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The Daily Thunder Podcast

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.

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00:41:03

A Very Thunder Thanksgiving

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/11/26

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer recap the dominant last week of Thunder basketball, preview the games ahead, and also cover:It's time to put the free throw narrative to bed, for goodIs the story about OKC being a market with "nothing to do" a media fabrication?Reason for Thunder fans to be thankful

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00:48:09

The One Where We Give Chet Holmgren Some Love

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/11/19

On this week's pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar are joined by beat reporter Michael Martin. It was another winning week of Thunder basketball, and the trio get into:OKC's demolishment of the LakersWins over the Hornets and PelsChet Holmgren's stellar playThe Thunder draft capitalA look at the week ahead

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00:45:47

Has Isaiah Hartenstein Made Himself a Keeper?

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/11/12

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer run through the highlights of the last 3 Thunder games, discuss how OKC could approach Isaiah Hartenstein's contract next season, previewing tonight's Thunder-Lakers game, and a larger lookahead.

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00:39:29

Isaiah Joe's Hot Right Now

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Ryan Woods is back on the mic hosting the pod, alongside Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar. On the show this week, Ryan and Brandon gush about Isaiah Joe's immediate impact now that he's back healthy, discuss how good this team is so far despite the injuries, and take a closer look the results from this last week.

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00:48:08

Ajay, Aaron, and a 5-0 Start

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/10/29

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar look back at the first 5 games to start the season, give it up to Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins for their hot starts, examine what's going on with Shai's free throw attempts, and talk when the Thunder might be back to full health.

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00:47:18

2025-26 Season Preview: Defending the Title

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/10/19

After the shortest Thunder offseason in history, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar are back to preview OKC's title defending season. Listen in as the pair discuss:Is Shai still underrated?Who else from the Thunder could win some awards?Brandon's playoff picks and championship picksPredicting the Thunder's recordStarting 5 and Loud City docuseriesAnd more...

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00:47:33

The Thunder's Top 10 Free Agent Pick-ups

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/09/10

On this week's show, along with host John Napier, Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar runs through his list of the Thunder's top 10 best free agent acquisitions. Plus, the duo discuss whether Russ comes back to the Thunder, Josh Giddey's big pay day, the Kawhi Leonard scandal, and the Thomas Sorber injury.

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00:46:08

The Top 10 Draft Picks in Thunder History

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/08/27

On this week's show, Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar walks host John Napier through his top 10 draft picks in Thunder history, and boy were there some surprises. You won't believe who's number 2 on the list, and who wasn't on the list at all. Plus, the pair discuss the biggest offseason acquisitions in the NBA.

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00:51:06

Thunder Salary Cap Considerations: How Long Can OKC...

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/08/13

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the Thunder's long-term salary cap situation after the three big extensions to SGA, JDub, and Chet, and whether the team can stay a contender for future years. The pair also discuss:The National TV games announced so farKD's tweetsAlex Caruso's weddingBrandon's NBA power rankings

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00:49:48

Revisiting Brandon's Preseason Predictions

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In this episode, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar talk extensions for JDub and Chet, the unveiling of the renderings for the new OKC arena, noteworthy performances in summer league. To close out the show, Brandon and John walk through each of Brandon's 25 Statements Made with Extreme Confidence made before the 2024-25 season.

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00:50:05

SGA Extension, Draft Analysis, and Early Offseason...

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/07/02

On the first pod of the offseason, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar get into a busy first week of the offseason and discuss:Presti's Post-Season PresserJ-Dub's wrist injurySGA's massive contract extensionDraft thoughtsExtensions for Dub, Chet, and othersHow the West keeps getting stronger

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00:46:20

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/06/24

THE CHAMPIONSHIP EPISODE!In the final episode of the 2024-25 NBA season, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer recount the Thunder's Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers to take the NBA Championship. In addition, with the draft on June 25, Brandon gives his thoughts on just who the Thunder may be targeting with its two first round picks.

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00:42:19

Get Ready for Game 7

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/06/21

It all comes down to this. Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the disappointing Game 6 blowout before turning their attention to preview an epic Game 7 clash. Brandon gives his thoughts on the potential rotations, x-factors, and how the home court edge is so critical. To close, John and Brandon discuss what a championship would mean to Oklahoma City.

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00:41:35

Jalen Williams Scores 40; Thunder 1 Win Away

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar couldn't wait to talk about JDub's history making performance, SGA's continued brilliance, Cason's big game, Lu Dort's defense, and the Thunder's overall performance that has the team just 1 win away from its first NBA Championship, so the pair had to put out another podcast already to break down Game 5 and look ahead to a potential championship-clinching Game 6.

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00:45:29

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Saves the Series; OKC Ties...

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/06/15

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer revisit the frustrating Game 3 loss on the road and then relive the magic of SGA’s fourth quarter takeover in Game 4 to reignite the Thunder’s hopes for a title. To close out the pod, Brandon previews the crucial Game 5 in Oklahoma City.

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00:41:19

Pacers Steal Game 1, Thunder Take Game 2

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/06/09

On the show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the Game 1 shocker, which saw the Indiana Pacers steal one in OKC on a Tyrese Haliburton game winner, then recap the Game 2 response as the Thunder even the series. Brandon, who is hitting the road to cover The Finals in Indianapolis, gives his preview of Games 3 and 4.

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00:50:32

Thunder vs. Pacers - The NBA Finals Preview Pod

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/06/01

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap Games 4 and 5 of the Western Conference Finals, which saw the Thunder take two straight, including Game 5 in blowout fashion, to advance to the NBA Finals. Then, in the main course, Brandon and John break down the Finals series against the Indiana Pacers, going through various matchups to see which team holds the edge.

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00:43:22

Thunder Win Games 1 & 2, But Get Smoked in Game 3

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/05/25

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the very high highs of Games 1 and 2 and dig deep to analyze the very low lows of the whipping the Thunder took in Game 3. Plus, the duo look ahead to Game 4, and gush about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win.

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00:49:00

Thunder Take Game 7, Face the Timberwolves

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the tough Game 6 loss, and gush about the Thunder's glorious Game 7 win to advance to the Western Conference Finals, plus a deep dive into the Thunder-Wolves series, including predictions.

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00:42:41

Thunder Survive Game 4

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the latest in the Thunder-Nuggets playoff series, including:What happened between Game 2 and 3?Is the pressure affecting the team?SGA and the bench rise to the occasion in Game 4Game 5 thoughtsA look at other playoff seriesWhen will the NBA MVP winner be announced?

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