There are only 3 games left in the regular season! The Thunder Buddies are back with some fun news that we are giving away a brand new sunset Shai Gilgeous-Alexander jersey with entry steps in the podcast and on twitter. Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin also breakdown the Suns’ hot game in OKC, KD and his comments on the Thunder’s young core and more, The Thunder continue to cling to the 10 spot and keep the Mavericks at bay and finally a short CBA breakdown of the recent rules updates from the N...
Apr 04, 2023•57 min
The Thunder were able to bounce back on Wednesday night and pick up a much needed win against the Pistons and the Thunder Buddies have all the info on the game. Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin breakdown the game before getting into Jalen Willaims consistent evolution as a player throughout his rookie season, our top 5 biggest questions about the Thunder with 5 games left in the season and finally what is left on the schedule for the teams surrounding the Thunder in the play-in seeding race. For ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr
The Thunder are still in every bit of the Play-In hunt! After a puzzling game against the Portland Trailblazers, OKC comes home for a back to back. The Thunder Buddies: Berry Tramel and Michael Martin then get into a Lu Dort discussion about the complex dynamics of what he brings to the team, SGA and his availability for this week, a Wild West watch list and downplaying any discourse around Chet Holmgren rumors of him possibly returning this season from injury. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast u...
Mar 28, 2023•55 min
The Thunder have one more night in LA after playing two straight against the Clippers in two very different games, The Thunder Buddies: Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin have all the info from those two games you will need along with discussions about Jalen Willaims’ Rookie of the Year case, Can OKC keep threading the developmental needle while competing and finally to cap off the show we get into “Play-In” it out where Joe and Michael discuss the most favorable play-in matchups for the Thunder. F...
Mar 24, 2023•44 min
The West standings are getting pretty heated! The Thunder cooled off the Suns for a big win on Sunday night and now look to continue winning as they go out to Hollywood where OKC will face the Clippers twice and Lakers once, The Thunder Buddies also go over the current standings, who’s hot, who’s not and finally Michael and Joe look a head to a potential postseason game and discuss who would be in their Thunder 8 to 9 man rotation in a must win environment. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updat...
Mar 21, 2023•48 min
It's March Madness and time for a basketball overload! The Thunder have been hitting their stride recently, but got derailed in Canada on Thursday night. The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and Berry Tramel have all the details and information on the game along with their predictions for the next 4 Thunder games, "Santa Clara Williams" as the best Thunder rookie ever and finally the two discuss Berry's recent article about the current relationship between NBA players and NBA referees along with ...
Mar 17, 2023•49 min
The Thunder have won 5 of their last 6 including back to back road games, but what have the Thunder Buddies learned about the team from that stretch? In today’s podcast Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto breakdown what to watch this week in the standings among Western Conference games, a confidence temperature check about the Thunder’s postseason chances, our biggest concerns the rest of the season and finally an obscure Thunder Legacy Night Draft of some Thunder legends in a snake draft. For more ...
Mar 14, 2023•49 min
The season is getting spicy! The Thunder only have 16 games remaining in the season and have a lot of games with major weight attached to them still on their plate. OKC is still in the mix for the play-in/playoffs and are playing games of consequence almost every other day. Michael breaks down the 5 most important games left for the Thunder this season and then answers a handful of questions from Twitter asked by a few of you beautiful listeners. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder...
Mar 10, 2023•29 min
It is Thunder Buddy Tuesday! Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto break down the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams rookie of the year campaign push, JDub's case as the best rookie in Thunder history, Poku's injury update, Should Dario Saric stay and finally a preview of the Thunder's upcoming 3 game road trip against the Suns, Pelicans and Spurs. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights, or if you have any Thunder questions for the Thunder Buddies and more ma...
Mar 07, 2023•55 min
The Jazz are in OKC for two games and the Thunder Buddies are here to get you ready for both games this weekend. Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto start the show off by discussing Kenrich William's season ending injury, Lakers/Thunder from Wednesday night, the Thunder signing Jared Butler to a two way contract and were the Thunder maybe further away from really competing than we may have thought? For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @Thund...
Mar 03, 2023•35 min
There are only 22 games left in the season! The Thunder Buddies are ready for the season ending stretch and have news on all things Thunder for you including Shai’s recent injury news, The Kings win in OKC, Lindy Waters getting a new deal, Eugene Omoruyi getting cut, JJ Reddick talked to Joe about Isaiah Joe and finally where do we think this Thunder team finishes by the end of the season? For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBud...
Feb 28, 2023•54 min
It is almost draft season in the NBA! As we get into the last 20 or so games of the season and with the amount of picks the Thunder have Michael Martin wanted to check in on some of the best prospects in the 2023 NBA draft. Michael today was joined by Derek Parker of Draft Digest, SI now and Fan Nation to break down 5 different elite wing prospects including Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Jarace Walker, Gradey Dick and more interesting potential high draft picks for this year's d...
Feb 24, 2023•28 min
We hope everyone had a great All Star Weekend! The Thunder Buddies are here with Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto back from Salt Lake City. Joe has all the details on what went down including Shai's first ever NBA All Star game, The Thunder are back on national TV again and finally Michael and Joe play good cop/bad cop with 5 reasons the Thunder will/won't make the postseason. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter...
Feb 21, 2023•48 min
Who's ready for All Star Weekend? We have reached what many people consider the halfway point in the NBA season. The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto breakdown everything Thunder related to All Star Weekend, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams in the Rising Star's game, Julius Randle in the 3 point contest over Isaiah Joe, What Joe Mussatto heard from different players and their thoughts on the Thunder's rising stars and more! For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, hi...
Feb 19, 2023•35 min
The last Thunder Buddies before all star weekend! Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto break down all things Thunder starting with the loss to the Pelicans on Monday night, Isaiah Joe’s impact as a 3 point shooter on this team, The New Orleans matchup with OKC and an All Star Weekend Preview. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter! Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin...
Feb 14, 2023•36 min
The Thunder were active on yesterday's NBA trade deadline with both Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley being traded from OKC. The Thunder Buddies are back on this Friday edition of the podcast to talk all things Thunder trades, Joe's experience in LA for Lebron James' record breaking night, Where do the Thunder go from here, Various former Thunder players who were moved at the deadline and finally trade grades of the best and worst deals from yesterday. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thun...
Feb 10, 2023•58 min
What a night to remember? The Thunder were cemented in history in Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers where Lebron James became the NBA's all time leader in points. The Thunder Buddies break down everything from the Thunder's win last night in a game for the history books, an NBA trade deadline preview and finally some historical basketball talk! For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter! Host: Michae...
Feb 08, 2023•40 min
The Thunder were unable to get a win in H Town on Wednesday night, but will get a rematch on Saturday night back in OKC against the Rockets. The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and The Oklahoman's Thunder beat reporter Joe Mussatto breakdown the last game, What OKC needs to do differently for a win in the rematch, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being named to his first ever NBA All Star game, Who was snubbed from the reserves and finally Michael and Joe go head to head in an NBA All Star player draft c...
Feb 03, 2023•38 min
What is this, a crossover episode? The Thunder Buddies with a very special guest who many long time listeners likely remember. Anthony Slater who helped create the Thunder Buddies and covered the Thunder for 3 years with the Oklahoman has returned to the pod! Michael Martin and Anthony break down the origins of the Thunder Buddies, his favorite memories of the podcast, favorite Thunder games he covered, his thoughts on this current iteration of the Thunder and finally a short discussion about th...
Jan 31, 2023•42 min
The Thunder Buddies are back to get you ready for the weekend with all things OKC basketball. Michael Martin is joined by the returning Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. The two discuss the Thunder's loss to the Hawks on Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not being named an All Star starter and then various discussions about the All Star voting process, positions, drafts and more! For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitt...
