In this episode, Adam Mares discusses 5 positives that can come out of the Denver Nuggets being forced to play so shorthanded. Then, he looks at the challenge facing Tim Connelly as the trade deadline approaches and explains why, as good as he’s been building this roster over the last 5 years, this trade deadline will test him in ways…

1. One of the most memorable plays of last season was the Nikola Jokic, Mason Plumlee pick and roll (PnR), a rare combination from two centers. Last night, the Denver Nuggets might’ve stumbled upon a new, equally as rare but perhaps even more sustainable action between Jokic and Jerami Grant. https://youtu.be/eAaonrT_288 It looked like Jokic was sharing a laugh with…...

In this episode, the DNVR Nuggets crew gives their immediate reaction to Denver’s road win over the Timberwolves. Topics include: Michael Porter Jr.’s brilliance Porter’s potential fit into the playoff rotation How many points would he average right now in 30 mpg? Keeping Malik Beasley past the deadline The Jokic-KAT rivalry MPJ vs Durant defensively Finding more shots for MPJ…

1. Torrey Craig does a lot of things well on the defensive end. Here, watch how light he is on his toes and how early he meets the rolling big man as a back side defender before sprinting out to the corner to take away the three-point shot. https://youtu.be/oqtbbV_m4YA In the second example, he meets Sabonis even higher up the…...

In this episode, Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Eric Wedum give their live reactions to a thrilling overtime win over the Golden State Warriors, take listener mailbag questions, and riff off of each other for an hour-long conversation that touches on a variety of topics including: The Michael Porter Jr. playbook Do the Nuggets have to trade Malik Beasley? Nikola…

“What makes this play great” is a brand new series I will be doing here at DNVR in which I break down in detail a single play, moment, or sequence from a Denver Nuggets game and explain all of the subtle details that you might’ve missed the first time around. On Wednesday, Michael Malone talked about how he and his…...

Coming into the season, the Denver Nuggets were projected to have one of the best benches in the NBA thanks to a roster that features at least 12 players who all could earn playing time on almost every team in the league. Malik Beasley is likely to be a popular free agent this summer yet he finds himself on the…...

In this episode, Adam, Vogt, and Wind break down an eventful night at Pepsi Center. Jamal Murray went down with an ankle sprain, PJ Dozier made his Denver Nuggets debut, and Michael Porter Jr. had one of those heaters. Also…the Nuggets won. No shortage of discussion topics in today’s round table episode. Have a Denver Nuggets question? Reply in the…

In this episode, I look at 10 questions facing the Denver Nuggets at the mid point of the season. What does Denver value on the trade market? Will there be a steep learning curve with Grant? Who will Denver match up well with in the playoffs? Will guys start making shots? Can Jamal Murray make a leap? Plus, 5 other…

“The List” is a brand new series that serves as a companion piece for the “Notebook” episodes of the Locked on Nuggets podcast and the DNVR Nuggets podcast. In this edition, I share notes on Michael Porter Jr. punishing switches and Jerami Grant’s defense on Kawhi Leonard. 1. At 6’10” tall, Michael Porter Jr. presents a matchup problem against teams…...

“The List” is a brand new series that serves as a companion piece for the “Notebook” episodes of the Locked on Nuggets podcast and the DNVR Nuggets podcast. In this edition, I share some notes on what fueled the win over the Dallas Mavericks. 1. Jerami Grant had one of his best games in a Denver Nuggets uniform last night,…...

In this episode, Adam Mares shares his notes from the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Dallas Mavericks, 107-106. Nikola Jokic is playing with supreme confidence, Jerami Grant had one of his best games in a Nuggets uniform, and the Nuggets got one of their best road wins of the season. Got a question you’d like us to answer on the…

In this episode of the DNVR Nuggets podcast, Adam Mares is joined by Kirk Henderson of SB Nation’s Mavs Moneyball website. The two discuss what has changed about each team since they last met in late October and share their prediction for the game.

In this episode of the DNVR Nuggets podcast, recorded live from the winner’s lounge at DNVR HQ, Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Eric Wedum celebrate the career night from Nikola Jokic, Will Barton’s 29th birthday, and horse culture in Colorado. It’s a fun and entertaining hour of Denver Nuggets talk. Gird your loins.

“The List” is a brand new series that serves as a companion piece for the “Notebook” episodes of the Locked on Nuggets podcast and the DNVR Nuggets podcast. In this edition, I share some notes on Nikola Jokic’s career night and Michael Porter Jr.’s continued struggles with the playbook. 1. Paul Millsap has struggled on both ends of the court…...

In this episode, Adam Mares and Harrison Wind discuss the breakout performance by Michael Porter Jr. and discuss what his arrival means for the Denver Nuggets. The two also talk about some of the other key developments from the game before turning to a big picture look at where the Nuggets go from here, MPJ’s role going forward, and more.

In this episode, Adam Mares shares his notes on Denver’s loss to the Houston Rockets. Topics include: Jamal Murray being targeted by James Harden and Russell Westbrook Mike D’Antoni’s chess match with Michael Malone Michael Porter Jr.’s shot readiness and offensive rebounding

“The List” is a brand new series that (usually) serves as a companion piece for the “Notebook” episodes of the Locked on Nuggets podcast and the DNVR Nuggets podcast. In this edition, I take a look at Bol Bol’s eight games in the NBA G-League and talk about how he might fit alongside Nikola Jokic. 1. The first thing that…...

“The List” is a brand new series that serves as a companion piece for the “Notebook” episodes of the Locked on Nuggets podcast and the DNVR Nuggets podcast. In this edition, I share notes on Michael Porter Jr.’s first start of the season and the slow developing chemistry of Jerami Grant and Nikola Jokic. 1. The Nuggets opened the game…...