CSG Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The oldest and most trusted Denver Nuggets based podcast since its founding in 2011. Your host Jeff Morton brings his innate knowledge of Nuggets history to talk about the modern team. Expect great guests and much more each week.
On the latest Shortcast, Jeff proposes the Nuggets doing a 2+1 contract for Watson to cool the inflamed atmosphere right now in negotiations. Not a win-win but close.
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(Recorded before it was revealed Lonnie Walker signed a training camp deal). Jeff talks about the Lonnie Walkers signing and how Walker is a B- version of Tim Hardaway Jr. The rest of the podcast is devoted to my guest Nate Lundy reporting from Broncos training camp about Bo Nix, Jalen Waddle and the Broncos defense.
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On the latest shortcast, Jeff talks about Brian Windhorst mentioning Nikola Jokic's option year. Jeff asks why we haven't talked about it more and if maybe the Year 38 rule in the NBA has anything to do with extending off the option.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff goes over the fiasco unfolding in Portland right now with the Blazers and why everyone needs to pay attention to what is going on there. Also the Nuggets apparently are looking to install an observation deck on their practice court. Jeff talks about how that's like putting lipstick on a pig.
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On a jam packed Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets matching Spencer Jones. The team putting an epic squeeze on Peyton Watson and finally Josh Kroenke loves the Grit and Grind Grizzlies.
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In today's Shortcast Jeff talks about the upcoming season and how Jokic's decision to wait until he has to make a decision on his option to accept a new contract from the Nuggets, as much as we trust him, will create just the most irritating Nuggets discourse we have seen in a long, long time.
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The Nuggets are like the rest of the NBA in that they are facing a financial recoking they don't really want to deal with. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about that reckoning and how contracts in the NBA are no longer viewed in basketball terms ... just financial.
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In this Shortcast, Jeff talks about how Restricted Free Agency is a relic of the late 90's Lockout and how the NBA using a fake hard cap and the guardrails of restricted free agency is fundamentally unfair.
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The Nuggets signed Alpha Diallo this weekend to a very small one year contract. Outside of that the team is stuck in one place ... trying to navigate a real belief that things will be better if everyone wasn't injured with the reality that keeping this roster together would result in the largest tax bill in NBA history.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets cap situation, their lack of movement in free agency despite having only 10 players under contract and the haggling with Peyton Watson has left them frozen. A lack of ambition and willingness to take any risk has frozen them in a weird and cap strapped place.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Peyton Watson's contract as opposed to Christian Braun's. The decision that was made and how just because you want something doesn't mean you'll get it. In the second half Jeff discusses the LeBron stuff and how the Nuggets really don't want the league to think they're cheap
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It's time for another Shortcast! Jeff talks about the Nuggets signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones while they wait for Peyton Watson and (faint FAINT possibliity LeBron). What this means going forward. Jeff ends this shortcast with a rant about how unethical restricted free agency is when the NBA is operating with a fake cap.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about LeBron James and Brian Windhorst listing him as an "outside" possibility for the Denver Nuggets. In the first half Jeff talks about the Nuggets disappointing and very slow free agency period and how this has resulted in a dark possibility of "Run it back but with a worse team" scenario.
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News we didn't expect on a Saturday afternoon, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer at The Stein Line report that Nikola Jokic is "considering" delaying signing his extension. Hooooo boy. Lots to unpack here.
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Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to go over the Nuggets draft, what it means going forward. Also what is the Nuggets plan, exactly? Trey and Jeff bring their theories about where the Nuggets stand on their future. Plus MOVIES TALK!
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The first round of the NBA draft has left Jeff with a couple conclusions. 1. They did the best they could by trading back and collecting second round picks 2. They didn't like the players available at 26 3. They lack a ambition ... also Jeff asks why was KSE President Kevin Demoff in the Nuggets war room.
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On the latest Shortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the draft tomorrow needs to herald the change that we all hope the Nuggets partake in this offseason.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Jake Fischer impying the Nuggets might be willing to "move up" in the first round this offseason. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to be bold and how that will mean Nuggets fans need to get comfortable with being angsty about it.
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Shortcast: Marc Stein reported on his substack that the Nuggets have had interest from around the league in Aaron Gordon but the team is focused on moving on from Christian Braun to pay Peyton Watson. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how that sort of signals a half-measure and the Nuggets need to pick a direction for the later prime of Jokic's career.
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Brendan Vogt, beat writer extraordinaire from DNVR joins Jeff to talk about the wild and wacky Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the dramatic and sad cut of the Nuggets broadcast team at Altitude and finally the questions that face the Denver Nuggets going in to the offseason.
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Hypothetical: The Denver Nuggets bring back exactly the same team next year as the one that played this year. Leaving the severe financial penalties aside, there is magical thinking involved with that approach that doesn't match reality. Will this Nuggets team with a two year history of injuries suddenly be healthier? Jeff talks about those implications.
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On the newest weekend Shortcast, Jeff talk for about 20 minutes on how the Nuggets should emulate the 2011 Spurs and their approach to the offseason to build the Nuggets. How aiming high in the lottery was something the Nuggets should have done all the way back in 2023.
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Nate Lundy, the CEO of Mile High Sports and radio host joins Jeff to talk about how the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche seasons all ended similarly and the outlook for each team going forward into the next season. Fascinating and fun discussion with Nate.
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Can the Nuggets learn some lessons from the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals? On the latest Mortcast Jeff goes through the last two Knicks Finals appearances in the 90's and a rematch vs the San Antonio Spurs. Then Jeff talks about the lessons the Nuggets can learn from the Knicks and what they accomplished this season.
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On the lastest Mortcast Shortcast (yes, this will be a thing) Jeff talks about how the NBA is entering in to a new era of team building with the Lottery and Anti Tanking reform stuff. While he isn't convinced THIS is the remedy the NBA thinks it is, it does open up a new era in thinking about how to build a team in 2026.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Cheif Culture Officer Josh Kroenke's history of decision making with the Denver Nuggets, how things have evolved since. Also Jeff talks about how Josh made the decision to fundamentally alter the Nuggets "style" in 2013 without changing players to disastrous results.
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On a brand new Shortcast (Mortcast but short ... get it?) Jeff talks about how the NBA has lost it's shine because they've transitioned from aspiration to relatability. How the league thrives on daydreaming about things you will never be able to do as an average person ... which is why Victor Wembanyama might be the key to making the NBA remember what it once was.
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The Nuggets are up against a clock. As the years progress it will be harder and harder to re-form the Nuggets around Nikola Jokic due to Jokic's max extension and the money owed to the rest of the starters. Does the Chief Culture Setter have what it takes to make the tough decisions this offseason to re-imagine this Nuggets team?
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff discusses the Calvin Booth era of Nuggets basketball and how it was marked by a failure to fully commit to the two timelines thing. If you're gonna get draft picks, get high ceiling ones. Also Jeff talks about the Nuggets likely decision to cut salary this offseason and how it can be done without leading to disaster.
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If the Nuggets do this offseason correctly there are going to be some pissed off fans. That is ok. The Nuggets need a playstyle and roster re-set to get to the next Nikola Jokic era. In the second half Jeff talks about his brief conversation with Jason Collins in 2014 and how what he did was brave for many factors including locker room dynamics.
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On the latest (short) Mortcast today Jeff talks about how both Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic are far too comfortable with each other and a little more urgency by the Nuggets and discomfort from Jokic is the prescription the team might need.
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The NBA Draft Lottery happened on Sunday. Washington got pick number one. The Clippers getting pick number 5 is by far the most interesting part of the lottery. In the second half Jeff talks about the Nuggets lack of athleticism and screen navigation at the guard spot and how a big problem there is simply Jamal Murray.
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There's a lot to break down from Josh Kroenke, Jon Wallace, Ben Tenzer and David Adelman press conference on Friday ... and there's also not a lot to break down. The thing we do know is Josh Kroenke is the decider. He's the one who decides. And that is clarifying for both criticism and praise for the future.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the process of getting appropriate answers about the direction of the Denver Nuggets starts (and ends) with Josh Kroenke. He is the one who needs to answer the questions about the repeater tax, direction, coaching and everything. Then we can move forward.
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Do the Denver Nuggets need to go all in on defense? Do they need to go all in on offense? Or do they need more athleticism. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about what the Nuggets need going forward and if the hardest decision they need to make is getting more athletic and point guard.
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The Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves 110-98 in game 6, losing their series in embarrassing fashion. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the team, the poor decisions they made last offseason, and the tough road ahead to maximize the rapidly shrinking Nikola Jokic window. Can THIS Nuggets ownership and front office do what it takes?
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets Game 5 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. How Jokic re-emerged from his series-long slumber and what that means. Also Jeff talks about the importance of Jonas Valanciunas and how he is deployed, drawing a comparison to 1990's great tough guy Anthony Mason.
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In a very long solo Mortcast, Jeff dissects the Nuggets issues ranging from organizational disharmony since Tim Connelly left in 2022, to poor decisions with roster construction, Jokic losing a step or two and not being in his prime and more. The Nuggets could come back and win this series ... and it won't really matter. We know who they are. This is a premature autopsy of a Nuggets era coming to an end.
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Miroslav Cuk makes his debut with Jeff on the Mortcast to have a vent session about the Nuggets atrocious game 3. What went wrong, is it terminal and is the team right in their configuration? Also Miroslav and Jeff end the podcast with some (shock!) positivity and give predictions about ho the series CAN go (Spoiler: Jeff advocates a lineup change).
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff yells and hyperventilating Nuggets fans after their close loss to the Timberwolves in game 2. A game that really came down to Christian Braun's missed free throw but is suddenly somehow a referendum on the Nuggets as a whole. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to cool it with the saving of Jokic for the second half of games.
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The Nuggets opened their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round with a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After a sleepy first quarter for the Nuggets they came roaring back behind Jamal Murray and the efforts of Bruce Brown. In the second half Nikola Jokic played takeover and the Nuggets prevented the wolves from taking the lead. On to game two.
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Tim Miller from The Bulwark joins Jeff again to talk about a tumultuous Denver Nuggets season, the injuries, the lows, the highs and the reasons for excitement. Also Jeff and Tim discuss the Timberwolves series and Jeff's overwhelming positivity about the series.
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How positive are you about these Denver Nuggets? Jeff is really positive because of that Spurs game from April 4th. A game that showed Jeff all he needed to see. First, Jeff talks about the play in tournament games and what they mean for entertainment purposes.
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Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets approach to the last two games. Does it make sense or doesn't it? Jeff thinks it makes perfect sense. Also Jeff rants a bit about the lousy coverage the Nuggets have received from ESPN and then the guys preview the Nuggets/Timberwolves first round series!
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In this Mortcast Bonus Jeff talks about Dick and Charlie Monfort (and other Rockies Minority owners) selling a 40% stake in the team to the owners of the Broncos, the Penner Group. Jeff talks also about how this same opportunity was offered to Stan Kroenke about 15 years ago.
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies last night to win their 10th game in a row. Should they push for the three seed or preserve as much of their health as possible? Also Jeff talks about all the soft tissue injuries in the league and how reducing the on court spacing and making 3's less efficient is the only way to preserve players bodies.
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It's all about Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets head and the Nuggets heart combined in the second half to power the Nuggets over the Spurs in what might be the game of the year in the NBA. A declaration from Jokic and a plea for Nuggets fans not to take Aaron Gordon for granted.
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The Nuggets and Spurs play a Saturday afternoon game (ugh) in Denver. This will be a game that Wemby will care about a LOT but will the Nuggets care as much as him? Also, Austin Reaves yelled at an OKC fan last night. Good for him. Sometimes online plot armor leaks into every day life and needs to be called out.
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A silly ESPN article came out linking (potentially) LeBron James with the Nuggets. No ... no that's not going to happen. The Nuggets play the Utah Jazz tonight ... lets hope they put forth some effort. Finally Jokic is out of the MVP running but that might benefit the Nuggets anyway.
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Nikola Jokic is a transcendent player. Just special. In a third quarter display of dominance he lifted the Nuggets out of their doldrums and defeated the Golden State Warriors almost single handedly. That's how impressive he was. Also the Nuggets were beset by ... uh ... we can't call them injuries. Lets call them "unfortunate events".
