Morning Thunder: An Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast

The Thunder dropped Game 6 in San Antonio, 118-91, and it wasn't close after the Spurs went on a 22-0 run in the third to blow the doors off the game. Now, we're going to Game 7. Bobby and Jamison break down what went wrong: Shai held to 15 points on 6-for-18 shooting, the Spurs' perimeter defense absolutely smothering him in the midrange, a lack of role player performance, and JDub's unfortunate...

The Thunder took Game 5 at home without Jalen Williams, with Shai committing six turnovers and missing his first four shots... and still won by 13. OKC leads the Spurs 3-2 and is one win away from the NBA Finals. Bobby and Jamison break down what actually flipped from Game 4 to Game 5: Chet Holmgren's best game of the series, Jared McCain's 20-point playoff starting debut, Isaiah Hartenstein holdi...

The Thunder return to OKC for Game 5 with homecourt and the series tied at 2-2. But following a crushing Game 4 loss and the loss of Ajay Mitchell, the pressure is at a fever pitch. Bobby and Jamison break down where this series actually stands heading into the most critical game OKC has played since the NBA Finals. 00:00 — Intro: Series 2-2, Bobby sets the table, Jamison's gut check 02:57 — Isaia...

It's recap tyme - Bobby, Andrew, and Jamison break down Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. 0:00 — Intro: Bobby live from the car, Jamison and Andrew join for their first Morning Thunder together 02:25 — Hartenstein deep dive: how playing physical with Wemby changed the series and why the floater coming back matters 05:42 — The J-Dub situation: hamstring, the pole, and why Bobby's already bra...

The Western Conference Finals are here: and it's the matchup we've been bracing for all season. Bobby and Jamison sit down to preview Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, a series that's felt inevitable for months. Sponsored by 74C Meat Co. — Stock up for Memorial Day weekend and Thunder playoff nights. Use code BOBBY at checkout for 5% off. Local delivery and pickup...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 8-0 in the 2026 NBA Playoffs — a franchise first. Bobby and Nikki Potnick (Ford Branan) wrap up the Thunder-Lakers series and break down what this sweep really says about this team. Topics covered: (0:00) Intro: Thunder sweep the Lakers, 8-0 in the playoffs, a franchise high (4:06) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how counting stats didn't tell the whole story (5:18) What...

With the Thunder up 3-0 on the Lakers, OKC is on the verge on another sweep and an 8-0 start to the Playoffs. Bobby goes solo to break down Game 3, makes the case for Ajay Mitchell as the player of this playoff run, and look ahead to closing out LA in Game 4. 00:00 — Intro 02:30 — Why stopping Shai is failing LA 04:57 — The championship edge 07:16 — Ajay Mitchell 09:43 — Chet & iHart 12:03 — I...

OKC took care of business in Game 1, 108-90 over the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jamison and Ford are here with the postgame breakdown. 0:00 Intro / Thunder Win Game 1, 108-90 1:45 - Shai's high turnover night & how the Lakers are scheming him 2:30 - Ford's Game 1 MVP 4:40 - Lakers needed a perfect game 5:25 - Austin Reeves in Blue Hell 7:10 - Why Ajay is going to have a monster game this series 9...

Bobby and Andrew discuss the Thunder's upcoming second-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Suns have set, and the Thunder didn't flinch. Bobby and Ford break down the sweep, make the case that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player on the planet, and look ahead to whoever survives the Lakers-Rockets series in Round 2. Fuel your playoff run the right way. Use code BOBBY for 5% off your first order at 74C Meat Co. Pasture-raised, no shortcuts. OKC-area delivery and pickup availabl...

ESPN senior reporter Baxter Holmes joins the show to discuss his upcoming E:60 documentary, The Oklahoma Standard, airing Sunday, April 26th at 10 PM CST. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 How the documentary came to be 2:58 Covering this story as an Oklahoman 7:32 Kevin Durant's Involvement 11:30 Sam Presti's role 14:17 The Rashard Lewis trade article 16:50 Closing Read Baxter's Work Here: How The Thunder H...

When JDub left Game 2 early with a hamstring, OKC waited on injury updates with bated breath. Once we learned it was a grade 1 strain, the city collectively searched the internet for "how bad is a Grade 1 hamstring sprain?" Dr. Jamison Maxwell joins Bobby to break down exactly what a Grade 1 hamstring strain means, what Grade 2 would have meant, and why the Thunder's bracket is the only reason thi...

OKC ran Phoenix out of the building in Game 1 in a 119-84 romp. Bobby breaks down the defensive swarm that caused 17 turnovers and forced 13 steals, Dillon Brooks' hijinks, Chet and JDub's big day, and the importance of Game 2.

Bobby Howard and Jamison Maxwell break down OKC's full playoff path: the impact of avoiding the Nuggets and Spurs until the Western Conference Finals, the vulnerability of the Lakers and Rockets, what Luka Doncic's impact will be if he does return, and all potential first-round matchups ahead. 00:00 - The impact of Denver keeping the 3-seed 05:22 - Why an easy path is nothing but a gift 09:16 - He...

The Morning Thunder boys return to discuss OKC's historic 22-1 start as they enter the NBA Cup Knockout stage this week. We break down OKC's opening game with the Suns and potential opponents in Vegas.

Morning Thunder returns to break down OKC's league-best 10-1 start.

The OKC Thunder gritted out another 2OT win, beating the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch.

Bobby recaps the emotional, thrilling season-opening victory for the Thunder over the Houston Rockets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back! Bobby and Jamison take a look ahead of the Thunder's opening night game against the Rockets, discuss the ring and banner ceremony, preview the key storylines for the season, and highlight OKC's biggest threats to a repeat.

With the Thunder's schedule officially released, Bobby and Jamison break down the major matchups, OKC's large uptick in national TV games, Wemby and the Spurs on Christmas, and of course, Kevin Durant's ring night appearance.

The first renderings of Oklahoma City's new arena have been released! Bobby and Jamison comment on their favorite features, how the arena will improve the gameday atmosphere, amenities, and give their wishlist for the best possible OKC-based concessions.

In this episode of Morning Thunder, hosts Bobby Howard and Jamison Maxwell discuss the latest news surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder, including Jalen Williams' wrist surgery, insights from Sam Presti's bi-annual press conference, and the team's recent extensions for Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell. They also analyze the big offseason moves from the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, as well...

The NBA calendar marches on as the Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted Georgetown big man Thomas Sorber days after winning the championship. Bobby and Jamison break down Sorber's fit, his injury from several months ago, and bask in championship glory on this episode of Morning Thunder.

The dust has settled, the confetti has fallen, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions. Bobby recaps his thoughts on a historic 48 hours in OKC. 00:00 Celebrating the Championship Win 03:20 The Impact of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 06:23 Team Dynamics and Player Contributions 09:18 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Offseason Moves 12:12 Reflections on the Journey and Community Impac...

Bobby reacts to the Thunder's poor Game 6 performance and how OKC can bounce back in a decisive Game 7.