Nuggets 2022 NBA Draft night predictions

FromPickaxe and Roll

Start listening View podcast show

Nuggets 2022 NBA Draft night predictions

FromPickaxe and Roll

ratings:

Length:

34 minutes

Released:

Jun 20, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Ryan Blackburn discusses some of the news and notes around the Denver Nuggets, from Nikola Jokić committing to the Serbian National Team for EuroBasket to trade rumors for Monte Morris, Will Barton, and Denver's draft picks. Then, Ryan makes his official Nuggets draft night predictions, including the player Denver will acquire to be next season's starter at shooting guard.

Released:

Jun 20, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.

Skip carousel

Giannis, Luka, Jokić, and the next era of NBA super teams: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the wave of international talent in the NBA and how it will continue to define the next era of basketball at the highest level. From Nikola Jokić, to Giannis Antetokounmpo, to Luka Dončić, to other foreign born stars, why are all of these players surrounded by such drama right now? Ryan speculates what will happen with various international players as well as the possibility of forming super teams with this group that likes and respects each other. by Pickaxe and Roll
48 min listen
A deep dive on the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, Part 2: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the NBA Draft lottery results and how each of the teams at the top have had their fortunes altered by the night's results, including the Detroit Pistons winning the first overall pick. Then, Ryan shares thoughts on Suns-Clippers Game 2 and how this simply may be Phoenix's year to go all the way. Finally, he continues his deep dive covering every player on the Denver Nuggets. This episode, Ryan discusses Will Barton, Facundo Campazzo, Austin Rivers, and Shaq Harrison, including whether each player will remain in a Nuggets uniform. by Pickaxe and Roll
51 min listen
Is Damian Lillard unhappy in Portland? Nuggets big man rotation: Ryan Blackburn discusses the messy situation surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard. Who's to blame? What's going to happen? Should the Denver Nuggets try to get involved?Then, Ryan wraps up his end-of-season evaluation series with some thoughts on the Nuggets big man rotation. Will Paul Millsap be back next year? Should JaVale McGee have played more minutes? Is Zeke Nnaji in line for a breakout season? How can Nikola Jokić get more rest? Ryan discusses it all and more. by Pickaxe and Roll
59 min listen
Bucks vs Nuggets and the Beasts of the East: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Ti Windisch, host of the Gyro Step podcast covering the championship winning Milwaukee Bucks, stops by to discuss the top of the Eastern Conference. They begin with Bucks and Denver Nuggets comparisons, bemoan the strength (or lack their of) of the contenders in the middle of the pack, and share optimism on a surprising team. Then, they talk about the actual East contenders in the Bucks and Brooklyn Nets. by Pickaxe and Roll
76 min listen
Jena Garcia on the 2020-21 NBA season and the future of the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia, social media director of Denver Stiffs, discuss the long and arduous 2020-21 season. From a basketball perspective, they delve into the Nuggets and the highs and lows experienced throughout the year and how the championship expectations were completely valid. From a media perspective, they discuss what it was like to cover the team on Zoom in the Bubble and in empty arenas for the last year. Finally, they share thoughts on the future of the Denver Nuggets organization and where they go from here. by Pickaxe and Roll
74 min listen
The Nuggets can't solve their defensive issues, go down 3-0: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 116-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, going down 3-0 in their second round playoff series. Nikola Jokić was presented with the MVP trophy at the beginning of the game, but the Nuggets quickly fell behind the Suns in the first half and could never recover. Ryan discusses what went wrong for the Nuggets, what there's left to play for, and a quick retrospective on this series if Jamal Murray and P.J. Dozier were involved. by Pickaxe and Roll
38 min listen
What happens if the Nuggets don't offer MPJ the max?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down every angle of the impending Michael Porter Jr. extension. From how many players earn the max, to how the Nuggets can continue building a contender around three large contracts, to what happens if the Nuggets don't offer the deal, Ryan shares his wide ranging thoughts on a pivot point for the Nuggets franchise. Ryan also discusses which players Denver may target in a trade if they are unwilling to offer Porter a max deal. by Pickaxe and Roll
60 min listen
Olympics update, Nuggets offseason timeline: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals and the Game 3 win by the Milwaukee Bucks over the Phoenix Suns, including the dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then, he pivots to discussion on the Olympics, from the previous qualifying tournaments to news and notes about the scrimmages, including Nigerian national team guard Caleb Agada who will play for the Nuggets in Summer League. Finally, Ryan discusses the timeline of events the Nuggets will face over the next four weeks that will direct their offseason. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
Bones Hyland to the Denver Nuggets; reacting to the NBA Draft with Gordon Gross: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Gordon Gross, senior writer at Denver Stiffs, to discuss the 2021 NBA Draft and the Denver Nuggets selecting Nah'Shon "Bones" Hyland at 26th overall. They talk about the strengths and weaknesses, player comparisons, what this means for the Nuggets in free agency, and more. Then, they revisit the rest of the draft and share their takes about the rest of the league. by Pickaxe and Roll
69 min listen
Mailbag: Top Nuggets free agency targets, draft predictions, championship windows: Ryan Blackburn answers listener questions about the Denver Nuggets on a wide variety of off-season topics focused on the NBA Draft, free agency, and trades. He shares thoughts on Michael Porter Jr., how the Nuggets can continue to get better, why Reggie Bullock should be Denver's top free agency target, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
Will Barton declines player option, offseason gets interesting: Ryan Blackburn discusses Will Barton declining his player option and choosing to explore free agency. What are the ramifications for the Denver Nuggets? Who will go after Will Barton? How hard should the Nuggets work to re-sign him?Then, Ryan discusses the next crop of NBA Draft workouts on Monday for the Nuggets before sharing his thoughts on Game 5 of the NBA Finals. by Pickaxe and Roll
53 min listen
The Milwaukee Bucks are one step ahead of the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn discusses the two NBA Finals participants, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, how they match up, and predicts the outcome of the series. Then, he shares his thoughts on NBA playoff trends and how they apply to the Denver Nuggets, most importantly the value of scoring guards and forwards that play small ball center. Finally, Ryan breaks down the connections between the Bucks of two years ago and the Nuggets now. Can Denver learn anything from Milwaukee's successes and failures? by Pickaxe and Roll
57 min listen
A deep dive on the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, Part 1: Ryan Blackburn breaks down aspects of the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, focusing in on Player Grades for the 2020-21 NBA season. Ryan shares his thoughts on Jamal Murray, Monte Morris, P.J. Dozier, and Markus Howard. What were the biggest surprises, disappointments, and questions surrounding those four guards?Part 2 featuring Will Barton, Facundo Campazzo, Austin Rivers, and Shaq Harrison on Wednesday. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
Which free agents should the Nuggets target?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the salary cap situation for the Denver Nuggets entering the 2021 offseason, including the impacts of Will Barton and JaMychal Green accepting or declining their upcoming player options. Then, Ryan shares his thoughts on the 2021 free agent class through the lens of what the Nuggets could realistically do. Could the Nuggets afford the full mid-level exception? Which position group should they look to improve? Who are the top players they could add? Ryan discusses a variety of names, from Reggie Bullock, to Alex Caruso, to Nicolas Batum, to Boban Marjanovic. by Pickaxe and Roll
64 min listen
Markus Howard puts on a show to wrap up the preseason: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 113-107 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in which Markus Howard led the comeback by scoring 31 points on nine three-pointers. Howard and Bones Hyland led the charge down the stretch, while Vlatko Čančar, Bol Bol, and Zeke Nnaji each contributed in their own ways. Ryan breaks down the bench performance, Will Barton's strong first half, Facu Campazzo's struggles, and much more on the preseason at large. by Pickaxe and Roll
34 min listen
Jeff Morton on Wes Unseld Jr., the NBA Finals, and the Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn and Jeff Morton, host of the CSG Podcast, discuss the potential loss of Wes Unseld Jr. to the Washington Wizards before discussing Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what comes next for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Then, Ryan and Jeff discuss the Michael Porter Jr. extension, Aaron Gordon, Will Barton, and JaMychal Green. Basically, every player in line for a significant contract this offseason. by Pickaxe and Roll
64 min listen
The Nuggets are doubling down on Aaron Gordon: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets and Aaron Gordon agreeing to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million that could keep Denver's core together for years to come. Ryan discusses the contract value in a vacuum, why the Nuggets did the deal, what their other options were, and what's next for the Nuggets franchise. Hint: it's the luxury tax! by Pickaxe and Roll
37 min listen
Evaluating Tim Connelly and Michael Malone: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the insane number of injuries that have affected the 2021 NBA playoffs. From Jamal Murray and your Denver Nuggets to Giannis Antetokounmpo going down in Game 4 of the ECF on Tuesday night. From there, Ryan also discusses the ECF and WCF series before diving deep into the performances of head coach Michael Malone and president of basketball operations Tim Connelly for the Nuggets during the 2020-21 season. From the draft and free agency all the way through losing to the Suns and everything in between. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
Jake Coyne on Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nuggets free agency: Ryan Blackburn brings on Jake Coyne, data scientist and NBA analytics freelancer (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter), to dive deep into the Denver Nuggets forward rotation and offseason decisions. How will the Nuggets handle extension talks with Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon? Will JaMychal Green, Vlatko Čančar, or Bol Bol be back in Denver? What do the Nuggets need at forward beyond those players? Ryan and Jake share their brief thoughts on forward targets in free agency as well. by Pickaxe and Roll
58 min listen
Celebrating a bittersweet Denver Nuggets season: Ryan Blackburn discusses the final game of the Denver Nuggets season, a 125-118 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 to complete the series sweep. Nikola Jokić was ejected, and the Nuggets hung around anyway because that's who they are, led by Will Barton in tonight's contest. Ryan discusses the game, the Jokić ejection, the resiliency of the Denver Nuggets, and the best parts of the 2020-21 season. Finally, Ryan initiates some offseason discussion. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
