Thunder Basketball Universe
Insights and observations into all things Thunder Basketball from the people closest to the team.
Episodes
306 episodes
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
Ep. 21 – Round 1 Recap, Thunder Wins in 4
Round 1 is complete and the Western Conference semifinals are on the horizon. The TBU crew looks back on Games 3 and 4 of the Memphis series and share what blessed their timelines while the team enjoys over a full week at home.
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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35:25
Ep. 20 – Taking Care of Business at Home
The Thunder held the Grizzlies to under the century mark in both games to start off its first-round series. Paris and Nick look back on why the defense was able to play so well while the offense was well-rounded and showed its depth.
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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35:37
Ep. 19 – Live from Loud City HQ
The TBU crew records this episode from Loud City HQ at Automobile Alley in downtown OKC, the go-to spot for Thunder fans to get playoffs ready. While there, Paris and Nick look back at some notable numbers from the regular season and get you pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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25:36
Ep. 18 – All About the Hustle
Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk about Thursday night's win over Memphis, his relationship with his mother, the team's depth and next-man-up mentality, his own journey in the league, having a competitive fire and more.
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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18:46
Ep. 17 – Road Sweep Rewind | New Paycom Center Update
We've got a stacked show for you today – the TBU crew breaks down some notable highlights from the Thunder's road trip out east where the team went 3-0. Also, hear from the leaders of the construction team who will bring the new Paycom Center t...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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56:29
Ep. 16 – Welcoming Isaiah Joe to the Pod
Isaiah Joe sits down with Paris and Nick to talk about the recent stretch of games following the All-Star break, Friday night’s win over Portland, the play of Jaylin Williams, taking pride on the defensive end, the upcoming games against Denver...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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20:25
Ep. 15 – A Thunderous Start to February
A lot has happened through the first six games of February: Chet Holmgren returned to the lineup, Aaron Wiggins dropped a career-high 41 points and the team made a Thunder-record 27 threes on Monday. Paris and Nick recap the hot start to the mo...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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34:17