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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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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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
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...
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
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
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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