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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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00:41:44

Thunder vs. Nuggets: A Tale of Two Games

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the wild first two games of the Thunder vs. Nuggets playoff series and discuss:What happened in Game 1?!Love for Alex CarusoThe fouling strategyBig Game 2 bounce backHow the rest of the series will play out

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00:33:14

Thunder vs. Nuggets Preview Pod

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/05/04

It's time for the Western Conference Semifinals, and in an emergency pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the Thunder vs. Nuggets playoff series. How do the teams match upWhat do the regular season results indicateHow do the Thunder defend JokicHow can the Nuggets slow the ThunderBrandon's series prediction

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00:30:16

Thunder Sweeps the Grizzlies

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/05/01

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar recap the Thunder's sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies and discuss:Was Ja right?Any cause for concern after Games 3 and 4?Who was the MVP of the seriesNuggets/Clippers talkAnd more...

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00:23:40

Thunder Outclass the Grizzlies in Games 1 and 2

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer break down the first two games of the series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies, including:Shai's struggles and OKC's record-setting Game 1 winThings go better for Memphis and still lose by double digitsChet Holmgren and Jalen Williams showing up bigA look at Clippers/Nuggets

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00:36:40

It's Playoff Time in Oklahoma City

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/04/17

On this week's show, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, including how OKC matches up against either Memphis or Dallas, plus:Standout moments in the last three gamesIt's SGA's MVP to loseDoes Dort have a chance to win DPOYListener questions ahead of the playoffsAnd more

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00:35:22

Hot Takes on the Lakers and More

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/04/09

On this week's show, host John Napier puts Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar in the uncomfortable position of ranking takes from Lakers Reddit, plus:What went wrong vs Houston and the LakersWho got the better end of the whistle, OKC or LA?Shai's brilliance (regular segment)The Luka ejectionThe final 3 games of the regular season

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00:43:32

The NBA MVP Race is Over

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/04/02

This week on the podcast, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar confirm that the MVP race is basically over, with SGA expected to take home the award, plus the duo discuss:The most impressive wins of the last two weeksCOY and DPOY analysisShould the Thunder go for 70 and how good is this team?Preview of the week ahead

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00:41:38

Shai isn't the free throw merchant, someone else is

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/03/19

On this week's pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar bust the myth that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a free throw merchant, and also discuss:How the Thunder beat the CelticsThe T-Fest against the PistonsLocking down Giannis and the BucksThe NBA's investigation into the Thunder resting playersWhich picks in the 2025 NBA Draft will the Thunder get

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00:43:28

The SGA v. Jokic MVP Showdown

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/03/12

On this week's podcast, host John Napier tests Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar's best arguments for why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should take the MVP award over Nikola Jokic, plus:The impressive win over MemphisNo starters, no problem vs PortlandOKC gets a big win vs Denver, then loses the next nightA preview of the next 3 games

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00:39:48

Thunder Score at Will but Struggle on Defense

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/03/05

This week on the pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar do a deep dive into the Thunder's defensive struggles, plus:What does SGA need to do to secure the MVP?J-Dub goes for a new career highWhy do supporting and bit players always go nuts against the Thunder?Why do the Thunder keep blowing leads?A week at the look ahead

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00:36:46

Do the Wolves Have the Thunder's Number?

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/02/26

This week on the pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer discuss the Thunder's struggles against the Wolves and the epic meltdown, plus: All-Star Game takeaways Could Dort win DPOY? The Western Conference playoff race and threats to OKC A look at the games ahead

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00:47:18

Chet Returns Amidst Wigginsanity

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/02/12

On this week's episode, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar discuss the last 7 games of Thunder basketball including:Another 50 point game for SGAChet returns against the RaptorsThunder notches an impressive win over MemphisChet blocks the PelicansA tribute to OKC's dominanceWigginsanityTrade deadline recapLooking ahead to the next 7 days

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00:33:26

The Trade Deadline Show

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the last 7 days of Thunder basketball and discuss:The Thunder adds Daniel Theis in a deadline deal Luka Doncic trade reactions Other trade deadline topics and their impact on the Western Conference playoff race Why OKC lost to the Warriors Aaron Wiggins career night The basketball game played against players wearing Milwaukee Bucks jerseys A preview of the next four Thunder games

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00:52:42

Kevin Durant to the Thunder?!

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar and host John Napier break down the last 7 days of Thunder basketball and discuss:Which reserves will be named to the West All-Star team? SGA scores 54 against the Jazz Why can't the Thunder solve the Mavs? OKC takes care of Portland Trade deadline talk, including Paul Pierce's insane KD-Chet trade idea Previewing the next 7 days Is SGA really committed to OKC for the long haul?

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00:53:03

Branden Carlson for Rookie of the Year

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the last 7 days of Thunder basketball and discuss:-HUGE win over the Cavs + Shai's brilliance -Tough loss to the Mavs -Isaiah Joe catches fire again vs the Nets -Cam Johnson trade thoughts -Previewing games against the Jazz, Mavs, and Blazers -Which Thunder player should win every NBA player award

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00:46:43

New Week, New Streak

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/01/15

On this week's episode, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar discuss:The epic clash between the Thunder and Cavs The impressive win over the Knicks at the Garden + Hot Cup of Joe Thunder manhandles the Wizards An ugly win over the 76ers Previewing Thunder-Cavs Part 2 and the Mavs and Nets J-Dub for All Star

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00:45:38

Aaron Wiggins Saves the Thunder

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/01/08

On this week's episode, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar look back at the last week of Thunder, look ahead to next week, and discuss:The win over Clippers Aaron Wiggins saves the Thunder Celtics locked down Cavs preview Thunder Reddit take rankings And more!

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00:50:41

12 Games and Counting

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2025/01/02

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the latest in Thunder nation, including: OKC's wins over the Pacers and Hornets Superlatives from the Grizzlies win Record-setting win against the Wolves Ajay Mitchell love New Year's Resolutions for SGA, J-Dub, and others

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00:51:53

Twas the Day After Christmas

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2024/12/26

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer break down the last seven days of Thunder basketball and discuss: OKC's wins over the Magic, Heat, and Wizards Alex Caruso's extension Cam Johnson trade talk Previewing games against the Pacers, Hornets, Grizzlies, and T-Wolves What would Brandon give Thunder players if he was Santa Claus

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00:46:17

NBA Cup Commentary: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Daily Thunder Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer recap the last 7 days of Thunder basketball and discuss: The Thunder's big win over the Rockets Dort's stellar performance The team's fun dynamic What happened against the Bucks Why the loss is not that big of a deal Previewing the next 3 games Alex Caruso extension day The new NBA All-Star format

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