Episodes
Can the Oklahoma City Thunder Overcome Early Season Challenges?
The Oklahoma City Thunder kick off their NBA season against the Denver Nuggets, facing a tough start with key players like Kenrich Williams, Jalen Williams, and Isaiah Joe sidelined by injuries. How will the Thunder adapt their strategy with limited frontcourt depth? This episode explores the potential reliance on small ball lineups and rookies to counter Denver's size advantage.
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Published 10/24/24
Can the Oklahoma City Thunder Reach the NBA Finals?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised for a standout season, with predictions of winning 60-64 games and a potential NBA Finals showdown against the Boston Celtics. But can they overcome the hurdles in their path? This episode explores the Thunder's need to boost their three-point shooting to unlock their championship potential. Key offseason additions like Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein are set to fill crucial gaps, while underrated...
Published 10/23/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for their most exciting season...ever? Andrew Schlect Joins Rylan Stiles to discuss the OKC Thunder 2024-25 NBA Season Preview. How Many Games Will the Thunder Win? Oklahoma City could win the NBA Title, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could win MVP, Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren could be Most Improved. Will Alex Caruso and Chet Holmgren make all-defensive teams? What should Thunder fans expect this season and who matches up with OKC?
Published 10/22/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to be one of the best teams in the NBA. On Today's Locked on Thunder Podcast Rylan Stiles is joined by Michael Martin of Let's Talk Thunder to preview the 2024-25 NBA season for the OKC Thunder. Will Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the NBA All-Star weekend? Can the Thunder see SGA win the MVP award? Will Shai, Jdub and Chet be enough to win an NBA Championship in just their second playoff run? Who will stand in the way of...
Published 10/21/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Isaiah Hartenstein go down due to injury during Tuesday's preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. The OKC Thunder will be without Hartenstein for the first five-to-six weeks of the regular season, Rylan Stiles discusses what the Thunder can do now in his place. What if Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams can or can not return in time for the season opener? Kawhi Leonard is also sidelined for the LA Clippers, what does that mean for the Thunder? Will...
Published 10/17/24
Introducing NBA Rotation Predictions For Fantasy Basketball Part 1 from Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast.
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NBA Fantasy Basketball fans, prepare for an insightful look into the 2024/25 season with a focus on player rotations and minute projections. Discover how the 240 Game method helps predict NBA player minutes, offering a strategic edge for your fantasy drafts. With...
Published 10/17/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to be contenders this season, what will define the Thunder in their quest for their first NBA Championship? Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have to be ready to take another leap for the OKC Thunder. How will they utilize Isaiah Hartenstein in the Bricktown lineup? Will the Thunder defense be as good as advertised? Can Oklahoma City produce more 3-point shots? What will OKC do about their secondary creator spot?
Published 10/17/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso instantly mesh with the team in the NBA Preseason. Brandon Rahbar joins Rylan Stiles to discuss if the OKC Thunder can be historically great this season. Plus, can the Thunder find a role for rookie Ajay Mitchell? Also, do you buy the Bricktown ballers upping their 3-point volume specifically with Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Published 10/16/24
The Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, and Minnesota Timberwolves all deserve to be in the conversation for the best in the Western Conference. Did the Nuggets window close or should they still be considered a favorite? Are the Suns supposed to be in this conversation or should they be sitting with the middle of the conference?
Published 10/15/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder could be a historic team this season, but will the OKC Thunder lose less than ten games? Can the OKC Thunder be one of the best teams in basketball history? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a superstar, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren are rising stars plus adding Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso to become truly elite. The OKC Thunder are potential Trade Deadline threats again despite the feeling around this team. Will Dillon Jones crack the rotation?
Published 10/14/24
Introducing The WORST Fantasy Basketball Picks You Can Make | Do Not Draft These Players from Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast.
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Josh Lloyd looks at the NBA Fantasy Basketball players that are DO NOT DRAFT players. Of course, it's all within reason, based on rankings and team needs, but he looks at players for Yahoo and ESPN category leagues, as well as Yahoo and ESPN points...
Published 10/14/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder take down the New Zealand Breakers in a preseason tilt that featured none of the OKC Thunder regulars. Dillon Jones and Ousmane Dieng still made strides in this game, and why did the Thunder preseason slate shake out this way? Plus, the NBA GM survey showered Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in praise, claimed the Thunder as contenders, the best offseason and most underrated offseason, while saying Jalen Williams is poised to break out and Mark Daigneault is one of the...
Published 10/11/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder showed exactly how good they can be on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Chet Holmgren took another step as an aggressive player, can Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be more of a threat as 3-point shooters? Will Alex Caruso start after getting the nod from Mark Daigneault in this game? How can Isaiah Hartenstein answer more questions than just on the glass. Can the OKC Thunder win 60 games?
Published 10/10/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder began their preseason stint in San Antonio on Monday where the OKC Thunder got an impressive win behind new comers Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell. The Thunder saw Chet Holmgren take another leap in his progression while playing alongside Hartenstein for the first time. Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell should enjoy early minutes for Mark Daigneault as each rookie was awesome. How good are the Thunder? Has OKC passed by Ousmane Dieng?
Published 10/08/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to begin their preseason slate against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort are all out but there are still plenty of reasons to watch. The Oklahoma City Thunder get their first look at how Isaiah Hartenstein plays with the Thunder. Will he shoot 3s? Will he play off of Chet Holmgren well? Hoe does Hartenstein look next to Isaiah Joe? Can Holmgren become a better scorer in year two? Will Jalen...
Published 10/07/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen the injury bug bite them with Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams each suffering injuries. Can Ousmane Dieng step up in that absence? Is Dillon Jones going to fill the void of a small ball big man? Will the Minnesota Timberwolves still be a threat with Julius Randle in place of Karl-Anthony Towns? Will Chet Holmgren play in less games this season for the Thunder? Where will Oklahoma City finish this season in the regular season? Will the Thunder make the...
Published 10/04/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen their roster littered with talent, where do the OKC Thunder players rank in the NBA? How many top ten starters do the Thunder possess? Can Oklahoma City get to the Western Conference Finals or better? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren are a massive trio can they carry the Thunder? Clemente Almanza joins Rylan Stiles to discuss.
Published 10/03/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder began NBA Training Camp on Tuesday what did we learn? Joel Lorenzi joins Rylan Stiles to discuss the starting lineup for the OKC Thunder. Will Alex Caruso or Isaiah Hartenstein start? Who is a lock for the Oklahoma City starting five? What did Mark Daigneault react to the questions about roles? What stood out from day one of training camp?
Published 10/02/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up Media Day on Monday with the team discussing potential, the expectations they are dealing with, and what to expect this upcoming season for the OKC Thunder. Mark Daigneault discussed things from a more buttoned-up approach, the Thunder saw Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren full buy into whatever the role Oklahoma City puts them in. Aaron Wiggins highlighted a key factor of this roster.
Published 10/01/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen NBA media day arrive. The OKC Thunder will be peppered with questions about being able to contend and the expectations that come with this Thunder season. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to figure out their lineup between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and even Isaiah Joe. What will Mark Daigneault elect to do with the Thunder? Will Jaylin Williams or Ousmane Dieng play more? What are...
Published 09/30/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen media day sneak up what are the biggest storylines to follow for the OKC Thunder ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season? Derek Parker joins Rylan Stiles to discuss Media Day, Sam Presti presser, Kawhi Leonard's injury and the 2025 NBA Draft.
Published 09/27/24
the Oklahoma City Thunder have seen many cast expectations on them, how are they handling it? Joe Mussatto joins Rylan Stiles to discuss the 2024-25 season for the OKC Thunder. Can the Thunder win the West and compete for an NBA Finals? Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win MVP? Will the Thunder solidify a starting lineup?
Published 09/26/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder will open up their season next month, but Sam Presti has already conducted his annual preseason media availability, which tips off the season for the Thunder. Presti mentioned expectations, Alex Caruso contract extensions, the value of depth, how rotations will be handled and more. Rylan Stiles is joined by Daniel Bell to react to the latest.
Published 09/26/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen massive moves make them contenders ahead of the 2024-25 NBA Season. The Thunder have question marks as no NBA team is perfect but what questions do each player on the OKC Thunder roster have? Can the Thunder see Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein workout together? Can the Thunder rely on Alex Caruso to replace Josh Giddey playmaking? What can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander add to his game? Can the Thunder see Cason Wallace lock himself into a point guard role?...
Published 09/24/24
The Oklahoma City Thunder could see Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein play together, will the OKC Thunder start the duo together? The Thunder do not have to start Hartentein due to his massive contract. Who will end up starting for Mark Daigneault? Woj retires what does it mean for NBA Media?
Published 09/20/24