{"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":"2026-07-26T18:17:35.842810+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343"},"episode":{"title":"OKC Thunder IMPACTED by LeBron James Saga } Payton Sandfort WAIVED | NBA Cup Group","slug":"okc-thunder-impacted-by-lebron-james-saga-payton-sandfort-waived-nba-cup-group","published_at":"2026-07-02T20:18:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343/okc-thunder-impacted-by-lebron-james-saga-payton-sandfort-waived-nba-cup-group","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/81a4278d-3750-4ea7-b5ca-19152f5e0a6d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=997c114a-b046-460c-a16f-287631b27f88&awEpisodeId=81a4278d-3750-4ea7-b5ca-19152f5e0a6d&feed=TEsSygBL","summary":"LeBron James’ free agency saga sends shockwaves through the NBA—will his next move tip the Western Conference balance and impact the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title hopes? Ryland Stiles explores the potential scenarios if LeBron signs with powerhouses like the Denver Nuggets or Golden State Warriors, and why OKC fans shouldn’t expect him in Thunder blue just yet. The drama builds as rival teams scramble for veteran talent, making every roster move more consequential in a heated offseason. Payton Sandfort’s release, the Thunder’s updated two-way situation, and Thomas Sorber’s injury update underscore an ever-evolving team landscape. Rylan Stiles unpacks OKC’s NBA Cup group stage draw alongside major Summer League rule changes that could shake up game flow and free throw strategy. With key matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Clippers looming, every detail matters for Oklahoma City’s push through the NBA’s ‘group of death.’","meta_description":"LeBron James’ free agency saga sends shockwaves through the NBA—will his next move tip the Western Conference balance and impact the Oklahoma City Thunder…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2035,"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/okc-thunder-impacted-by-lebron-james-saga-payton-sandfort-waived-nba-cup-group/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/okc-thunder-impacted-by-lebron-james-saga-payton-sandfort-waived-nba-cup-group.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}