Thunder Buddies

The Thunder were able to bounce back on Wednesday night and pick up a much needed win against the Pistons and the Thunder Buddies have all the info on the game. Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin breakdown the game before getting into Jalen Willaims consistent evolution as a player throughout his rookie season, our top 5 biggest questions about the Thunder with 5 games left in the season and finally what is left on the schedule for the teams surrounding the Thunder in the play-in seeding race.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder are still in every bit of the Play-In hunt! After a puzzling game against the Portland Trailblazers, OKC comes home for a back to back. The Thunder Buddies: Berry Tramel and Michael Martin then get into a Lu Dort discussion about the complex dynamics of what he brings to the team, SGA and his availability for this week, a Wild West watch list and downplaying any discourse around Chet Holmgren rumors of him possibly returning this season from injury.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Berry Tramel Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder have one more night in LA after playing two straight against the Clippers in two very different games, The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin have all the info from those two games you will need along with discussions about Jalen Willaims’ Rookie of the Year case, Can OKC keep threading the developmental needle while competing and finally to cap off the show we get into “Play-In” it out where Joe and Michael discuss the most favorable play-in matchups for the Thunder.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) Producer: Michael Martin

The West standings are getting pretty heated! The Thunder cooled off the Suns for a big win on Sunday night and now look to continue winning as they go out to Hollywood where OKC will face the Clippers twice and Lakers once, The Thunder Buddies also go over the current standings, who’s hot, who’s not and finally Michael and Joe look a head to a potential postseason game and discuss who would be in their Thunder 8 to 9 man rotation in a must win environment.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) Producer: Michael Martin

It's March Madness and time for a basketball overload! The Thunder have been hitting their stride recently, but got derailed in Canada on Thursday night. The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and Berry Tramel have all the details and information on the game along with their predictions for the next 4 Thunder games, "Santa Clara Williams"  as the best Thunder rookie ever and finally the two discuss Berry's recent article about the current relationship between NBA players and NBA referees along with how the Thunder are operating differently with the officials compared to other teams.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Berry Tramel (@BerryTramel) Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder have won 5 of their last 6 including back to back road games, but what have the Thunder Buddies learned about the team from that stretch? In today’s podcast Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto breakdown what to watch this week in the standings among Western Conference games, a confidence temperature check about the Thunder’s postseason chances, our biggest concerns the rest of the season and finally an obscure Thunder Legacy Night Draft of some Thunder legends in a snake draft.    For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) Producer: Michael Martin

The season is getting spicy! The Thunder only have 16 games remaining in the season and have a lot of games with major weight attached to them still on their plate. OKC is still in the mix for the play-in/playoffs and are playing games of consequence almost every other day. Michael breaks down the 5 most important games left for the Thunder this season and then answers a handful of questions from Twitter asked by a few of you beautiful listeners.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Producer: Michael Martin

It is Thunder Buddy Tuesday! Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto break down the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams rookie of the year campaign push, JDub's case as the best rookie in Thunder history, Poku's injury update, Should Dario Saric stay and finally a preview of the Thunder's upcoming 3 game road trip against the Suns, Pelicans and Spurs.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights, or if you have any Thunder questions for the Thunder Buddies and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Joe Mussatto (@Joe_mussatto) Producer: Michael Martin

The Jazz are in OKC for two games and the Thunder Buddies are here to get you ready for both games this weekend. Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto start the show off by discussing Kenrich William's season ending injury, Lakers/Thunder from Wednesday night, the Thunder signing Jared Butler to a two way contract and were the Thunder maybe further away from really competing than we may have thought?   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Joe Mussatto (@Joe_mussatto) Producer: Michael Martin

There are only 22 games left in the season! The Thunder Buddies are ready for the season ending stretch and have news on all things Thunder for you including Shai’s recent injury news, The Kings win in OKC, Lindy Waters getting a new deal, Eugene Omoruyi getting cut, JJ Reddick talked to Joe about Isaiah Joe and finally where do we think this Thunder team finishes by the end of the season? For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter! Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

It is almost draft season in the NBA! As we get into the last 20 or so games of the season and with the amount of picks the Thunder have Michael Martin wanted to check in on some of the best prospects in the 2023 NBA draft. Michael today was joined by Derek Parker of Draft Digest, SI now and Fan Nation to break down 5 different elite wing prospects including Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Jarace Walker, Gradey Dick and more interesting potential high draft picks for this year's draft and how they could potentially fit in OKC.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Derek Parker Producer: Michael Martin

We hope everyone had a great All Star Weekend! The Thunder Buddies are here with Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto back from Salt Lake City. Joe has all the details on what went down including Shai's first ever NBA All Star game, The Thunder are back on national TV again and finally Michael and Joe play good cop/bad cop with 5 reasons the Thunder will/won't make the postseason.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael MartinAnalyst: Joe MussattoProducer: Michael Martin

Who's ready for All Star Weekend? We have reached what many people consider the halfway point in the NBA season. The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto breakdown everything Thunder related to All Star Weekend, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams in the Rising Star's game, Julius Randle in the 3 point contest over Isaiah Joe, What Joe Mussatto heard from different players and their thoughts on the Thunder's rising stars and more!For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael MartinAnalyst: Joe MussattoProducer: Michael Martin

The last Thunder Buddies before all star weekend! Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto break down all things Thunder starting with the loss to the Pelicans on Monday night, Isaiah Joe’s impact as a 3 point shooter on this team, The New Orleans matchup with OKC and an All Star Weekend Preview.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder were active on yesterday's NBA trade deadline with both Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley being traded from OKC. The Thunder Buddies are back on this Friday edition of the podcast to talk all things Thunder trades, Joe's experience in LA for Lebron James' record breaking night, Where do the Thunder go from here, Various former Thunder players who were moved at the deadline and finally trade grades of the best and worst deals from yesterday.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

What a night to remember? The Thunder were cemented in history in Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers where Lebron James became the NBA's all time leader in points. The Thunder Buddies break down everything from the Thunder's win last night in a game for the history books, an NBA trade deadline preview and finally some historical basketball talk!For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Berry Tramel Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder were unable to get a win in H Town on Wednesday night, but will get a rematch on Saturday night back in OKC against the Rockets. The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and The Oklahoman's Thunder beat reporter Joe Mussatto breakdown the last game, What OKC needs to do differently for a win in the rematch, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being named to his first ever NBA All Star game, Who was snubbed from the reserves and finally Michael and Joe go head to head in an NBA All Star player draft choosing from the 2023 rosters that were announced last night.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael MartinAnalyst: Joe MussattoProducer: Michael Martin

What is this, a crossover episode? The Thunder Buddies with a very special guest who many long time listeners likely remember. Anthony Slater who helped create the Thunder Buddies and covered the Thunder for 3 years with the Oklahoman has returned to the pod! Michael Martin and Anthony break down the origins of the Thunder Buddies, his favorite memories of the podcast, favorite Thunder games he covered, his thoughts on this current iteration of the Thunder and finally a short discussion about the current state of the Golden State Warriors.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Anthony Slater Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder Buddies are back to get you ready for the weekend with all things OKC basketball. Michael Martin is joined by the returning Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. The two discuss the Thunder's loss to the Hawks on Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not being named an All Star starter and then various discussions about the All Star voting process, positions, drafts and more!For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

he Thunder beat the Jokic-less Nuggets on Sunday night and the Thunder Buddies have all the breakdown and analysis you need! Michael Martin and the Oklahoman's Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto also talk about Chet Holmgren's recent New York Times article, What the deal is with all the recent Sengun talk and Finally a big 3 game homestand along with predictions.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin