{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder","slug":"locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343","podcast_index_feed_id":620343,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/TEsSygBL","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-thunder/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/997c114a-b046-460c-a16f-287631b27f88/151381e9-92d8-4b82-8e40-0d3a848015d1/3000x3000/uploads-2f1552451313691-4qke5mvw6o8-0986e6770a2d6e65468d94e59d985c66-2flocked-on-thunder-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Thunder podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oklahoma Thunder and the NBA. Host Rylan Stiles, who has covered the Thunder for over four years now, provides your daily Thunder fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Thunder franchise. Locked On Thunder takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Thunder locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Thunder podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-10-01T08:20:43.109438+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343"},"episode":{"title":"Is OKC Thunder Still TOP OF THE LEAGUE? Ranking Top Contenders in NBA","slug":"is-okc-thunder-still-top-of-the-league-ranking-top-contenders-in-nba","published_at":"2026-09-18T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343/is-okc-thunder-still-top-of-the-league-ranking-top-contenders-in-nba","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-thunder/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/2bdbc5/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/997c114a-b046-460c-a16f-287631b27f88/episodes/b193d326-e115-44f5-baeb-286e78e4e2c2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=997c114a-b046-460c-a16f-287631b27f88&awEpisodeId=b193d326-e115-44f5-baeb-286e78e4e2c2&feed=TEsSygBL","summary":"Oklahoma City Thunder remain the team to beat in the NBA, bolstered by a trio of All-NBA talent and the promise of Ajay Mitchell’s breakout potential. Despite last season’s Western Conference Finals loss and the departure of defensive anchor Luguentz Dort - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams headline a deep, playoff-tested roster under Mark Daigneault’s leadership. How will Cason Wallace’s expanded role and Chet Holmgren’s rim protection shape their title chase? Rylan Stiles and Nick Crain rank the league’s top contenders, debating the Thunder’s razor-thin edge over the surging San Antonio Spurs and weighing the star power of the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. Key topics include Detroit’s trade market ambitions, the Rockets’ upside with Kevin Durant, and playoff matchups that could shift the championship landscape. Can OKC maintain their dominance, or is a new NBA powerhouse set to emerge?","meta_description":"Oklahoma City Thunder remain the team to beat in the NBA, bolstered by a trio of All-NBA talent and the promise of Ajay Mitchell’s breakout potential. Des…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2220,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343/episodes/is-okc-thunder-still-top-of-the-league-ranking-top-contenders-in-nba/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343/is-okc-thunder-still-top-of-the-league-ranking-top-contenders-in-nba.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}