classic that was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The rotation, the pitiful shotmaking from Shai and company, the wasted Caruso performance, the uncomfortable Wemby/Chet reality, and much more from the Thunder's first loss of the playoffs.
Thunder Advance to the WCF: How Sweep It Is May 12, 2026 00:33:16 Host John Napier and Brandon Rahbar recap the Thunder’s second straight playoff sweep and all the good vibes that came with it. The pair discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliant Game 4 performance, Chet Holmgren’s strong play, Ajay Mitchell’s statement showing, and much more as Oklahoma City advances to the Western Conference Finals.
Thunder-Lakers: Game 1 Hot Takes May 6, 2026 00:51:49 Game 1 is in the books, and the Thunder made a pretty clear opening statement.Host John Napier is joined by Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar and EIC Cray Allred to break down OKC’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers. They get into the real takeaway from a sloppy-but-comfortable Thunder performance, Chet Holmgren’s impact, whether LA actually has a path in this series, and, of course, free thr
First Round Takeaways and Second Round Thoughts Apr 29, 2026 00:45:25 The Oklahoma City Thunder capped a sweep of the overmatched Phoenix Suns, and on this week's podcast, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar give their takeaways on the first round, offer an early preview of a potential second round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, and dig into Scott Van Pelt's comments on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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