Denver Stiffs: For Denver Nuggets Fans

March is finally over, and what a year it was.The Dig has been in isolation along with the rest of Colorado, but it’s finally time for us to take back some normalcy from this virus. Frankly, it took us awhile to get our situations sorted out and to figure out what to do with the show. We still aren’t sure exactly where we’ll end up, but please know that we want to do our very small part in trying to make this situation a bit more bearable for everyone stuck at home, working essential jobs, or caring for the health of themselves or their family. If our show gets even one laugh or elicits a single positive thought for any of our Stiffs' listeners, it'll be worth it. We love you all, and we wish the best to you and your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses Gary Harris and his role with the Denver Nuggets, including: Raw numbers and advanced metrics Shot profile and how Harris may need to change his game offensively Strong defense and All-Defensive team potential Where Harris ranks among starting shooting guards How the playoffs look with Gary Harris on the floor What to expect from Harris going forward, including if a trade is coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some details about how the NBA would re-start emerge How would playing at a neutral site without fans affect the Denver Nuggets? While other leagues struggle to restart perhaps any idea of playoffs at all is fool’s gold. Previewing the playoff opponents Can Denver topple the small ball Houston Rockets? If the regular season is restarted, how would Denver do against another playoff opponent like the Oklahoma City Thunder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Nick Hertzog discuss the following: What personal life has been like lately Favorite video games right now Jamal Murray and expectations changed by his contract Jerami Grant and whether the Nuggets should bring him back The ideal starting five Hypothetical playoff scenarios if the season does or doesn't return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn sifts through the numbers on Jerami Grant, diving deep into: Per game statistics and shooting metrics Grant's place among both starting and backup power forwards Long term strengths and weaknesses Is Jerami Grant a playoff player? How he fits into Denver's future with Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, and Michael Porter Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus hits Denver Denver Nuggets organization member positive with COVID-19 Jamal Murray social media gaffe Previewing the upcoming….? What kind of restart to the NBA season would we be looking at?would we be looking at? Is the season lost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Denver Stiffs podcast network is pivoting toward offseason content. For Nuggets Numbers, that means detailed player evaluations. In this episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down Jamal Murray and his 2019-20 season, including: Raw numbers and Advanced stats Murray's shot profile being a strength and a weakness Where Murray ranks among point guards today Whether he's a "16-game player" and can excel in the playoffs What to expect from Murray going forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jena Garcia and Brandon Ewing to discuss the following topics: NBA season suspended due to COVID-19 outbreak (coronavirus) How the NBA handled the situation Our reactions to the cancellation The Nuggets season in review Our takeaways from a year filled with expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn dives into the following topics: Win vs Milwaukee Bucks, from Jamal Murray's star performance to Michael Porter Jr.'s lackluster one Murray and Nikola Jokic and Denver's playoff ceiling with that star tandem The final 18 games of the regular season and where Denver will finish in the standings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Nuggets have tough week Nuggets lose to Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, what is wrong? What’s going on with the rotation? Previewing the upcoming week Where do you think this team ends up when the playoffs start? How far can they go? How confident are you in their ability to beat the Milwaukee Bucks tonight? Do you like the Nuggets chances against the Dallas Mavericks in a playoff series? Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (we apologize for being one day late), Ryan Blackburn and Zach Mikash hop on pod to discuss: Signing Troy Daniels, in the running for Iman Shumpert and Joakim Noah Win over Charlotte Hornets, from Jamal Murray's game winner to Michael Porter Jr.'s DNP Jerami Grant's versatility and importance Ranking players in Denver's rotation by projected performance, i.e. our confidence in the rotation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden State game didn't tell us anything we didn't already know about the Nuggets -- and that's what's so concerning. The Nuggets need some tough love, and The Dig is here to give it to them. Coach Malone takes the brunt of the criticism, but there are plenty of leftovers for Gary Harris, Jamal Murray, the Front Office, and even ourselves. It’s all out of love, though. Promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn dives deep into the remaining questions the Denver Nuggets must answer in the final 22 games of the season, including but not limited to: Taking care of their healthy and injured players Winning games they are supposed to win Chess matches with potential first round opponents MPJ's minutes and role All of that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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: 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

With one of the NBA’s toughest schedules to close out the year, the Nuggets have their work cut out for them. Can they topple the Lakers for the one seed? Do they need to make changes to their rotation to better address matchup disadvantages? Is Malone stubborn or principled? It’s all here, right now, in this week’s episode of The Dig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn answers the questions of Nuggets Numbers listeners. Some of the topics include: Load Management for Nikola Jokic and others Jokic's spot in Denver Nuggets franchise history. Is he the GOAT? Teams Nuggets should want to play or want to avoid in the first round Are the Nuggets true title contenders? How they can win a ring MPJ and the rotation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Nuggets go 1-1 out of the break Okay with 1-1 against Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves? Michael Porter Jr. out of the rotation? Previewing the upcoming week Who even plays for the Detroit Pistons? Can the Denver Nuggets get over the top of the Los Angeles Clippers? How are the Toronto Raptors still a top team? Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Zach Mikash of The Pickaxe Podcast and Nick Hertzog of The Dig to discuss the Nuggets’ 113-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Stiffs also play Buy or Sell to make some bold predictions about the stretch run and then look ahead to what the Nuggets are facing in the upcoming week. In addition to whining about the Nuggets’ offensive inconsistencies, topics include the following: Takeaways from the OKC loss The role of rust Should Gary Harris be benched? Is MPJ going to average more than 20 MPG moving forward? Can the Nuggets set a franchise win record? Preview of upcoming games against the Timberwolves, Pistons, and Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, podcast hosts of the four individual shows on Denver Stiffs came together for a podcast summit. Gordon Gross of the Pickaxe Podcast, Ryan Blackburn of Nuggets Numbers, Jena Garcia of Chick N Nuggets, and Nick Hertzog of The Dig gathered together during the All-Star game to have some Chicken Tortilla Soup and talk basketball. They discussed: NBA All-Star Game and the spectacular Elam Ending format Nikola Jokic's performance Who Denver's next All-Star will be Twitter Questions The Nuggets rotation going forward Where Denver will finish in regular season Who plays in the playoffs? Particularly Michael Porter Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Jena Garcia, and Brandon Ewing discuss: Losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime Nikola Jokic's struggles Bad calls by refs How Denver matches up with LeBron and AD in a playoff series How the Nuggets match up with other playoff teams Stepping back and enjoying a 38-17 record What this team looks like in their final form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices