The Nuggets endure a long road trip and win their first game back at home but not without a little drama. Checkout the latest episode for the lowdown on what the Nuggets really want for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nuggets endure a long road trip and win their first game back at home but not without a little drama. Checkout the latest episode for the lowdown on what the Nuggets really want for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

All the Nuggets want for Christmas is...

Matt Moore

On this episode of The Chick N' Nuggets podcast we have the great honor of speaking with long time basketball analyst and senior writer for the Action Network, Matt Moore. I pick Matt's brain on some of the major ongoing themes this season within the NBA and society as a whole. One of those themes being the GMs forming an association to support high ranking executives in situations such as the one Portland is going through at this time. Matt and I also discuss the Bol Bol phenomenon and where we gage this team is truly at, at this point in the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Chick N' Nuggets podcast we have the great honor of speaking with long time basketball analyst and senior writer for the Action Network, Matt Moore. I pick Matt's brain on some of the major ongoing themes this season within the NBA and society as a whole. One of those themes being the GMs forming an association to support high ranking executives in situations such as the one Portland is going through at this time. Matt and I also discuss the Bol Bol phenomenon and where we gage this team is truly at, at this point in the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A conversation with Matt Moore of the Action Network

Nuggets finally give up 100 to a depleted Sixers team.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nuggets finally give up 100 to a depleted Sixers team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Nuggets give up 100 at home

An episode recapping the Nuggets 4 game winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An episode recapping the Nuggets 4 game winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

4 Game winning streak for the Nuggets

With all the things going on in the world, with athletes across the Olympics taking a stand for their mental health, it seemed a good moment to ground the show and "Play Present," as sports psychologist, Graham Betchart would say. Graham is the author of the book "Play Present" and co-founded the mental skills website trainthemind.com with Nuggets power forward, Aaron Gordon. Graham works with athletes of all ages and across professional sports on mental skills training, with meditations and visualizations. Graham lends his expertise to the show to explain how deep the mental game goes in some of the most intense high pressure moments these NBA athletes experience. He speaks to the mental skills tools that players like Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, and Zach LaVine practice regularly and how the greatest players lean into their greatest fears. https://trainthemind.com @Grahamtheguide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the things going on in the world, with athletes across the Olympics taking a stand for their mental health, it seemed a good moment to ground the show and "Play Present," as sports psychologist, Graham Betchart would say. Graham is the author of the book "Play Present" and co-founded the mental skills website <a href="http://trainthemind.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">trainthemind.com</a> with Nuggets power forward, Aaron Gordon. Graham works with athletes of all ages and across professional sports on mental skills training, with meditations and visualizations. Graham lends his expertise to the show to explain how deep the mental game goes in some of the most intense high pressure moments these NBA athletes experience. He speaks to the mental skills tools that players like Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, and Zach LaVine practice regularly and how the greatest players lean into their greatest fears. <a href="https://trainthemind.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://trainthemind.com</a> @Grahamtheguide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Conversation with Graham the Guide 

In this episode, Jena is joined by long time Denver Stiff writer, Gordon Gross and one of the newest members of the Stiffs, Asher Levy. The group reviews the last few games and dives into the Nuggets best win of the season against the Miami Heat. And of course the altercation that took place between Markieff Morris and Nikola Jokic towards the end of the game.This episode was recorded prior to the news of Nikola's one game suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jena is joined by long time Denver Stiff writer, Gordon Gross and one of the newest members of the Stiffs, Asher Levy. The group reviews the last few games and dives into the Nuggets best win of the season against the Miami Heat. And of course the altercation that took place between Markieff Morris and Nikola Jokic towards the end of the game. This episode was recorded prior to the news of Nikola's one game suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Stiff Conversation 

Aniello Piro

The Chick N’ Nuggets Grilled opens the first episode of the season with one of the dopest reporters covering Denver sports, Aniello Piro from Mile High Sports. Aniello has covered Denver sports over the last several years and now host, The Denver Sports Betting show daily from 3-4pm on 98.1FM. Aniello was the perfect guest for this episode because he has great style and in this episode Jena and Aniello take a look at the newly released, city edition uniforms for the 2021-2022 season. The pair cover all the categories including: sickest, ugliest, best representation of the city, biggest risk gone right and wrong and laziest designs. And of course, their thoughts on the Nuggets jersey and latest games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chick N’ Nuggets Grilled opens the first episode of the season with one of the dopest reporters covering Denver sports, Aniello Piro from Mile High Sports. Aniello has covered Denver sports over the last several years and now host, The Denver Sports Betting show daily from 3-4pm on 98.1FM. Aniello was the perfect guest for this episode because he has great style and in this episode Jena and Aniello take a look at the newly released, city edition uniforms for the 2021-2022 season. The pair cover all the categories including: sickest, ugliest, best representation of the city, biggest risk gone right and wrong and laziest designs. And of course, their thoughts on the Nuggets jersey and latest games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A conversation with Aniello Piro of Mile High Sports 

Host, Vidavivadiva, welcomes fans back to another season of the Chick N' Nuggets Podcast. Theres plenty for fans to be excited about in 202, all while not knowing when superstar, Jamal Murray will return. Catch an overview of game 1 and look ahed to game 2 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host, Vidavivadiva, welcomes fans back to another season of the Chick N' Nuggets Podcast. Theres plenty for fans to be excited about in 202, all while not knowing when superstar, Jamal Murray will return. Catch an overview of game 1 and look ahed to game 2 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Welcome Back Denver Nuggets basketball

Will Barton

E Sosa

In this episode we speak with Will Barton's childhood friend, E Sosa about Will's upcoming free agency as he turns down his player option. Sosa gives fans a behind the scenes look at Will Barton's time in Denver.  We discuss Will's free agency options and speaks to the most important priorities for Will moving forward.  Not only does E Sosa work closely with Will Barton and his music but he has several businesses of his own and gives fans advice about the difficulties in starting a business and making it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we speak with Will Barton's childhood friend, E Sosa about Will's upcoming free agency as he turns down his player option. Sosa gives fans a behind the scenes look at Will Barton's time in Denver. We discuss Will's free agency options and speaks to the most important priorities for Will moving forward. Not only does E Sosa work closely with Will Barton and his music but he has several businesses of his own and gives fans advice about the difficulties in starting a business and making it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Let's talk free agency with Will Barton's childhood friend and entrepreneur, E Sosa.

In the final episode of the 2021 post-season, Jena and Reilly reminisce on the Suns series, the season as a whole and the ups and downs of the last year. After a tough loss that led to a second round season sweep, it was a sad start to the week for Denver sports fans but, in the words of Michael Malone, “We are not going to let this series define the season.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of the 2021 post-season, Jena and Reilly reminisce on the Suns series, the season as a whole and the ups and downs of the last year. After a tough loss that led to a second round season sweep, it was a sad start to the week for Denver sports fans but, in the words of Michael Malone, “We are not going to let this series define the season.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Highs and Lows of the Nuggets 2021 season

The official home for audio programming from Denver Stiffs, SB Nation's community for fans of the Denver Nuggets.

I have really enjoyed this Nuggets pod, primarily brought to us by Ryan Blackburn.  If you are a Nuggets fan, this is definitely one of the Nuggets pods that deserves to be subscribed to.  The Denver Stiffs are a top-notch media source for Nuggets information and this pod is no different.

Denver Stiffs is Nuggets Basketball

Great to see the Stiffs expanding their podcast network. The new shows have been great so far!

Awesome!

Denver Stiffs: for Denver Nuggets fans

Nick Young

The Nuggets are bringing on Swaggy P just to whether the crazy injury storm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nuggets are bringing on Swaggy P just to whether the crazy injury storm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets sign Nick Young, get bounce back win against Memphis Grizzlies to open home stand

Isaiah Thomas

Playoff rotations are locked in. The Nuggets are facing must-win games with the Rockets hot on their tail. The Warriors still look vulnerable dropping 4 out of 5.  There's a long distance the Nuggets could fall if they don't hold it together over their last 16 games, but there's a real shot at #1 if they do.0:38 - We dedicate the episode to (trying to) pronounce Nikola Jokic's name correctly.  The recent emphasis on pronouncing his first name correctly has made people forget that EVERYONE (not of the former Yugoslavia) is pronouncing his last name incorrectly.3:24 - THE THEME: Down to Business.  Malone has stopped the experiments and, essentially, ended the regular season ball.  Warp "playoffs", engage!6:35 - BUY OR SELL:Resting JokicGary Harris getting his mojo back Barton fitting in with the starters Sitting IT/Lyles/Juanch41:00ish - A NUGGETS HAIKU41:45ish - OVER/UNDER: 19 pts/g for Murray by the end of the season 9 wins to close out the year 1 minute of game time  for MPJ .9 fan altercations for Westbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playoff rotations are locked in. The Nuggets are facing must-win games with the Rockets hot on their tail. The Warriors still look vulnerable dropping 4 out of 5.  There's a long distance the Nuggets could fall if they don't hold it together over their last 16 games, but there's a real shot at #1 if they do.0:38 - We dedicate the episode to (trying to) pronounce Nikola Jokic's name correctly.  The recent emphasis on pronouncing his first name correctly has made people forget that EVERYONE (not of the former Yugoslavia) is pronouncing his last name incorrectly.3:24 - THE THEME: Down to Business.  Malone has stopped the experiments and, essentially, ended the regular season ball.  Warp "playoffs", engage!6:35 - BUY OR SELL:Resting JokicGary Harris getting his mojo back Barton fitting in with the starters Sitting IT/Lyles/Juanch41:00ish - A NUGGETS HAIKU41:45ish - OVER/UNDER: 19 pts/g for Murray by the end of the season 9 wins to close out the year 1 minute of game time  for MPJ .9 fan altercations for Westbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Dig: Down to Business | Cutting Isaiah Thomas and Others Out of the Rotation

In Episode 14 of The Dig, Nick and Jeremy drop a Kurt Vonnegut reference in response to claims that the Nuggets are "pretend contenders." They discuss Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals and preview the matchup with the Blazers.  They also discuss the winners and losers from the 1st round and what impact they will have in the 2nd round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 14 of The Dig, Nick and Jeremy drop a Kurt Vonnegut reference in response to claims that the Nuggets are "pretend contenders." They discuss Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals and preview the matchup with the Blazers.  They also discuss the winners and losers from the 1st round and what impact they will have in the 2nd round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Dig: You Are What You Pretend to Be |  The Matchup with Portland and a Recap of Round 1

The group talks about the Denver Nuggets victory over the Phoenix Suns, getting into the elite defense on this team and the strong performances of Jamal Murray Nikola Jokic and Jeremi Grant. They discuss the absence of Michael Porter Jr. and then do a rapid fire of questions about the week. Player of the week, Player who should forget the week, is this the rotation you expected, will Michael Porter Junior play by Halloween, and is this the Nuggets team you expected in week one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The group talks about the Denver Nuggets victory over the Phoenix Suns, getting into the elite defense on this team and the strong performances of Jamal Murray Nikola Jokic and Jeremi Grant. They discuss the absence of Michael Porter Jr. and then do a rapid fire of questions about the week. Player of the week, Player who should forget the week, is this the rotation you expected, will Michael Porter Junior play by Halloween, and is this the Nuggets team you expected in week one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Denver Stiffs Show: Reacting to the Denver Nuggets win over the Phoenix Suns in the home opener.

