Calvin Booth signs Bruce Brown from the top rope!

Bones Hyland and the future of the Nuggets PG position: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the awesome first season from Bones Hyland and what he meant to the Denver Nuggets and their fans last season. Then, he projects what a second season from Bones could look like based on progression from recent second year players. Finally, Ryan ranks the Jamal Murray-Bones Hyland point guard rotation among all NBA teams in the 2022-23 season. by Pickaxe and Roll

37 min listen

The first projected Denver Nuggets rotations of the 2022-23 season: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets projected 2022-23 rotation, focusing on the projected minutes for each starter and primary backup. Ryan runs through general minute projections before looking at individual position battles. Could Bones play more minutes at point guard this season than Murray? Davon Reed vs Christian Braun? What position does Zeke Nnaji play? Ryan discusses it all and more. by Pickaxe and Roll

46 min listen

Reacting to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Denver Nuggets Media Day: Ryan Blackburn shares his takeaways from Denver Nuggets Media Day. As the Nuggets prepare to defend their 2023 NBA championship title, they will face challenges recreating the magic of the previous season. From a new bench, to the loss of Bruce Brown, to other contenders making key upgrades, Ryan shares what the Nuggets said on Monday and what it means for the 2023-24 NBA season. by Pickaxe and Roll

47 min listen

Markus Howard signs two-way, Bones Hyland shines in Summer League: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets bringing back guard Markus Howard on a two-way contract for a second season, including the team's depth chart, further needs, and how Denver plans to fill that second two-way roster spot. Then, Ryan goes in-depth on Bones Hyland and his performance at Summer League thus far, including walking back some hot (and negative) takes made on draft night. Ryan also discusses Zeke Nnaji, Caleb Agada, Zylan Cheatham, and other players on Denver's SL roster. by Pickaxe and Roll

45 min listen

2023 NBA Trade Deadline special | Nuggets trade Bones Hyland, acquire Thomas Bryant: In a special live trade deadline episode, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the final minutes of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. The Denver Nuggets acquired backup center Thomas Bryant from the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday morning. They also traded Bones Hyland to the Los Angeles Clippers for merely second round picks. Ryan reacts to as many trades as he can before the trade deadline buzzer sounds. He also shares his thoughts on Bryant, Kevin Durant to the Suns, the Lakers acquiring D'Angelo Russell, and much more in a Q&A style show. by Pickaxe and Roll

68 min listen

Bruce Brown leaves for Indiana, Nuggets sign Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Jordan: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets moves during the first day of free agency as Bruce Brown accepts a new contract to play with the Indiana Pacers. Ryan discusses why Denver's not to blame for that before pivoting to Denver's first moves: signing Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan. Ryan expresses some pessimism on Denver's direction in free agency before looking around the league at the rest of the moves made. Did any team catch the Denver Nuggets in the title race? by Pickaxe and Roll

62 min listen

Previewing Nuggets preseason opener vs Phoenix Suns: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets ahead of their first preseason game of 2023-24 against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have put together of a new Big 3 in Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant. They will be out for revenge against the Nuggets at some point this season. Ryan goes over some matchups, health questions for Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun, and discusses what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish on Tuesday night. by Pickaxe and Roll

30 min listen

Gage Bridgford on 2021-22 season takeaways for the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn and Gage Bridgford, lead writer at Denver Stiffs, break down the Denver Nuggets 2021-22 season through the lens of end-of-season takeaways. What were the most definitive moments of Denver's season? What did the Nuggets learn in an injury-riddled season? Ryan and Gage discuss several season and roster takeaways and how they will help the Nuggets improve in the years to come. by Pickaxe and Roll

61 min listen

IAA Tonight | Kevin Durant and the Nets Agree to 'Move Forward': Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets ownership have agreed to end his trade request and move forward with the upcoming season, but how long will this relationship actually last? Countdown to Kickoff continues with the New England Patriots. Will Mac Jones make a leap in year two, or is he bound to hit a sophomore slump? by I Am Athlete

40 min listen

Breaking down the Nuggets 2022-23 schedule: Ryan Blackburn discusses the full release of the Denver Nuggets 2022-23 regular season schedule. From opening night against the Utah Jazz, to the most difficult parts of the year, to the number of national TV games, Ryan evaluates it all. Is this a good or bad schedule for the Nuggets given the returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.? Ryan makes the case that it's good. by Pickaxe and Roll

