# OKC Thunder Have EXCITING STORYLINES This Season | What to MONITOR Around the NBA

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Podcast: [Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343)
Published: 2026-09-30T05:00:00+00:00
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Oklahoma City Thunder’s offense could steal the spotlight this season as Chet Holmgren looks to rewrite his rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs and silence doubters after a summer of criticism. Can Holmgren flip the script in the highly anticipated Spurs showdown, or will the narrative persist? The debate heats up as Rylan Stiles and Michael Martin break down the pressure facing OKC’s talented big man and why national attention is zeroed in on his development. The conversation shifts to OKC’s evolving identity, exploring whether the Thunder are poised to become an offensive powerhouse with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and surging rookie Jared McCain at the core. Is Bennett Stirtz the next rotation surprise, and how will the Thunder’s new-look depth respond to postseason-focused roster changes? Plus, with regular season games set to matter more than ever, which young player will demand a bigger role? Don’t miss this energetic preview of OKC’s must-watch storylines.

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