Adam Fromal

Nikola Jokic

Nuggets Numbers

Discussing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets with NBA Math Founder Adam Fromal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets with NBA Math Founder Adam Fromal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Nuggets Numbers - Adam Fromal on Nikola Jokic, Defense, and Analytics

It was an awesome watch party, but in the end, the Denver Nuggets were blown out by the Los Angeles Clippers on national television. That will go a long way in the minds of the national media, and there are important takeaways.Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia were joined by Jake Shapiro of the Denver Post and honorary Stiff Luke Hutchinson to discuss the loss. They talked about: No answers for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George Nikola Jokic's strong performance that had to be stronger Denver's perimeter defense struggles The bench and a distinct lack of Michael Porter Jr. Hot takes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was an awesome watch party, but in the end, the Denver Nuggets were blown out by the Los Angeles Clippers on national television. That will go a long way in the minds of the national media, and there are important takeaways.Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia were joined by Jake Shapiro of the Denver Post and honorary Stiff Luke Hutchinson to discuss the loss. They talked about:<ul> <li>No answers for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George</li> <li>Nikola Jokic's strong performance that had to be stronger</li> <li>Denver's perimeter defense struggles</li> <li>The bench and a distinct lack of Michael Porter Jr.</li> <li>Hot takes</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Denver Stiffs Show - Watch Party Takes

Jacob Goldstein

The playoffs are officially here! In this episode, I am joined by one of the inspirations for starting the Nuggets Numbers podcast. Jacob Goldstein, contributor to BBall Index and Nylon Calculus and creator of the Player Impact Plus-Minus (PIPM) advanced metric, drops by to discuss a range of topics. First, we delve into the world of analytics, discussing what makes PIPM valuable and identifying the best metrics to use when evaluating players and teams. Then, we discuss the statistical profile for the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs, two interesting teams with a lot of depth that operate in different ways. Finally, we evaluate the head-to-head matchups and pick the series winner.Enjoy!4:00 - The value of Advanced Metrics, including Jacob's picks for the best NBA metrics available today14:30 - Denver Nuggets statistical profile and questions 19:20 - San Antonio Spurs statistical profile and questions 31:00 - Head-to-Head matchups and series predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playoffs are officially here! In this episode, I am joined by one of the inspirations for starting the Nuggets Numbers podcast. Jacob Goldstein, contributor to BBall Index and Nylon Calculus and creator of the Player Impact Plus-Minus (PIPM) advanced metric, drops by to discuss a range of topics. First, we delve into the world of analytics, discussing what makes PIPM valuable and identifying the best metrics to use when evaluating players and teams. Then, we discuss the statistical profile for the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs, two interesting teams with a lot of depth that operate in different ways. Finally, we evaluate the head-to-head matchups and pick the series winner.Enjoy!4:00 - The value of Advanced Metrics, including Jacob's picks for the best NBA metrics available today14:30 - Denver Nuggets statistical profile and questions 19:20 - San Antonio Spurs statistical profile and questions 31:00 - Head-to-Head matchups and series predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Nuggets Numbers 13 - Playoff Preview for Nuggets versus Spurs with Jacob Goldstein

Well, he did it. Again.With the game on the line and the Nuggets down one, Nikola Jokic beat the mismatch in the post and hit and shot in the paint with eight seconds left. That proved to be the difference in Denver's victory against the Dallas Mavericks.Jokic continues to showcase his mettle as an elite closer, so Jena Garcia, Zach Mikash, and Nikola Jokic talked about him at length. First, they discussed Wednesday night's game winner versus Dallas. Next, they ranked his seven game winners in the last two years. Finally, the trio discussed Denver's most important players in a playoff series that are on the roster.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, he did it. Again.With the game on the line and the Nuggets down one, Nikola Jokic beat the mismatch in the post and hit and shot in the paint with eight seconds left. That proved to be the difference in Denver's victory against the Dallas Mavericks.Jokic continues to showcase his mettle as an elite closer, so Jena Garcia, Zach Mikash, and Nikola Jokic talked about him at length. First, they discussed Wednesday night's game winner versus Dallas. Next, they ranked his seven game winners in the last two years. Finally, the trio discussed Denver's most important players in a playoff series that are on the roster.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Denver Stiffs Show - Ice water in Nikola Jokic's veins

