Thunder Buddies
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Game-by-game discussion on the Oklahoma City Thunder from The Oklahoman sports staff.
Episodes
- Thunder Buddies podcast: Is Ajay Mitchell a breakout star in NBA Playoffs?
Thunder Buddies hosts Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto recap the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers, examining Ajay Mitchell's potential as a breakout star.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: Predictions for OKC’s playoff series vs. Los Angeles Lakers
In the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto share their predictions for the upcoming playoff series between the OKC Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Predictions for every round of the NBA Playoffs
On the Thunder Buddies Podcast, The Oklahoman
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Picks for every 2025-26 NBA award
On the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss their picks for every NBA award for the 2025-26 season.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander locked up the MVP award?
On the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez and Jordan Davis discuss the MVP race, focusing on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and explore potential playoff routes for the OKC team.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Are the Boston Celtics the biggest Eastern Conference threat to OKC?
In the Thunder Buddies Podcast, hosts Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss potential Eastern Conference threats to OKC, including an analysis of the Boston Celtics.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: How long will OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue historic 20-point streak?
In the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic 20-point scoring streak.
- Ranking potential NBA playoff matchups for OKC Thunder
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss potential NBA playoff matchups for the OKC Thunder.
- OKC Thunder predictions for after NBA All-Star Break
In the Thunder Buddies podcast, Joe Mussatto and Justin Martinez discuss their predictions for the OKC Thunder after the NBA All-Star break.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: Why Nikola Topic’s NBA debut is one of best stories in basketball
On the Thunder Buddies podcast, hosts Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto share their thoughts on Nikola Topic’s NBA debut and look ahead to the NBA All-Star weekend.
- Who won NBA trade deadline? Making case for Thunder after landing Jared McCain
On Thunder Buddies, Justin Martinez and Jenni Carlson recap the NBA trade deadline and discuss how Jared McCain fits with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- What should Sam Presti, OKC Thunder do at NBA trade deadline?
In the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Chet Holmgren’s All-Star candidacy and potential trade deadline targets for the OKC Thunder.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: How does Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury affect OKC?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Jalen Williams' recent hamstring injury and its potential impact on OKC. The episode is from the Thunder Buddies podcast.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: Concern meters during OKC’s rough stretch
On the Thunder Buddies podcast, Joe Mussatto and Justin Martinez review trends from the Oklahoma City team's recent rough patch, assigning concern meters to various developments.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: New Year’s resolutions for every OKC player
On the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez shares his New Year's resolution for every player on the OKC team.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Does OKC have a San Antonio Spurs problem?
In Thunder Buddies, Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto analyze the difficulties OKC faces against the San Antonio Spurs.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: Could OKC and San Antonio be the NBA’s next great rivalry?
In the latest Thunder Buddies podcast, hosts Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto share their thoughts on the Oklahoma City team's loss in the NBA Cup semifinals to San Antonio.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Will OKC win NBA Cup title? Predictions for each round
In the latest Thunder Buddies Podcast episode, Justin Martinez and Jordan Davis discuss and predict the outcomes for each round of the NBA Cup.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Takeaways from Jalen Williams’ season debut
On the Thunder Buddies podcast, Justin Martinez reviews Jalen Williams’ season debut, discusses injury updates, and analyzes the NBA Cup playoff bracket.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Which team is OKC’s biggest threat after first month of the season?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto break down which teams are the biggest threat to OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
- Thunder Buddies: Could OKC make NBA playoffs if it was split into two teams?
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto hold a draft to see if the OKC Thunder is deep enough to be split into two playoff-caliber teams.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Can OKC be even better than last season?
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto break down OKC’s development and where it still has room to improve in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies Podcast.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: Takeaways from the first week of OKC’s season
Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from the OKC Thunder’s first week of the NBA season.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Takeaways from OKC's opening night win over Houston
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their takeaways from the OKC Thunder's opening-night home win over the Houston Rockets.
- One goal for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and every OKC Thunder player this NBA season
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give one goal for every OKC Thunder player during the 2025-26 NBA season.
- Thunder Buddies Podcast: Buying or selling on OKC predictions this season
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their predictions for the OKC Thunder during the 2025-26 NBA season.
- Thunder Buddies podcast: What to make of NBA media day, preseason opener and more
The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss what they learned from the OKC Thunder's media day, NBA preseason play and more.
- Looking ahead of NBA 2024-25 regular season
What might August be on the NBA calendar — other than an invitation for dreaded redrafts and for fanbases to mindlessly clash — if not for the league’s schedule release? The matchups. The storylines. The anticipation. All tangible, even wh…
- Thunder trades for Gordon Hayward
The Thunder added Gordon Hayward at the trade deadline Thursday. Beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto break down the deal.
