The Uncontested OKC Thunder Podcast

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob, JD, Justin, Tayler, and Nick partake in our favorite yearly tradition. We place our bets for the upcoming NBA and OKC Thunder season. PLUS we get the Cason Wallace extension news live in the middle of the show! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob and Nick dissect the 5 biggest preseason themes through two games thus far and what to keep an eye on the rest of the way. Then, we get live Cason Wallace intel on the show and break down our thoughts on extension value. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD, Jacob and Tayler discuss and react to Thunder media day, then they open up the mailbag from Discord to answer your questions! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD and Jacob react to Sam Presti's season opening press conference and discuss their expectations for the upcoming season! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUncontested Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 roster spot. Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 his next chapter could look like in Atlanta and how he fits alongside the Hawks’ current core. Finally, we turn our attention to Oklahoma City’s future. Who replaces Dort in the starting lineup? Which young players will be asked to fill his defensive and leadership void? And how does this trade impact the Thunder’s roster construction and championship window moving forward? Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob and Tayler join the show to do their annual time capsule episode, where they take memorabilia, moments, and memories from the 2025-26 NBA season and store them in a time capsule to be opened on a future episode! Join our Patreon for Discord access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheUncontested Get your Uncontested merch here: https://cottonbureau.com/people/the-uncontested-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.