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets "victory" over the Utah Jazz in a deeply unserious game the Nuggets had to come from behind to win. The Nuggets need to get serious again. In the second half Jeff goes over the last 5 games of Jokic and Murray and how their dynamic is the ONE thing that should encourage fans going into the playoffs
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns on a last second shot by Nikola Jokic in a game that was made much longer and closer than it needed to be by a "foul up seven" strategy by their coach David Adelman. Jeff gets a little fired up about that one. Also Jeff explains the Denver Nuggets schedule and how NBC is to blame for the 9pm start and the NBA is to blame for the horrid back to backs.
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The Denver Nuggets are fully healthy for the first time since November and the team played a great second half to beat the Blazers for their second straight win. Watson returned and Jeff talked about how Peyton needs to focus on defense first. In the second half Jeff talked about expansion and the Nuggets long history with the city of Seattle. The NBA might be finally righting a really big wrong
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No, you do not have lying eyes. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the Nuggets sort of are who they are, even with Peyton Watson out and how the fans have been ahead of where the media has been all year.
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The Nuggets laid waste to the remnants of the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about what the Nuggets need to focus on for the rest of the season and if that coveted 3 seed is even realistic.
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The Denver Nuggets did the "foul up three" gambit and it bit them in the ass with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. What this says about David Adelman and the Nuggets as they put themselves very much behind the 8 ball. Also Jeff talks about how Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon are providing the emotional leadership they wont get from the head coach.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets back to back Texas two step wins over Houston and San Antonio. He goes over the significance, and how Jokic's change of leadership style might be the catalyst. Also Jeff talks about the Denver Broncos perplexing offseason and the confusion it has brought to the fans.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the Nuggets have taken on their coach's rather blah personality and that has led to the team looking kind of meh in certain situations. Jokic famously doesn't interfere with his coaches but Jeff advocates that Jokic do what he did at the end of last year and lead the team emotionally in order to get out of this rut.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets since their 2023 title. The arrogance that comes from an umbrella organization that thought they had everything figured out. The absenteesim and the malaise that infected this Nuggets team. Can they get back what they had three years ago? It depends on good decisions from here.
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The Nuggets beat the Lakers 120-113 last night to get their second win in a row. This victory was a lot more vibey and, while not perfect, was significantly better on the vibe scale than their nadir against the Jazz. Also Jeff talks about Stan Van Gundy's observation about how Jokic is allowed to be officiated. Is this a shift in how broadcasters are perceiving "The Jokic rules" by other teams?
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how Nikola Jokic had altered his play to start the season and now he needs to remember how to do that again if the Nuggets are to survive this BRUTAL stretch of games coming up.
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On the latest Postcast Mortcast Jeff talks about how, after losing two in a row this weekend, the Nuggets are rapidly cascading toward "ain't it" territory and how AG might not even save them from a fall. Also Jeff lambasts the Nuggets and their head coach over their inability to win at Ball Arena.
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The Nuggets play the Thunder tonight in their second matchup of the season. Can the Nuggets apply the defensive lessons they learned against the Celtics against the Thunder? Is it lineup dependent? Also Jeff addresses Calvin Booth's interview with Kevin O'Connor and talks about how Booths need for credit will doom him to receive none.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how David Adelman's personality plays a big part in the Nuggets issues in clutch time and at home and how the solution to "fix" that problem is Nikola Jokic taking the reigns and leading this team like he did in the playoffs last year.
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In this Postcast Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets blowing yet another clutch time game. Some hard and very uncomfortable questions need to be asked about this team right now. Is Adelman the right guy? What's up with Jokic in the 4th? Why do the Nuggets look like this? Are the Nuggets broken?
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets (finally) signing Spencer Jones. How the team gave up a ton of leverage by very obviously penny pinching and how Jones clearly got what he wanted. Also Jeff talks about the recent passing of legend Doug Moe. One of the most important figures, personalities and legends in Nuggets franchise history. He will be missed.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about tanking in professional sports and the perverse incentive owners have to be cheap. This emanates from not every owner being able to afford to run a professional sports team in 2026. That needs to change. Also Jeff talks about the ONE skill Christian Braun needs to get better at to improve the Nuggets defense.
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The All Star game wrapped up with Jokic playing 5 minutes, Jamal having a good second "game" and Adam Silver saying some stuff about ... stuff. Also Jeff talks how the Nuggets post All Star break are facing more pressure on them since the 2023 Title year.
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The Denver Nuggets barely beat the blatantly tanking Memphis Grizzlies last night in a game that featured 9 turnovers from Nikola Jokic. Ugh. This team clearly needs the All Star Break which begins now for them. Also Jeff talks about the Spencer Jones contract thing. Don't send poor David Adelman out there to talk about it, also this is all about avoiding the tax.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how deeply pathetic it is that this GOOD Nuggets team can't seem to win at home and constantly pisses away games in the 4th. Also Jeff goes over the absence of Aaron Gordon and how Nuggets fans need to deeply appreciate what AG brings to this team.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets looking at Lonzo Ball on the buyout market and how Lonzo might be super washed at this point. Then Jeff addresses the absolutely disgraceful tanking going on right now in the NBA and how REALLY to fix it. Just start coming for pick protections.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets salary dump of Hunter Tyson at the deadline. How it's hard to talk about because it was so inconsequential. In the second half Jeff discusses KSE CEO Kevin Demoff's comments on the NBA repeater tax and how Nuggets fans should be a bit concerned about next season.
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On Monday's Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets loss the The OKC Thunder on Sunday night. A very poor defensive game plan resulted in far too many wide open threes for the Thunder. Also, Jeff had quite a night of homophobic insults hurled at him on twitter after the game. Jeff talks about the chilling nature of "new" twitter and how emboldened bigots are now.
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On this Mortcast Bonus Jeff talks about Nikola Jokic's triumphant return to the Nuggets lineup as he scores 31 points, grabs 12 rebounds and dishes out 5 assists in a big victory over the red hot Los Angeles Clippers. Jeff talks about how the Nuggets just make more sense now.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets slim margin victory over the Brooklyn Nets. MPJ had a huge game and the Nuggets prevailed with Jamal Murray and Jonas Valanciunas leading the way in the 4th. In the second half Jeff talks about MPJ not being a "Michael Malone" type of player and how we just need to appreciate what he gave to the Nuggets.
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The Nuggets dropped their home game to the Detroit Pistons 109-107 in a game where it was clear if they had Jokic they would have won. Nuggets need him back like soon (duh!). Also Giannis finally requests a trade out of Milwaukee ... this essays something that fans need to understand ... sometimes transformational superstar players NEED to be the bad guy. Its the best for both team and player.
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The Denver Broncos lost to the New England Patriots 10-7 in a (half) snowy game. Jeff talks about how the loss was inevitable the moment Bo Nix hurt his ankle. Also Jeff discusses the Aaron Gordon hamstring re-aggravation plus the reporting of injuries in the NBA in the shadow of sports gambling.
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AFC Championship preview with Mile High Sports head honcho Nate Lundy. Today he talks with Jeff about the Denver Broncos chances vs the New England Patriots, Jarrett Stidham's abilities, and the collapsing Buffalo Bills
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets two consecutive home losses coming because they really only have Jamal Murray as their offensive weapon AND they have zero size. In the second half Jeff talks about the reality that the Nuggets are likely going to duck the tax and why it makes sense business wise but sucks right now.
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NATE TIMMONS IS BACK!!....for one episode. Nate rejoins the podcast he co-founded to talk with Jeff about the Broncos playoff game vs the Bills and Bo Nix injury which put a damper on everything. Then they talk about the Nuggets days of survival without Jokic and finally they wrap the show up talking about 15 years of Colorado Sports Guys Podcast.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the Nuggets split between the amount of games they have played on the road vs at home make their 28-13 record even more remarkable on top of all their injuries. In the second half Jeff talks about 15 years of CSG. How this podcast needs more damn respect on it's name for being Nuggets podcast pioneers.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans to go to 27-13. Remarkable considering that Nikola Jokic has been out since December 29th. In the second half Jeff talks about how the aprons might affect Anthony Davis trade scenarios and the restricted free agency of Peyton Watson.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about focusing in on the now with the Denver Nuggets. People are so obsessed with Peyton Watsons future with the team and they're forgetting what he's doing now. Let the chips fall where they may and stop obsessing about things out of our control.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG. and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets shorthanded victory over the Boston Celtics to finish their 7 game eastern road trip 3-4. Remarkable considering all they have faced. Also Jeff talks about former coach Michael Malone being forced to watch players he wouldn't give playing time to show out big time and how this is a learning experience for him.
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Bonus Mortcast on CSG and MHS. The Nuggets pull off a miraculous victory over the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime. Pickett, Watson, Jones and ... Hunter Tyson (??) lead the way for the Nuggets. Joel Embiid had a terrible 4th and Overtime leading directly to the Nuggets victory.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets loss to the Brooklyn Nets and how it's ok to be critical of players while at the same time understanding that the deck seems to be stacked against them with injuries. You can do two things at once. In the second half Jeff talks about the Broncos being 14-3 and how the team remains confusing even as a #1 seed.
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Jonas Valanciunas is out for 4 weeks with a calf strain. Lovely. The Nuggets biblical plague of injuries continues unabated. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets limited options and how we are in peak survival mode right now.
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Nikola Jokic, thankfully, only hyperextended his knee. Jokic, and the Nuggets, escape a worse case scenario but things are about to get REALLY rough in the meantime for the team. What options does the team have to stay afloat?
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The Nuggets lost to the Orlando Magic and it was a reflection of the amount of injuries affecting their second unit. Also Jeff talks about the term "ethical" basketball and how that is just a reflection of people wanting more defense to be allowable in the NBA.
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The Denver Nuggets need MVP Jokic over the next 7 games on their biggest road trip of the season. Jokic needs to carry this team in a way we haven't seen since the season Jamal and Porter were out. Also Jeff talks about the Broncos victory over the Chiefs and how Payton needs to let loose a little bit in the last game against the Chargers.
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Jeff talks about the update we got about Cam Johnson's knee injury ... it was the best of the bad news they could have received. Then Jeff breaks down the Nuggets last play vs the Mavs and talks about how the play might have been doomed from the start because Johnson wasn't out there.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos both had winning streaks snapped this weekend and how, in the long run, this might be the best thing for both right now. Sometimes streaks can cover up for bad or lazy play.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic to win their sixth straight game. What this means about the Nuggets and Jamal Murray continues to be amazing. Also Jeff addresses the weirdly negative "in opposition" coverage of MPJ's great year and the Nuggets great year. Maybe it's time we inject some positivity in our lives.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the somewhat confusing but not really view of the Denver Nuggets season through 25 games. Injuries make things hard to analyze but you can see the gleam in what the Nuggets CAN be.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff previews the Nuggets vs Rockets second matchup. Then Jeff talks about the Denver Broncos beating the Green Bay Packers 34-26 in a huge victory for the Broncos. What it said about the Broncos defense as well as Bo Nix.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets stabilizing by winning their 4th in a row and 11th in a row on the road by blowing out the Kings. In the second half Jeff previews Broncos/Packers: the biggest game of the Broncos season so far.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about who really are the Denver Nuggets? Do we know their identity? Is it possible to know that now? Also in the second half Jeff delves into the controversy over Notre Dame skipping out on bowls this season because they missed the College playoffs. It points out the absurdity of what remains of the Bowl games and the need to change.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets defeating the Charlotte Hornets to win their 10th in a row on the road. Jamal Murray wins Western Conference player of the week. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders to win their 10th in a row and Jeff talks about the crappy way the NFL has treated Shedeur Sanders.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets big comeback win over the Hawks. What that says about the team being prone to the NBA's way of combating the Nuggets offensively, five out. Also what this says about how really great the Nuggets are in general and why Nuggets fans should take heart.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, extending their road win streak to 8 games. On the latest Mortcast Jeff asks the question: Why are the Nuggets so much better on the road than at home? Also in the second half Jeff talks about how a rotational issue with point guards might unlock the Nuggets second unit issues in the second halves of games.