39 min listen

Will Bruce Brown stay with the Denver Nuggets in free agency?: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the latest offseason news with Bradley Beal reportedly being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Ryan looks around the league at important teams and players that could make changes before focusing on the Denver Nuggets. Will Bruce Brown be retained in free agency? Who could the Nuggets target if he goes? Are there other players who could add to the Nuggets title defense next year like Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, or Donte DiVincenzo? by Pickaxe and Roll

63 min listen

Nuggets bench earns moral victory vs Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 119-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns in which none of the Nuggets starters played. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul each played heavy minutes to get the Suns past the Nuggets bench, led by a career high of 31 points from Bruce Brown. Christian Braun and Reggie Jackson also had strong performances, keeping the game close with their two-way contributions. Ryan goes over the exciting moral victory and what the Nuggets can take away, plus why it's so important the Nuggets clinched the 1 seed when they did. by Pickaxe and Roll

51 min listen

Crossover: Previewing Nuggets-Suns with Suns Solar Panel: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Dave King of Suns Solar Panel (and editor for Bright Side of the Sun) to preview Wednesday's season opener between the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns. They first get into the contract extension discussions surrounding both teams and how Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges compare to Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon. Then, they preview Nuggets-Suns from interesting matchups to preseason appearances to style of play before making predictions on the game outcome. by Pickaxe and Roll

57 min listen

Jamal Murray steps up, Nuggets ANNIHILATE Phoenix Suns in Game 1: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns as Jamal Murray lights it up for 34 points and nine assists. He dominated the Suns in his first playoff game against Devin Booker, matching every run the Suns had with a run of his own. Nikola Jokić found his footing in the second half and dominated rebounding the entire night. Aaron Gordon and Bruce Brown also had great moments on both ends of the floor matching up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. by Pickaxe and Roll

51 min listen

Welcome to the Bones show: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets 93-91 comeback win in a gritty affair against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On a second night of a back-to-back, the Nuggets didn't have a lot of energy until Bones Hyland entered the game, offering the Nuggets some scoring, playmaking, and life off the bench. Ryan discusses the keys to Denver's defense, an expanded role for Bones, and then goes around the league in a snapshot of the Western Conference. by Pickaxe and Roll

35 min listen

April 27: The Denver Broncos are Locked On Drew Lock, Add OL Depth w/ Dalton Risner: The Denver Broncos made a strong splash on Day 2 of the NFL Draft as they snagged Dalton Risner OL from Kansas State who will add some nastiness to the Broncos offensive line to open things up for the run-game. Then the Broncos swapped with the Bengals to have consecutive picks at 41 and 42 where Denver selected Drew Lock - QB from Mizzou to be the backup to Joe Flacco. Huge start to the first two days for the Broncos in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

16 min listen

Grading Year 2 Situations: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence: The dudes turn the page to look at the year two situations for QB's taken in the 1st round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Today, it's a focus on the Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence. A brand new head coach and big dollars spent in free agency. Oh, and they had the 1st pick in the 2022 draft. So where do the dudes come in on Lawrence's year two situation? by Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes - Daily podcast covering NFL and College Football scouting

31 min listen

Was the Denver Nuggets offseason good enough?: Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets offseason moves in their entirety now that the entire league has mostly settled down (save for the Brooklyn stars). What did the Nuggets exchange from 2021-22 to 2022-23 outside of potentially better health? Ryan shares his thoughts, then some discussion on the Western Conference as a whole and where Denver ranks within that hierarchy. by Pickaxe and Roll

39 min listen

Denver Nuggets 2022-23 rotation preview: Ryan Blackburn previews the Denver Nuggets rotation for the 2022-23 season, including the wrinkles involved when Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are forced to rest. How will the Nuggets approach the beginning of the season? What will they look like when they're fully healthy. Ryan shares his thoughts on several lineup combinations, including Denver's most important groups for both the regular season and the playoffs. by Pickaxe and Roll

45 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

One Month Away: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets being one week away from media day and exactly one month away from their regular season debut. He also discusses Denver's offense and why they have a chance to become one of the most potent offensive teams of all-time with their current group. Then, Ryan prepares Nuggets fans for the eventual storm of player rankings from national outlets. by Pickaxe and Roll

41 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

The Phoenix Suns are the toughest challenge yet for the Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn discusses Denver Nuggets practice and the notes and quotes from Michael Malone, Aaron Gordon, and Bruce Brown. Then, he opens up the mailbag to answer questions from Pickaxe and Roll listeners on the Nuggets playoff matchup with the Phoenix Suns. How do the Nuggets guard Kevin Durant and Devin Booker? Who are the X-factors in the series? What can the Nuggets do to make life easier on themselves? Ryan answers all of those questions and more on this episode. by Pickaxe and Roll