Mark Schindler on the NBA Finals, Nuggets NBA Draft prospects: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Mark Schindler of Premium Hoops to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals with the Suns taking a 1-0 lead over the Bucks. They discuss Giannis, Chris Paul's brilliance, Jrue Holiday's struggles, and whether the Bucks have what it takes to win this series.Then, they transition into NBA Draft coverage, discussing five interesting prospects that have/will be covered at Denver Stiffs: Chris Duarte, Usman Garuba, Tre Mann, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Miles (Deuce) McBride. by Pickaxe and Roll
80 min listen
Bones Hyland makes his summer league debut, a discussion about backup center: In the 100th episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets loss to the Boston Celtics in the second summer league game, including the debut of Bones Hyland and the return of Zeke Nnaji. Ryan shares his thoughts on those two, Bol Bol's strong performance, and notes on other players making an impression. Then, Ryan discusses the backup center debate, from why the Nuggets haven't gone with a traditional backup to who makes the most sense as the primary relief option for Nikola Jokić in the regular season. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions, Nuggets fans should celebrate with them: Ryan Blackburn breaks down Game 6 of the NBA Finals that saw the Milwaukee Bucks move from pretender to champion in the blink of an eye. He shares thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, the Bucks' long, winding road, and how Nuggets fans can feel knowing the Bucks succeeded. Finally, Ryan shares his way-too-early NBA season predictions for 2021-22. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
Michael Porter Jr. signs max extension, Jamal Murray speaks at media day: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Gordon Gross, senior writer for Denver Stiffs, to discuss Monday's media day events in full. They begin with the timely max extension of Michael Porter Jr., signed one day before the start of training camp, covering what this means for Porter, for Denver's financial situation, and the goals of the organization. Then, they circle back to media day, from Michael Malone and Tim Connelly sharing their expectations to Jamal Murray speaking to the media while recovering from knee surgery. Ryan and Gordon share their thoughts on the news and quotes, their feelings on Bones Hyland, Zeke Nnaji, and Bol Bol, and then wrap up with a message about the COVID-19 vaccine. by Pickaxe and Roll
76 min listen
Nuggets can't throw a pea in the Memphis ocean: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 106-97 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in which Nikola Jokić was merely "good" and it made all of the difference. The Nuggets shot a horrid percentage from three once again. Michael Porter Jr. continues to struggle. The biggest storyline is the bench though, as the entire unit has struggled to give Denver chances to succeed. Ryan discusses it all and more before delving into Monday Positivity. by Pickaxe and Roll
40 min listen
Jaden Springer, Deuce McBride, and NBA Draft Superlatives with Brandon Ewing: Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing of Denver Stiffs share their extensive thoughts on the 2021 NBA Draft in the form of Draft Superlatives. Who will be the best player? The biggest bust? The surprise star? The perfect Denver Nuggets selection? Ryan and Brandon run through much of the 2021 draft class and share their thoughts on the Nuggets throughout the episode. by Pickaxe and Roll
95 min listen
Schedule drop, extension talk, and Nuggets betting futures: Ryan Blackburn covers several different topics in this episode, beginning with the tidbits of schedule news released that cover the preseason, opening week, and Christmas Day. The Nuggets not getting a Christmas game was weird. Then, Ryan rehashes extension discussions about Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon before transitioning into awards discussion, including Ryan's favorite Nuggets award bet at this moment. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
Denver Nuggets superlatives for the 2021-22 season: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jena Garcia, social media director for Denver Stiffs, to discuss the first few days of Denver Nuggets training camp. Then, they share their favorite Nuggets superlatives for the 2021-22 Nuggets season. From which player will score 40 first, to the opponent they are most excited to see, to the Nugget with the best hair, Ryan and Jena cover the very most important topics they possibly can. by Pickaxe and Roll
63 min listen
Where do the Nuggets rank in the Western Conference now?: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets as they approach Summer League having missed several practices due health and safety protocols. What does this two-week stretch mean for Bol Bol, Markus Howard, Zeke Nnaji, Bones Hyland, and others on the roster? Then, Ryan goes around the league to discuss the biggest offseason changes before sharing an initial list of the Western Conference tiers, ranking each team's likelihood of winning the West next season. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
The 10 most interesting Nuggets games of the regular season: Ryan Blackburn evaluates the 2021-22 Denver Nuggets regular season schedule from multiple angles, including the most important games and the most important stretches. He breaks down the top 10 most interesting Nuggets games of the regular season before pivoting to general stretches that will define the narrative surrounding the Nuggets. In addition, when Jamal Murray returns will play a big part of Denver's regular season. by Pickaxe and Roll
40 min listen

More Episodes from Pickaxe and Roll

Skip carousel

NBA Finals Talk | The new TV Deal: Ryan discusses the NBA Finals (prior to Game 1), what the Nuggets can learn from the Celtics/Mavericks, and the NBA's new TV Deal with Comcast and Amazon. by Pickaxe and Roll
35 min listen
Which Fake Trade helps the Denver Nuggets win another title?: Ryan goes over the offseason goals for the Denver Nuggets before exploring Fake Trade ideas to improve the roster. by Pickaxe and Roll
57 min listen
The Nuggets need more veteran talent to win another title: Ryan does Season-In-Review for the veterans: Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson, Justin Holiday, DeAndre Jordan, and Vlatko Cancar. by Pickaxe and Roll
45 min listen
Are Christian Braun or Peyton Watson future starters?: Ryan discusses the Nuggets young guys and whether they can make good on Calvin Booth's long term development plan. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
Evaluating Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr.: Ryan begins End-Of-Season Reviews this week, beginning with Denver's three highest paid players: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. by Pickaxe and Roll
50 min listen
How can the Nuggets win another championship?: Ryan and Swipa go over the Nuggets End-of-Season press conference with Malone, Booth, and Kroenke, discuss what went wrong for the Nuggets this year, and share what they would do to solve the Nuggets if given an opportunity. by Pickaxe and Roll
77 min listen
Where do the Nuggets go from here?: Ryan goes over some of the best (and worst) moments of the Nuggets season before discussing what has to change for Denver next year. by Pickaxe and Roll
57 min listen
Game 7 Heartbreak: Ryan reacts to the Game 7 collapse, why the Nuggets lost the series to the Timberwolves, and what's next for a team that had championship aspirations. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
Will the Nuggets show up in Game 7?: Ryan shares notes from Nuggets practice, breaks down Denver's history in Game 7's, shares keys to victory over the Timberwolves, and discusses Nikola Jokic vs Anthony Edwards. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
The worst Nuggets loss in franchise playoff history?: Ryan goes over a horrible Nuggets loss in Game 6 to the Timberwolves, Jamal Murray's struggles, Michael Porter's poor play, and what to expect in Game 7. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
The greatest playoff game of Nikola Jokic's career: Ryan reacts to the Nuggets Game 5 win over the Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic's master class, and if Denver has figured out Minnesota. by Pickaxe and Roll
45 min listen
Here come the Denver Nuggets | Game 4 reaction vs Timberwolves: Ryan and Swipa react to the Nuggets Game 4 win over the Timberwolves, Jokic, Gordon, Murray, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
51 min listen
Jokic, Murray, Nuggets win vs Timberwolves in Game 3 BLOWOUT: Ryan reacts to the Nuggets Game 3 Blowout win as Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic got their swagger back. by Pickaxe and Roll
45 min listen
Jokic wins 3rd MVP, Nuggets prepare for Game 3: Ryan reacts to Nikola Jokic winning a 3rd MVP, appreciating greatness, and what to expect in Game 3 vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. by Pickaxe and Roll
39 min listen
Nuggets collapse in Game 2, major questions arise: Ryan reacts to the Denver Nuggets Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, leadership concerns, and what comes next. by Pickaxe and Roll
49 min listen