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On the Latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets losing 131-121 to the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggest have lost 4 games in a row at home to iffy teams (Spurs being the best...not the Bulls as I said on the podcast. Whoops) and the team lacks mental toughness and power forward depth. The Nuggets might be reaching critical mass on their season.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the absence of Aaron Gordon has left the team with no good options to replace him. Zeke Nnaji aint it. You can't rely on a rookie. Jeff presents a solution: go small and all in on offense until AG gets back
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the NBA can improve even more if it just embraces inefficiency again. What does Jeff mean by that? Allow defenses to make threes marginally more inefficient in order to reduce the huge spacing on the court. Otherwise the rate of injuries to players might increase even more.
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Aaron Gordon is out 4-6 weeks (probably closer to 8) with a grade 2 hamstring strain. What that means for the Nuggets in general. In the second half Jeff talks about the pressure on David Adelman to put situational lineups together to replace Gordon and how the Nuggets need a rotating class of players to fill the sizable gap.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets through 14 games. Who are they? Do they have an identity? Are they still a confusing team despite their 11-3 record? In the second half Jeff vents about the dumb discourse around shortening the season. How the simplest answer to prevent leg injuries in the league is the one thing the league refuses to do.
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On the Latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS, Jeff talked about the Nuggets all too predictable loss to the Chicago Bulls and, despite what Nuggets twitter would have you believe it was NOT a horrific, season defining loss. Calm down folks.
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The Denver Nuggets face the Chicago Bulls. How the Nuggets must avoid the trap of a scheduled loss for the Bulls and how Adelman can use this time to experiment with lineups. In the second half Jeff talks about how the Broncos showed a lot of toughness and Sean Payton learned he has to get the plays in quicker.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets overcoming some physical play to beat the Timberwolves for the second straight time last night. In the second half Jeff reiterates that Sean Payton needs to do more designed runs for Bo Nix to loosen him up for today's game against the Chiefs.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how Nikola Jokic has altered his style of play this season and how it's shifted everything to easy mode for the Nuggets. Also Jeff addresses how Cam Johnson clearly has "the yips" and how the Nuggets can dedicate themselves to helping him out of it.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about his upcoming article in Denver Stiffs about Nikola Jokic. For the bulk of the podcast Jeff talks about what a great signing Tim Hardaway Jr was for the Nuggets and why fans should be excited about what he brings.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff answers a mailbag question about the Nuggets seeding. He also previews the Nuggets vs Warriors game tonight in game 2 of the dumb in-season tournament. Finally Jeff wraps up the week with talking about the Rockies hiring Paul DiPoedesta and the Broncos winning another very ugly game on Thursday night
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the NBA's so-called "freedom of movement" rules designed to protect offensive player's movement through the lane and how it affects Nikola Jokic. Also Jeff talks about the misguided NBA Europe pursuit and how it sort of misses the point of basketball in Europe.
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On the Latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how NBA officials and NBA rules struggle with a back to the basket center like Jokic. In the second half Jeff talks about how the Broncos 4th quarter offensive success seems to stem direction from Bo Nix using his legs, not his arm
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The Nuggets lost 109-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Halloween night. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the true horror ... Christian Braun cratering the Nuggets spacing in crunch time and making the "Jokic Rules" that much easier to implement for opposing teams.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Michael Jordan's comments regarding how he wouldn't do load management and Steve Kerr's rebuttal. Why teams have over thought themselves and just made soft tissue injuries more common. In the second half Jeff previews Nuggets vs Pelicans tonight.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Suns on Saturday and how great it was to see. Also Jeff previews tonight's Timberwolves tilt against a team that could be missing Anthony Edwards. In the second half Jeff talks about your Denver Broncos pounding the Dallas Cowboys and the Bo Nix of it all.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets first game loss to the Golden State Warriors. How GREAT was AG. How good but not great Jamal was. How Nikola Jokic is clearly out of shape and needs to take the first month to get his legs under him.
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On the Latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about Christian Braun's new extension...the consequences and benefits of the number he got and what are the downstream implications. In the second half Jeff talks about the NBA on NBC and how all NBA fans should be absolutely excited to have EVENT back in NBA life.
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The Nuggets open the 2025-26 NBA season this week. Jeff talks about how it might take some time for the Nuggets to settle down and find themselves before they really take off. Also Jeff talks about the Broncos wild win over the Giants at home on Sunday. 33 points in the fourth quarter is insane.
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Jeff has some concerns about the potential Christian Braun extension. A number that will likely have ramifications on the Denver Nuggets cap sheet. Is CB the guy who is worth going into the second apron for? What will it look like? Jeff ends the show previewing Broncos/Giants in Denver and how Sean Payton needs to pull the proverbial stick out and let Bo be Bo.
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On the latest news and notes edition of the Mortcast Jeff talks about how Major League Baseball ratings are doing great right now, the reason for it, and why the NBA should be encouraged. Also Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets team valuation via Sportico and finally Brian Windhorst's article about the NBA chasing that Middle East money.
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On today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how good Jamal Murray has looked so far this preseason for the Nuggets and why his motivation is what matters. Also Jeff gives memories of the Colorado Rockies Rocktober from 2007. Why it was so unique in Major League Baseball history and why it's so depressing that the Rockies have been so bad since.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the mistakes the Nuggets made the last three seasons. The ego and personality clashes, the poor choices, the lack of collaborative leadership from decision making positions. He also talks about how the Nuggets looked to their past for a future solution and how this will reflect on a new season
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Welcome to the latest Mortcast! On today's show
First Half: Nuggets get experimental vs the Clippers in the preseason with some Zone and the debut of the GEEBB (Greater Eastern European Buddy Ball) lineup. Jeff talks about how playcalling is an evolution and player decisions are deliberate.
Second Half: The Broncos played one of the worse games Jeff has ever seen but prevailed against the 0-5 Jets 13-11 in London. Jeff talks about how the offense is a direct reflection of Sean Payton and some loosening up is in order for the head coach.
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The Denver Nuggets are now running more inside out actions rather than outside (dribble hand off) and it might produce more open threes this season. Additionally your Denver Broncos need to look out for letdown and jet lag when they face the Jets in London.
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Jeff makes an announcement about the change in format for CSG. After that he talks about the Nuggets first preseason game and how we shouldn't draw any conclusions until well into the regular season. This will take time folks. Also the Denver Broncos made a HUGE 4th quarter comeback to beat the Eagles. Why did this game remind Jeff of John Elway of the 80's?
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You thought we were done talking about GEEBB (Greater Eastern European Buddy Ball) BUT NO! David Adelman gave some thoughts on that and, most importantly, how the Nuggets are changing their approach to Defense. In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about the Rockies letting go of their GM Bill Schmidt and how nothing will change until Dick and Charlie Monfort sell the team.
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Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports, Pick axe and Roll podcast, Locked on Nuggets and Media Correspondent joins Jeff to talk about Jokic saying he wants to be a Nuggets forever, Zone Defense and how Jamal Murray looks to be a leader.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Jokic crossing the age of 30 barrier means he needs to limit his "Summer of Jokic" activities in Serbia and pay more and more attention to his own physical fitness. Just for career longevity's sake.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the chance the Nuggets overpay Christian Braun and what Braun needs to work on the most in order to live up to that contract.
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Jeff talks about the thing that concerns him and the thing he is hopeful for in the latest Mortcast on CSG. Will David Adelman prove he is an 82 game coach this next season? Will THJ become that "get buckets" weapon the Nuggets have lacked for a long time?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his concerns regarding the Ballmer/Kawhi/Circumvention story, about how the NBA's business decisions since 2002 have left it in a weirdly precarious, inflated position. Also how Ballmer's purchase of the Clippers in 2014 began the inflation era and his unique wealth might be something the league needs to be wary of.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how NBA Commissioner Adam Silver needs to put the proverbial phone down and start being less of a guy who has ideas. Just be an NBA Commissioner.
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Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this last weekend. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the nice things Carmelo said about Denver and the Nuggets, how the Nuggets were also nice to Melo and how maybe after 15 years everyone involved can grow up a little.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Joe Smith Cap Circumvention case and why it's different from the Ballmer/Kawhi situation. Also Jeff talks about why it's so hard to prove circumventing the cap without an absolute smoking gun.
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News and notes edition of the Mortcast. Jeff talks about the NBA title window three year period, Mike Miller's comments about a certain Nuggets high draft pick while Miller was in Denver. Also Jeff talks about a certain former Nuggets player and why twitter sucks so much
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the (cliff notes) version of sports league free agency in the US and how the concept of restricted free agency in the NBA is passe and needs to be eliminated if the league was truly serious about 'parity' (which it is NOT).
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The great Troy Renck of the Denver Post joins Jeff on the latest Mortcast to talk about both the Broncos and the Nuggets
In the first half Troy talks about the Broncos struggles in the preseason and the what the expectations are for a team for the first time in ages
In the second half Troy and Jeff talk about the Nuggets wacky offseason and their biggest concern with the really great Nuggets team.
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On this (pre-recorded) podcast, Jeff talks about the difficult job Danilo Gallinari had in stepping in to Carmelo Anthony's shoes and how he set the template for the optimal player to be a small forward next to Nikola Jokic.
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On this pre-recorded Mortcast Jeff gives his thoughts on the Jokic rules, how simple they were to implement and how the Nuggets offseason MO was to double down on being reliant on Jokic. Can it pay off?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the NBA bowing to complaints from NBA coaches in the early 2010's and adjusted the Nuggets schedule to mitigate Denver's home court advantage. This has made the Nuggets schedule very, very weird for a very long time.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about one thing that he is really excited to see from the Nuggets in this upcoming season and one thing that really concerns him about the year. Both sides of the coin. Enjoy the show!
- Encouraged/Excited: Cam Johnson with the starting lineup
- Concerned: David Adelman and and 82 game season
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Aaron Gordon, his history with the Denver Nuggets and how his improved shooting in 2024-25 might be the key to unlocking the Denver Nuggets as a contending team once again.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the pressure is on Jamal Murray in a way we haven't seen in a long time. How the lack of a "blame safety net" will (likely) unleash a special version of Jamal Murray we haven't seen since the 2023 Finals run.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the "Jokic only cares about his horses" is peak NBA offseason BS and how the Demarcus Cousins comments about Jokic just feed into that dumb narrative too.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how NBA expansion needs to happen to unstop the drain and disperse the talent, and how the NBA remains gun shy about expansion after the Canadian expansion of 1995 diluted the talent TOO much.
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It's fairly clear that restricted free agents right now (specifically Josh Giddey and Jonathan Kuminga) are being squeezed by their teams with the hammer of a pseudo hard cap and restricted free agency. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the prospect of mid value players signing the qualifying offer might be a thing in the NBA's future.
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In an episode off the beaten track Jeff talks with his friend Nate Lundy about how they met, their old radio show, and how the NFLPA is falling apart after the Pablo Torre revelations of NDA's and conflicts of interest with the NFL.
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On today's Mortcast, Jeff talks about the theory of depth behind the Nuggets approach to this offseason. IF it works correctly the Nuggets should win 60 games (knock on wood). Jeff also goes over the VERY public messaging to Jonas Valanciunas about his role from the Nuggets and what that means.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Jonas Valanciunas trade being official. Unfortunately that doesn't mean the saga is over but it does mean that he is now officially a member of the Denver Nuggets. In the second half Jeff talks about LeBron James and his very public frustration over his inability to direct the Lakers moves and how that is playing out publicly.
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David Adelman made some, uh, interesting comments about Jonas Valanciunas and his role with the Nuggets during Summer League game one. Jeff talks about that and Cam Johnson's perfect 'fit' with the Nuggets and how it's probably more about defensive dexterity than it is offensive fit.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the multiple paths the Nuggets could have gone down to build around Nikola Jokic. In the second half Jeff goes over how the Nuggets media and fans need to embrace being uncomfortable in regards to Jokic's future because that is what will spur the organization to keep being better.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about a Greek article that just came out about how Valanciunas Lithuanian agent might have made things worse than they should have been. Also Jeff talks about how the job of Jokic's back up might be an extremely thankless job for a center in the NBA.