Michael Porter Jr

After nearly two years of waiting to play basketball, Michael Porter Jr. finally returned to the court and showed Denver Nuggets fans exactly why they should be excited about the 2018 first round pick. His strong scoring performance, coupled with the strong debut of backup power forward Jerami Grant, offered Nuggets fans hope for the 2019-20 season and beyond.Ryan dissected the entire preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers, from the starting minutes of small forward Will Barton to the importance of Jamal Murray learning to let shots fly. Even with Nikola Jokic sitting, there's lots to talk about with this Nuggets team and many players who will contribute to Denver's success going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After nearly two years of waiting to play basketball, Michael Porter Jr. finally returned to the court and showed Denver Nuggets fans exactly why they should be excited about the 2018 first round pick. His strong scoring performance, coupled with the strong debut of backup power forward Jerami Grant, offered Nuggets fans hope for the 2019-20 season and beyond.Ryan dissected the entire preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers, from the starting minutes of small forward Will Barton to the importance of Jamal Murray learning to let shots fly. Even with Nikola Jokic sitting, there's lots to talk about with this Nuggets team and many players who will contribute to Denver's success going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Nuggets Numbers - Michael Porter Jr.'s debut offers excitement and star power

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Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets win again behind Nikola Jokic to start off four game homestand

 The losing streakKey thing you can point to for the streak?Blip on the radar or genuine concern?Trade DeadlineHappy the Nuggets stood pat?One deal that surprised you?ASB on the horizonWin against MiamiPreviewing SacramentoAll Star break rant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The losing streakKey thing you can point to for the streak?Blip on the radar or genuine concern?Trade DeadlineHappy the Nuggets stood pat?One deal that surprised you?ASB on the horizonWin against MiamiPreviewing SacramentoAll Star break rant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets get back to winning ways against Miami Heat, ready for NBA All Star Break

Adam Mares

Paul Millsap

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Denver Nuggets are rounding into the form they will take into the first playoff series for the majority of players on the roster. That inexperience has led to concern from many about Denver's chances of advancing in the postseason.To break it all down, I invited on Adam Mares, the leader of Denver Stiffs and host of Locked On Nuggets, to discuss the majority of players in the Nuggets rotation. The conversation is lengthy and gets into the strategy behind a playoff series and how the Nuggets are likely to respond. Enjoy! 2:00 - Guess the Nugget5:00 - Who can the Nuggets trust at guard/wing spots19:20 - Paul Millsap's importance this season and going forward31:30 - The REST of the regular season37:20 - Nikola Jokic and the playoff perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Denver Nuggets are rounding into the form they will take into the first playoff series for the majority of players on the roster. That inexperience has led to concern from many about Denver's chances of advancing in the postseason.To break it all down, I invited on Adam Mares, the leader of Denver Stiffs and host of Locked On Nuggets, to discuss the majority of players in the Nuggets rotation. The conversation is lengthy and gets into the strategy behind a playoff series and how the Nuggets are likely to respond. Enjoy! 2:00 - Guess the Nugget5:00 - Who can the Nuggets trust at guard/wing spots19:20 - Paul Millsap's importance this season and going forward31:30 - The REST of the regular season37:20 - Nikola Jokic and the playoff perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Nuggets Numbers 12 - Adam Mares on Denver’s guard play, Paul Millsap, and his Nikola Jokic perspective

 Coming back from breakNikola’s ASBA bit of a clunky start but effective against Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles ClippersThoughts on Isaiah Thomas and his impactThe big game tonightNot a must win for the Denver NuggetsGood measuring stick gameBeating the Oklahoma City Thunder for the division title should be the goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming back from breakNikola’s ASBA bit of a clunky start but effective against Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles ClippersThoughts on Isaiah Thomas and his impactThe big game tonightNot a must win for the Denver NuggetsGood measuring stick gameBeating the Oklahoma City Thunder for the division title should be the goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets prepare for huge game against Oklahoma City Thunder

Pickaxe Pundits: The Denver Nuggets are streaking again as they head into a jam packed week

Malik Beasley

Juancho Hernangomez

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn hops on an emergency episode to break down the 12-player trade that just went down. Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez, and Jarred Vanderbilt are going to Minnesota. Bench reserves and a first round pick are coming back.What does this mean for the Nuggets going forward? Do any of the players acquired play a role? Is this a springboard for another potential deal? How do the Nuggets now look in the playoffs?All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn hops on an emergency episode to break down the 12-player trade that just went down. Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez, and Jarred Vanderbilt are going to Minnesota. Bench reserves and a first round pick are coming back.What does this mean for the Nuggets going forward? Do any of the players acquired play a role? Is this a springboard for another potential deal? How do the Nuggets now look in the playoffs?All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Emergency Nuggets Numbers - 4-Team Mega Deal with Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez

We're joined by Denver Stiffs writer, Ryan Blackburn, to figure out what the Nuggets could be doing at the trade deadline.The obvious target is Anthony Davis.  But is it worth it to bet the farm on a player that may not stay?We move on to Otto Porter Jr., who Blackburn just wrote about on the Stiffs.And what about smaller trades?  Only a handful of trades actually happen before the deadline, and they're often pretty small.  What minor changes can the Nuggets make to improve their team now or in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Denver Stiffs writer, Ryan Blackburn, to figure out what the Nuggets could be doing at the trade deadline.The obvious target is Anthony Davis.  But is it worth it to bet the farm on a player that may not stay?We move on to Otto Porter Jr., who Blackburn just wrote about on the Stiffs.And what about smaller trades?  Only a handful of trades actually happen before the deadline, and they're often pretty small.  What minor changes can the Nuggets make to improve their team now or in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Dig: The Big Trade Show - Do the Denver Nuggets Go All-In on Anthony Davis?

Is this the best free agent class ever? WIll the Nuggets make a big move? Will they get into the draft? Should they?We'll look at the salary cap situation. And we'll finish up looking at the big summer league ahead (MPJ, Vandy, the Slovenian).Buy/or Sell Free Agency EditionThe Nuggets will make a major free agent acquisition this offseason.Top UFA/PO: KD, Butler, Kawhi, Kyrie, Kemba, Klay, Cousins, Vucevic, Tobias Harris, Khris Middleton, D’Angelo Russell, JJ Redick, Horford, Marc Gasol, Julius Randle, Brook Lopez, DeAndre Jordan, Bojan BogdanivicThe Nuggets will make a trade (for a pick, for AD, etc.)Any player not on the current roster playing 15+ minutes a game next season (overall season)The Nuggets will retain Paul Millsap.  Michael Porter Jr. will win the MVP of the summer league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the best free agent class ever? WIll the Nuggets make a big move? Will they get into the draft? Should they?We'll look at the salary cap situation. And we'll finish up looking at the big summer league ahead (MPJ, Vandy, the Slovenian).Buy/or Sell Free Agency EditionThe Nuggets will make a major free agent acquisition this offseason.Top UFA/PO: KD, Butler, Kawhi, Kyrie, Kemba, Klay, Cousins, Vucevic, Tobias Harris, Khris Middleton, D’Angelo Russell, JJ Redick, Horford, Marc Gasol, Julius Randle, Brook Lopez, DeAndre Jordan, Bojan BogdanivicThe Nuggets will make a trade (for a pick, for AD, etc.)Any player not on the current roster playing 15+ minutes a game next season (overall season)The Nuggets will retain Paul Millsap.  Michael Porter Jr. will win the MVP of the summer league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Dig: The Big Picture pt. 2 | Denver Nuggets Offseason Preview/Predictions

December 15th is right around the corner, and with it comes NBA trade season.40% of the NBA will be eligible for a trade come Sunday, and the Denver Nuggets are one of the teams that could be heavily involved.In the first segment (2:30), Ryan Blackburn, Jena Garcia, and Gage Bridgford discuss Denver's 1-3 road trip, including what went wrong, Nikola Jokic's performances, and how the Nuggets can fix things.In the second segment (23:00), they discuss the bench rotation and the limitations of Denver's current lineup.In the third segment (38:00, and it's a long one) the group delves into trade talk, discussing the type of players Denver may look to acquire and which players make the most sense, from Andre Iguodala to J.J. Redick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 15th is right around the corner, and with it comes NBA trade season.40% of the NBA will be eligible for a trade come Sunday, and the Denver Nuggets are one of the teams that could be heavily involved.In the first segment (2:30), Ryan Blackburn, Jena Garcia, and Gage Bridgford discuss Denver's 1-3 road trip, including what went wrong, Nikola Jokic's performances, and how the Nuggets can fix things.In the second segment (23:00), they discuss the bench rotation and the limitations of Denver's current lineup.In the third segment (38:00, and it's a long one) the group delves into trade talk, discussing the type of players Denver may look to acquire and which players make the most sense, from Andre Iguodala to J.J. Redick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Denver Stiffs Show - NBA trade season is here

Two of the Nuggets' reserves are putting up historical numbers.  Isaiah Thomas looked good in his debut and has a chance to recapture his magic.  Combine this with a fragile and inconsistent starting lineup and is it time to shake things up with the starters?To be honest, we didn't even make it through half of our show material because the depth of conflict here is so deep.  There's plenty to consider here, so jump on in.4:38 - THE THEME: Musical Chairs.  There's a couple of interesting lineups for the Nuggets that are making us ask some questions.8:50 - BUY OR SELL:Nuggets being the second best team in the WestThe Nuggets being the most disrespected #2 of all timeA 3-guard lineupBarton as the starting SF35:30 - A NUGGETS HAIKU35:55 - PREDICTIONS:Where will the Nuggets finish in the West?What will the Nuggets playoff starting 5 be?Will they win a first-round series54:30 - BAD TAKE/GOOD TAKE:Colin Cowherd ranks Lakers' roster talent ahead of Nuggets' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of the Nuggets' reserves are putting up historical numbers.  Isaiah Thomas looked good in his debut and has a chance to recapture his magic.  Combine this with a fragile and inconsistent starting lineup and is it time to shake things up with the starters?To be honest, we didn't even make it through half of our show material because the depth of conflict here is so deep.  There's plenty to consider here, so jump on in.4:38 - THE THEME: Musical Chairs.  There's a couple of interesting lineups for the Nuggets that are making us ask some questions.8:50 - BUY OR SELL:Nuggets being the second best team in the WestThe Nuggets being the most disrespected #2 of all timeA 3-guard lineupBarton as the starting SF35:30 - A NUGGETS HAIKU35:55 - PREDICTIONS:Where will the Nuggets finish in the West?What will the Nuggets playoff starting 5 be?Will they win a first-round series54:30 - BAD TAKE/GOOD TAKE:Colin Cowherd ranks Lakers' roster talent ahead of Nuggets' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Dig: Musical Chairs - Which Denver Nuggets should be starting by the playoffs?

With the Nuggets getting healthier, both physically and performance-wise, we’re heading for a problem that most teams wish they had: how do we maximize all of our talent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Nuggets getting healthier, both physically and performance-wise, we’re heading for a problem that most teams wish they had: how do we maximize all of our talent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Dig: Getting Healthy - Millsap, Harris, and Barton are in - how far along until MPJ and Vanderbilt?

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