The Uncontested OKC Thunder Podcast

Tayler breaks down the rough game against Houston, starting with no Muscala/Kenrich/Favors, Paul Watson Jr minutes and a fun Watson Jr stat, and a Lu Dort stat showing his dominance in 1st quarters this season. Tayler then breaks down the game before eventually diving into some negative themes, including Shai being the only starter to score in double digits, SGA and Lu's rough game, Giddey's scoring struggles, Bazley continues to disappoint, Thunder 3-pt shooting, and poor Thunder defense. Tayler then ends the podcast discussing the two biggest positives from tonight's game, Isaiah Roby and Tre Mann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, and Tayler break down the Thunder week that was, including stellar play from Lu Dort, Josh Giddey stepping up in SGA's absence, surprises and disappointments. Then look ahead to the upcoming week in Thunder hoops, check on the tank standings, and go Around the Association to give updated WCF and ECF picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Kamiar go live post-game to dissect OKCs 99-101 loss to the Wizards, including SGA's return to the lineup, Tre Mann's performance, how the Thunder should distribute minutes, Giddey's high basketball IQ, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick breaks down the Thunder's 110-104 loss to the Jazz, including Josh Giddey's development, the team without SGA, Bazley playing within himself and Lu Dort's two way impact. He also talks about OKC's rebounding success this season and their G League strategy to develop talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tayler breaks down the Thunder's loss the Atlanta Hawks without SGA. Tayler briefly breaks down the highlights from each quarter, before diving in to some negatives form the game, including Bazley's continued offensive struggles, Thunder's 3-point shooting, and Lu Dort's play without Shai. Tayler ends the podcast breaking down the positives from the loss, including Giddey stepping up to the occasion without SGA, JRE's continued impact, Thunder's physicality and points in the paint, and Ty Jeromes' big contribution off the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JD Silva discusses the Thunder's Friday night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, SGA's struggling offense, Josh Giddey's rebounding and near triple double, along with much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler go live following the Thunder's 101-89 victory over the Houston Rockets to discuss Dort's 34 point game, Shai's shooting struggles, Giddey figuring out NBA defenses, and SO much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tayler breaks down the Thunder's 103-90 loss to the Heat, including the Heat's hot 3-pt shooting, are Giddey's passes cursed!?, Thunder's season high assists total, and other milestones. Tayler then breaks down the negatives from the game, such as Giddey's shooting struggles, Thunder's offensive woe's, and Shai's recent struggles. Tayler ends the podcast breaking down tonight's positives, such as LU DORT and his 4th straight 20-point game, Bazley's impressive defense and recent play, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl continues to shine, Giddey impacting the game even while struggling to score, and finally, Poku starting to put it all together... !? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler, Justin, Nick, and JD Silva dive into the Thunder's 96-120 loss to the Brooklyn Nets including: Dort's scoring streak, Aaron Wiggins debut, and Kenny Hustle's role. Then we debate whether Dort and Bazley have taken a leap, before going Around the Association to try and help the NBA's underperforming teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin breaks down the Thunder comeback victory (stop me if you've heard that before) including: LUGUENTZ DORT FOR THE WIN, Tre Mann spark off the bench, Darius Bazley's big stretch, SGA's shooting struggles, bench production, the Poku experience, and last but not least: the debut of the City Edition uniforms. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick breaks down the dominant win in New Orleans including: veteran impact, Giddey's production, Dort's offense, thriving without SGA's scoring, the successful past two weeks and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, JD Silva, Tayler, and Justin break down the Thunder's victory over the San Antonio Spurs including Musky's scoring burst, JRE's big night, SGA and Giddey's struggles, and more! Then we break down the Blue's weekend games including contributions from Tre Mann and Vit Krejci before making our 100% confident predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Almost the whole squad joins up for this one with Justin, Jacob, Tayler, and Kamiar breaking down all the moments for the win in Los Angeles including: SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER, Josh Giddey's vision, Muscala's spark, Ty Jerome's flurry, The Darius Bazley Rollercoaster™, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob goes live for a solo pod recapping the OKC Thunder's 94-99 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, including complaining about Bally Sports, Bazley's bad night, the magnificence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Josh Giddey's spectacular basketball IQ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tayler and Jacob break down the OKC Thunder's previous week, including the national media's poor tank take for OKC, then play a game of True or False and take a trip around the association! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tayler and Jacob break down the Thunder's first win of the season, a 123-115 victory over Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, including Shai's performance, Giddey's huge game, Bazley's career night, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, JD Silva, Justin, and Tayler dissect the Thunder's 103-115 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, including: SHAI BACK, Giddey's potential, Poku headed to the G-League?, and more! Then we take a step back and take a look at themes from the whole season including roster construction, rookie development, and THE RETURN OF THE TANK METER. Last but not least, we go Around the Association for quick fire reactions to the young NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler go live from Prairie Ale House in OKC to break down the Thunder's 91-124 loss to the Houston Rockets, including weird lineups, young players struggles, and OKCs lack of an interior presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tayler and Jacob break down the Thunder's season opening loss to the Utah Jazz, including Josh Giddey's inaugural game, Tre Mann's and JRE's impressive debut, Shai's game, and so much more! There was more to this game than meets the eye. Come join us Friday, October 22nd, at Prairie OKC for our LIVE watch party as the Thunder take on the Houston Rockets. Free beer, food specials, and some giveways! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, Nick, Tayler, and JD Silva, answer the five biggest questions heading into the Thunder season including: can Shai be an All-Star?, Will the team make any substantial moves this season?, Which of the young guys are building blocks?, Will OKC blatantly tank again?, How bad will the Thunder be? Then we go Around the Association to give our ECF, WCF, and NBA Finals picks plus MVP, DPOY, ROY, and 6MOY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Tayler breakdown the Thunder's preseason finale, including showtime for the youngins, POKU IS BACK, Giddy for Giddey, Aaron Wiggins future, Ty Jerome's sauce, and so much more. Then we look ahead to what we can expect from the regular season. Be sure to join us at Prairie OKC on Friday October 22 for The Uncontested watch party! And don't forget to rxate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D Silva and Jacob join the show to break down the OKC Thunder's 108-99 win over the Denver Nuggets, talk about Giddey's performance, Tre Manns confidence, Poku's struggles, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, and Tayler dive in to the Thunder's preseason loss to the Bucks, including Lu Dort's three point shooting, Giddey's playmaking, and Bazley's progression. Then it's time for our annual tradition: preseason bets! Bold predictions meet lots of food and public humiliation for one of our favorite shows each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler go live after the Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets to discuss Josh Giddey's big night, Dort's play, Bazley's struggles, and MUCH more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, Tayler, and Silva break down what to watch for in the Thunder's first preseason game including: rotations, who starts, Giddey/Poku, and more. Then we dive into the Pacific Division including the Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, and Silva discuss all of the nuggets from Thunder media day and the beginning of training camp including Giddey's defense, Roby's role, and Bazley's big year. Then we break down the Northwest Division including the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trailblazers, and Utah Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler and Nick discuss the Thunder's waiving of Charlie Brown Jr and signing Mamadi Diakite, stories around OKC Thunder media day, and then preview the Southwest division teams (Mavs, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Rockets, and Spurs). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler, and JD Silva go live to break down the new Minnesota Timberwolves news, SGA's top 30 ranking according to SI, then compare OKC Thunder players to different ice cream flavors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, and J.D. discuss the latest from around the NBA including John Wall trade rumors, is OKC a realistic trade destination, OKC Blue schedule news, which Thunder players get G-League minutes, and Shai's profile in GQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, Nick, Tayler, and Silva dive into all the thrilling off-season Thunder news like 2k ratings, Josh Hall getting cut, and Josh Giddey muscle-watch. Then we go through our Atlantic Division preview breaking down the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler and new Uncontested member J.D. Silva join the show to debate a series of Thunder and NBA-related "Would you rather?" questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler discuss OKCs signing of Vit Krejci and what it means for the roster, then start The Uncontested's Season Preview Series by breaking down all five teams in the southeast division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tayler goes solo to bring back a segment from last offseason: Ranking Thunder Players based off of their trade value. Tayler assigns each player a trade value tier and an individual ranking, while breaking down each player's trade value as perceived by rival NBA teams. He then goes into the latest Ben Simmons trade rumors before breaking down some wild card Simmons trades of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, and Tayler are here to breakdown the week that was in Basketball-land, including who won the Markkanen trade?, who scores for