December 9, 2025
Can the Thunder Achieve the First NBA Triple Crown?
Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball AssociationAbout this episode
Oklahoma City Thunder surge to the top—are they truly in a league of their own? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize weigh in on the Thunder’s historic 23-1 start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case, and why analysts believe OKC could achieve the NBA’s “Triple Crown.” The roundtable debates what could stop this powerhouse, dissecting playoff scenarios, coaching X-factors, and statistical dominance. Can anyone slow their march through the NBA Cup and regular season? Plus, as the NBA Cup knockout stage heats up, the hosts break down pivotal matchups like Heat vs. Magic and Suns vs. Thunder, with strategic insights on Franz Wagner’s absence and Victor Wembanyama's return. The episode spotlights the New Orleans Pelicans’ bold move for Derik Queen—after a dazzling 33-10-10-4 performance, is he the new face of the franchise? Catch expert analysis on roster construction, potential trade targets, and the evolving landscape of NBA contenders. 0:00 Intro 1:30 NBA Cup Knockout Predictions 11:50 – Thunder: League of Their Own? 23:08 – Pelicans & Derik Queen Trade Oklahoma City Thunder surge to the top—are they truly in a league of their own? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize weigh in on the Thunder’s historic 23-1 start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case, and why analysts believe OKC could achieve the NBA’s “Triple Crown.” The roundtable debates what could stop this powerhouse, dissecting playoff scenarios, coaching X-factors, and statistical dominance. Can anyone slow their march through the NBA Cup and regular season? Plus, as the NBA Cup knockout stage heats up, the hosts break down pivotal matchups like Heat vs. Magic and Suns vs. Thunder, with strategic insights on Franz Wagner’s absence and Victor Wembanyama's return. The episode spotlights the New Orleans Pelicans’ bold move for Derik Queen—after a dazzling 33-10-10-4 performance, is he the new face of the franchise? Catch expert analysis on roster construction, potential trade targets, and the evolving landscape of NBA contenders. 0:00 Intro 1:30 NBA Cup Knockout Predictions 11:50 – Thunder: League of Their Own? 23:08 – Pelicans & Derik Queen Trade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.