56 min listen

Denver Broncos sign QB in NFL Free Agency and trade away a key player: The Denver Broncos made several moves on the second day of NFL Free Agency. Sayre Bedinger, editor at Predominantly Orange joins the show to discuss the Day 2 moves from a Broncos perspective and reacts to some of the NFL news from around the league with Cody Roark. The Denver Broncos signed QB Jeff Driskel to a 2 year deal which will have him stand behind Drew Lock on the team's depth chart at Quarterback. Cody and Sayre break down the news and offer their insight into it as the rest of Broncos Country ponders why the team made this move. Driskel has a larger sample size in comparison to other guys on the market. Plus the Broncos also traded fan favorite fullback Andy Janovich to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2021 7th round pick. What do these moves mean for the Denver Broncos? Plus Cody and Sayre discuss the changes in the QB scene of the NFL with Tom Brady going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Phillip Ri by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

32 min listen

Denver Broncos loss cements sixth consecutive season without the playoffs: The Denver Broncos hopes for the playoffs in 2021 officially ended on Sunday with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Drew Lock and the Broncos' offense couldn't do enough to keep up with the Chargers. Pat Shurmur's offense displayed once again that he wasted an entire year of development with Lock. A recent tweet popped up that revealed that Broncos offensive players approached Pat Shurmur this season to discuss changes, but he wasn't having any of it. Did the Broncos make a mistake in hiring Shurmur? The Broncos' defense was depleted entering this matchup against the Chargers' offense, but they played well enough to generate a positive review. Was Patrick Surtain a home run pick by George Paton based on his level of play this season? As the final week of the regular season approaches, what do Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger hope to see from the team even though that this week's game has minimal meaning to the te by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

29 min listen

Denver Broncos set to have 100% fan capacity for 2021 NFL Season: The Denver Broncos will welcome back over 76,000 thunderous fans back into Empower Field at Mile High for Broncos gameday this upcoming season. The city of Denver announced full capacity for Broncos games which will allow the team to continue its sellout streak. Pro Football Network named Courtland Sutton as the most underrated player on the Broncos roster, and we heard from Dre'Mont Jones as he prepares to enter his third season in the National Football League. Jones shares his thoughts on the ongoing Broncos QB competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater and touches on his mindset for this upcoming season. Tim Patrick's journey into the NFL was filled with some ups and downs, but now he's in a position to contribute in a big way once again for the team. Tim met with the media on Wednesday and shared his thoughts on second-year wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, his motivation for a long-term contract, and why he believ by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

26 min listen

Who is the ideal backup big man for Nikola Jokić?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down big man rotation in the final 'Season in Review' episode of the 2021-22 season, discussing Nikola Jokić, JaMychal Green, and DeMarcus Cousins in depth. Jokić clearly held up his end of the bargain this season, but the Nuggets still fell short. They also struggled to fill the backup center position until Cousins was signed mid-season. Is he next year's solution as well? Or do the Nuggets decide to change things up again? by Pickaxe and Roll

48 min listen

Devin Booker led the Suns to Game 2 win but what’s the blueprint to win Game 3 versus the Clippers? by PHNX Suns Podcast

68 min listen

Nuggets get a Christmas game + Aaron Gordon hype: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the release of the Christmas Day slate of games, from expected matchups for the Warriors and Celtics to the addition of the Denver Nuggets to the agenda. They will face the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Christmas. Ryan then breaks down Aaron Gordon's 2021-22 season and what to expect from Gordon during the 2022-23 season. by Pickaxe and Roll

44 min listen

Denver Broncos sign Melvin Gordon in NFL Free Agency: The Denver Broncos made a strong push last week during the NFL Free Agency period. They added value pickups to major positions and areas of need while retaining young talent that can contribute for years to come. Last Friday, the Denver Broncos signed RB Melvin Gordon, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers to a 2 year $16M contract. Cody Roark discusses what this move will do for team as they hope to improve their offensive productivity in 2020. The team also signed former Pittsburgh Steelers TE Nick Vannett to a 2 year contract which brings the TE room to 8 total players heading into the spring portions of the off-season. Cody Roark breaks down the Denver Broncos moves this off-season from the Front Office all the way down to player personnel and grades them. Plus, Cody dives into whether or not the addition of Melvin Gordon negatively impacts Phillip Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

28 min listen

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Calvin Booth signs Bruce Brown from the top rope!

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