Thunder Buddies

What is this a crossover episode? The Thunder Buddies are back to review and relive their favorite moments of the 2022-2023 Thunder season. It's a 3 man weave special with all the Thunder Buddies here. Joe Mussatto, Berry Tramel and Michael Martin breakdown the biggest storylines from this season, preseason predictions before this year, biggest surprises/disappointments of the season and finally some WAY TOO EARLY expectations and goals for the OKC Thunder going into the 2023-2024 NBA season. 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) Analyst: Berry Tramel Producer: Michael Martin

What a wild season it has been! The Thunder Buddies are here for the first podcast of the offseason. Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin kick things off by discussing the Thunder’s last game of the season in Minnesota in the final play-in game, The most interesting quotes and moments from Thunder player exit interviews, Coin flip draft pick implications, DPOY discussion, Who has a better chance at winning defensive player of the year in the future between Lu Dort and Chet Holmgren and some NBA finals predictions to cap off the show.   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 have some unfinished business. OKC got a massive win in their first appearance back in the postseason since the bubble by beating the Pelicans on the road on Wednesday night. The Thunder Buddies: Berry Tramel and Michael Martin have all the information, breakdown and more about the big win and then it is time for a preview of Thunder vs Wolves. These teams opened the season against each other and now in a winner take all game the loser will go home with their season ended and the winner will survive and advance into a first round playoff matchup against the Denver Nuggets.   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

They did it! The OKC Thunder are going to the postseason and will face off against the Pelicans on the road in New Orleans in the play-in. The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin breakdown the matchup between the two teams, how they have fared against each other this season, an announcement of the SGA jersey giveaway, the biggest questions coming into the game, keys to victory and finally predictions of who comes out with a W in New Orleans and keeps their season alive.   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 last night got a win in Utah in the biggest game of the season, but does that secure their spot in the postseason? The Thunder Buddies: Berry Tramel and Michael Martin breakdown the big game, how the Thunder can lock down the 10 seed, a short preview of the final game of the regular season against the Grizzlies on Easter Sunday and finally what would making the play-in mean for the Thunder and who would you rather see OKC play?   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

There are only 3 games left in the regular season! The Thunder Buddies are back with some fun news that we are giving away a brand new sunset Shai Gilgeous-Alexander jersey with entry steps in the podcast and on twitter. Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin also breakdown the Suns’ hot game in OKC, KD and his comments on the Thunder’s young core and more, The Thunder continue to cling to the 10 spot and keep the Mavericks at bay and finally a short CBA breakdown of the recent rules updates from the NBA and how it could impact 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 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