Thunder Basketball Universe
Insights and observations into all things Thunder Basketball from the people closest to the team.
Episodes
313 episodes
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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29:22
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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26:41
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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29:31
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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32:16
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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18:25
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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29:00
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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31:16
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...
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34:06
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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20:05
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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35:31
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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24:30
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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22:19
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.
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Episode 34
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18:52
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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33:44
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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14:40
Ep. 31 – A Thunder-ful Title
After 105 games, 23 playoff games and 7 NBA Finals games, the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers to become the 2025 NBA Finals Champions. The TBU crew shares everything from their magical night inside Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Univ...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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17:51
Ep. 30 – Thunder Up After Game 5
OKC defeated Indiana, 120-109, to take a 3-2 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals. Paris and Nick break down the stats and performances that stood out in Game 5. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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18:43
Ep. 29 – A “Blood and Guts Win”
Coach Daigneault called it a “blood and guts win” following the 111-104 victory over Indiana in Game 4. The TBU crew breaks down the series-tying win and looks ahead to Monday night’s Game 5 matchup in OKC. The Thunder Basketball Universe is pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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33:36
Ep. 28 – Series Shifts to Indy Tied 1-1
The Thunder put its zero-zero mentality on full display in Game 2 of the Finals. After falling to the Pacers in a gut-wrenching loss in Game 1, OKC took down Indiana, 123-107, in Game 2 to tie the series. The TBU crew looks back on some key per...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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36:59
Ep. 27 – Finals Bound!
The Thunder advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals with its 124-94 win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Paris and Nick look back on the WCF and discuss the themes and stats that have gotten the team to this point. The Thunder...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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50:01
Ep. 26 – Road Resiliency, Up 3-1
The Thunder bounced back for a 128-126 win over the Timberwolves in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on some key stats and themes from the win, the team’s mentality and what’s ahead. The Thunde...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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28:48
Ep. 25 – Defending Home Court
The Thunder took care of business in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The TBU crew dives into some numbers that stand out, reflect on a few individual honors that were awarded this week and look...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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26:44
Ep. 24 – Western Conference Finals Bound
The Thunder came away with a 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on the atmosphere and energy inside the building during the victory, and look ahead to the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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27:36
Ep. 23 – All Knotted Up
OKC earned a hard-fought 92-87 win to even the series with the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The TBU crew looks back on the Thunder's bench play and how the team was able to open up its offense late in the game. The Thunder Basketball Universe i...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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31:55
Ep. 22 – It Wasn’t a Response, It’s Who We Are
The Thunder went into Game 2 with a zero-zero approach and evened the series against Denver with a 149-106 win. The TBU crew breaks down their favorite stats from Game 2 while discussing the team’s depth, physicality, and resiliency as the seri...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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28:30