Referenced article: https://www.sdna.gr/mpasket/1328173_i-alitheia-gia-balantsioynas-i-eggyisi-apodesmeysis-i-stasi-toy-panathinaikoy-kai
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the weird saga of Jonas Valanciunas, his (reported) desire to play in Greece and questions the Denver Nuggets brass needs to answer after this whole saga concludes.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets three years of bad vibes (despite winning a title) culminated in near cataclysm at the end of the year. An overview of how the Nuggets got there and how Josh Kroenke, Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace pulled the Nuggets back from the brink.
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On Emergency Podcast Part 2: The Quickening Jeff talks about the Nuggets trading Dario Saric for Jonas Valanciunas and their one year signing of Tim Hardaway Jr. This ain't your mother's Nuggets.
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The Nuggets shocked everyone (Jeff included) by trading Michael Porter Jr and an unprotected 2032 First to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. What does this mean for the Nuggets. Also the team signed Bruce Brown on a one year Vet Minimum deal. Are the Nuggets done or do they have moves yet to do? Jeff talks about it all!
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On the Latest Morcast, recorded at 11am on Monday the day of Free agency opening, Jeff talks about the Nuggets very small financial margin they have left themselves. Expect little and come out pleasantly surprised if they do something wild. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets probably should have traded a core piece for greater financial flexibility even if it made them "worse" for a brief period.
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Recorded while sick (sorry about the short lenght) Jeff talks about the comment Josh Kroenke made about "finding Jokic and pick #41" and how that disturbed him more than the weird fake trade comment.
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EMERGENCY PODCAST: After 76 long days the Nuggets finally have people to run their front office. They promote Ben Tenzer to Vice President of Basketball Operations and hire Jon Wallace from the Minnesota Timberwolves (previously with the Nuggets) to be Vice President of Player Personnel. This is a distinct blast from the Nuggets past as they employed the same front office structure in 2006. Jeff talks about it all.
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Swipa from SwipaCam on YouTube and Locked on Nuggets joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets weird, no GM offseason as we inch closer and closer to the draft. What does this signal about what the Nuggets feel about this offseason. Also Jeff makes an analogy between the Buss family and the Kroenke's that might not be flattering.
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Jeff's buddy Ryan Blackburn joins the latest Mortcast to talk about our plans if we were hired on as Denver Nuggets General Manager. What approach would we take and how do we see the future of the Nuggets organization. Great conversation with two completely separate visions.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how we all might have taken Nikola Jokic and his continued presence on this Nuggets team for granted. How he is a 'finite resource' that the Organization, Fans and Media all need to fully appreciate.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets two month as 6 day delay in deciding on a GM, what it means, how unusual it is and how it might affect their decisions the rest of this offseason.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it has been made clear that Stan Kroenke is the Denver Nuggets owner and governor ... well, since that is the case where has Stan Kroenke been to take questions about the state of the Nuggets? Jeff talks about the return of Silent Stan.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the very, very (two month) search for a Denver Nuggets team president and General Manager and how the length of this search might indicate how they feel about this offseason.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to ignore learning 'lessons' from the two Finals teams and just stick to making the best Nikola Jokic team possible. Also, Jeff talks about the Finals Game one and how Coach Big Brain (Mark Daigneault) lost the Thunder that game.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff rants about the newly forming notion that in the modern NBA superstars matter less. Jeff talks about how the Finals this season might largely be a function of bad luck for other big teams and a lot of others still dealing with the remnants of the previous CBA. Once the league adjusts order will be restored and Superstars will once again be the biggest factor.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the 8 million per year of near unplayable money of Zeke Nnaji's contract right in the middle of rookie scale deals and a high priced starting unit. How the Denver Nuggets logic in signing Nnaji to the "lets trade him later" deal and why it binds the Nuggets in a weird way.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets having the best player in the world but sort of not fully aware of it. How the Nuggets need to do everything possible to make HIS life easier (which will make them a better team) and the higher ups at KSE need a strong Team President who can be direct with them and TELL them what they need to do.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the notion that the Nuggets answers are "internal" to quote Josh Kroenke and the multiple meanings of that phrase. Also Jeff talks about how bad ESPN has been in covering the playoffs this year, in particular their lead announcing team. Also the Finals might have mid-00's levels of bad ratings and it will be up to ESPN to sell the hell out of it.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets suddenly playing a bit harder for David Adelman doesn't mean that the serious roster issues that stemmed from having three max contracts went away. How the team must be wary of catastrophic success of the playoff run and have an objective view of the roster.
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Trey Mitchell from Around the NBA with Trey joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets taking off the interim tag for David Adelman. What that means. Was the process ok? Also they discuss Josh Kroenke's press conference. What he said about the GM search and what he means about "the answers being internal".
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The Denver Nuggets get blown out in game seven in Oklahoma City. All the Nuggets faults were on display as the team wilted away. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about that game, the Nuggets lack of GM, and the path forward beginning with a strong team president who can network with multiple player agencies.
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Julian Strawther game! How about that. Julian Strawther comes up big in the third and fourth quarter to help the Nuggets force a game seven in OKC. Also, Jeff talks about the keys to said game seven and it's as simple as the Nuggets just forcing the Thunder to player their game.
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In a very rare three segment Mortcast Jeff talks about three separate subjects. In segment one David Adelman is Malone 2/0 and the Nuggets need to ask themselves if they want that. In segment two Jeff talks about Josh Kroenke's decision to not fire Calvin Booth at the beginning of the year. In segment three the Westbrook article is discussed and it's bizarre timing and tone.
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The Denver Nuggets lost game 4 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in what can only be described as a terrible game from both teams that OKC was slightly less terrible in. On the latest Mortcast Jeff speaks to Nuggets fans and talks them off the ledge and tells them to treat game 4 as an anomaly.
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The Nuggets prevailed over the OKC Thunder in Overtime in game 3. The Nuggets won by mucking up the game (again) and letting things play out into crunch time. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about what this means about the Thunder and how they play and why having depth is overrated in the NBA playoffs.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how there's little adjustments to be made for the Nuggets and Thunder in game two, both just need to play better. Also Jeff rants about history, role players, and how there's nothing new under the sun.
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Another rare post game podcast. This one comes as Aaron Gordon hits a last second shot to beat the OKC Thunder and send the Nuggets up 1-0 in their best of seven series. Jeff wraps it up for you.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff previews the Nuggets vs Thunder. Can the Nuggets overcome exhaustion and the minutes and miles put on them this year to beat a young, rested and energetic Thunder? It's going to be a huge mountain to climb in this one, folks. Also Jeff talks about an under the radar quote from a Romona Shelburne article on Saturday.
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In a rare postgame Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets pounding the Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their first round series to advance and play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Second Round.
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Game 7 between the Nuggets and Clippers is upon us. How did we get here? What did Game 6 look like? Jeff goes over the mistakes and talks about how Jokic not taking threes seemed like it was actually part of the game plan and how he and David Adelman need to adjust their game plan
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The Nuggets defeated the Clippers in game 5 to go up 3-2 in their first round series. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about a vintage Playoff Murray game and Jamal's best performance in years. Also Jeff talks about how Aaron Gordon is the team's defensive QB and Mike's shooting in game 4 altered the Clippers defensive approach in game 5.
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The Denver Nuggets pulled out a miracle put back dunk from Aaron Gordon victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in game 4 to tie the series 2-2. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the unheralded toughness of Gordon, Jokic and MPJ and how that says a lot about all three of them
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Nikola Jokic's frustration boiling over at Ryan Saunders in a clobbering game three loss to the Clippers. What that frustration means. Also Jeff talks about the new era of the Nuggets that will emerge regardless of the results of the series and what needs to happen.
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The Denver Nuggets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in game two by three points. Kawhi had a great game but the Clippers needed every bit of his 39 points as the Nuggets lost due to lack of adjustment to the Jokic Rules and missed free throws and a huge turnover. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about that game and how David Adelman needs to prove he can adapt his rather bland offense around the Jokic rules.
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Jeff wraps up the Nuggets game one victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. How the Nuggets amping up their "effort" midway through the second quarter surprised the Clippers who were most definitely wanting to get game one. Also Jeff has a heart to heart with Nuggets fans about MPJ. How we need to change how we talk about him, and how Nuggets fans need to understand that there's only one 'floor spacer' on the Nuggets, and that's Mike.
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Tim Miller from The Bulwark joins Jeff to talk about the weird Nuggets season and the angst that came with it including the firings so late in the season. They then talk about the Clippers series and how they see it. They wrap it up with an ode to Nikola Jokic from lifelong Nuggets fan Tim Miller.
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Nuggets Clippers preview! Jeff talks about how the Clippers are unique because of their positional integrity because of Jeff Van Gundy. Jeff also talks about some matchups and why it's so hard to predict the way this series will go. In the second half Jeff talks about the Nico Harrison disasterclass and the NBA TV disrespect.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff asks the question: if the toxicity between Malone and Booth has been going on for years (and it has) why then was Calvin Booth offered an extension at the beginning of the season? Maybe Booth saved the Nuggets from themselves.
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On April 8th, 2025 Josh Kroenke made another big decision, much like he did in 2013 to make a move and take control. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how ego, credit and disputes led to a toxic situation and how now Josh Kroenke is on the clock to nail the next general manager and coach hires in the Jokic era. The microscope is on.
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Calvin Booth and Michael Malone were fired by the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday sending shock waves through the NBA. Jeff gives his initial reaction to the news and more.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how a collective lack of belief (from his perspective) seems to be haunting this Denver Nuggets team as they lose yet another game down the stretch. Can this Nuggets team survive 2025?
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets look broken. How the Minnesota game broke them and how everyone who's watching this team right now, with Jokic putting up such great numbers, has increased the pressure on the Kroenkes. Josh in particular. How will he address it this offseason?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff marvels over Nikola Jokic's amazing 61-10-10 performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Denver on Tuesday. He also says the Nuggets losing despite that herculean effort felt like a very consequential loss.
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There's been talk about surrounding Nikola Jokic with defense first players as a way to build around the superstar in the future. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about why that is a bad idea: Why do you want to make Jokic's life more difficult? Why not do what it takes to replicate the 2022-23 championship team.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the NBA's rules left a gap that could be exploited by someone as talented as Nikola Jokic ... how out of the death of the traditional point guard emerged Nikola Jokic. A pass first center who plays like the point guards of old.
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On the latest Mortcast Nikola Jokic dropped 39-10-10 against the shorthanded Bucks in his return to action for the Nuggets. Also MPJ looked a bit better than he has the last few weeks. Plus Jeff talks about how the team now has more information about young players and how Dario Saric (potentially) opting out of his Nuggets contract helps the team.
In what will probably be the weirdest CSG ever recorded, Jeff attempts to draw a comparison between Paul McCartney and Wings and the 2025 Denver Nuggets. Very specifically the Wings at the Speed of Sound era. Your regular Mortcast style will return on Monday. Jeff is so sorry. Haha.
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Nikola Jokic looked about as weary as he's ever been as he spoke post game about the Nuggets not being able to "flip a switch" on defense. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the benefits of Jokic missing these games, the Nuggets change in attitude about their playoff positioning, and how this stretch of games is critical for decision making on the Nuggets future.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about ESPN's tense relationship with Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and how that sort of affects the tone of the Nuggets coverage ... also how NBC's coverage of the NBA next year will help ease the death grip that ESPN has on NBA coverage and why that's a good thing.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the defense on Nikola Jokic is designed to exhaust him, and it's having it's desired effect on both ends of the floor for the best player in the NBA. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets roster full of one way players is making things more difficult.
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The Nuggets beat the Lakers Z Squad on Saturday night. While they got the win the Nuggets defense has proven to be vexing. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about where the Nuggets defensive issues begin and how the solution might be to use more zone. Also, Jeff gives Nuggets twitter a pep talk in accepting that the 2025 Nuggets are not the 2023 Nuggets and it will all be ok.
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The Denver Nuggets deeply struggled in their latest loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Michael Malone needs to remember how to be flexible with his starting lineup with AG out. Also, the team looks kind of unhappy and need to do what it takes to find that happiness again.
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The Nuggets got blown out in the 4th quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Along with Aaron Gordon getting injured and his importance to the team, the Nuggets also sort of confirmed where their 2025 ceiling is at. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about that and how change is good.
