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The Uncontested OKC Thunder Podcast

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A podcast about the Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA Basketball. Proud part of the BlueWire Podcast Network. New episodes Sundays and Thursdays, plus post game shows. Hosted by Jacob, JD, Justin, Nick, and Tayler. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for even more content.

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  • #1192
    Friday · 1 hr

    OKC Thunder Injury Crisis: What Do They Do Now?

    Justin and Jacob look at the current state of the Thunder and all of the injuries plaguing the start of the season. How does the shortened rotation and depth of this team respond in light of the injuries? What did we learn about *this* iteration of the Thunder from the Mavericks game and what are realistic expectations looking ahead? Then we look at what a potential trade could look like and how big of a swing OKC should be looking to take. Then we react live to some new reporting on Chet Holmgr

  • #1190
    Monday · 1 hr

    Jalen Williams Suffers a Catastrophic Injury

    Jacob, JD, Justin and Nick go live in the wake of J-Dub's injury at the end of the Thunder vs. Clippers game. We share our raw thoughts and reactions in the wake of the injury, then zoom out and look at the bigger picture and what lies ahead.

  • #1189
    October 23 · 47 min

    OKC Thunder Beat Nuggets + Spurs to Start Season 2-0

    Justin and Tayler break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's perfect start to the 2026-27 NBA Season by first looking at the win over the Denver Nuggets including Shai's cold scoring night, the defensive switch in the second half, Chet Holmgren's aggressiveness and more. Then we rewind to game 1 and the intense victory of the Spurs in San Antonio including: the chip on SGA's shoulder, Chet shaking off his demons, the Aday Mara revelation and more!

  • #1186
    October 9 · 41 min

    Big Spain Glaze + More OKC Thunder Preseason Reactions

    JD, Jacob, Justin, Tayler link up to discuss the Thunder's first two preseason games and our (sometimes irrational) reactions including: Aday Mara's strong start, Bennett Stirtz's early impact, Jalen Williams return to form, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing off ball, and more! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/TheUncontested Here’s a guide on how to add your Patreon episodes to your podcast app: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041347732-How-to-use-your-audio-RSS

  • #1185
    October 5 · 54 min

    OKC Thunder Preseason Predictions and Overreactions

    Jacob, Justin, and Nick get together on Preseason Eve Eve to discuss our expectations, predictions, and overreactions ahead of the Thunder's return to the court. We discuss what to expect from the rookies, how to react if and when Chet goes big (or doesn't), who is poised to surprise the fanbase and more. Plus, a round of trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales.

  • #1184
    October 2 · 42 min

    Thunder Media Day + Mailbag

    JD, Jacob and Tayler discuss and react to Thunder media day, then they open up the mailbag from Discord to answer your questions!

  • #1183
    September 28 · 1 hr 4 min

    Big Thunder Questions Before Training Camp: Starting Lineup, Bigs Rotation & MORE

    Jacob, Tayler, Justin and Nick discuss the biggest questions heading into Thunder training camp: Did we learn anything surprising from Sam Presti's press conference? Who's the fifth starter? What does the Bigs rotation look like? Which young prospect forces their way into the rotation? Plus a round of Prairie Trivia and so much more!

  • #1181
    September 21 · 1 hr 19 min

    How Much Do We Believe in These OKC Thunder Predictions?

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  • #1180
    September 14 · 58 min

    OKC Thunder Mailbag + Two Truths and a Lie

    Jacob, Justin, and Tayler dive into the mailbag to answer your burning questions including who is the Thunder's second best player, what is OKC's biggest potential weakness, what have learned from the offseason meetups, plus some off the wall questions. Then we play a round of Prairie Trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales before diving into a game of Two Truths and a Lie about the upcoming Thunder season.

  • #1179
    September 8 · 1 hr 1 min

    Which Thunder Players Will Score: Regular Season vs Playoffs?

    Jacob, Nick, JD, and Justin take a look at the rotation and predict who gets minutes in two scenarios: 1. an early regular season matchup against the Lakers and 2. a hypothetical Western Conference Finals tilt against the Spurs. Who's points go up after the departures of Wiggins, Joe, and Dort? Who's scoring role increases in the playoffs? Who gets cut out when the playoff rotations shortens up?

  • #1178
    August 31 · 1 hr 7 min

    Ranking the Entire Western Conference for 2026-27

    Jacob, JD, Justin, Nick and Tayler get together to rank the NBA's Western Conference into tiers: top of the west, home court advantage, bottom half of the Playoffs +Play In, and lottery teams. We also play a round of Prairie Trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales and debate whether each team got better, worse, or stayed the same.

  • #1177
    August 24 · 1 hr 14 min

    Which Thunder Players Get Minutes: Regular Season vs Playoffs?

    Jacob, Nick, Tayler, and Justin take a look at the rotation and predict who gets minutes in two scenarios: 1. an early regular season matchup against the Clippers and 2. a hypothetical Western Conference Finals tilt against the Spurs. Who's minutes go up after the departures of Wiggins, Joe, and Dort? Who's role increases in the playoffs? Who gets cut out when the rotations shortens up?

  • #1176
    August 17 · 1 hr 1 min

    Russell Westbrook Retires + Thunder Schedule Breakdown

    Jacob, Nick, and Justin get together to reflect on the career of OKC legend Russell Westbrook as he hangs it up after an 18-year career. We discuss our favorite moments, games, and memories from his time in Oklahoma City and remember the legacy of the Thunder icon. Then we play a game of Prairie Trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales before looking at the recently released schedule and identifying big games, tough stretches, important matchups and so much more.

  • #1175
    August 10 · 1 hr

    Thunder Homework Assignments: What Every Key Player Needs to Improve This Season

    Jacob, Justin, and Tayler get in the spirit of Back to School and hand out homework assignments for Oklahoma City Thunder players heading into the upcoming season. What do Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and the rest of the Thunder roster need to do to come back improved for the 2026-27 NBA season? Plus, we also play a school-themed game of Prairie Trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales. And before you ask, hoops talk starts at 13:00.

  • #1174
    August 3 · 1 hr 3 min

    Hypothetical Thunder Headlines

    Jacob, JD, Justin, and Tayler react to some hypothetical headlines about the OKC Thunder and the NBA and break down what events could transpire to bring them to fruition.

  • #1173
    July 27 · 57 min

    The Thunder Strike Out on Spencer Jones

    Jacob, Tayler, Justin, JD, and Nick join forces to discuss the possibility of Spencer Jones joining the Thunder in restricted free agency: the genius behind Sam Presti putting pressure on the Nuggets, what he could add to the Thunder roster, the rarity of players leaving in restricted free agency and THEN: a live reaction to the news from Shams Charania that the Nuggets are matching the offer to keep Spencer Jones. What does that mean for OKC and where do the Thunder look next for their final ro

  • #1172
    July 20 · 1 hr

    Lu Dort Traded: Remembering His Thunder Journey and What Comes Next for OKC

    Lu Dort’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder has officially come to an end after being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. In this episode, we look back on Dort’s unlikely journey from an undrafted two-way player to one of the defining members of Oklahoma City’s rise into a championship contender. We share our favorite Dort memories, revisit his development over the years and discuss what he ultimately meant to the Thunder organization, the fan base and the identity of this team. We also examine what

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