Nuggets lost Game 1. Here's how they bounce back...: Ryan goes over the Nuggets Game 1 loss to the Timberwolves, the Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray dynamics, and how the Nuggets can bounce back in Game 2. by Pickaxe and Roll
49 min listen
Denvengers Return! Nuggets-Timberwolves series preview and predictions: Ryan, Swipa, Adam, and Matt are back together for a Denvengers episode, previewing Nuggets-Timberwolves and the stories surrounding what should be an incredible playoff series. by Pickaxe and Roll
56 min listen
Nuggets vs Timberwolves is the best playoff series of the year by Pickaxe and Roll
59 min listen
Jamal Murray hits Game Winner AGAIN to end Nuggets-Lakers series: Ryan reacts to Jamal Murray second game winner of the series and the Nuggets eliminating the Lakers from the playoffs. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
What to make of Denver's Game 4 loss to the Lakers - Weekends with Swipa: Ryan and Swipa go over the Nuggets 119-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Can the Nuggets bounce back and put the series away in Game 5? by Pickaxe and Roll
60 min listen
Nuggets take COMMANDING 3-0 lead over Los Angeles Lakers: Ryan breaks down the Denver Nuggets Game 3 win over the Lakers that's giving NBA fans some serious Deja Vu. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
So...can the Nuggets ACTUALLY sweep the Lakers?: Ryan opens up the mailbag from Pickaxe listeners to answer questions about the Nuggets-Lakers series. by Pickaxe and Roll
54 min listen
Jamal Murray hits buzzer beater, Nuggets take Game 2 vs Lakers: Ryan reacts to Jamal Murray's epic buzzer beater in the Nuggets Game 2 win over the Lakers. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets take Game 1 vs Los Angeles Lakers: Ryan and Swipa break down the Nuggets Game 1 Win over the Lakers, Nikola Jokic compared to Magic AND Kareem, key contributors in Denver's win, and other playoff series around the league. by Pickaxe and Roll
74 min listen
Know the Enemy: Anthony Irwin breaks down Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Irwin of Lakers Lounge joins Ryan to talk Lakers Play-In, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jamal Murray, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
37 min listen
It will be the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round: Ryan goes over the Lakers win over the Pelicans, how the Nuggets and Lakers match up, and why the playoffs will be more difficult for Denver this season. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
NBA Playoffs are set for Denver Nuggets title defense: Ryan and Swipa go over the Nuggets win vs the Grizzlies, getting the 2-seed, the entire playoff picture, and why they're confident in Denver's title chances. by Pickaxe and Roll
61 min listen
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets give up 1-seed in loss to Spurs: Ryan goes over what went wrong in the Nuggets loss to the Spurs and how giving up the 1-seed affects the playoff picture. by Pickaxe and Roll
51 min listen
Jokic dominates Gobert, Denver Nuggets prove they're team to beat: Ryan recaps the Nuggets win over the T'Wolves to recapture the 1 seed, credits Christian Braun and Peyton Watson, and discusses the playoff bracket as it stands. by Pickaxe and Roll
48 min listen
Battle for the 1 seed: Ryan breaks down Denver's win in Utah before previewing a big matchup between the Nuggets and Timberwolves that could decide the 1 seed in the Western Conference. by Pickaxe and Roll
41 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

