Let's Talk Thunder- An Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Podcast

Michael Martin
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A three-times-a-week podcast, also posted on YouTube with video, hosted by Thunder media member Michael Martin, focused on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  1. 19h ago

    Could OKC Bounce Back In November? Chet Holmgren’s Injury Update, What Happened With Ochai Agbaji, and More!

    It seems like wave after wave of bad news has hit the OKC Thunder to start this season with all types of unfortunate injuries, but could they bounce back against what looks like a somewhat manageable November schedule? Today on the Let's Talk Thunder podcast, I went game by game through their 15 matchups and discussed how likely OKC was to win those games and what their most likely record would be going into December, along with discussing Chet Holmgren’s recent injury update, the Thunder signing and then not signing Ochai Agbaji, why getting Alex Caruso would solve a lot of issues, why the Thunder should probably pivot away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s expanded off-ball usage this season, and more OKC basketball team news. Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Chet Holmgren’s unfortunate injury news: (0:40) What happened with Ochai Agbaji signing then not signing with OKC: (2:37) Why getting Alex Caruso back would solve a lot of problems: (6:29) OKC should put a pause on SGA playing off the ball: (12:54) Can the Thunder bounce back with a somewhat winnable November schedule?: (21:00) Wrap Up: (45:02) Close: (45:49) Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    Could OKC Bounce Back In November? Chet Holmgren’s Injury Update, What Happened With Ochai Agbaji, and More!

  2. 3d ago

    Why It's Too Soon To Doom! And 10 OKC Trade Targets with Brandon Rahbar

    Is it too early to start dooming about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season? We sure do! Brandon Rahbar joins Michael Martin on another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast to discuss why some of the extremist fans should probably take a chill pill, even if things aren’t going well for the OKC Thunder right now. And then the headliner for this one, Michael pitches 10 different trade targets for this season, and Brandon gives grades out for their fits in Oklahoma City this season, plus more Thunder news! Timestamps Intro: (0:00) It’s too soon to doom: (1:16) 10 OKC trade targets: (9:01) Herb Jones: (9:44) Rui Hachimura: (13:08) Derrick Jones Jr.: (15:44) Ty Jerome: (17:29) Keon Ellis: (21:48) Spencer Jones: (23:28) Kris Dunn: (26:05) Gui Santos: (28:14) Jaylon Tyson: (30:53) Justin Champagnie: (32:53) Three more fun but unlikely trade targets: (34:42) Davion Mitchell: (34:51) Anthony Black: (35:45) Jaime Jaquez Jr.: (37:23) Our Top 3 trade targets: (38:48) Wrap Up: (42:22) Close: (43:14) Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    Why It's Too Soon To Doom! And 10 OKC Trade Targets with Brandon Rahbar

  3. 5d ago

    What Does History Say About JDub And Cason Wallace's Injuries? Why Trades Might Be Difficult For OKC and Should OKC Sign Russell Westbrook?

    Timestamps Intro: (0:00) JDub's injury outlook: (2:03) Why JDub is IMPOSSIBLE to replace: (11:37) Cason's injury outlook: (18:16) Don't forget to give Caso some love: (24:32) Don't expect any Thunder trades anytime soon: (28:22) Should OKC bring Russell Westbrook back?: (39:59) Wrap up: (49:11) Close: (49:44) We finally have diagnoses for both Jalen Williams' and Cason Wallace's injuries. Last night, Sam Presti spoke to the media and gave out injury updates on both JDub and Caso. I did a deep dive into players who have had the same injuries or something similar and how those players' pasts could inform us about Dub and Cason's long-term outlook, as well as talking about why JDub is basically impossible to replace, why trades are gonna be pretty difficult for the OKC Thunder, and why signing Russell Westbrook probably wouldn't be a good idea. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    What Does History Say About JDub And Cason Wallace's Injuries? Why Trades Might Be Difficult For OKC and Should OKC Sign Russell Westbrook?

  4. Oct 24

    SGA's 20-point Streak Is OVER, JDub Continues To Look Great, and Chet Holmgren Outplays Another Elite Big Man with Justin Martinez

    Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point streak is over: (1:16) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander subs himself out over chasing the streak: (5:38) Jalen Williams continues looking good since returning from injury: (10:21) Chet Holmgren keeps answering the critics and outplays another elite big: (14:54) Ajay Mitchell starting to find a rhythm? And his bench duo combo with Jared McCain: (22:36) What are we hoping to see from the Thunder as a team, roster, and more over their next two upcoming home games vs. the Clippers and Suns?: (33:32) Wrap Up: (42:18) Close: (44:58) Welcome back to another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast as Michael Martin is joined by The Oklahoman's OKC Thunder beat reporter and writer, Justin Martinez, to talk all things OKC hoops, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 141-game streak of 20-point games coming ot an end, SGA's decision to sub himself out instead of chasing that record, Jalen Williams continuing to look more like his All-NBA self, Chet Holmgren once again getting the best of another elite NBA big man, Ajay Mitchell potentially finally finding a rhythm, and his bench scoring 1-2 punch combo with Jared McCain, and finally Michael and Justin give a few thoughts on what they hope to see in the OKC Thunder's upcoming next couple of home games against the Clippers and Suns. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    SGA's 20-point Streak Is OVER, JDub Continues To Look Great, and Chet Holmgren Outplays Another Elite Big Man with Justin Martinez

  5. Oct 22

    Chet Holmgren & OKC Strike Back vs. The Spurs And A Nuggets Preview with Brandon Rahbar

