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Durant, Mitchell, and Ayton are shifting West hierarchy

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on each Denver Nuggets draft pick at Summer League and handicaps the race for the final two-way roster spot. Then, Ryan discusses the large scale movement around the NBA and how it's shaping the Western Conference title race. From Kevin Durant, to Donovan Mitchell, to Deandre Ayton, there are no shortage of storylines.

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Jul 15, 2022

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LOCKED ON NBA - Trade Deadline, Biggest Stories, Local Experts: The Locked on Podcast Network has the local experts on the biggest stories. The NBA Trade deadline had a flurry of action and David Locke talks with Locked on Podcast Network hosts to get the inside scoop from the local perspective. Chris Manning, hosts Locked on Cavaliers and he address the moves the Cavaliers made, how they will look moving forward and if they are the favorites in the East. Anthony Irwin, host of Locked on Lakers discusses what the move of Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance did for the Lakers moving forward and what those players will do for the Cavaliers. The final stop is in Denver where Adam Mares hosts Locked on Nuggets and knows what the New York Knicks got in Emmanuel Mudiay and how the Nuggets look moving forward in the Western Conference Playoff race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association
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Nuggets v Warriors part 2 is postponed, Nuggets in COVID trouble: Ryan Blackburn discusses the postponement of the Denver Nuggets versus Golden State Warriors game on Thursday, sharing thoughts on Denver's roster situation. He discusses the additions of Davon Reed and Rayjon Tucker before talking about Denver's upcoming schedule being a barometer for regular season success. Finally, he goes over the tiers of the Western Conference and how they've more or less remained the same. by Pickaxe and Roll
39 min listen
How Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, and Hunter Tyson help the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the 2023 NBA Draft and the three selections the Denver Nuggets made: Julian Strawther of Gonzaga, Jalen Pickett of Penn State, and Hunter Tyson of Clemson. Ryan discusses each pick and where they fit into Denver's roster, the free agents the Nuggets still need to sign, and what happened in the rest of the draft around the NBA. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
Kyle Theige on KAT, Ant, playoff seeding, and Nuggets-T’Wolves: Ryan Blackburn and Kyle Theige, site manager of Canis Hoopus, discuss the growth of the Minnesota Timberwolves to become a playoff caliber team in the Western Conference. From Karl-Anthony Towns, to Anthony Edwards, to head coach Chris Finch, these T'Wolves are not the T'Wolves of years past. Ryan and Kyle breaking down the T'Wolves and the Denver Nuggets, the importance of playoff seeding this year, and Friday's matchup between the two teams being the biggest game of the year. by Pickaxe and Roll
80 min listen
Here's how the Nuggets defense has been so good: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the ten season defining statistics for the Denver Nuggets in the 2021-22 season so far. From Denver's defensive success at the rim, to their shot location data, to the three-point shooting, and much more. Ryan runs through as many statistical aspects of the Nuggets as he can to describe Denver's season so far. Then, he goes around the league to talk about teams at the top and bottom of the Eastern and Western Conference. by Pickaxe and Roll
54 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
KD versus Joker will have to wait: Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets game against the Brooklyn Nets being postponed, with the Nikola Jokić vs Kevin Durant battle having to wait just a little bit longer. Then, Ryan surveys the Nuggets and where they are as a team right now, from numbers to health to future prospects of playoffs. Finally, he breaks down the Grand Rapids Gold and how they're turning into the stomping ground for players hoping to make an NBA return. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
DNVR Broncos Podcast: First impressions of Denver's 2022 Draft Class: On a special edition of the DNVR Broncos Podcast, Ryan Koenigsberg and Andre Simone are breaking down Denver's 2022 Draft Class. Who was their favorite pick, where does the class rank among the AFC West teams and much more. by DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast
108 min listen
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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
A deep dive on the Suns, Warriors, and the Western Conference playoff picture: Ryan Blackburn discusses the potential foes of the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs this season, from the top of the conference like the Phoenix Suns, to a team in Denver's tier like the Utah Jazz, to a team below Denver like the Los Angeles Clippers. Ryan discusses their strengths, weaknesses, how the Nuggets match up, and Denver's ideal path of least resistance through the playoff bracket this year. by Pickaxe and Roll
59 min listen

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