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Is it too early to start dooming about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season? We sure do! Brandon Rahbar joins Michael Martin on another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast to discuss why some of the extremist fans should probably take a chill pill, even if things aren’t going well for the OKC Thunder right now. And then the headliner for this one, Michael pitches 10 different trade targets for this season, and Brandon gives grades out for their fits in Oklahoma City this season, plus more Thunder news! Timestamps Intro: (0:00) It’s too soon to doom: (1:16) 10 OKC trade targets: (9:01) Herb Jones: (9:44) Rui Hachimura: (13:08) Derrick Jones Jr.: (15:44) Ty Jerome: (17:29) Keon Ellis: (21:48) Spencer Jones: (23:28) Kris Dunn: (26:05) Gui Santos: (28:14) Jaylon Tyson: (30:53) Justin Champagnie: (32:53) Three more fun but unlikely trade targets: (34:42) Davion Mitchell: (34:51) Anthony Black: (35:45) Jaime Jaquez Jr.: (37:23) Our Top 3 trade targets: (38:48) Wrap Up: (42:22) Close: (43:14) Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) JDub's injury outlook: (2:03) Why JDub is IMPOSSIBLE to replace: (11:37) Cason's injury outlook: (18:16) Don't forget to give Caso some love: (24:32) Don't expect any Thunder trades anytime soon: (28:22) Should OKC bring Russell Westbrook back?: (39:59) Wrap up: (49:11) Close: (49:44) We finally have diagnoses for both Jalen Williams' and Cason Wallace's injuries. Last night, Sam Presti spoke to the media and gave out injury updates on both JDub and Caso. I did a deep dive into players who have had the same injuries or something similar and how those players' pasts could inform us about Dub and Cason's long-term outlook, as well as talking about why JDub is basically impossible to replace, why trades are gonna be pretty difficult for the OKC Thunder, and why signing Russell Westbrook probably wouldn't be a good idea. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point streak is over: (1:16) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander subs himself out over chasing the streak: (5:38) Jalen Williams continues looking good since returning from injury: (10:21) Chet Holmgren keeps answering the critics and outplays another elite big: (14:54) Ajay Mitchell starting to find a rhythm? And his bench duo combo with Jared McCain: (22:36) What are we hoping to see from the Thunder as a team, roster, and more over their next two upcoming home games vs. the Clippers and Suns?: (33:32) Wrap Up: (42:18) Close: (44:58) Welcome back to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast as Michael Martin is joined by The Oklahoman's OKC Thunder beat reporter and writer, Justin Martinez, to talk all things OKC hoops, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 141-game streak of 20-point games coming ot an end, SGA's decision to sub himself out instead of chasing that record, Jalen Williams continuing to look more like his All-NBA self, Chet Holmgren once again getting the best of another elite NBA big man, Ajay Mitchell potentially finally finding a rhythm, and his bench scoring 1-2 punch combo with Jared McCain, and finally Michael and Justin give a few thoughts on what they hope to see in the OKC Thunder's upcoming next couple of home games against the Clippers and Suns. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: The OKC Thunder's huge win over the Spurs: (0:51) Chet Holmgren answers the call vs. Wemby and the Spurs: (3:05) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starts the season with an MVP performance: (7:37) Jared McCain couldn't miss on opening night: (10:34) Aday Mara Mania continues in San Antonio: (15:04) OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Preview: (21:07) Another MVP battle between SGA and Jokic: (21:18) Aday Mara's first shot at Nikola Jokic: (24:41) Can JMac keep up his hot shooting from Game 1?: (27:11) Get right game for Ajay Mitchell?: (30:28) More reps for JDub and Chet: (32:56) Our biggest takeaways from the first two nights of NBA action: (35:04) Wrap up: (44:02) Close: (45:10) We are back for the first episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast with actual basketball to talk about! Brandon Rahbar joins Michael Martin to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's big-time win over the San Antonio Spurs to kick off the 2026-2027 NBA season on opening night, their biggest takeaways from the win, a preview of the OKC Thunder's home opener later tonight against the Denver Nuggets, and finally, their NBA analysis of the first two days of this season. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Breaking down Cason Wallace's new deal and how it could end up as a steal for OKC: (1:02) A rookie revisit post-preseason for Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz: (11:44) A big-time opening night preview of Thunder vs. Spurs: (21:19) Our NBA Finals and NBA Champions picks for the 2026-2027 season: (33:09) Wrap up: (46:13) Close: (46:43) The NBA regular season is FINALLY HERE! Michael Martin is joined by NBA Draft expert Derek Parker for another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast to break down Cason Wallace's new contract extension, how it could end up as a steal for OKC, a rookie revisit post-preseason for Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, an opening night preview of Thunder at Spurs as the OKC Thunder look for revenge in San Antonio, and finally, Michael and Derek give their official picks and predictions for the NBA Finals this season. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Aday Mara news out of Spain?: (1:46) Preseason Panic Button?: (5:13) What is going on with Chet Holmgren's injury status?: (5:26) Don't worry about SGA off the ball: (11:07) Can Cason Wallace's shooting bounce back?: (13:52) Small sample size of Ajay Mitchell being off: (18:45) Aday Mara is gonna make Chet Holmgren better; not replace him: (24:27) Going through the NBA GMs' Survey and the biggest surprises and takeaways related to the Thunder: (28:14) Wrap Up: (49:32) Close: (50:50) On today's episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast, Michael Martin is joined by Locked on Thunder's Rylan Stiles to discuss why nobody should be hitting the panic button over the OKC Thunder's preseason just yet. The two go through a variety of preseason topics that fans seem to be a little concenred about all the way to the extreme of wanting to hit the panic button and break down how real the concern level should be on some of the underwhelming play during preseaon along with discussing the news of a team in Spain trying to block Aday Mara's NBA debut, what all is involved in that, and what we think will be the result before finally finishing things off by going through their biggest OKC Thunder related takeaways and surprises from the NBA General Manager's survey ahead of what should be an exciting 2026-2027 season. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Otega Oweh's devastating injury: (0:53) 8 Preseason Lessons: (7:42) Aday Mara Mania is still going: (8:39) Bennett Stirtz is looking solid: (13:32) SGA leveling up off the ball: (16:13) JDub looks refreshed and ready: (19:36) Jared McCain can't miss: (24:51) OKC's improved passing and pace: (28:28) Can Cason Wallace find his shot?: (30:20) Looking for an Ajay Mitchell bounce back: (32:38) The lasting legacy of Lu Dort for the Oklahoma City Thunder: (36:58) Wrap up: (46:22) Close: (47:29) The Let's Talk Thunder Podcast is back! Michael Martin is joined by the Oklahoman's Thunder beat writer, Justin Martinez, to go over the 8 biggest lessons we have learned from the Oklahoma City Thunder's preseason hoops action, as well as roster updates on Otega Oweh rupturing his achilles and missing his entire rookie season, as well as discussing Lu Dort's lasting legacy for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: (0:50) Jalen Williams: (3:10) Chet Holmgren: (5:36) Ajay Mitchell: (9:26) Cason Wallace: (11:46) Isaiah Hartenstein: (14:15) Alex Caruso: (15:06) Jared McCain: (16:24) Jaylin Williams: (18:34) Aday Mara: (21:29) Bennett Stirtz: (25:07) Thomas Sorber: (27:23) Nikola Topić: (30:30) Kenrich Williams: (32:39) Otega Oweh: (34:34) OKC Thunder team-wide questions: (36:19) Thanks for watching: (40:53) Close: (41:51) We are only one week away from the OKC Thunder's opening night game in San Antonio as they look for revenge against the Spurs. Although we are only 7 days away from that game, a lot of questions still surround this team. I went through the Thunder's 14-man roster, including Otega Oweh on his 2-way deal, and then a few team-wide questions as we get ready for what should be another awesome season for the Thunder in 2026-2027. What other big questions do you have, and did I miss any big questions for this team? Let me know! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Rylan's Death Lineup: (2:14) Michael's Death Lineup: (5:38) A Fun and Funky 5: (9:34) The Super Non-Shai minutes lineup: (12:58) Chet and Mara double big minutes: (18:06) End of quarters SGA burner minutes: (24:41) Shai and the All defense players: (26:03) OKC's likely new starting lineup: (29:03) Rylan's fun grab bag lineup: (32:30) The let Ajay cook lineup: (36:11) Are we seeing the reimagined Thunder Sam Presti alluded to?: (40:00) Thanks for watching: (44:35) Close: (45:24) Welcome to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! Michael Martin is joined by Locked on Thunder's Rylan Stiles for another Stiles Saturday pod, where they do a deep dive into 10 Thunder basketball lineups, including building OKC's death lineup and tons of other fun 5-man unit combinations. Whether it be the big 3 of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, and assumed starters Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein, or new combinations we have yet to see, like including Aday Mara, who has broken out in OKC Thunder preseason play, the possibilities are pretty much endless! Michael and Rylan go through 10 different lineups, with the only rule being you can't use the same player more than 3 times, which led to some fun, interesting, and unique Thunder looks and lineups that we hope to see Mark Daigneault experiment with this season. Let us know your favorite lineup we mentioned, and any 5-man unit we may have missed that you are excited to see! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at [email protected]

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Aday Mara Mania: (1:53) Bennett Stirtz Shooting SZN: (12:02) What's Wrong With Ajay Mitchell?: (16:33) SGA Is Back And Razor Sharp: (21:30) JDub's Great Return: (29:52) Which Traded Player Will OKC Miss Most Out Of Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, or Isaiah Joe?: (35:21) Thanks For Watching: (43:44) Close: (44:44) Welcome to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast. We finally have some "real" Oklahoma City Thunder basketball to talk about as preseason hoops are up and running. Michael Martin is joined by Brandon Rahbar to break down all the crazy and madness around Aday Mara Mania and his fast start, Bennett Stirtz also hitting the ground running, and diving into what is wrong with Ajay Mitchell, the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jalen Williams, along with discussing who the OKC Thunder will miss the most this season: Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe, who were all traded this summer. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Joe Mussatto's experience as an NBA Awards voter: (1:14) MVP award picks and contenders: (6:49) SGA's potential path to a 3rd straight MVP Award: (14:02) Is DPOY Wemby's to lose?: (20:49) Sixth Man of the Year Ajay Mitchell?: (24:07) Most Improved Player Award predictions: (31:18) ROTY predictions in a super stacked rookie class: (38:28) Coach of the Year Award predictions: (42:04) Final Thoughts: (50:22) Wrap Up/Thanks for watching and listening: (51:03) Close: (51:34) It is time for NBA season predictions for the biggest awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and, most importantly, this season's MVP. On this episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast, Michael Martin is joined by Oklahoman columnist and former NBA awards voter Joe Mussatto to talk all things NBA season predictions for this year's award slates, including a big discussion on what it would take for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win his 3rd straight NBA MVP award. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) What Are Bold Predictions?: (1:02) OKC Thunder Bold Predictions: (2:28) NBA Bold Predictions: (36:03) Thanks For Watching/Listening: (46:14) Close: (47:10) Welcome to another edition of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! Today, we get into some really fun stuff as Michael Martin is once again joined by special guest Rylan Stiles from Locked On Thunder to go through their bold predictions for the OKC Thunder this season, plus a few NBA bold predictions at the end. Remember, bold predictions only count, and you should only be accountable if they come true! Let us know in the comments below if you are on YouTube or Spotify which bold prediction from this pod was the boldest, which you agree with most, and any bold predictions you have for the OKC Thunder this upcoming season that we may have missed! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

