Chet Holmgren Returns OKC Thunder Makes Roster Moves
Chet Holmgren is back on the court for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and his return could redefine the team’s NBA season. How will his comeback impact the Thunder’s lineup and playoff hopes? This episode breaks down Holmgren’s anticipated return, the strategic roster moves involving Ajay Mitchell and Daniel Theis, and the implications of the NBA trade deadline. Rylan Stiles offers insights into the Thunder’s decision to maintain roster continuity, highlighting key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Discover how these developments shape the Thunder’s strategy and potential postseason success. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Thunder’s evolving dynamics and what it means for their future.
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I remember you predicting many of these moves earlier in the week. Well done.
02/07- the date of Chet’s return who was the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft and dons the #7 jersey. It’s just too prophetic. ⛈️
Tomorrowa Sga.
this is the best news we had on trade deadline in a long time
So OKC does the opposite of what Mavs did? Check
CHET IS BACK!!! What an exciting week for basketball. I’m excited to see every teams new looks. This gonna be a fun rest of the season for the NBA
SGA, Dort, J-Dub, Chet & IHart. I could be wrong but this just seems right to me⚡️
I am so happy we didn't make a big trade. The move with Chet coming back is unbelievable!! I also think the signing of Ajay and Carlson is big, which most people in the NBA do not know the value
I am so happy we didn't make a big trade. The move with Chet coming back is unbelievable!! I also think the signing of Ajay and Carlson is big, which most people in the NBA do not know the value
I hope he's fully healthy
I hope Chet starts, scores our first bucket. Crowd goes wild! Looking forward to AJ ‘s return. His minutes are a plus. I hart at the high post and Chet working the low post when they double shai early, big time burn!
Should have kept Daniel Theis 🎉
Are you serious?!? LFG!!!
It’s like it’s Christmas morning and Santa done got me EVERYTHING I asked for.
Chet is back, Ajay is signed, Theis waived, and Branden Carlson signed!!!
🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳
The thunder had a chance to make some separation with a ton of chips and instead they let other teams close the gap. Makes no sense
No way Hartenstein doesn’t start. It would be ridiculous not to start him. Chet coming off the bench makes more sense.
Great pod. Thanks!
What do you guys think of the Cavs picking up Deandre Hunter? I think the Cavs, Mavs, and Lakers made the most impactful moves to be championship contenders.
chet will play with jdub. hart has the connection with ijoe. but dub and chet have the lob threat
and gives dub the space
The all star draft felt like it was pre-determined. Legends team vs. Youth team vs. International team. Shai got the short end because there's like 6 centers on the international team a very poorly drafted team.
the amount of different line ups we have is disgusting
I didn't like the two years window with Ajay. Should have been 4 years.
LETSSSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOO CHETTTTTTTTTTTTT
🗣️YESSSSSS SIRRRRRRRRRR
I'm going to be sooooo nervous tonight watching Chet. Like a mother watching her 9yr old in his first wrestling match.
"Chet the Threat" is Back!
Living in NJ/Pa my whole life, the Nets are my 2nd team. I was a huge Kenny Atkinson fan & sick when they hired Nash. I cant believe I lived to see Mark & Kenny coach the AllStar game. IMO those 2 are in an elite tier w/ Udoka, Spoelstra & Ty Lue. That 5 is equivalent to Joker, Shai, Giannis, Luka & Wemby
young bones heal fast
So we have SGA, Cason (whos natural position is pg imo) Ajay Mitchell, and Topic
Who will be our longtime backup play initiater after SGA?
Does Holmgren have a minutes restriction tonight?
Something you said back when trade deadline talks were heating is coming true. While other teams are about to try out their new trade deadline toys, arguably the best defense in the NBA history is about to add CHET HOLMGREN!! Oh! Just a bonus, he's pretty good on offense as well!!
I don't know about you, but I kinda feel like a kid waiting for that perfect toy on Christmas morning.
Kudos on your Cam Johnson take. Presti and Daigneault have crafted a modern day Mona Lisa defense. It's controllable, versatile, and dominant. It operates on a perfect string, and everyone is of one mind like a school of fish. Disrupting that is riskier than bringing in a shooter is beneficial… at this point. If it still isn't enough, then it's time to get Cam.
@rylan_stiles You mention a lot about OKC not being fully healthy however the Grizzlies have ZERO minutes played together the entire season of being fully healthy. Saturday might be the first game if Bane is back however it will only be Vince Williams second game back (who is the key defender despite Wells). The Grizzlies will need 10-15 games of everyone healthy to see what it really is.
Okc – 20 ⚡️
The All Star Teams essentially got split into three narrative groups
1. The old heads (Bron, Steph, KD and company)
2. American born young stars (Ant, JJJ, etc.)
3. International stars (Giannis, Jokic, Shai)
There are technicalities but essentially the headliners for the teams fall under this
Let's go Rylan!