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/adch...
Oct 25, 2021•59 min•Ep. 503
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
Oct 23, 2021•24 min•Ep. 502
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...
Oct 21, 2021•34 min•Ep. 501
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...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 500
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...
Oct 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 499
JD 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
Oct 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 498
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
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 497
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
Oct 05, 2021•29 min•Ep. 496
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
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 495
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
Sep 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 494
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
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 493
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
Sep 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 492
Jacob, JD, and Tayler join the show to discuss Josh Giddey's TikTok live, then dive into their season previews for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 491
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
Sep 16, 2021•58 min•Ep. 490
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
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 489
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
Sep 09, 2021•53 min•Ep. 488
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
Sep 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 487
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...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 486
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
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 485
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
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 484
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 t...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 483
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
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 482
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.co...
Aug 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 481
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...
Aug 10, 2021•38 min•Ep. 480
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
Aug 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 479
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 Prairie 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
Aug 09, 2021•44 min•Ep. 478
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...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 477
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
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 476
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
Jul 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 475
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
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 474
