Branden Carlson for Rookie of the Year
As always, John and Brandon break down this week's Thunder action before giving out mid-season hardware for their players through 42 games. Listen and subscribe here.
Show notes:
- The recap: Cavs W, Mavs L, Nets Wildfire (courtesy of Isaiah Joe)
- The previews: Jazz, Mavs, and Blazers
- Isaiah Joe and Cam Johnson trade talk
- Is OKC best team in the league?
- Branden Carlson contract watch
- Adam Flagler & Alex Ducas heatcheck watch
- JDub and Daigneault All-Star thoughts
- Which Thunder player should win every award (Carlson for ROY!)
Thunder Journal: JDub for All-Star
Jalen Williams is the runaway #1 seed’s second leading scorer and most diverse defender for one of the best defenses in NBA history. “He is an All Star. Whether he makes it or not.” - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Game Info: OKC (35-7) vs. UTA (10-31)
Tip-off: 7:00 PM | Broadcast: Local/League Pass
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⚡Pod Preview: The Jazz matchup, and Utah's recent trade
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⚡JDub Scrubbed?
Jalen Williams (hip strain) is questionable tonight after missing his first game all season on Sunday. As this is the first night of a back-to-back (the much more formidable Mavericks come to town tomorrow) I'd bet he sits against Utah.