Timestamps Intro: (0:00) The Jared McCain hype train at Thunder training camp continues: (0:47) 10 OKC Thunder games that we can't wait to see: (5:33) Opening night Thunder at Spurs: (6:01) The Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins return to OKC game: (8:25) The Christmas Day game in Minnesota vs. the Wolves: (11:43) The past two NBA Champs face off in MSG: (15:58) Tyrese Haliburton returns to OKC for the first time since Game 7 of the NBA Finals: (20:11) OKC returns to Indy to play Haliburton and the Pacers in another Finals rematch: (22:55) Another MVP matchup between SGA and Jokic in Denver: (28:10) LeBron James' last game in OKC? And a potential NBA Finals preview vs. McCain's old team?: (32:20) Could this be Kevin Durant's last game vs. OKC? Maybe a Russell Westbrook jersey retirement night?: (35:06) Shai returns home to face off against Kawhi Leonard and the revamped Raptors: (39:23) Final Thoughts: (41:58) Wrap Up: (43:06) Close: (43:20) Welcome to another edition of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast! On today's show, Michael Martin is joined by Justin Martinez, The Oklahoman's OKC Thunder beat writer and host of the Thunder Buddies podcast. First, the two hit on the latest news around the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp, including the seemingly never-ending preseason hype around Jared McCain, before they select 10 games from the OKC Thunder's upcoming season that they are most excited for, most interested in, and looking forward to most. Let us know if we missed any games you can't wait to see! Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder

Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Media Day Takeaways: (1:01) Rookie Preview: (5:12) Thomas Sorber: The Mystery Box Big: (5:44) Aday Mara: A Literal Massive Potential Bet: (15:39) Bennett Stirtz Super Shooter: (27:16) Otega Oweh Could Be OKC's Next Great Perimeter Defender: (37:24) Comp Corner: (42:47) Thanks For Watching: (53:59) Close: (55:15) On another edition of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast, special guest Derek Parker, who has some of the best NBA Draft content on YouTube, joins Michael Martin on the show as we give our main takeaways from the Oklahoma City Thunder's media day yesterday and later preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026-2027 NBA rookie class, including all of the strengths, weaknesses, niche observations, and more about Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh, along with their possible paths to contribute this season and in the future. And finally, to wrap things up, we go to the "comp corner" where Michael gives out his best NBA comparisons for all four of these Thunder players, with some (hopefully somewhat) possible outcomes for each of these players as DP reacts to them and gives grades to the comps. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: Let’s Talk Thunder

Timestamps Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast: (0:00) Main Takeaways from Sam Presti's media availability: (0:29) Can Chet Holmgren shake off the Spurs' series on opening night/this season?: (7:12) Should Ajay Mitchell or Cason Wallace start?: (9:37) How should we be imagining this team?: (12:49) Can SGA take another leap?: (14:33) How will Cason step up in a bigger role?: (16:23 Will Chet be a full-time 4?: (19:20) How many of OKC's rookies can be impactful?: (21:18) Can Kenrich Williams become the 3 OKC needs?: (24:35) How real is the Jared McCain hype from Presti?: (28:06) Does Ajay have another level he can get to?: (35:40) Thanks for watching: (39:46) Close: (40:36) The Let's Talk Thunder Podcast is officially here! Join special guest Rylan Stiles from Locked on Thunder for the inaugural episode as we recap Sam Presti's annual preseason media availability and our biggest takeaways from what OKC's General Manager had to say going into the 2026-2027 season. And after that, we hit on the 10 biggest questions Rylan and I have about the Thunder ahead of what could be another incredible year for the Oklahoma City Thunder as we gear up for the season with NBA training camp starting this week. Subscribe for more fun Thunder basketball content, as this podcast will be posting every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to keep you all updated on all the news and analysis of your favorite NBA team in OKC. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder