1. Nikola Jokic is absolutely dominant in the post when you surround him with proper floor spacers. Three spot up shooters and one athletic rebounder in the dunker spot is almost an unfair advantage for Joker. https://youtu.be/Xv5SfmWg1HU 2. PJ Dozier’s length allows him to see over the defense, a trait that becomes especially valuable when playing alongside Jokic. If a…...

In this episode, I share my notes on Denver’s unbelievable win over the Milwaukee Bucks on the road, short-handed, on the second night of a brutal back to back. Topics include: Jokic and Porter’s growing chemistry Beasley and Porter’s under rated play making The value of Denver’s length Why Juancho is an elite offensive weapon when he’s making shots Will…

In this episode, Adam, Harrison, and Brendan discuss Denver’s impressive win over the Utah Jazz. Topics include: Jokic vs. Gobert Jokic is still getting better Michael Porter Jr. coming off screens MPJ the difference maker PJ Dozier’s value to the Nuggets Torrey Craig’s ability to completely shut down all-star caliber guards

In this episode, the DNVR Nuggets crew breaks down the key takeaways from Tuesday night’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, watching players grow, mature, and evolve over time. We also take listener questions and talk about the best tv shows of all time.

One of the emerging story lines from the last few games has been how Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets are slowly adapting the offensive playbook to fit the players who are available to the team right now. Some of those actions feature the two-man game of Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. Others feature Jokic and Jerami Grant. As…...

The DNVR crew talks about a wide variety of topics while fielding listener questions, live from the Injury Lounge. Topics include: How concerned are you about Michael Porter Jr.’s back tightness? Vanderbilt’s debut in the rotation Was Nikola’s triple-double impressive? A review of Star Wars Which bands had a steep drop-off? Is the mid-season tournament idea growing on you? Eric’s…

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.