Denver Stiffs: For Denver Nuggets Fans

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the following: Paul Millsap and Jamal Murray jumpstarting a Nuggets comeback versus the San Antonio Spurs The value of Monte Morris Fourth/Fifth options on offense doing what they're asked to do Quiet shooting hot streak for Torrey Craig Murray's stardom, balancing aggressive and passive scoring Previewing the Los Angeles Lakers game on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Nuggets go on winning streak through the NBA Trade Deadline How does the Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez trade change the Nuggets? Incredible win against Utah Jazz, 3-0 week Jamal Murray’s resurgence Previewing the upcoming week Can the Denver Nuggets get over the top of the Los Angeles Lakers Is there anyone outside of the L.A. teams that scares you in the playoffs now?? Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of this episode, Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing discuss the following: D'Lo for Wiggins trade and how it impacts both Golden State and Minnesota Other non-playoff teams that made significant moves at the deadline Memphis and Iguodala Is there upset potential facing Dallas or Oklahoma City? How Denver matches up with the other teams in their tier: Houston and Utah Does Denver stand a chance against the teams in Los Angeles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two-part podcast, Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing hop on to break down the following during Part 1: The 4-team MegaTrade and Denver's part in it The Shabazz Napier for Jordan McRae swap and how it's an excellent move Are Noah Vonleh and Keita Bates-Diop good additions? How the trades impact Denver's rotation Denver's spectacular performance in Utah Appreciation for Torrey Craig and P.J. Dozier Part 2 will come out early Saturday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge thanks to Neil Olstad of Wolvescast on Canis Hoopus for joining The Dig to go through the players involved in this 12-player mega deal, and what Nuggets fans can expect from their new acquisitions (and their departing fam) in the coming months.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NBA Trade Deadline edges ever closer, the Denver Nuggets find themselves in an interesting spot. They may acquire a player, they may move current players to free up time in the rotation. There are many questions surrounding the Nuggets, the first of which being if they think they can win a championship either as currently constructed or if they are one trade away. In this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the following: An extended conversation on Jrue Holiday and whether he fits in Denver Brief discussions of other players Denver may be looking to acquire, including Robert Covington If Denver moves Malik Beasley or Juancho Hernangomez and where they could go Five rotation questions before the deadline to discuss where the Nuggets currently stand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Nuggets have a mixed week Was it a positive week or a negative week? Injuries piling up Nikola Jokic an all star, Michael Porter Jr. a rising stars snub Previewing the upcoming week Another big week of game with Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers Will the Nuggets land Jrue Holiday at the NBA Trade Deadline? Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia discuss a variety of topics, including: Kobe news on Sunday while at Pepsi Center Denver's injured players and when to expect them back Jerami Grant and Michael Porter Jr. stepping up when needed All-Star reserve picks in both conferences Denver's playoff rotation Which players are on the outside looking in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn takes some time to discuss the life of Kobe Bryant, what he means to the NBA, and how the superstar will be remembered. Then, Ryan breaks down where the Denver Nuggets currently stand in the Western Conference playoff picture, what a playoff series would look like against other West teams. From Denver's style battles with the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz to the talent deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers. Finally, some words about Michael Porter Jr., from his last month as a shooter to how he impacts the Nuggets in a playoff series this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Nuggets strong week overshadowed by Kobe Bryant tragedy Thoughts on Kobe Bryant Satisfied with the split with the Houston Rockets? Has Michael Porter Jr. earned regular rotation minutes even when everyone is healthy? Previewing the upcoming week Us the game against the Utah Jazz the biggest of the year thus far? Can Denver go 2-1 on their road games? Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An argument can be made that the Nuggets' best chance to win a championship is this year. In Episode 11, hosts Nick Hertzog and Jeremy Poley discuss whether the Nuggets should be all in this year, what all in means, and what moves could put them over the top. Topics include: Michael Porter Jr., Gary Harris, and trade candidates to be named in the second segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan discusses how the Denver Nuggets fared against the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves on a back-to-back, including the lineups used, Michael Porter Jr.'s growth, and more. Then, Ryan delves into the world of fake trades to discuss the trade deadline at great length. You sent in fake trade proposals, and Ryan graded them. In this, Ryan also discusses what kind of team the Nuggets want to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denver Nuggets can’t finish out sweep of week How Jamal Murray getting hurt affects the Nuggets Denver blows the game against the Indiana Pacers Michael Porter Jr.’s media coverage Previewing the upcoming week How will they handle tougher than it looks three game road trip against the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans? Big week for staying ahead in the standings Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are officially 41 games in! The midpoint! The Denver Nuggets are 29-12 at the halfway mark of the season, and the entire stretch of 41 games has taught the world about just how great and interesting this team can be. Nikola Jokic is a superstar. Jamal Murray has his flashes. Michael Porter Jr. has brought something new. In this episode, I grade every Nuggets player on the roster as well as head coach Michael Malone. The guards are in the first segment. The forwards are in the second segment. The centers and Malone are in the final segment. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As soon as Jamal Murray went down with an injured ankle in front of the Charlotte Hornets bench on Wednesday night, Pepsi Center went into a hush with some frantic whispers. The Denver Nuggets being without their point guard could potentially be dire, on top of Denver's other significant injuries. By the end of the game though, it was Denver's two rookies who provided some relief. Yes, Michael Porter Jr. had those expectations, but P.J. Dozier did not. The South Carolina product played his ninth career game on Wednesday night and filled in admirably off the bench. That was the story of Denver's 100-86 win over Charlotte. In this episode, Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing discuss the game, Denver's rotation going forward, and where the Nuggets currently stand within the Western Conference. Can they be a title contender? Do they need a trade or two to get there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Denver Nuggets approach the midway point, statistical projections have begun to appear less like conjecture and more like fact. The Nuggets, ranked 7th in Offensive Rating and 13th in Defensive Rating, are taking shape as one of the main powers in the Western Conference to match LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and the supposed juggernaut teams in Los Angeles. To begin, I shared five statistical tidbits that help the Nuggets even the playing field with these other teams, including winning percentages, Michael Porter Jr.'s growth, and more. Then, I delved into the weeds of lineup ratings, first starting with Denver's best units overall and working my way toward Denver's best units offensively. How does Denver score with Nikola Jokic off the floor? Where does Jerami Grant fit in? Can Michael Porter Jr. really play down the stretch? All that and more in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver sandwiches a dud between two quality wins Was the Dallas Mavericks victory the best of the season? What happened against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Nice bounce back against the Los Angeles Clippers Previewing the upcoming week How do the Denver Nuggets avoid let downs against the Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors? Can the Nuggets repeat their success against the Indiana Pacers? Prediction of record this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise! A bonus episode of Nuggets Numbers is here for your listening pleasure. In this episode, I go over the Western Conference All-Star picture and discuss which players deserve the nod and which players are on the outside looking in. I started with a Twitter experiment in which I asked people to send me their All-Star ballots to frame the exercise. Some players were unanimous, but some decisions were too close to call. After that, I shared my personal All-Star ballot, including the debate between Nikola Jokic and Kawhi Leonard for the third starter spot, whether the Utah Jazz deserve two All-Stars, and whether any of Karl-Anthony Towns, Russell Westbrook, Rudy Gobert, or Devin Booker are left out of the game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices