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Every Oklahoma City Thunder conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NBA podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Thunder, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Thunder talk

The shows spent the week praising OKC's front office moves and defensive prowess, ranking them second in the West despite losing some rotation pieces. There's been talk about Cason Wallace's extension and what he's worth on the open market, with rival executives seeing him as a legit young guard. The bigger conversation keeps coming back to whether Sam Presti has built something that can stay dominant, given how things can change with injuries and trades.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

4 clips · 21 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso, Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, Aday Mara.

How it works

Only the Thunder talk. Every morning.

6 shows this morning1,043 minutes listened. 5 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NBA's biggest podcasts
Bill Simmons PodcastThe Zach Lowe ShowThe Ringer NBA ShowThe Hoop CollectiveThe Ryen Russillo ShowDunc'd OnMind the GamePardon My TakeThe Old Man and the ThreeThe Athletic NBA DailyThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Thunder conversations
Trail BlazersDereck Lively and Scoot Henderson prove-it extensions
ThunderCason Wallace extension and Thunder cap strategy
ThunderOKC ranked second in West after depth losses
ThunderPresti's front office excellence vs. Clippers dysfunction

Scanned 6 shows · Cut 17h 18m · Kept 5m

Everything that isn't Thunder talk gets cut. Sorry, Trail Blazers.

3We create one Thunder playlist for you every morning
Your Thunder Feed
Wednesday, September 9
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today
  • Cason Wallace extension and Thunder cap strategyThe Zach Lowe Show · 5 min
  • OKC ranked second in West after depth lossesThe Ringer NBA Show · 7 min
  • Presti's front office excellence vs. Clippers dysfunctionBill Simmons Podcast · 4 min
  • OKC and San Antonio as next dynasty candidatesBill Simmons Podcast · 5 min
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12 NBA shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Thunder most this week: Bill Simmons Podcast (2), The Zach Lowe Show (1), The Ringer NBA Show (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Thunder conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Hoop Collective, The Zach Lowe Show, The Ryen Russillo Show, Dunc'd On, Mind the Game, Pardon My Take, The Old Man and the Three, The Athletic NBA Daily, The Pat McAfee Show, The Ringer NBA Show, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Thunder conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Thunder podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Thunder this week: Bill Simmons Podcast (2), The Zach Lowe Show (1), The Ringer NBA Show (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Thunder parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Thunder today?

Lately: Cason Wallace extension and Thunder cap strategy, OKC ranked second in West after depth losses, Presti's front office excellence vs. Clippers dysfunction. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Oklahoma City Thunder app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Oklahoma City Thunder or the NBA. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NFL included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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