The draft prospects fans want the Denver Nuggets to select at 21st overall: Ryan Blackburn shares updated thoughts on the Tim Connelly waiting game being played by the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Then, he turns his attention to the NBA Draft and who Nuggets FANS want the Nuggets to take at 21st overall. From Nikola Jovic to Marjon Beauchamp, nearly 40 names were listed. Finally, Ryan discusses the Golden State Warriors making the rest of the West look foolish. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
Locked on Denver Nuggets - 5.28 - MPJ's drop foot, Jokic's all-nba selection, and Will Barton's end of season evaluation, with Ryan Blackburn: In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Blackburn to discuss a news-packed weekend for the Denver Nuggets. Should Nuggets fans temper their expectations about Michael Porter Jr. after learning that he has developed drop foot? What does it mean that Nikola Jokic was named first team all-NBA? And who will we be rooting for in the World Cup now that Jokic will be playing for Serbia? Plus, in segments 2 and 3, we go over Will Barton's star-crossed season and try to decide whether or not he can bounce back next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets
45 min listen
Nikola Jokić and Serbia are really, really good: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the first two Serbia games in EuroBasket and how Nikola Jokić has performed thus far. Then, Ryan ranks the teams in the Western Conference based on how they match up with the Nuggets. Finally, who will be the best defensive player on the Nuggets this year? Ryan makes the case for Bruce Brown. by Pickaxe and Roll
45 min listen
Game of the Year Part II: Ryan goes over Nuggets-Celtics, Denver's impressive defense, and why Jokic is easily the best player in the world. by Pickaxe and Roll
38 min listen
Is Luka Dončić the actual future face of the NBA?: Ryan Blackburn reacts to Serbia's two most recent wins at EuroBasket, including a masterpiece game from from Nikola Jokić against Israel. Ryan discusses Luka Dončić, Slovenia, and other contenders to win EuroBasket before transitioning to the Southwest Division and the future faces of the NBA. Then, Ryan shares thoughts on the backup small forward battle between Davon Reed and Christian Braun. by Pickaxe and Roll
44 min listen
Gordon Gross offers an injury update on Vlatko, MPJ, and Murray, plus rotation ideas: Ryan Blackburn brings on Gordon Gross, senior writer at Denver Stiffs, to help update and inform Denver's injury situation for several players, including Vlatko Čančar, Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, and Markus Howard. He and Ryan also discuss the rotation and how the Nuggets can get more creative with Nikola Jokić's minutes. Finally, they discuss recalibrating expectations for the Nuggets in the 2021-22 season and what fans should be hoping for at the trade deadline in February. by Pickaxe and Roll
62 min listen
Who will be the best NBA player of the 2020's?: In this episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the last four years of NBA hoops and discusses who the best NBA players have been in the 2020's so far. From Nikola Jokić, to Giannis Antetokounmpo, to Stephen Curry, to Luka Dončić, which players have been the best and will continue to be the best going forward? Ryan breaks it down in several categories, discusses different players, and projects the defining players of this generation. Then, Ryan goes over the biggest threats to the Denver Nuggets to repeat as title winners in the 2023-24 NBA season. by Pickaxe and Roll
39 min listen
Vinny Benedetto on ESPN Player Rankings, Nuggets Bench Stock Watch: Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette joins Ryan Blackburn to discuss the first Denver Nuggets preseason game. They share thoughts about the starters before taking stock in Denver's bench options to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. From Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther, there's much to discuss about the Nuggets bench this year. Finally, they share thoughts on the newest ESPN NBA player ranking list and where Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon reside. by Pickaxe and Roll
59 min listen
NBA Media Survey + Nuggets defensive improvements: Ryan Blackburn goes over the mid-season media survey released by NBA.com on Wednesday, sharing some interesting content and takes from beat writers across the association. How do the Nuggets fare? How does Nikola Jokić fare? Who represents the West in the NBA Finals. Ryan reacts to some interesting answers before pivoting to Denver's defensive improvement over the last 12 games. What's working well? What's real vs not real? Are the Nuggets capable of this defense for the rest of the season? by Pickaxe and Roll
39 min listen
Mitchell trade, EuroBasket preview, and MPJ hype session: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Utah Jazz trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an overarching conversation about the Central division. Have the Cavs caught Giannis and the Bucks in terms of talent level? Ryan also previews EuroBasket with Nikola Jokić and Serbia s the primary focus. Then, Ryan shares some thoughts about Michael Porter Jr. after writing about his return and what Nuggets fans can expect. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
Let’s see if we can fix the bench unit: Ryan Blackburn goes over the news and notes of the off day, from Nikola Jokić's Player of the Week award to a growing Nuggets injury report. Then, he hones in on the bench and why none of the regular combinations have worked so far, providing some insight and new ideas. Could Michael Porter Jr. be the answer when he returns? And if not him, then who? Finally, Ryan goes over Denver's next 13 games on the schedule and emphasizes how Denver's currently in an inflection point on the season. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
A Nuggets smorgasbord + a Jamal Murray rant: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on Nikola Jokić, Team Serbia, and how the elimination bracket in EuroBasket sets up for a difficult but rewarding road. Then, some thoughts on Denver's under-discussed players in the back half of the roster, including DeAndre Jordan and Christian Braun. Finally, Ryan rants a bit about Jamal Murray and how he needs Nikola Jokić, but Jokić clearly needs him too. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
Jaden Springer, Deuce McBride, and NBA Draft Superlatives with Brandon Ewing: Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing of Denver Stiffs share their extensive thoughts on the 2021 NBA Draft in the form of Draft Superlatives. Who will be the best player? The biggest bust? The surprise star? The perfect Denver Nuggets selection? Ryan and Brandon run through much of the 2021 draft class and share their thoughts on the Nuggets throughout the episode. by Pickaxe and Roll
95 min listen
Where the Nuggets stand after 10 games: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the first 10 games of the season for the Denver Nuggets, using both numbers and rhetoric to explain Denver's 7-3 start. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., the bench lineups, and much more. Then, he gives an overview of the rest of the NBA and where Denver stands among contenders to begin the 2022-23 season. by Pickaxe and Roll
51 min listen
Vlatko Čančar out for season + Top 10 Shooting Guards: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the news of Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Čančar suffering a torn ACL while playing for Slovenia in preparation for the FIBA World Cup later this month. Ryan then ranks the top 10 shooting guards in the NBA, ranging from Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell to James Harden and Jaylen Brown. Which stars deserve to be at the top? Which surprising names were left off the list? Ryan discusses the shooting guards in-depth. by Pickaxe and Roll
38 min listen
All-Star weekend and greatest Nikola Jokić moments: Ryan Blackburn ranks his favorite Nikola Jokić moments of all-time to celebrate the Serbian center's 27th birthday over All-Star weekend. He also discusses the All-Star festivities, including Bones Hyland in the Rising Stars game where it appeared the young rookie belonged. Ryan also discussed the camaraderie shared between Jokić, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo and how the three are set up to be the pillars of NBA and international basketball for years to come. by Pickaxe and Roll
41 min listen
Nerd Sesh - NBA Opening Night Reaction by The Volume
45 min listen
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are doing the thing again by The Alley-Oop with Ryan Blackburn
19 min listen
What Needs to Happen Before the NBA Officially Returns? | The Mismatch by The Ringer NBA Show
56 min listen
Bones Hyland may be on the trade block: Ryan Blackburn shares his notes from Denver Nuggets practice on Monday, including quotes from Michael Malone and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Then, he dives into the Bones Hyland rumors circling around the internet, with plenty of smoke signaling a trade prior to next Thursday's trade deadline. Ryan shares a list of players he believes the Nuggets will target in the coming days. Finally, Ryan breaks down Denver's remaining schedule after 50 games and offers a record prediction. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
A quiet Nuggets trade deadline: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets moves (or lack thereof) leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Why didn't the Nuggets make a deal? Who were they targeting? What happens now? Ryan discusses the ins and outs of a quiet trade deadline, what it means for Denver's expectations this year, the rotation going forward, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
37 min listen
Reliving the Denver Broncos OT Victory vs the Patriots in 2015: Today's episode of Locked On Broncos features our Broncos Bits. Cody Roark discusses some of the latest news and discussion around the Denver Broncos with TE Nick Vannett's conference call from last week and how he will fit into the Denver Broncos Tight End Room. Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio said that the evaluation for Draft Prospects is 90% film and 10% the NFL Combine, two events which have already happened. This has the team ready for the NFL Draft here in just a few weeks. Over the weekend, Cody re-watched the Denver Broncos OT victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 12 of the 2015 season. Cody discusses how the game felt for him live back in 2015 and how it felt in the present day and what stood out about this Denver Broncos team in that victory. For Mock Draft Monday, The Draft Network has the Denver Broncos selecting a WR at pick number 15. Will the Broncos add some new Ruggs to t by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos
25 min listen
DNVR Broncos Diehard Mailbag: Did Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos surround Bo Nix with enough talent to succeed?: The Denver Broncos drafted Bo Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft this year. Did Sean Payton, George Paton and the Denver Broncos surround him with enough talent with Courtland Sutton, Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims, Javonte Williams, Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin? Or does Bo Nix need more talent around him to succeed? The DNVR Broncos Podcast breaks it down and much more in their weekly Denver Broncos mailbag. by DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast
16 min listen
Jokic PERFECT again! Vibing with Matt Brooks: Ryan and Matt Brooks break down the Denver Nuggets win over the Washington Wizards, Nikola Jokic's perfect triple-double night, the MVP race, and more. by Pickaxe and Roll
67 min listen
Gordon Gross on Nikola Jokić, Bones Hyland, and the Nuggets-Warriors playoff series: Ryan Blackburn brings on Gordon Gross, senior writer at Denver Stiffs, to discuss a variety of Denver Nuggets topics. First, they cover Nikola Jokić and what appears to be an impending MVP on the way. Next, they cover Bones Hyland and the joy he has brought to the Nuggets in favor of a perimeter defense option. Finally, they discuss Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry's injury status before Game 1. by Pickaxe and Roll
72 min listen
The Jokic Era, Potential Landing Spots for Bradley Beal, and Is It Time for the Pelicans to Trade Zion? by Ringer TV
29 min listen
NBA MVP, most important Bulls rankings, and NBA playoff reviews by Bulls Talk Podcast
39 min listen
How did the Denver Broncos defense grade out the first half of the season?: The Denver Broncos defense has faced its share of highs and lows in the 2021 NFL season, but players like Justin Simmons, Jonathan Cooper, Kareem Jackson, Patrick Surtain, Dre'Mont Jones, and Caden Sterns have helped the Broncos defense shine in key moments. Through the first half of the season, the Denver Broncos sit at 5-5 and will open up the second half of the season at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. Which position units have done well so far this season, and where is there room for improvement? Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger share their defensive grades for the Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos
25 min listen
Jake Coyne on Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nuggets free agency: Ryan Blackburn brings on Jake Coyne, data scientist and NBA analytics freelancer (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter), to dive deep into the Denver Nuggets forward rotation and offseason decisions. How will the Nuggets handle extension talks with Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon? Will JaMychal Green, Vlatko Čančar, or Bol Bol be back in Denver? What do the Nuggets need at forward beyond those players? Ryan and Jake share their brief thoughts on forward targets in free agency as well. by Pickaxe and Roll
58 min listen
HOUR 1 - Lebon alludes to basketball future by The Doug Gottlieb Show
38 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Nuggets 2022 NBA Draft night predictions

Nuggets 2022 NBA Draft night predictions

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Pickaxe and Roll

Related podcast episodes