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Nikola Jokic put up a monster and historic 31-21-22 stat line in the Nuggets overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. On today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how we all need to unplug from Social Media and just re-learn how to appreciate great and historic moments from NBA players. Also Jeff gives flowers to Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the 2025 Dallas Mavericks and how the catastrophic and personal trade that Nico Harrison made at the deadline reminds him of the 1996 Nuggets. There is a difference between decisions made out of talent evaluation and others made out of (apparent) personal animus. How the 2025 Mavs could be set back for a decade.
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The Denver Nuggets lost by 7 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Michael Malone made mistakes in this game and didn't give his team the best chance to win. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to balance getting roster information with winning and maintaining home court advantage.
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Trey Mitchell returns for another Around the NBA with Trey. This episode Jeff and Trey talk about what Luka to the Lakers means and how it reshapes the West now and in the future. In the second half Jeff gets Trey's thoughts on the 2025 Nuggets, if they can make a run this year and what they need in the future.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks to Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports, Pick Axe and Roll podcast and Locked on Nuggets about the Nuggets difficulties in beating good teams and whether that is a cause for concern. Also Jeff gives a ray of sunshine to Nuggets fans who might be frustrated with the Nuggets.
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The Nuggets got blown out by the Lakers in their first 'test' for this crucial stretch of schedule against over .500 teams. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the psychology of playing good against better opponents and how the team is very aware their winning streak came against the bottom of the league.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff wishes Nikola Jokic happy birthday and talks about the unique position the Denver Nuggets are in. Where the obligation and pressure is not Jokic's but the NUGGETS. How that change in dynamic is unique to NBA superstars and how difficult it is to walk the line between team building and obligation.
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On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the werid NBA All Star weekend, it's failures, and how the responsibility for those failures rests with Commissioner Adam Silver and the unwillingness to participate in All Star activities of LeBron James.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the 7 game win streak Denver Nuggets are attempting to buck the trend in the NBA of over-reliance on three point shots ... out of necessity. How the Nuggets offensive limitations created a throwback to the 80's offense for the Nuggets. Also the team is heading into their toughest stretch of the year and the team NEEDS to keep winning.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff ruminates about organizational philosophy in the NBA, particularly with KSE and their professional sports teams. Also Jeff talks about how executives operate within the restrictions that are placed on them and that is where they should be judged. Lastly Jeff urges KSE to make a decision on Calvin Booth.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets (predicted) inaction at the trade deadline. What does it mean going forward. Also Jeff talks about MPJ's heater and Jokic's very stern philosophy on trades. He wraps up the podcast talking about the NBA's big week of trades and how it knocked the NFL off it's perch during Super Bowl week.
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In the new-ish NBA CBA title contention windows have shrunk rapidly due to the aprons and the massive repeater tax penalty. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how timing the title contention window to the repeater tax has shrunk the NBA's title contention windows and how that affects the Nuggets.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff goes over the shocking Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The reactions, the chaotic night, the weirdness. He talks about if this and the DeAron Fox trade affects the Nuggets. Also Jeff goes over the Nuggets limited trade deadline options and says that is ok. Wait until the offseason.
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One part two of the trade deadline primer, Jeff talks about the (very minor) deals the Nuggets can maybe do if they include one of their "young guys". Also Jeff talks about the Hawks dangling Bogdan Bogdanovic and how it would be a great trade (along with DeAndre Hunter) for the Nuggets IF the Hawks are into that sort of thing.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets issues with making substantial trades right now due to multiple factors. Also Jeff mentions the Nuggets looming repeater tax bill which might factor into decisions made about trades.
On Friday Jeff will present the positive options at the deadline.
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The Denver Nuggets were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Like the line in Paul McCartney's song "Too Many People" the Nuggets took their lucky break and broke it in two. How the Nuggets broke a 3 and D wing and turned it into 3's or D's and how that has made Malone's life that much more difficult.
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On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how sleeved Nikola Jokic is a demon on the court who can score and assist from everywhere. Also Jeff goes over how Phil Jackson would LOVE Nikola Jokic and how Jokic's own perception of basketball, how it is about opportunity over efficiency, is breaking the minds of analytics everywhere.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the hapless and injured Philadelphia 76ers by nearly 40 on Tuesday Night. It doesn't say too much about the Nuggets other than they are finally stabilized and beating teams they should. On the other hand the Sixers are falling apart and it might be exposing a fatal flaw in the "Morey" plan.
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After a terrible month and a half from Christian Braun he has stabilized himself by balling out the last three games. Is playing the three the key to unlocking Braun? Also we are now at January 20th and there's still no indication of the future of the Nuggets front office beyond this year. Jeff says, get it done now! Either way.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff gives it up and gives appreciation to Aaron Gordon. Not only a great player but the heart and soul of this Denver Nuggets team. You miss him when he's not out there. He reminds Jeff of his favorite Nuggets player of all time: LaPhonso Ellis.
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Jamal Murray had his best game since 2023 against the Dallas Mavericks last night. It was great to see Jamal step up like that and it felt good to see the other Nuggets not have to work so hard. Also Jeff talks about the pressure on Jamal because of the Nuggets splitting the skills of one player into two.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff, overcoming a hip flexor he sustained by being old, talks about the Nuggets 'real' question. To emphasize offense with Mike at the four, or defense with Gordon at the four. What path will they take. Also Jeff eulogizes former CU Buffs coach Bill McCartney, who died on Friday. The Buffs were the first taste the state had in big time championships and set the table for the glorious 90's in Denver sports.
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The Boston Celtics pulled away in the 4th quarter as the Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets put forth a spirited effort but lost. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the loss was nothing to be ashamed of but also showed the limitations of the Booth-boys assembled.
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Upset that the NBA didn't feature Jokic vs Wembanyama? Never fear because the NBA's new media deal will feature even more 'availability' and, crucially more games over the air on NBC which opens up options to see it's great talent.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets blazing pace we haven't seen in over 30 years and if that is something that is sustainable. In the second half Jeff talks about the Charles Barkley/JJ Redick comments on Inside the NBA and goes over the NBA's aesthetic issues with casual fans
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Happy New Year from the Mortcast. On this last show of 2024 Jeff talks about resolutions for the Nuggets and the NBA. Resolutions about defense, shooting a practice facility for the Nuggets. For the NBA how about opening up the CBA and doing something about the first apron restrictions? How about stop having ideas about the All Star Game? How about Expansion?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Pistons. What the Nuggets did much better and what they will struggle to improve. In the second half Jeff discusses how difficult the NBA Western Conference is and how that his hurt the Nuggets aims of developing.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to remain patient until the offseason because their options will grow. They are sort of stuck right now until then. However Jokic is increasingly frustrated and the Nuggets approach to the team is butting up against the reality of Jokic's patience and frustration level.
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On the latest pre-Christmas Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets good-vibes win over the Phoenix Suns. Does that mean the Nuggets are back? Also what does it mean that Jamal wasn't there? In the second half Jeff talks about how super defensive those who cover the league get about the criticism of three point volume. Jeff says that defensiveness is misplaced.
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The Nuggets are in a deep malaise right now and something needs to be done. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about three steps the Nuggets can take to improve their outlook for this season and into the future.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Athletic article in which Michael Porter Junior is linked to trade talks about the headliner Zach Lavine among others. When looking at article's like that it's important to ask why they were put out. Also it's important to ask if this is a 'save my job' rumor? How the Nuggets lack of vision on who will be running the team is adding to the pressure on them.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets very slowly getting better but they are certainly not BACK after a very weird victory over the Kings. Incremental progress is what we should be looking for. Also, Jeff talks about NBA expansion and how the league has needed it for almost a decade. It will improve the NBA.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets really weird win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Turnovers, sloppy play, better defense and a great second half. Are the Nuggets 'back'? No. This is a step in the right direction though. Also Jeff wades into the NBA ratings discourse and says ratings and style of play criticism can be/are two separate things.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it won't be easy for the Nuggets to make any deals in a trade this year. In the second half he goes over the problems with the NBA CBA and how it's restrictions have frozen the league in place and that was not its intent.
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Nikola Jokic is continuing his supernova season while also calling out things he is critical about. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a good thing, how it puts pressure on the disconnected ownership of Stan and Josh Kroenke, and how it will probably show benefits NEXT year.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the rot of mediocrity has set in to the Nuggets team and is dangerously approaching apathy. In order to clarify the vision of the Nuggets team they either need to extend Calvin Booth or let him go. The team, coaches and everyone in between needs definite clarity on the vision for the future.
Nikola Jokic gave us yet another reminder of how great he is. On the latest Mortcast, Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports, the Pickaxe and Roll podcast and Locked on Nuggets joined Jeff to talk about the greatness that is Nikola Jokic. Also, the guys chat about the team and Charles Barkley's comments about "wasting" Jokic. Is there truth to it or is Chuck blowing smoke?
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The Nuggets lost to the Clippers on Sunday night. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets record is accurate to who they are as a team right now. Mediocre with a generational player. That's it. Also Jeff goes over how annoyed he is with the "Foul when you're up three to prevent potential the game tying shot" gambit in the NBA.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the burgeoning chemistry between Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook and how, maybe, Jokic saw this from the beginning. Also discussed: Porter and Braun being the most consistent Nuggets after Jokic and how the team truly needs an identity.
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Thanksgiving-eve Mortcast on being thankful for the Denver Nuggets and how we need to accept criticism in this hot take society. Also Jeff talks about the Nuggets and Celtics and how a mentality emanates down from the executive office at Ball Arena and above about being ok with one title and accepting that the team will get worse.
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The Nuggets had a crazy and informative back to back games against the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. The Down and Up of your 2024-25 Nuggets. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets might have stumbled into a solution against the Lakers and how Nikola Jokic is the master of all.
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Adam Mares from DNVR and ALL NBA joins Jeff on the latest Mortcast. Topic's covered: The state of the 2024 Denver Nuggets, the travails of Jamal Murray, the transcendence of Nikola Jokic, the ineptitude of Joel Embiid and the state of the NBA.
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The Nuggets have struggled these last two games in losses to the Pelicans and Memphis. The issue that keeps coming back up is that the Nuggets need a second floor raiser. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to find that player, be it Jamal, MPJ, someone else or someone via trade the Nuggets need to get more traditional before Jokic burns out.
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The Nuggets lost to the severely shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night 101-94. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon didn't play for the Nuggets. The loss exposed some large weaknesses for the Nuggets and exposed Jamal Murray. The question we need to ask is can Jamal elevate without Nikola Jokic?
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Final installment of Jeff's retrospective on the 2014 ESPN article that changed everything for the Nuggets. This week Jeff talks about how the Nuggets adjusted in the 2014-15 season and how, while not 'responsible' for the changes the article put a fine point on the Nuggets issues at the time.
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After a 37 points, 18 rebound, 15 assist game in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Nikola Jokic is absolutely on a historic run to start this season. Out of necessity and circumstance this has been absolutely needed. Accepting that, on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets can sneak Jokic more rest this season.
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The Denver Nuggets are playing faster than they have since the George Karl era. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a good thing and how Michael Malone just needs to get used to it. Also Jeff talks about Jokic's remarkable start to the season and asks if the team is at risk of running him into the ground
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In part two of his series on the 2014 article in ESPN about the Denver Nuggets Jeff talks about how he received the article and how the Nuggets themselves received it and how it helped change the direction of the team that year.
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A new article from ESPN just dropped, 10 years after the last big article in the website. This one wasn't as bomb thowingly hot but it still conveyed a very obvious point of view across about a difference of opinion between coach and GM. Also, Jeff ends the podcast talking about how Tommy Balcetis needs to be the public voice of the Denver Nuggets front office for the sake of everyone there.
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A new Friday series for November comes to the Mortcast. Today's episode is part one of Jeff's series on the 10 year anniversary of "The Article" in ESPN about the team that fundamentally shook them. This week, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets got to November 2014 and some of the decisions that were made.
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"When the mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the earth" Yes folks ... Led Zeppelin reference for Nikola Jokic. We've reached peak podcasting. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how great Jokic is and why he's having to carry this Nuggets team.
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You better run! The Nuggets (specifically Michael Malone and Jamal Murray) can make their spacing issues a little less pronounced if they would just run a little. On the latest Mortcast Jeff advocates the Nuggets pick up the pace a little.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the growing frustration (apparently) of NIkola Jokic and how the Nuggets shooting woes could be helped, a bit, if they just bothered to play faster.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff gives his three tips for de-stressing during this potentially chaotic Denver Nuggets season. Also Jeff gives a preview for the Nuggets opening night game against the Thunder. What will he be looking for? Is it a barometer for the rest of the season?
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I break with Mortcast tradition and give my prediction on the number of wins the I feel the Nuggets will have this season, as well as where I see them placing in the Western Conference. This is what I'm calling "The season where we find out" with the Nuggets and we need to embrace the struggle.
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The Nuggets might have a little gem on their hands as Julian Strawther might emerge as a great 6th man. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Strawther can be the Nuggets new JR Smith and why he works better as a 6th man (right now) than as a starter.
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The 2024-25 season for the Denver Nuggets will be a very difficult one. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how that is a good thing and that we might be entering into a season of change for the Denver Nuggets.
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On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the super concerning but not surprising trend of the Denver Nuggets not shooting many threes and giving up a bunch of threes on defense. It's a trend that cannot continue if the Nuggets want to make noise this year
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The NBA GM survey just came out. News flash ... the GM's in the league love Nikola Jokic. Water is wet. Also they don't particularly like the Nuggets as a team. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about that and also goes over the "analysis" of the first two preseason games by the Hoop Collective and how ... uh ... unique it was.
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The Nuggets are looking at the prospect of struggle this next season. While the Nuggets will still be good, it likely will be a more painful year than we are used to. We need to embrace the struggle to come out a better team. Also Jeff talks about Calvin Booth's idiosyncrasy and how he identifies with it but it come with big risk
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The Denver Nuggets lost their first Preseason game in Abu Dabi to the Boston Celtics. Who cares, right? On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Christian Braun question for the Nuggets this season and how this will be a lingering issue for awhile. Also Jeff talks about his Ty Lawson/Russell Westbrook comparison and how the Nuggets can incorporate Westbrook and what he does well while minimizing what he doesn't do well.
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Nuggets legend and humanitarian superstar Dikembe Mutombo passed away after a long battle with brain cancer on Monday. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Mutombo, his time in Denver and more importantly how great of a human being Mutombo really was.
RIP Deke.
The Nuggets wrapped up their (early) 2024 media day before they start camp and head out to Abu Dabi for two games against the Boston Celtics. How wars Jamal Murray's attitude? (poor). How were MPJ and Russ (Great). Did Calvin Booth talk without saying something weird? (no). Jeff has all the wrap up!
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Can the respect for Jokic become so great that it adversely affects the other players on the roster? On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the perception of the Nuggets is affected by how great Jokic is. In the second half Jeff talks about how having a "true" number 2 on the roster (in terms of 'perception') in the REGULAR season goes a long way toward helping them out. The pressure is huge on Jamal Murray.
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2024 Media Day is upon us! To celebrate Jeff looks back on the final Media day of the Brian Shaw era. The weird vibes, the pensive approach and the make or break year for an embattled coach who struggled with expectation. A media day that proved to be fortuitous.
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Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe spoke about the Nuggets on the latest Simmons podcast. While much of what Bill Simmons said was nonsense, his worry about the Nuggets burning out Jokic was real. Jeff talks about why. Also, Adrian Wojnarowski has retired from NBA coverage. Jeff looks back at some funny Woj moments from the past.
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The offseason needs to be re-examined and reframed through the lens of Nikola Jokic. The Westbrook signing in particular and what it means for the Nuggets youth movement. Also ... Jeff talks about the 2013 Nuggets and Andre Iguodala.
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The decision on Aaron Gordon's extension is upcoming. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets have his bird rights, there's no hard cap in the NBA and more. Also Jeff goes over Julian Strawther's importance to the next season on the Nuggets.
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It as announced that Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets came to an agreement on a 4 year 208 million dollar extension. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it was an extension of co-dependency. Of Need. The Nuggets and Jamal need each other and they have no choice.
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Stan Kroenke, owner of the Denver Nuggets, is a super successful owner of the Denver Nuggets is highly averse to taking risk. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Kroenke's history of owning the Nuggets and explains why the Nuggets are the way they are. Because of Stan.
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I little diversion on the latest Mortcast on CSG where Jeff talks about his memories of the 1994 Colorado Buffaloes football team. The future NFL players, the talent, the Miracle at Michigan and the disappointing loss that still infuriates Jeff to this very day (seriously ... still).
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Full length preview of the a new series on the Mortcast talking about and comparing the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics and their approaches to repeating as champions and title sustainability. What can we learn from each team?
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Josh Kroenke spoke to reporters at Castle Pines in Castle Rock for the BMW Classic. He answered some questions about the cap which were quite revealing. Also the Denver Post and Deion Sanders are currently in a dust up over name calling and access. What does that mean for the media?
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Jusuf Nurkic hurt his knee at the very end of his rookie season in 2015. He would reaggrevate it at the beginning of 2015-16. This injury, while unfortunate for Nurkic, was fortunate for one Nikola Jokic. Jeff talks about how this injury played a huge and singular part in opening up the door for Jokic to become the legend that he is.
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In our continuing exploration of good faith vs bad faith criticism Jeff talks about how to be critical of the Kroenke's while still acknowledging the good that has happened. Also the schedule has been released and Jamal still hasn't signed his extension.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the advent of blogging, team controlled in-house media and the explosion of social media has combined to limit our ability to accept good-faith criticism. Also, there's a ton of pressure this next season on both Calvin Booth and Michael Malone. Jeff explains how.
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There was a bit of a kerfuffle between Kevin Durant and Nuggets fans after Serbia was defeated by the US in mens basketball a few days ago. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about not caring about what people think or say and how that will come in handy for both Nuggets fans and KD.
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Jamal Murray had a really bad game as team France eliminated team Canada in the first round of Olympic tournament play. On the flip side, Nikola Jokic put on an amazing performance leading an enormous comeback for team Serbia vs Australia. What do these two performances mean for the Denver Nuggets and Jamal and Jokic?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the discourse surrounding Jamal Murray and how it's both fair and unfair. Also Jeff talks about how Jamal's weird contract situation is making things even more stressful and how this is another example of people being weird about the Nuggets because the Nuggets themselves are weird.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the history of Stan Kroenke buying the Denver Nuggets in 2000 and how hands on he was and contrasts that with 2024 where he is decidedly NOT hands on. The story of KSE becoming a mom and pop shop to giant sports conglomerate.
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The Olympics are underway and so are Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic for their respective countries. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about what we have seen so far from Jokic and team Serbia and Jamal on team Canada is a mirror to the Denver Nuggets of the last few years.
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The Nuggets made official their signing of Russell Westbrook today. 2 years 6.8 million. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about 'fit' and how the pressure is one Nikola Jokic to take what Westbrook does well and incorporate that in to what he does already.
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TNT announced that it 'matched' the Amazon portion of the NBA media rights package ... it's this a futile act or a smart move by Warner Brothers? Also Joel Embiid has been talking and Jeff talks about whether or not he should be.
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Nate Timmons returns to CSG to talk about the inevitable Nuggets signing of Russell Westbrook. What does it mean for the Nuggets and how can it work/not work. Also Jeff and Nate talk about Summer League and the players that have stood out do us. We end, as usual, with what ya been watchin'
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News and notes edition of the Mortcast. This week featuring thoughts about James Dolan's terrible letter to the league, Trey Alexander maybe being the savior of The Booth Doctrine and some thoughts on the nature of criticism.
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The Nuggets are in a state of arrested development after the tragic Achilles tendon injury to DeRon Holmes and the extremely disappointing Summer League debut's of Pickett and Tyson. Jeff proposes that in order to turn the frowns upside down the Nuggets need to be bold in a way they haven't in the Booth era.
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This hasn't been a great spring/summer for Jamal Murray. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Jamal can be a bit of a jerk and how people will ignore that as long as your play backs it up. In the last year it hasn't.
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This has been a weird offseason for the Denver Nuggets. The vibes are strange. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how that directly stems from the Nuggets themselves and how they need to change their front facing approach.
Jeff also talks about how the Jamal Murray extension weirdness stems directly from the Nuggets own approach to this offseason.
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Stan Kroenke has desired a hard cap in the NBA since he purchased the Nuggets in 2000. He's got a pseudo hard cap right now. Also the Nuggets have made 'choices' since the offseason of 2023 and choice is how they got to the weird position they are in right now.
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The Denver Nuggets offseason, so far, has been weird and angsty. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets internal issues are being felt by the fans and how almost every team in the league will be going through this. The cost of a terrible CBA.
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In the final installment of Dream and Nightmare scenarios for the Nuggets, Jeff talks about the "Booth approach" to the Nuggets and how he believes the team will stick to the rookie stockpile approach for one more offseason. How Booth's Boy's will get one more shot.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the overwhelming "filthy" amounts of money in the NBA. How this Lucre and the firing of Monty Williams prove that the NBA we used to know is gone. It's awash in money to burn.
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Part two of Jeff's fantasy looks at the Denver Nuggets offseason. This week Jeff talks about how the Nuggets would need to trade a max deal in order to stay flexible under the new cba. Hitting the second apron is almost a de-facto hard cap so in fantasy land Jeff talks about an MPJ trade scenario.
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The Logo himself, Jerry West, passed away this week at the age of 86. One the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about West's hyper competitive legacy, his drive, and how Luka Doncic could learn a lesson from West's own personality.
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A new three week Monday series on the Mortcast begins today talking about different scenarios for a Nuggets offseason and how it could play out. In week one Jeff goes over the most insane one (that definitely won't happen) and talks about scenarios/reasons behind it. The trading Jamal and Mike for 2025 Lottery pick scenario.
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The NBA media rights deal is nearing completion with a staggering 76 billion over 11 years reported to be the number. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a make-good deal for the NBA after years of missteps and how it greases the wheels for expansion.
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The Denver Nuggets of 2023-24 fell victim to their own way of thinking. Locking themselves into a high floor, low ceiling approach to roster supplements without considering that they might need to replace key players. The Smartest Guy in the Room syndrome.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about that approach and how the Nuggets ended up with the worst of all worlds last season.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the need for humility to make the Nuggets better this offseason and the tacit understanding that Nikola Jokic and maximizing his game with player additions needs to be had.
The Denver Nuggets need to refocus around Nikola Jokic to make him better and therefore the Nuggets better.
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The new media right deal for the NBA is imminent. On the Latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the implications of the new package that will (likely) feature a diminished ESPN, NBC and Amazon and how Turner fumbled the bag.
Also Jeff talks about how the new influx of money will loosen up future trades and likely grease the skids for expansion teams.
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The Denver Nuggets held their all-too-soon end of season press conference with Josh Kroenke, Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone on Thursday. Jeff breaks down some highlights on the latest Mortcast.
It's what Josh Kroenke said about 'owing it to Nikola Jokic' that was the highlight. What does that mean and is there still a bit of a disconnect between Booth and Malone?
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The Denver Nuggets season ended disappointingly 98-90 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. On the lastest Mortcast Jeff talks about the changes that need to happen for the Nuggets to get better than the Wolves.
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Nikola Jokic doesn't need motivation to put up a masterpiece performance like he did in game 5. However other probably needed a boost.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic's mastery in Game 5 and how the disrespect from Shaq and others in the media sphere didn't motivate Jokic, but rather motivated his teammates.
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The Denver Nuggets tied their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 2 games apiece on the back of Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets forced the Wolves into some interesting lineup decisions.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets matched the Wolves speed with no lineup adjustments. Also a discussion on Tim Connelly and the latest rumors about other teams pursuing him.
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The Denver Nuggets got off the schneid and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-90 in game 3 on Friday. Also, the disrespect of the Nuggets reached a crescendo in between Game 2 and 3.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jamal Murray coming back in fine form and the media who covers the league not so secretly wanting an American face of the NBA.
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Back in the last offseason Jamal Murray mad a 'bet on himself' in that he rejected the Nuggets extension offer because he was hoping to get all star or all NBA. It did not happen and Murray missed 23 games due to various injuries. This added stress to this Nuggets season.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Jamal's stress filled season and how the team (ie Nikola Jokic) can get back into this series against the Timberwolves.
The Nuggets dropped game one against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. The biggest question for the Nuggets remains one that is quite complicated: How do you manage Jamal Murray and his injuries going forward.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about threading the very tight needle between making sure Jamal Murray is healthy and trying to win. What that means for these playoffs and going forward into next season's big decisions.
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As we approach the rematch showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jeff talks about the "Chris Finch" year of 2016-17 and how it created a bit of tension but unlocked Nikola Jokic.
How Chris Finch revamped the Nuggets offense around Jokic and how two 'big dogs' on the same coaching staff doesn't often work.
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The Denver Nuggets prevailed over the Los Angeles Lakers in game 5 of their first round series, sending the Nuggets to the second round and the Lakers home. In today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Michael Porter Junior proved himself in this series and how the Nuggets need to learn a lesson from their 'approach'.
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There is more than one way to build a team in the NBA. Be it through culture, consistency or luck there is no one definitive way. Also Jeff talks about the potential for an NBA media package with Amazon and what that means for the league.
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The Nuggets made a spectacular comeback against the Lakers in game two, overcoming a 20 point deficit to defeat the team from LA. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how on adjustment from Michael Malone and the Nuggets coaching staff choked out the Lakers offensive roll.
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The Denver Nuggets prevailed over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game One to kick off the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Sometimes we forget and we need a reminder of how good the Nuggets are.
There was some hesitation in national media analysis of the Nuggets leading up to the series. No one picked against them but there was some hesitancy you didn't hear earlier in the year. Against the Lakers, particularly from the third quarter on the Nuggets proved how formidable they are and yes Bill Simmons the Nuggets can still close out a team.
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The Bulwark's Tim Miller is back with Jeff on the Mortcast to talk about the Los Angeles Lakers struggling to beat a New Orleans Pelicans team with an injured Zion Williamson and break down the Nuggets series with the Lakers
How will the teams match up? Does it matter even if we break it down because these teams know each other quite well. Jeff and Tim go over where the advantages and concerns are for the Nuggets.
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The Denver Nuggets decided to make things as hard as possible for themselves as they stopped playing in the second half versus the San Antonio Spurs and ... lost. By the end of the Weekend they ended up not so bad at all.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets ended up in a better position than they otherwise should have got and how this season in the Western Conference is similar to 2008.
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Yeah it might be the definition of 'first world problems but it's very much real ... Denver International Airport and it's location in the middle of nowhere plays a big part in how NBA players and more view the city of Denver.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the massive transportation hub and it's massive inconvenience and problematic unwieldiness affect how the city of Denver is perceived.
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Drummer, Rock Star, Radio Host in Minneapolis and Jeff's great friend Steve Gorman returns to CSG to talk about his co MVP turn at the 1993 MTV Rock n Jock game, his favorite sports teams and how his band Bag Men has that swing.
It's always a pleasure to have Steve on the podcast. Check him out on the radio in Minneapolis or check out Bag Men on Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite streamer.
The Denver Nuggets 'righted the ship' against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. Since we are deep into what Jeff calls NBA Stupid Season there really isn't too much we can glean from most matchups right now.
In the second half Jeff talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership chaos and how this sort of thing can spiral ... drawing on the Nuggets own ownership history in the 1990's. This is a dicey time for Timberwolves fans.
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The Colorado Rockies lost an extremely embarrassing 16-1 game to the Arizona Diamondbacks on the opening day of the season. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Rockies owner Dick Monfort and the Peter Principal.
The Rockies are rising to the level of their own incompetence and Dick Monfort is that level.
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Jontay Porter is in a whole lot of trouble and it has to do with gambling. On the latest Around the NBA with Trey, Jeff and Trey talk about the gambling and the implications of such close relationships to gambling companies. In the second half Jeff and Trey talk about hot teams in the league and if the Celtics are and all time great team.
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The Nuggets played the Portland Trail Blazers without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray last night. That is all you need to know. On the latest Mortcast Jeff guides you through how to shut off your brain and de-stress during NBA 'stupid season'.
In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about where Michael Malone excels as a coach and the one place he really needs to 'lighten up'.
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The Nuggets begin a stretch where they play the Minnesota Timberwloves three times in less than a month. Also Adam Silver has some pretty dopey ideas for the NBA and having League Pass have a gambling aspect is one of them.
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The Denver Nuggets are 11-1 since the All Star break and have sent a message to the league, the people who cover the league and most importantly the Thunder and Wolves. Jeff talks about how and why that matters.
The recent rules emphasis in the league has showed one thing ... above all else, everything emanates from how the game is called. Jeff has a little rant about how rules come first before 'skill' in the league.
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Like all great teams the Denver Nuggets must fight through boredom. Jeff talks about how the last two games are an example of this phenomena.
How indicative of boredom are the last two games the Nuggets played? Mental lapses and knowing your are better than your opponent can creep up on a team really quickly.
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The NBA has seen a precipitous drop in scoring since the All Star break. Jeff addresses what he believes the reason is and what that means in the historical context of the league.
In the second half Jeff talks about a segment he heard on the Hoop Collective on NBA players believing conspiracies about NBA refs because of the Netflix Tim Donaghy doc. Donaghy (a former CSG guest) isn't credible except for one thing. Jeff talks about that thing.
Also memo to Jamal Murray ... don't be a dick to people who are just trying to do their jobs.
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Most of the time in NBA history having the best player trumps having the best team. On the latest Mortcast Jeff gives an example in the Nuggets own history of this truism and he explains how this person in the modern league is Nikola Jokic.
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Stephen A Smith doesn't like Denver. Who cares?
Also the constant framing of 'threat' by ESPN when it comes to Victor Wembanyama is weird. You can be 'impatient' without it meaning anything more than wanting to win.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his personality defect of stubbornness has kept him in the Nuggets media landscape. Also, Jeff goes over how more stories need to be told in the modern media and how that still can be a valuable thing even if it doesn't generate clicks.
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Nikola Jokic has done something that one might have thought impossible even 5 years ago, he's made the Denver Nuggets a respected organization in the NBA. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how out of all of Jokic's achievements this might be his greatest.
In the second half Jeff speaks about the fallacy of the "Spurs model" and how NBA front offices just don't get it.
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Michael Porter Jr had 34 points and played consistently well all game as the Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night. Jeff talks about the factors of 'why' and says that Mike can duplicate this performance, even when Jamal comes back.
Collin Gillespie had himself a career night. He is playing over Jalen Pickett because of one word: trust. Head coach Michael Malone trusts him more than he does Pickett and this is simply the reason why he played. In the long run it probably won't mean much but last night displayed why Malone trusts Gillespie.
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The Denver Nuggets don't seem to be too concerned about getting the #1 seed in the Western Conference. In that spirit, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets could maintain winning without burning out the starters. It begins with evenly staggering the starters with the bench and taking advantage of the schedule.
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We are now post All Star game. There's a few days left of the break before teams return to action. In the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about in the final 27 games the Nuggets need to beware of burnout. Also, it's past time for the NBA to expand. Jeff talks about why they need to learn the right lesson from expansions past.
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When the Nuggets gave Reggie Jackson the Taxpayer MLE in the offseason they, effectively, hard capped themselves and locked in their roster for this season. It is very unusual for a championship team to devote second round picks guaranteed contracts and then subsequently limit their flexibility. Was this the right approach?
It depends on if you think their roster is good enough to win a champtionship as is.
The Nuggets played their first game this season without Michael Porter Jr against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. It didn't go well at all. Maybe we as Nuggets fans and even Nuggets coaches are finally seeing Mike's value on this Nuggets team.
MPJ is what makes the Nuggets unique and on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how a change of view -- from Mike the individual to what he provides that makes this team special -- needs to happen.
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Hello cash considerations, my old friend.
Your Denver Nuggets made a blockbuster move as they traded 'never to see the NBA' Ismael Kamagate to the Los Angeles Clippers for old reliable ... STRAIGHT CASH, HOMEY!
All joking aside this was a weird NBA trade deadline and Jeff talks about how a lot of the deals seemed to lack the needle moving aspect and Jeff postulates that maybe the NBA is moving into more of an offseason deal-making league.
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As we are a day away from the NBA trade deadline, Jeff talks about where the Denver Nuggets are and how not to expect anything major coming from the team. Also, a rumination about how the Aaron Gordon trade in 2021 might be Tim Connelly's master stroke (in terms of trades).
In the second half Jeff talks about Klay Thompson not closing games of late and how sometimes it is hard for star veterans to accept that their body can't do what their mind thinks it can.
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The Nuggets went through the previous week going 3-1 including double wins versus the Portland Trail Blazers and a close shorthanded loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jeff talks about what we can learn from these games as well as lineups that told a story about the Nuggets thinking.
In the second half Jeff talks about the trials of Nuggets Center/Forward Zeke Nnaji, his lack of production, and how that Nuggets are sort of stuck with him now.
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Welcome back to the Mortcast, post illness. On the Agenda today
Nuggets wins over the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks say more about the team than any other they have played this year. Jeff discusses measuring stick games and how Nuggets fans need to get used to the Nuggets picking and choosing this year.
Jeff also covers Joel Embiid missing his 4th straight game in Denver. He talks about the last matchup in 2019 and how Embiid hit the "altitude wall" in the 4th quarter of that game. If Embiid doesn't 'have' to play in Denver in what amounts to an inessential game for the Sixers, he won't.
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Episode 3 of Around the NBA with Trey! This week:
A surprising mid-season firing of Adrian Griffin by the Milwaukee Bucks. Doc Rivers will be the new coach. Jeff and Trey discuss what it means for the Bucks this year (more of the same).
A couple of early trades happened in January. The fellas talk about each and how they impact the Heat and the Pacers.
Where do the Nuggets sit shortly before the All Star Break? What have we learned from their east coast road trip?
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The Nuggets gutted out a Finals-esque victory of the the previously undefeated at home Boston Celtics 102-100. What this win says about Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as well as the Nuggets.
Also, the Nuggets bench still has some serious issues. Can the Nuggets remedy them or are they in a position where they need to just gut things out until the offseason?
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Zach Lowe's decision to stop voting for awards and what that means in the long rung. How the NBA's solution to players overperforming their contracts has caused discourse to become more toxic and sway influence in media companies.
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Carmelo Anthony had some things to say about the Denver Nuggets giving Nikola Jokic the number 15. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Melo's complaint about the Nuggets giving his number away, how dumb it is ... and how both sides have perpetuated the dumbest cold war in the history of sports.
No one looks good.
Michael Porter Junior had some interesting quotes after the Nuggets lost to the Orlando Magic on Friday. What they meant and how the Nuggets adjusted the very next game against the Detroit Pistons.
Plus, what Jamal Murray's decision to 'bet on himself' for this season and forego an extension until this next offseason has done to put added pressure on his play. The pressure to be all NBA or an All Star is greater this year than ever for Jamal.
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The Denver Nuggets showed grit and determination as they overcome a 18 point 4th quarter deficit against the Golden State Warriors and win on Nikola Jokic's 39 foot heave as time expired. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about that shot and Aaron Gordon's positive influence on the Nuggets.
In the second half Jeff says "every species can smell its own extinction" and how the Dubs might be heading in that direction whether they acknowledge it or not.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about why he considered, but never actually joined Substack. What that means about him and how he views engagement.
In the second half Jeff talks about Sherwood Strauss using NFL ratings on Christmas as something other than the NFL being a constant. IE: The NFL has always been more popular than the NBA and it's popularity has zero to do with the NBA's. What has hurt the NBA is lack of over the air options to view and having no marketable American player (yet).
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Nikola Jokic's interview with Michael Porter Junior. How Mike's ability to be casual got the best interview from Jokic.
Jeff also discusses how branding has permeated everything in sports and sports media. If you want to succeed you have to be part of the branding machine.
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To Grift or not to Grift. Nikola Jokic go himself to the line 18 times against the Warriors on Christmas, are we ok with that? On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic 'selling' his fouls and whether or not we as Nuggets fans are comfortable with Jokic doing that.
