{"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 Select Aday Mara - Is he a WEMBY STOPPER? Plus How Bennett Stirtz Fits","slug":"okc-thunder-select-aday-mara-is-he-a-wemby-stopper-plus-how-bennett-stirtz-fits","published_at":"2026-06-24T05:07:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343/okc-thunder-select-aday-mara-is-he-a-wemby-stopper-plus-how-bennett-stirtz-fits","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/3f1ede73-4922-458b-b1e2-e6ac189a6f2f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=997c114a-b046-460c-a16f-287631b27f88&awEpisodeId=3f1ede73-4922-458b-b1e2-e6ac189a6f2f&feed=TEsSygBL","summary":"Oklahoma City Thunder’s front office takes a bold swing in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Aday Mara at No. 12—raising questions about his future impact and the myth of the “Wemby stopper.” Is Mara’s massive frame and elite rebounding enough to anchor OKC’s defense, or do his conditioning and mobility issues signal long-term concerns? Rylan Stiles explores Mara’s strengths as a drop-coverage big and challenges the narrative that his selection revolves solely around countering Victor Wembanyama. Bennett Stirtz also joins the fold at No. 16, bringing offensive firepower, high-level creation, and questions about his defensive ceiling in postseason play. Key topics include Sam Presti’s draft strategy, Isaiah Hartenstein’s future on the roster, and the shifting roles of Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Can the Thunder’s new additions fuel a championship run, or do looming uncertainties threaten their title aspirations next season?","meta_description":"Oklahoma City Thunder’s front office takes a bold swing in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Aday Mara at No. 12—raising questions about his future impact and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2150,"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-select-aday-mara-is-he-a-wemby-stopper-plus-how-bennett-stirtz-fits/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-select-aday-mara-is-he-a-wemby-stopper-plus-how-bennett-stirtz-fits.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}