- Road recap and 2022 redraft
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's extended road trip and look back on the 2022 NBA Draft. Where would Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams go today?
- Midseason grades
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto grade the Thunder's top-eight rotation players through the halfway mark of the season.
- Thunder wraps up East Coast trip
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's East Coast trip, talk Aaron Wiggins' value and discuss the Ringer's updated player rankings.
- Thunder midseason over/unders
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's loss in Atlanta and make some rest-of-season predictions for OKC
- Do the Thunder need to make a trade?
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto talk OKC's tough January schedule and ask the question: Do the Thunder need to make a trade?
- Thunder's signature win in Denver
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-winner in Denver, Chet Holmgren's place among rookie greats and where SGA ranks in the MVP race.
- OKC arena vote passes
Oklahoma City residents voted yes Tuesday night to fund a new downtown arena. Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto break down the vote, what it means and what happens next. They also discuss their favorite arenas in…
- Changing of the guard
Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi and columnist Joe Mussatto recap the Thunder's loss in Houston, Josh Giddey's ongoing struggles and what might change with OKC's guard rotation.
- Introducing Joel, our new man on the Thunder beat
Meet Joel Lorenzi, The Oklahoman's new Thunder beat writer. Joel and columnist Joe Mussatto talk Joel's background, his early Thunder thoughts, his reporting on Josh Giddey and more.
- Michael’s Last Thunder Buddies Pod And 6 Of The Most Interesting Media Day Storylines
After 95 incredibly fun podcasts, Michael Martin will be hosting his last Thunder Buddies podcast today. Michael explains what is going down, the timeline of events and what is up next for him. The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael…
- Thunder Buddies: Mailbag
You all had questions and we had answers! The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin have a special mailbag pod with questions from all of you great listeners. We discuss rotation staples, possible trades, Shai’s writing skills,…
- New Arena Announcements, Final Shai FIBA Thoughts and KD’s 2010 International Breakout Compared to SGA’s
Today the Thunder Buddies are joined by a familiar face under a new title! Joe Mussatto, now a sports columnist, is back on the pod with Michael Martin and ready to talk Thunder basketball. Kicking things off we discussed the new Thunder a…
- Shai’s FIBA Showcase, Canada Beats Team USA And SGA’s Standing In The NBA
The Canadians made history this weekend lead by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as they beat Team USA for the bronze medal in FIBA basketball. This is the first FIBA medal for Canada ever and their first medal in men’s basketball since the 1936 Ol…
- Shai Vs Team USA For The Bronze With Rylan Stiles
While most Thunder fans were sound asleep, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort and Team Canada were in FIBA action against Serbia across the globe. The Canadians came up short, but Michael Martin and guest Rylan Stiles have all the info and b…
- Shai vs. Luka And “Right Team, Wrong Time” Thunder Players
The 2018 NBA Draft battle is going overseas as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Team Canada will take on Luka Doncic and Team Slovenia. We have a short preview of the game and how they have matched up against each other in the NBA since Shai wa…
- Giannis To The Thunder? The Top 15 Thunder Players Ever
The NBA is the sport that never sleeps. Earlier this week a rumor/report came out from an anonymous Western Conference executive claiming the Thunder are in the best position to go after Giannis if they want to. The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mu…
- FIBA Player Draft And Checking In With Thunder Players In FIBA Action
We have real actual basketball to talk about! The FIBA World Cup is in group play. Team Canada was in action earlier this morning led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and even earlier Josh Giddey led the Boomers and Team Australia to a win over…
- 2023-2024 Thunder Would You Rather Part 2: Unhinged Edition With Clemente Almanza, Derek Parker And Rylan Stiles
Today on the Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin, Derek Parker, Rylan Stiles and Clemente Almanza have assembled like Voltron to give out some wild and fun, “would you rather” Thunder questions going into the 2023-2024 season. A unique pod for…
- 2023-2024 Thunder Would You Rather With Clemente Almanza, Derek Parker And Rylan Stiles
Today on the Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin, Derek Parker, Rylan Stiles and Clemente Almanza have assembled like voltron to give out their best, “would you rather” Thunder questions going into the 2023-2024 season. A fun one for sure wher…
- Bye Bye TyTy And Garuba Along With Thunder Trivia
The Thunder roster crunch has been the topic of the summer in OKC. Earlier this week the Thunder cut ties with two former Houston Rocket first-round picks in TyTy Washington and Usman Garuba. The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael M…
- The Top 5 Thunder Games To Look Forward To With Brandon Rahbar
Yesterday was a big day on the NBA calendar! It was schedule release day! Now we know the exact time and date of every Oklahoma City Thunder game in 2023-2024. Today on the Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin is joined by Brandon Rahbar of Dai…