Thunder Buddies

On Wednesday night the Thunder won their 4th straight game to get to 7-2 to start out 2023. Michael Martin and The Oklahoman's very own Berry Tramel are back again to talk all things OKC basketball on this edition of the Thunder Buddies Podcast. Michael and Berry begin by breaking down their biggest takeaways and thoughts from the Wednesday win over the Pacers, then the two discuss the current Thunder rebuild and how it appears that they are ahead of schedule based on preseason expectations.For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!

The Thunder have continued their blazing start to 2023 with a 3 game win streak, Michael Martin and Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman are on the Thunder Buddies and ready to discuss all things OKC basketball. The Thunder Buddies start off just evaluating the biggest changes this team has made as they continue to improve this season, then talking about the Thunder's potential path to the playoffs/play-in and finally Josh Giddey's sophomore surge of recently.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

Can't Take The Heat on TNT, It's Always Efficient with SGA in Philadelphia, What Does a Successful Rest of 2023 Look Like and Flashes with Alex SpeersDescription: There is nothing better to help jump start your weekend than a new edition of the Thunder Buddies Podcast! Michael Martin is joined by a special guest, Alex Speers who is a contributor to the Down to Dunk Podcast and The Athletic's NBA Slam and Jam Podcast. Michael and Alex start out discussing who stood out the most from OKC in their first national tv game since 2020, The Thunder's efficient statement win on the road against the 76ers, What does a successful rest of the 2023 season look like and finally flashes/you remind me of ___.” Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Alex Speers Producer: Michael Martin For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!

Is everyone excited for some Thunder basketball tonight back on TNT? Michael Martin and the Oklahoman's beat reporter Joe Mussatto are here to talk all things Thunder including the win over the Luca-less Mavs on Sunday, The unique value Kenrich Williams brings to OKC as a player and person and then Joe had the chance to talk to Josh Giddey and others about the leap Josh has taken from deep over the last month. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, news, highlights, graphics and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!

How much more different can two games be? The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto are back for the Friday pod and ready to break down all things OKC basketball starting with the historic win over the Celtics on Tuesday, A Magically weird loss the next night in Orlando, The Thunder's "big" problem and lack of healthy forwards and centers, and then finally Michael  and Joe discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case to be an All Star starter and what that might mean for OKC both good and bad. Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates and Thunder news make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!

JOE IS BACK. The Thunder Buddies have returned with the classic duo you know and love in The Oklahoman Thunder beat writers Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin. The Thunder Buddies start out by discussing Josh Giddey's break out month of great play in December, What a difference a year makes from last season to this season, Who has raised their ceiling the most since then, Who have you cooled expectations on most, Where the Thunder were contextually in early January of 2022 and finally a few predictions for the Thunder this time next season in 2024.Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin For more updates about the Thunder Buddies Podcast and Thunder news follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!

For the last Thunder Buddies of 2022, Michael Martin is joined by the Locked on Thunder Podcast's very own Rylan Stiles. Michael and Rylan kick it off by breaking down the Thunder's recent loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Poku's injury and what it means for him and who could benefit the most on the team and then finally Michael and Rylan play good cop/bad cop on whether or not the Thunder should be pro or anti push for the play in. Host: Michael MartinAnalyst: Rylan Stiles Producer: Michael MartinFor more updates about the Thunder Buddies Podcast and Thunder news follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!

3 wins in a row? Is this a Christmas miracle? The Thunder Buddies are back for the Friday pod to get you ready for this holiday weekend. Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto start off by breaking down the Thunder's most recent win on Wednesday and then finally go back and forth discussing their 12 Thunder takes through Christmas.Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

Shai does it again! OKC wins at the buzzer against the Portland Trailblazers and the Thunder Buddies are locked and loaded to give you details on everything that went down last night. Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto then listen and review Damian Lillard's advice to Shai on navigating external pressure, Can Shai one day break Russell Westbrook's franchise scoring record, Thunder future record breakers and Joe time where Joe Mussatto breaks down his most recent article interviewing Isiah Joe about his journey to the NBA and the Thunder. Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin For more updates about the Thunder Buddies Podcast and Thunder news follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter

It may be a colder winter in OKC, but it was a hot night shooting for the Heat on Wednesday against the Thunder. Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto break down the most recent Thunder game, their biggest takeaways and any other thoughts. Later on we discuss the new NBA awards and trophies before transforming them into Thunder-centric awards with different former OKC players as representatives. Finally after that Joe and Michael talk about the upcoming homestand and what they predict will be the Thunder's record over the next 6 home games.Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder are finally home after their 5 game road trip! Michael and Joe have all the info on last nights game between the Mavs and the Thunder, Luka and Shai's duel, the great wall of SGA, OKC's defensive dilemmas, Joe's 25 teams stats from the first 25 games and we finally have a Thunder Buddies Twitter account! Make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod to keep up with all of our news, podcast releases, graphics, highlights, future giveaways and more!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

The Oklahoman's Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin are back with some more Thunder coverage just in time for the weekend. Today the Thunder Buddies breakdown the Thunder's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, then talk about Joe's latest article for the Oklahoman on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise to superstardom, a short preview of Saturday's game where OKC travels to Cleveland to face the Cavs and finally a discussion about the Thunder potentially following along in the Cavaliers rebuild blueprint.Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

The Thunder survived last night in A-town to get their 3rd straight win. Michael Martin and Berry Tramel breakdown the win against the Hawks along with their biggest takeaways. Then The Thunder Buddies talk about the recent rhythm of good basketball between Josh Giddey and SGA, Rookies Ousman Dieng and Jalen Williams rallying recently and then finally finish off by discussing Mark Daigneault's job and expectations for him over his 3 seasons leading OKC.Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Berry Tramel Producer: Michael Martin

Back on the road again already? The Oklahoman's own Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin are here to get you ready for this Thunder 5 game trip away from OKC, but before that they break down Thunder vs Spurs, JDub's big night, How JDub and Dieng have looked so far in their rookie seasons, Who needs to step up in Shai's absence and finally Joe and Michael share some funny and memorable road trip stories.Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

Michael and The Oklahoman's own Berry Tramel in today's pod breakdown the Pelicans' win on Monday night over the Thunder and then Berry and Michael have a long discussion about the recent wave of criticism towards Josh Giddey, how good of a player he can be and much more!Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Berry Tramel Producer: Michael Martin

Shorter episode for today as we all recover from feasting yesterday on Thanksgiving. Michael and Joe start off the pod today breaking down the Thunder's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday before they discuss the 5 things they think Thunder fans should be thankful for. Host: Michael MartinAnalyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

Michael and Joe are back to talk Thunder basketball again! They break down Jalen Brunson's insane game and win against the Thunder on Monday night, The recent downside of the Thunder's defense, Missing Poku's impact, The scout being out on Josh Giddey, The law of averages so far this season and finally a special Thanksgiving edition of start, bench, cut.

Description: Is there any ceiling for just how good SGA can be? Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto are here to break down all things Thunder, what Joe has seen on the road with this team, what all went down with the Thunder visiting the White House, The Big Win in the Nation's Capital over the Wizards, the Midrange Monsters from OKC, What's the Deal with Giddey sitting, What SGA's ascendants into superstardom means for OKC and this rebuild and Where Does Shai Fall in the Hierarchy of NBA Guards? Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin

After a big win from the Big Apple on Saturday and a game of ups and downs from Beantown, Michael Martin is joined by Berry Tramel to talk about the last two big-time Thunder games, a game of Wilt or the field and finally discussing Poku's evolution as a player and what have been the biggest changes in his game and reasons for his development this season. Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Berry Tramel Producer: Michael Martin