    Timestamps Intro: The OKC Thunder's huge win over the Spurs: (0:51) Chet Holmgren answers the call vs. Wemby and the Spurs: (3:05) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starts the season with an MVP performance: (7:37) Jared McCain couldn't miss on opening night: (10:34) Aday Mara Mania continues in San Antonio: (15:04) OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Preview: (21:07) Another MVP battle between SGA and Jokic: (21:18) Aday Mara's first shot at Nikola Jokic: (24:41) Can JMac keep up his hot shooting from Game 1?: (27:11) Get right game for Ajay Mitchell?: (30:28) More reps for JDub and Chet: (32:56) Our biggest takeaways from the first two nights of NBA action: (35:04) Wrap up: (44:02) Close: (45:10) We are back for the first episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast with actual basketball to talk about! Brandon Rahbar joins Michael Martin to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's big-time win over the San Antonio Spurs to kick off the 2026-2027 NBA season on opening night, their biggest takeaways from the win, a preview of the OKC Thunder's home opener later tonight against the Denver Nuggets, and finally, their NBA analysis of the first two days of this season. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    Chet Holmgren & OKC Strike Back vs. The Spurs And A Nuggets Preview with Brandon Rahbar

  6. Oct 20

    Could Cason Wallace's Extension Turn Into A Steal For OKC, Rookie Revisit After Preseason, Opening Night Preview, and Preseason NBA Title picks with Derek Parker

    Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Breaking down Cason Wallace's new deal and how it could end up as a steal for OKC: (1:02) A rookie revisit post-preseason for Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz: (11:44) A big-time opening night preview of Thunder vs. Spurs: (21:19) Our NBA Finals and NBA Champions picks for the 2026-2027 season: (33:09) Wrap up: (46:13) Close: (46:43) The NBA regular season is FINALLY HERE! Michael Martin is joined by NBA Draft expert Derek Parker for another episode of the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast to break down Cason Wallace's new contract extension, how it could end up as a steal for OKC, a rookie revisit post-preseason for Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, an opening night preview of Thunder at Spurs as the OKC Thunder look for revenge in San Antonio, and finally, Michael and Derek give their official picks and predictions for the NBA Finals this season. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    Could Cason Wallace's Extension Turn Into A Steal For OKC, Rookie Revisit After Preseason, Opening Night Preview, and Preseason NBA Title picks with Derek Parker

  7. Oct 17

    DON'T Panic About OKC's Preseason, A Spain team trying to block Aday Mara's NBA Debut, and breaking down the NBA's GM Poll with Rylan Stiles

    Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Aday Mara news out of Spain?: (1:46) Preseason Panic Button?: (5:13) What is going on with Chet Holmgren's injury status?: (5:26) Don't worry about SGA off the ball: (11:07) Can Cason Wallace's shooting bounce back?: (13:52) Small sample size of Ajay Mitchell being off: (18:45) Aday Mara is gonna make Chet Holmgren better; not replace him: (24:27) Going through the NBA GMs' Survey and the biggest surprises and takeaways related to the Thunder: (28:14) Wrap Up: (49:32) Close: (50:50) On today's episode of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast, Michael Martin is joined by Locked on Thunder's Rylan Stiles to discuss why nobody should be hitting the panic button over the OKC Thunder's preseason just yet. The two go through a variety of preseason topics that fans seem to be a little concenred about all the way to the extreme of wanting to hit the panic button and break down how real the concern level should be on some of the underwhelming play during preseaon along with discussing the news of a team in Spain trying to block Aday Mara's NBA debut, what all is involved in that, and what we think will be the result before finally finishing things off by going through their biggest OKC Thunder related takeaways and surprises from the NBA General Manager's survey ahead of what should be an exciting 2026-2027 season. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    DON'T Panic About OKC's Preseason, A Spain team trying to block Aday Mara's NBA Debut, and breaking down the NBA's GM Poll with Rylan Stiles

  8. Oct 15

    8 Big Preseason Lessons, Otega Oweh's injury, and Lu Dort's Legacy in OKC with Justin Martinez

    Timestamps Intro: (0:00) Otega Oweh's devastating injury: (0:53) 8 Preseason Lessons: (7:42) Aday Mara Mania is still going: (8:39) Bennett Stirtz is looking solid: (13:32) SGA leveling up off the ball: (16:13) JDub looks refreshed and ready: (19:36) Jared McCain can't miss: (24:51) OKC's improved passing and pace: (28:28) Can Cason Wallace find his shot?: (30:20) Looking for an Ajay Mitchell bounce back: (32:38) The lasting legacy of Lu Dort for the Oklahoma City Thunder: (36:58) Wrap up: (46:22) Close: (47:29) The Let's Talk Thunder Podcast is back! Michael Martin is joined by the Oklahoman's Thunder beat writer, Justin Martinez, to go over the 8 biggest lessons we have learned from the Oklahoma City Thunder's preseason hoops action, as well as roster updates on Otega Oweh rupturing his achilles and missing his entire rookie season, as well as discussing Lu Dort's lasting legacy for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow me on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates on this channel, upcoming content releases, different content that I can't post here, and more! Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelOnSports TikTok: LetsTalkThunder_ Instagram: LetsTalkThunder YouTube: LetsTalkThunder Have a question, concern, or want to sponsor the show? Email me at letstalkthunder@gmail.com

    8 Big Preseason Lessons, Otega Oweh's injury, and Lu Dort's Legacy in OKC with Justin Martinez
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