the Thunder: Kenny Hustle? Ty Jerome? Poku? Dort? Baze? And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, Tayler, and Nick are getting ready for back to school by assigning homework for Thunder U 2.0. We give our take on what the youngins need to work on before next season including: Bazley, Dort, Maledon, Mann, Giddey, Poku, Robinson-Earl, and SGA. Then we go through allllll you live chat questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the spirit of the upcoming school year, Tayler quizzes Nick with some questions pertaining to highlights of the Thunder's previous season before discussing some "True or False" hypotheticals for this upcoming season for OKC. Topics covered include Shai's underrated 2020-2021 season, Poku's rookie season highlights, Dort taking over post SGA-injury last season, Shai's All Star chances this season, Thunder rookie impacts, predicting Lu and Bazley's jumps this year, potential trades before the trade deadline, and SO much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler, and Justin dive into the past week in the NBA including: a Summer League Edition of Take It or Leave It including lots of JRE, Theo, Tre Mann, and Poku talk, then we give our winners and losers of NBA Free Agency so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler go live from the Spotify GreenRoom to break down the Thunder's second Summer League game, including: Tre Mann's game, Theo's struggles, how good is Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and some impromptu rankings of the Thunder's guards! Make sure to come out to our live watch party on Friday, August 13th at 6pm at Prairie Ale Works in downtown OKC for the Thunder vs. Warriors Summer League game! Your first beer is on The Uncontested! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Nick jump back into the pop-up BlueWire Studio in Las Vegas to bring you more bonus content from Summer League including: Suggs vs. Kuminga, looking ahead to Jalen Green vs. Cade Cunningham tonight, a game of Hot Take It or Leave It, and what to look for from the Thunder prospects in Game 2. Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Twitter @The_Uncontested for all our Summer League coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Nick report live from Las Vegas Summer League to share their experience of all the NBA action that took place on Day 1. From player encounters, to lottery prospect's debuts, and so much more. Be sure to follow @The_Uncontested on Twitter and Instagram to get all of the content from Summer League and keep an eye out for part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler break down the Thunder's Summer League victory against the Detroit Pistons, talk about the rookies, and look at the roster moving forward! Join us at Prarie Taphouse in OKC Friday, August 13th, at 6pm CT for a Summer League watch party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Kamiar go live from the Spotify GreenRoom to discuss Shai GIlgeous-Alexander's max contract extension, Kemba Walker's buyout with the Thunder, some free agents OKC may target, and thoughts around the association! Join us Friday, August 13th at 6pm at Prarie Brewhouse in Downtown OKC to watch the Thunder take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League! First 50 people (21+) get a free beer courtesy of The Uncontested! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler, Justin, and Nick dissect the Thunder's new rookies media availability, the Derek Favors trade, a free Agency primer including rumors of Zach Collins and Lauri Markennen, chat questions, and then we go around the association to predict free agent destinations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler and Justin record live during the 2nd round of the NBA draft to break down OKCs selections of Josh Giddey, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and a trade with the Rockets! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob and Tayler go live from the Spotify GreenRoom App, joined by Nick Crain and special guest Rylan Stiles of the Locked On Thunder Podcast to dissect the SGA trade rumors, hypothesize what OKC will do on draft night, talk some Kemba Walker trades, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Justin, Tayler, and Nick break down all the pre-draft rumors including reports from Jonathan Givony on OKC's prior interest in Bouknight, and the likelihood of Kuminga at pick no. 6. Plus, we dissect the Woj and Lowe Show which mentioned the Thunder's ability to move up in the draft. Then we go around and give our predictions for what we expect to happen over the next week Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Enter our Mock Draft challenge on the Mock Out App: https://mockout.app.link/wfIKMXVdcib https://mockout.app.link/wfIKMXVdcib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Tayler, and Kamiar are joined by Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years podcast to discuss OKCs options at pick 6 and Golden States options at pick 7, is any posturing is going on, how OKC can trade up, and SO much more! Join our mock draft challenge on the Mock Out App to win a free Thunder jersey! https://mockout.app.link/Wo02YMYv0hb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob, Kamiar, Tayler and Nick join the show to debate which of the non consensus top 4 picks is most likely to become an NBA All-Star, guess over/unders on draft prospects pick range, and talk some NBA Finals and Team USA. Download the MockOut App and join our mock draft tournament for a chance to win a Thunder jersey! https://mockout.app.link/Wo02YMYv0hb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices