Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell joins the TBU crew to discuss the recent road trip, growing and adjusting to life in the NBA in his first year, the defensive mindset of the team and more.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick look back on last week’s road trip where the Thunder put its defense on display, especially in late-game situations, and found ways to score against a variety of schemes. The TBU crew also fills you in the different NBA Cup scenarios heading into Tuesday night’s game against Utah.OKC Thunder

During the Thunder’s six-game homestand, the team faced adversity and put its resilience and adaptability on display. Nick and Paris break down how the Thunder has been able to win by doubling down on its strengths and getting energy boosts from the second unit.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick look back on the different ways the Thunder got off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games. The TBU crew will also point out some stats that caught their eye, the disruptive team defense and some individual performances that have stood out to them.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick share a couple of stats and themes that caught their eyes from the Thunder’s opening games. The TBU crew also tees you up for the next stretch of three games in four nights, including a west coast road trip.OKC Thunder

Lu Dort stops by the podcast to talk with Paris and Nick about the preseason, team chemistry and defense. Also, he’s designed sports and entertainment facilities around the world, and now he’s bringing his talent to Oklahoma City. Meet David Manica, the man who will lead the architecture design team for OKC’s new downtown arena.…

Paris and Nick are joined by Royce Young to breakdown some of their biggest themes and quotes from preseason and training camp.OKC Thunder

The Thunder hit the road earlier this week for its first preseason game at San Antonio. Paris and Nick recap the win, tell you what caught their eyes from the game and look ahead to the next two weeks.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick recap a fun-filled Thunder Media Day and provide their takeaways from the first Day of Training Camp. The TBU crew also discusses a couple of quotes that stood out to them from Tuesday’s post-practice media session.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick kick off season six of the TBU with their reactions to Sam Presti’s preseason media session (his full opening statement is included in this episode) and the excitement ahead as Media Day, Training Camp and preseason games are right around the corner.OKC Thunder

The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a month-by-month breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2024-25 Thunder season.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew shares their favorite memories last season of Ousmane, Keyontae, Adam and Olivier and how they helped contribute to the OKC Blue’s 2024 G League Championship.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the blue-collar attitude of Kenny Hustle, his ability to play significant minutes at the 5-spot, contribute efficiently in low-volume minutes his gratitude towards the organization and more.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Cason’s first season where he improved on and off the ball defensively, his ability to make shots, his growth, confidence, consistency, the impact he made in the playoffs and more.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew talks about J-Will’s booming voice on defense, his on-court chemistry with Isaiah Joe, ability to facilitate, draw charges, capability from behind the arc, physicality on defense and more.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on the season where Aaron showcased his efficiency on offense along with an ability to hit a unique shot from deep, becoming an impact player in the playoffs, his eagerness to start working towards next season and more.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back at the sharp-shooting season of Isaiah Joe where he also made strides on the defensive end, improved his accuracy from three, developed an ability to draw charges, expanded his role with the team and more.OKC Thunder

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew takes an in-depth look at Lu’s menacing defense that was on full display during the playoffs, how he has refined his offensive efficiency, ability to draw offensive fouls, consistency from three, the cheers he gets from opposing fan bases and more.OKC Thunder

In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Chet’s first season and his factor on both sides of the floor, along with his impact from the 3-point line, ability to space the floor, presence on defense, Rookie milestones, blocking shots without fouling, willingness to learn, resiliency and more.…

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the second-year leap from J-Dub where he took strides forward both offensively and defensively by becoming a three-level shooter and his ability to guard four to five positions, his impact on late-game situations, efficiency shooting, playmaking ability, camaraderie with his teammates and more.…

In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on SGA’s MVP-caliber season that saw him take huge leaps on the defensive end, incremental improvements across many significant statistical categories, the evolution of his game and leadership, their favorite moments of him from on and off the court and more.…

Newly acquired center Isaiah Hartenstein sits down with the TBU crew to talk about expanding his game, impressions on the organization, the basketball relationship with his father, his path to OKC, the excitement level of playing in front of Thunder fans inside Paycom Center and more.OKC Thunder

The TBU crew sits down with the Thunder's 2024 draft class of Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones and Ajay Michell to get to know more about the latest additions to the roster. Also, Nick talks 1-on-1 with guard Alex Caruso, who was acquired via trade earlier in the offseason.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick break down Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti's end of season press conference where he reflected on the 2023-24 team and looks at what the organization will have to do in order to sustain future success. The TBU crew also takes a short look at what's ahead in the Thunder Basketball Universe.…

The Thunder season came to a close after Game 6 at Dallas on Saturday. Paris and Nick reflect on the series, share their takeaways from Coach Daigneault and the players following their end-of-season interviews as well as what’s to come during the offseason.OKC Thunder

On top of strong defense, the Thunder put up 57 points in the second half of Game 4 in Dallas to even the series at 2-2 while taking back home-court advantage. The TBU crew recaps everything that made them look from the road games and dives into the thrilling ending of Monday night’s 100-96 win.OKC Thunder

After a 22-point win in Game 1, the Thunder fell by nine in Game 2 as the series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. Paris and Nick break down the team's defensive energy and the contributions of the second unit in Game 1. The TBU crew also discusses the play of SGA and the variety of lineups used by the Thunder in Game 2, along with the opportunity at hand …

After just four games played in over three weeks, the Thunder finally hits the floor in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. The TBU crew lends some insights on the cadence, focus and vibe of the team during the last week of practice and give a preview of the matchup against the Mavericks…

The Thunder defeated the Pelicans in four games to become the youngest team in NBA history to win a playoff series. Paris and Nick break down the defensive disruption from Lu Dort, the Thunder depth on display and the shot making of Josh Giddey. The TBU crew also talks some notable stats from the series and gives a shoutout to Coach Daigneault on h…

The Thunder came away with two wins inside Paycom Center to open its first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Game 1, the team earned a gutsy 94-92 win in a defensive battle. In Game 2, the Thunder developed a better flow and rhythm on offense for a 124-92 victory. The TBU crew talks about the team's mindset and approach, and also wh…

A lot has happened in the Thunder Basketball Universe over the last week! The Thunder wrapped up its 82-game schedule, finished No. 1 in the Western Conference and is now gearing up for the NBA Playoffs. Nick and Paris will have all the information Thunder fans need for home playoff games at Paycom Center. And while the Thunder was closing out its …

Paris and Nick look back on the Thunder’s back-to-back wins at home where the defense allowed only 97.0 points per game while holding the Kings and Spurs to a combined 33.9 percent from the field. The TBU crew also talks about SGA’s return to the court, Josh’s growth and development, and the increasing comfort level of Gordon Hayward. Plus, the cre…

Michael Cage joins Nick to recap the Thunder's 119-112 road win over the Pelicans where the team hit the 50-win mark. The guys also look back on three plays from Wednesday's home game that caught their eye. Then, Paris sits down with Josh Giddey to talk about basketball in Australia, the fearlessness he plays with on the court, the development of h…

The voice of the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto, joins Nick to talk about his journey to calling his 3,000th NBA broadcast on Wednesday. The two also talk about how the Thunder has played recently, what’s in front of the team, the guidance of Coach Daigneault, the extraordinary rookie season of Chet Holmgren and the historic play of Shai Gilgeou…

The Thunder has won four out of five games in March, including its last three, and nine straight at home. The TBU crew breaks down the reasons for success, plus the consistency of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace making strides in his first season, Josh Giddey finding his groove and Gordon Hayward becoming more acclimated to the team.…

Paris is joined by Thunder broadcast play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher to talk about what caught their eye from the last week. They also look back at the month of February where the Thunder shot a league-leading 42.7 percent from three while winning six of its last seven games.OKC Thunder

It was a busy weekend for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson this past weekend in Indianapolis. The TBU crew shares their stories and talks about what made them look during the star-studded weekend. Also, Gordon Hayward spoke with the Thunder media for the first time on Wednesday. Hear what he…

Paris and Nick look back on the 135-127 double overtime win over Toronto that saw a 23-point comeback, 23 made threes and 40 assists by the Thunder. The TBU crew gives a brief introduction of the newest member of the Thunder, Gordon Hayward. We also look ahead to the team's final three games before the All-Star break.…

The Thunder just wrapped up a wild, action-packed January. The TBU Crew talks about all the crazy numbers from the month and breaks down the win over the Denver Nuggets to close it out. Also, Nick sits down with Aaron Wiggins to talk about his approach to the game, camaraderie with teammates and growing up and playing ball in North Carolina.…

Paris and Nick recap the team’s latest road trip that concluded with two wins against division opponents. The TBU crew also looks back on how two members of the Thunder organization got their jerseys retired at their respective schools and look ahead to Tuesday’s home game against Portland and upcoming three-game road trip. Also, Paris sits down wi…

Michael Cage joins the show to talk about OKC’s balanced attack, Shai and Chet's awards in the month of December and life on the road. We also have an exclusive interview with Jalen Williams and talked about a new way to watch select Thunder games.OKC Thunder

Paris and Nick talk about how the team continues learning through each experience, the growth of the rookies, sharing the ball on offense and causing disruption on defense. The TBU crew also recaps the Christmas homestead, blesses your timeline with some Holiday Assist events and previews what's to come in 2024.…

The TBU crew looks back on the last week where the Thunder got wins over the Warriors and Jazz while breaking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's disruptive defense, OKC's moving and cutting on offense, and non-rotational guys stepping up and making the most of their opportunities when called upon. Also, Nick sits down to talk with Ousmane Dieng, who ha…

Jalen Williams sits down with Paris and Nick to reflect on the win against the Mavericks last weekend where the Thunder built a 24-point lead, fell behind after a 30-0 run by Dallas and then found a way to bounce back to pull out a 126-120 win. The TBU crew also asked Williams to talk about his mentality and development in year two, observations on…

Paris and Nick discuss their biggest takeaways from the last three matchups, take a dive into the bench production over the last seven games and go into length on the defense of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who currently leads the league in steals. Plus, the TBU crew sits down with the Mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt, to talk about the Keep OKC Big …

Paris sits down for a one-on-one interview with Isaiah Joe to discuss his growing up with basketball in Ft. Smith, AR, the work he puts into becoming an all-around player, how he stays ready each game and more. But first, the TBU crew breaks down the last three games on the road that saw two victories over the Warriors and a convincing win over the…

Lindy Waters III talks about the influence of basketball and his native culture while growing up in Oklahoma, as well as what it means to represent his heritage through the sport. Paris and Nick also recap the recent road trip out west that concluded with a 111-99 win over the Phoenix Suns.OKC Thunder

The TBU crew breaks down part of the Thunder’s homestead that included a tale of two halves against the Pelicans, an in-season tournament battle against the Warriors and a bounce-back win against the Hawks. And in preparation for the start of the OKC Blue season, Paris sits down with Keyontae Johnson to get to know more about the Thunder rookie.…

In this week’s episode, Paris sits down with rookie Cason Wallace to discuss his acclimation to the league, his basketball mantra, the culture of the team, why he chose to play basketball over other sports and more. But first, Royce Young and the TBU crew break down the first four games of the season and mention what plays caught their eyes.…

Paris catches up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to talk about his offseason routine, playing for Canada this summer, basketball as a child, his mindset on leadership qualities and more. But first, the TBU crew wraps up the preseason and sets the table for the 2023-24 regular season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.…