Thunder Basketball Universe
Insights and observations into all things Thunder Basketball from the people closest to the team.
Episodes
323 episodes
Ep. 22 – Thunder Delivers Answer in Game 2
OKC evened the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 with a 122-113 win over San Antonio. Royce Young joins Nick Gallo to reflect on a Thunder victory that featured a more efficient offense, with seven players scoring in double figures. Thunder Bask...
Ep. 21 – Thunder Advances to Western Conference Finals
The Thunder is headed back to the Western Conference Finals for the sixth time in the last 16 seasons. The TBU crew breaks down the series win over the Lakers and dive into the play of Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain throughout t...
Ep. 20 – West Semis Shift Into Gear
After over a week off, the Thunder were back in action in the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The TBU crew breaks down some of their favorite stats and themes from the 108-90 win. The Thunder Baske...
Ep. 19 – Round Won Over Suns
OKC took care of business against Phoenix and is now advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The TBU crew breaks down the series and digs into how Ajay Mitchell found his groove at the right time while SGA continued to set the standard ...
Ep. 18 – Talkin’ IHart’s OK Standard, Ajay Joins the Crew
Isaiah “IHart” Hartenstein discusses his "Oklahoma Standard" documentary and the importance of remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing, while Ajay Mitchell joins the crew to break down his regular season and lessons learned from last year’s playo...
Ep. 17 – Payton Sandfort: A March to Remember
Thunder two-way player Payton Sandfort joins the TBU crew to talk about his memorable week in mid-March, witnessing his brother make history, returning to the court after injuries last year, scoring his first NBA basket, and growing within the ...
Ep. 16 – Consistency 2 NBA History
A new standard of NBA scoring consistency was set on Thursday night in OKC as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s 63‑year record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games, hitting the mark for an unprecedented 127th straight time. Par...
Ep. 15 – All Things Kenny Hustle
Kenrich Williams sits down with Paris and Nick to discuss the Thunder’s togetherness and depth, his path from JUCO to the NBA, how those experiences fuel his approach and the how the team going through adversity this year can help it through Ma...
Ep. 14 – Next Man Up Mentality
Despite a recent string of injuries, the Thunder has shown plenty of positives in its latest stretch of games. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s resilient play, including Cason Wallace’s impressive run, Isaiah Joe’s sharp shooting, and how Ni...
Ep. 13 – Jared McCain Joins the Squad
The Thunder and the TBU crew welcome Jared McCain to the organization. Get to know more about Jared as Nick sits down with him for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. Paris and Nick also look back on what stood out during the team’s first three game...
Ep. 12 – In the Dog Days of January
The Thunder has crossed the halfway mark of the season—and despite a relentless stretch of injuries, OKC still stands several games clear of the rest of the West. The TBU crew digs into how the Thunder has stayed afloat and shines a spotlight o...
Ep. 11 – Turning Adversity Into Opportunity
After leading by as many as 20 points, the Thunder found itself down by 8 midway through the fourth quarter, but rallied to pull out a 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s resilience, highlights a pair of clut...
Ep. 10 – A Pair of Recent Wins and Year-End Reflections
Paris and Nick take a dive into the Thunder’s most recent wins over the Sixers and Hawks. The TBU Crew also looks back on some notables from the calendar year as we wrap up 2025. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffe...
Ep. 9 – Resilient and Relentless
Despite being shorthanded most of the season, the Thunder sits at 23-1 heading into the NBA Cup Quarterfinals against the Phoenix Suns. Paris and Nick break down the team’s resolve this season, along with the recent individual play of Shai, Che...
Ep. 8 – Holiday Vibes with J-Will
The TBU crew sits down with Jaylin Williams to talk about building chemistry with his teammates, what it means to spend Thanksgiving week in OKC and how the team is preparing for its NBA Cup games this week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is p...
Ep. 7 – Thunder Keeps Rollin’
OKC has kept its hot streak going with a pair of road wins and another victory inside Paycom Center. The TBU crew dives into what’s fueling this surge, highlighting the team’s defensive prowess and overall intensity. The Thunder Basketball Univ...
Ep. 6 – Pluggin' and Playin'
The Thunder hasn’t been at full strength this season, yet the team has stormed to a 12-1 record through its first 13 games. The TBU crew breaks down the wins and standout individual performances from the recent four-game road trip and back-to-b...
Ep. 5 – Fortitude in the First Five
It’s been a dramatic start to the season for OKC, who won five games in eight nights with four going into clutch time and two in double OT. The TBU crew breaks down the team’s execution late in games, the play of Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins an...
Ep. 4 – Meet Chris Youngblood
Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood recently signed a Two-Way contract with the team. The TBU crew had a chance to catch up with him and learn more about his journey to the NBA, his eagerness to learn the game and how he sees the organization as a ...
Ep. 3 – Ringing In Opening Night
The Thunder raised its 2025 NBA Champions banner, received the rings and edged out the Rockets, 125-124, in double overtime. The TBU crew recaps everything from the eventful night inside Paycom Center. Plus, Nick had a chance to chat with Thund...
Ep. 2 – Exploring the New Team in Preseason
The TBU crew dives into how the Thunder is using the preseason games to explore the roster in new ways as roles evolve, along with how the team is emphasizing a focus on improvement from last season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented...
Ep. 1 – We're Back as Training Camp's Underway
Paris and Nick are back for Season 7 of the Thunder Basketball Universe, presented by Summer Moon Coffee. The TBU crew will discuss the mantras and themes the team will embrace throughout camp and into the regular season while also looking ahea...
Ep. 34 - Your Season Starts Here
The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2025-26 Thunder season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.
Ep. 33 – Summer Updates and One Last Glance
Paris and Nick bring the latest news on the Thunder player extensions this offseason, the play of Nikola Topic, Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer in Summer League and the 2025 Thunder preseason schedule. The TBU crew also takes one more look a...
Ep. 32 – Welcoming Thomas and Brooks to OKC
Thunder rookies Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer were welcomed to Oklahoma City on Saturday at the First Americans Museum. Following a press conference, photoshoot and tour of the museum, the rookie duo chatted with the TBU crew to share thei...