Jan 27, 2023•38 min
he Thunder beat the Jokic-less Nuggets on Sunday night and the Thunder Buddies have all the breakdown and analysis you need! Michael Martin and the Oklahoman's Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto also talk about Chet Holmgren's recent New York Times article, What the deal is with all the recent Sengun talk and Finally a big 3 game homestand along with predictions. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter! Host: Michael...
Jan 24, 2023•51 min
On Wednesday night the Thunder won their 4th straight game to get to 7-2 to start out 2023. Michael Martin and The Oklahoman's very own Berry Tramel are back again to talk all things OKC basketball on this edition of the Thunder Buddies Podcast. Michael and Berry begin by breaking down their biggest takeaways and thoughts from the Wednesday win over the Pacers, then the two discuss the current Thunder rebuild and how it appears that they are ahead of schedule based on preseason expectations. For...
Jan 20, 2023•54 min
The Thunder have continued their blazing start to 2023 with a 3 game win streak, Michael Martin and Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman are on the Thunder Buddies and ready to discuss all things OKC basketball. The Thunder Buddies start off just evaluating the biggest changes this team has made as they continue to improve this season, then talking about the Thunder's potential path to the playoffs/play-in and finally Josh Giddey's sophomore surge of recently. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, ...
Jan 17, 2023•46 min
Can't Take The Heat on TNT, It's Always Efficient with SGA in Philadelphia, What Does a Successful Rest of 2023 Look Like and Flashes with Alex Speers Description: There is nothing better to help jump start your weekend than a new edition of the Thunder Buddies Podcast! Michael Martin is joined by a special guest, Alex Speers who is a contributor to the Down to Dunk Podcast and The Athletic's NBA Slam and Jam Podcast. Michael and Alex start out discussing who stood out the most from OKC in their...
Jan 13, 2023•53 min
Is everyone excited for some Thunder basketball tonight back on TNT? Michael Martin and the Oklahoman's beat reporter Joe Mussatto are here to talk all things Thunder including the win over the Luca-less Mavs on Sunday, The unique value Kenrich Williams brings to OKC as a player and person and then Joe had the chance to talk to Josh Giddey and others about the leap Josh has taken from deep over the last month. For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, news, highlights, graphics and more make sur...
Jan 10, 2023•23 min
How much more different can two games be? The Thunder Buddies: Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto are back for the Friday pod and ready to break down all things OKC basketball starting with the historic win over the Celtics on Tuesday, A Magically weird loss the next night in Orlando, The Thunder's "big" problem and lack of healthy forwards and centers, and then finally Michael and Joe discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case to be an All Star starter and what that might mean for OKC both good and ba...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr
JOE IS BACK. The Thunder Buddies have returned with the classic duo you know and love in The Oklahoman Thunder beat writers Joe Mussatto and Michael Martin. The Thunder Buddies start out by discussing Josh Giddey's break out month of great play in December, What a difference a year makes from last season to this season, Who has raised their ceiling the most since then, Who have you cooled expectations on most, Where the Thunder were contextually in early January of 2022 and finally a few predict...
Jan 03, 2023•56 min
For the last Thunder Buddies of 2022, Michael Martin is joined by the Locked on Thunder Podcast's very own Rylan Stiles. Michael and Rylan kick it off by breaking down the Thunder's recent loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Poku's injury and what it means for him and who could benefit the most on the team and then finally Michael and Rylan play good cop/bad cop on whether or not the Thunder should be pro or anti push for the play in. Host: Michael MartinAnalyst: Rylan Stiles Producer: Michael Martin...
Dec 30, 2022•37 min
Dec 27, 2022•31 min
3 wins in a row? Is this a Christmas miracle? The Thunder Buddies are back for the Friday pod to get you ready for this holiday weekend. Michael Martin and Joe Mussatto start off by breaking down the Thunder's most recent win on Wednesday and then finally go back and forth discussing their 12 Thunder takes through Christmas. Host: Michael Martin Analyst: Joe Mussatto Producer: Michael Martin
Dec 23, 2022•50 min
