Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder

Latest Episodes:

The Disaster Artist May 11, 2018

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Segment 1. KD is to blame for the mess in OKC. If KD stays the Thunder don't owe Melo 28-million dollars, and they are not freaking out over what might happen with PG.

Segment 2. What we learned from Nick Collison's letter. Players can, in fact, fall in love with fans and cities. James Harden and Nick hung out the night Harden was traded.

Segment 3. Report from Locked On Raptors. Leonard hangs out at Dodgers game. Kerr playing mind games with the Rockets

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Goodbye Mr. Thunder May 10, 2018

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Segment 1. PG has surgery left knee gets scoped, George will be out 6-8 weeks. Nick Collison calls it quits. A fitting end to his career, nice quiet no pomp, and circumstance. Nick on his pregame honors. Russ on Nick Collison. Collison's impact on OKC.

Segment 2. Trading Russ is a real thing. Would Russ want to be traded?

Segment 3. WCF/ECF are the Sixers the team of the future? What about the Bucks, the Celtics.

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Stark Reminder May 09, 2018

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Segment 1. Chris Paul is finally going to the conference finals putting Houston on his back last night. Could OKC root for CP3 and James Harden to win a championship? It's just another reminder of what could have been with OKC had they chose not to trade James Harden.

Segment 2. Would OKC fans be ok with blowing up the Thunder, trading Westbrook and Adams then going back into the lottery? Would it be better to win vs. rebuild? Thunder is in possibly the worst position of any team in the NBA.

Segment 3. Not excited about GSW and Cleveland part four. 76ers use a mentalist to calm down before the game with the Celtics. Could Russ deal with the same kind of stunt?

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Immortality May 08, 2018

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Segment 1. If the only thing that matters in the NBA is winning championships then how come we don't celebrate guys like Norris Cole? Carmelo Anthony understands this better than anybody in the NBA. Melo to China, it's a thought, it's not crazy, but there also has to be part of him that can't walk away from the NBA right now.

Segment 2. How far back are OKC and the rest of the Western Conference from Houston and GSW? If the Thunder gets back everybody, (Sam Presti audio) just how likely is it that they can dethrone GSW? An update from Locked On Hornets

Segment 3. Piston part ways with Stan Vangundy. Why does OKC need at "for real, for real" NBA coach? Knicks introduce David Fizdale, Enes Kanter is trolling LBJ, why I want Enes back in OKC... Steven Adams on Kanter

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Not Insane May 07, 2018

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Segment 1. Would trading Russ be the craziest idea the Thunder had? Prest feels the pressure from a fanbase that feels it is owed a championship and doesn't know how to start the rebuilding process and keep people happy.

Segment 2. Patriots and the Thunder with some parallels. Melo and Brady. The worst thing you can do as an owner is emotionally attached to a player.

Segment 3. Not watching the playoffs, and don't feel sorry about it right now. I'll pick back up in the conference finals.

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Did Ya Miss Me? May 04, 2018

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Segment 1. Life without Andre Roberson. Presti on losing Dre and making excuses. Presti on what Dre brings to this team beyond defense. Russ on Dre. Dre on what it was like to be on the sidelines for the playoffs.

Segment 2. Presti on how Rus and the team can improve on defense. Roberson on how good the team can be if everyone comes back. Presti on who is coming back and what he envisions.

Segment 3. Russ on Not wanting to be home, PG on OKC checking all the Boxes and Melo on Sacrifice.

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What's Next? May 03, 2018

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Segment 1. Trading for PG and why it made so much sense to the Thunder. Can the Thunder attract other free agents? Presti explains his comments on PG. Presti has to prove he can get free agents to OKC. Russ might have to change his game. Maybe the problem is Melo; maybe it's Russ. Alex Abrines has surgery

Segment 2. How can Russ improve his game? Presti explains what that will take. Presti on the guys that will be back and the promise of the Thunder. Presti on if he regrets not signing Grant.

What are the Thunder willing to spend to keep this team together?

Segment 3. Do the Thunder bring back Raymond Felton? Raymond Felton on his year in OKC, and Presti on what Felton adds.

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PG, Billy and The Melo Quandary May 02, 2018

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Segment 1. Responding the report that PG is already gone. What is the backup plan if PG leaves. Presti has been talking with PG all season. Every time PG was mentioned today sounded like a recruiting pitch. Who do you replace him with?

Segment 2. Carmelo Anthony has to make adjustments if he wants to play for OKC. If Melo won't make adjustments what do you do with him in regards to money? Melo was not mentioned by Sam Presti when talking about players returning to OKC

Segment 3. Why Billy Donovan is the best coach for OKC. Sam doesn't seem to think it's fair to Billy to keep changing his roster.

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Irreplaceable May 01, 2018

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Segment 1. PG has 90 percent of his mind made up. PG on Thunder being in the mix. If you know, you're going to be happy somewhere you might listen, but your brain is already picking out houses. PG on why he must go through the process. More significant issues with Melo, this is also what PG knows. There is a risk if you leave and go to LAL you don't know how you and that team will work.

Segment 2. How involved in the recruiting process will other members of the Thunder be? Russell Westbrook on recruiting PG, Melo on why guys need to make up their mind. Steven Adams and treating PG as a teammate. Why this attitude is failing the Thunder.

Segment 3. Follow up on Melo from yesterday. Could the Thunder buy him out? Melo on his issues with OKC, Billy on mending fences with Melo.

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My Sacrifice Apr 30, 2018

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Segment 1. Melo sets the room on fire with his exit interview. Melo on his sacrifices. Melo on why type of player he his. Billy Donovan on Melo being a professional. What can the Thunder workout with Melo, can he work within what they want him to be. No other Thunder player has ever been as honest as Melo has.

Segment 2. Raymond Felton on Melo. Raymond Felton on going from a starter to the bench. Athletes want to control everything. We should be able to understand where they are coming from, because we have all had these experiences.

Segment 3. Will Steven Adams add the three-point shot to his arsenal? Where will he travel to this Summer?

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