In the second half, Jeff goes over the Nuggets recent streak of winning 8 of their last 9 games and how remarkable it is considering Jamal's injury and all the games on the road and the amount of games in general.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Denver Nuggets schedule becomes a lot easier after the new year. The compressed schedule with many games affected the Nuggets and the relatively fewer games post new year will help them out a lot.
Also the ESPN straw poll is out. Sure to poison online discourse yet again.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how rules changes made in 2001 to counter the dominance and inability to properly officiate Shaq has come back to haunt NBA referees in 2023 with Nikola Jokic. How his unique dominance has exposed the incompetence of NBA officiating.
Also, Jeff goes over how head coach Michael Malone needs to 'take one for the team' and incur a fine post game to point out what's happening with Jokic. To channel his inner Phil Jackson.
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On the latest Around the NBA with Trey, the guys are talking about the just completed NBA in season tournament. What they liked/didn't like and how things could be improved. Also, the guys take a tour through the Eastern Conference and talk about the best teams.
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The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from contention in the in season tournament a few weeks ago. This has given the team an opportunity to rest after an ultra compressed beginning of the season. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the advantage of not being in Las Vegas this week for the Nuggets.
In the second half Jeff talks about the 30th Anniversary of the 1994 Nuggets and how the team struggles to this day in connecting with its past.
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Welcome back to the Mortcast!
This week Jeff talks about the Nuggets big win over the Clippers while being down Jokic, Murray and Gordon. What does that say about the Nuggets 'youth'? Or does it say more about the veterans who showed out big time, Deandre Jordan and Reggie Jackson in particular.
In the second half, Jeff talks bout the NBA in season tournament and how he doesn't care about it because there's absolutely no stakes to it. In the end, does winning it matter outside of getting some extra money?
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Around the NBA with Trey. This week Jeff and Trey discuss the Nuggets youth movement and how that runs contrary to 'repeating' as champs. Plus, analysis of the Thunder's exciting new roster, the Sixers rejuvenation and the Bucks issues post Damian Lillard trade.
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Welcome back to the latest Mortcast. On this weeks show:
NBA Players not shaking hands after Nuggets losses. Not as big a deal as you think. With Jokic it is more that, by his own choice, he is outside of the NBA clique.
The Nuggets bench. Well ... Julian Pickett likely isn't the answer but he did play better than Colin Gillespie on defense. The Nuggets are in survival mode unti Jamal gets back due to the Nuggets bench youth.
Kobe vs Shaq: Secret Base just put out a great three part series on their relationship. I suggest everyone check it out. Jeff talks about how he saw himself in Kobe and how that gave him an existential crisis.
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Jon Ekstrom of the Jon of All Trades podcast and producer of Vic Lombardi's Denver joins Jeff to talk about all things Nuggets and 1990's basketball. Honestly it would be hard to categorize this conversation other than to say welcome to a wacky and entertaining conversation from two like minded people who eventually end up chatting about And 1 mixtape. A fun and funny conversation
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Jeff Gives his brief thoughts on the Nuggets early season. Remember foks, there's no point in heavily analyzing the NBA season until you get at least 10-12 games into the season. Not enough time for true trends to develop but Jeff likes what he sees so far from the team
In the second half Jeff talks about how the player makes the coach in what he likes to call the 'Tim Duncan Principle'
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Nuggets prevailed over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night! Nuggets got their rings!
First Half: Jeff goes over the Nuggets performance from individual players from Nikola Jokic to Michael Porter Jr. Talks about how similar the Nuggets looked to when we last saw them in the NBA Finals and how MPJ's not an 'option' but a wild card special ingredient.
Second Half: Jeff talks about how same the Lakers looked to when the Nuggets last played them, despite their new additions. How AD is supposed to be special and just hasn't been and how Lebron is old and people need to accept it. Also Jeff talks about Lakers organizational view of the Nuggets ... how they think they should always beet the Nuggts and are struggling to come to terms with just how good the Nuggets are.
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Tim Miller from The Bulwark was good enough to join Jeff again to talk about your Denver Nuggets as well as news and notes.
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First Jeff gives his brief thoughts about Andre Iguodala's retirement. Then Jeff asks what Tim thinks of the Lillard deal and if he believes it will improve the Bucks chances against the Denver Nuggets
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Calvin Booths adventurous week. What about The Ringer interview and the comment about MPJ. Jeff talks about eliminating the GM "I'm and Genius" tour that every GM goes on.
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NBA Business talk.
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Jeff and Tim go over the Nuggets philosophy (relating to the Booth interview) and debate if it is the right approach. Jeff compliments Julian Strawther and other young players and Tim talks about what he sees they can contribute this year.
Enjoy the show! Thanks to Tim as always.
News and notes edition of the latest Mortcast. This week:
The history of NBA load management: How Gregg Popovich's annoyance at the NBA for scheduling a back to back national tv game led to a decade of increasing load management by analytics driven portions of NBA locker rooms. How resting an old Tim Duncan spiraled into perpetual resting of players.
Homophobia in Sports: I try to explain why homophobia is so hard to eradicate in sports. From the male ego to the assumption your friend has been lying to you ... locker room culture when it comes to having a gay teammate is complex and multi-facited. Can it be changed? Jeff talks about his experiences.
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News and Notes edition of the Mortcast for all you news and notes sluts out there! On today's edition
Nuggets camp: Not much to go over as this has been a pretty news free training camp for the Nuggets
Anthony Davis hates playing his best position: AD had a quote about what Lakers camp has been like ... Jeff talks about how AD might be a player who hates the postition he's best at more than any player he's seen
The negative incentive for the drafts and how it doesn't change bad organizations: Jeff talks about Ryen Russillo's podcast talking about great players getting drafted by terrible organizations. Should the negative incentive structure be changed?
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The buzz word of the day coming from Nuggets Governor and President Josh Kroenke and VP Calvin Booth was "sustainability". On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how precarious that leaves the Nuggets chances of repeating this season and how the "two timelines" thing doesn't sit well with ambitions for a repeat.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the just-completed Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks. What does that mean for all the teams involved? Jeff talks about how Jrue Holliday might somehow net more assets for the Blazers than Lillard did. How Nurkic won't help the Suns the way they think he will. And how Masai Ujiri needs to take an L once in awhile to loosen up opportunities for the Toronto Raptors.
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News and Notes edition of CSG! Jeff is going to try to do this every Saturday. Lets see if he sticks to it. This week:
Damian Lillard rumors: Will Masai Ujiri gamble on another player who doesn't want to play for his team?
Jokic: How long will Jokic play? Will he retire in his prime? If so ... will the Nuggets show more urgency to repeat.
ESPN: How the rumors on the looming NBA media deal affect ESPN. Between NBC, Streaming and terrestrial new channels maybe diversification will be the thing that leads the NBA to cover it's own league a bit better?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how, as a long time CU fan, he just doesn't have the hate for CSU and how it's just the perspective of an old man. Maybe CSU fans should like Deion Sanders presence in CU, as annoying as it is for them, because it means there may be more 'juice' to this series.
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FIBA is over for the Summer and the US placed fourth. Admittedly the NBA didn't send their "best" ... but on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this might mean something different. How the NBA's evolved play style is something that is so different from the rest of the world and how the juiced offense era might be hindering the US in world competition.
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Jeff is back!
This week he goes over the differences between what went down with Carmelo Anthony in 2010-11 and the current James Harden and Damian Lillard situations. Completely different time, situations and CBA conditions. Melo had unique leverage over the Nuggets that can't be replicated in the post 2023 CBA world.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about the toxic relationship between Daryl Morey and James Harden. The roots of the issue began in 2012 and got worse and worse as time progressed, all enabled by Daryl Morey. What we are seeing in Philadelphia right now with the Sixers is the logical conclusion of Morey coddling Harden for so many years. He created a monster that might destroy the Sixers.
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On the latest Morcast on CSG Jeff welcomes Ryan Blackburn, head of Nuggets Coverage at Mile High Sports and host of the Pickaxe and Roll Podcast, to try and get Jeff out of his cynical mindset about what the Nuggets did this offseason. Does Ryan succeed? Listen and find out.
Also Ryan and Jeff talk about Lillard, Harden and various NBA topics.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff ruminates about the concept of playig hard ball with players in trades and how yes, you can do it ... but there's an expiration date for said hard ball. Eventually your reputation will proceed you and you'll get stuck in General Manager purgatory.
Also Jeff waxes nostalgic about the awesomeness of the 1990's Trail Blazers.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about Nuggets Free Agency. The moral of the story is the Nuggets are still great but they got a little worse when Bruce Brown walked out the door. Also Jeff doesn't necesarily believe that the Nuggets draft picks are the panacea the Nuggets front office does.
In the second half Jeff talks about his irrelevancy within the Nuggets media ecosystem and how he's just going to f**king embrace it.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about the changes to the new CBA and how the alterations to the salary cap and salary FLOOR will fundamentally shape free agency for the rest of this new CBA. Why isn't anyone talking about the new salary floor rules?
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The Colorado Rockies are a listless, rudderless mess that gives up 25 runs in one game. On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how ownership matters, draws an allegory with the Denver Nuggets of the 1990's and talks about how Dick Monfort has "failed upwards" by owning a team almost by accident.
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The Denver Nuggets selected guard Julian Strawther, guard Jalen Pickett and forward Hunter Tyson in the 2023 NBA Draft. On the Latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how that's cool and all ... but if these guys get significant minutes that means something has gone terribly wrong. The Nuggets big focus this offseason is the Bruce Brown problem and how to solve it (hopefully he returns).
In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about ESPN's extremely poor Draft coverage and how the Worldwide Leader needs to "get with the times" as the NBA moves into an era with more parity. Can ESPN do it, or does the NBA need to look elsewhere (as Jeff wants them to).
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Jeff previews the NBA Draft and if the Nuggets can move up into the first round and get a (likely) guard they need on the roster.
In the second half Jeff talks about MPJ and his desire to be a star and how that conflicts with the Nuggets need for him to accept being a third or fourth banana. It doesn't matter right now, but will probably matter in the future.
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It's officially the offseason at the Mortcast! The Nuggets are NBA champions and the sun is shining brightly. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets and Jokic have given the League an existential crisis over their size and Jokic being a 1 of 1.
In the second half of the podcast Jeff goes over what he calles "NBA Stupid Season" and gives a bit of a guide into keeping your sanity as trade rumors and more pop up out of nowhere.
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They did it folks! They did it! The Denver Nuggets on the back of Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr gut out a gritty 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat to secure their first ever NBA champtionship. It's surreal and wonderful to behold for a long time fan who never thought he would see this day.
In the second half Jeff reflects on the long journey to this point for himself. How he got here and just how damn long it's been. It is validating to see this now.
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Finals by a score of 108-95 placing them one victory away from the first championship in the 56 years history of the franchise (ABA/NBA)
The rundown:
- Jeff pats himself on the back about what he said after game 2
- Shout out to Tim Connelly for the Aaron Gordon trade
- Bruce Brown is "the spice" for this Nuggets team
- Malone's relationship with Jamal Murray is reason #2 for the Nuggets success
- The MVP stuff probably nees to end
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The Denver Nuggets prevailed over the Miami Heat in Game 3, 109-94. The Nuggets didn't exactly "adjust" to the Heat. Did everything they always have ... just did it better than the 4th quarter of game 2. Jeff talks about how Jokic, Murray and Braun came through for the Nuggets and how the Heat look different when they don't hit every shot.
In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about how the NBA is yes, lazy and they want players to go out and get their own endorsements and advertising ... but on the flip side the league desperately WANTS to promote Jokic and he kind of just doesn't want to be promoted. Which create this issue. The best player in the league and the league he plays in don't know how to benefit each other.
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The Nuggets lost at home for the first time in these playoffs in a three point loss to the Miami Heat in game 2. In the grand scheme of things it took a massive effort and near perfect 4th quarter to beat the Nuggets so one shouldn't be too worried about the result. However, the post game presser's by Jeff Green and Michael Malone served as a contrast and Jeff talks about how Malone's hot headedness is the worst part of his coaching and how you shouldn't listen to his post game pressers but pay close attention to his post practice and pre game pressers.
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The Denver Nuggets didn't play their best game but convincingly prevailed over the Miami Heat to take game one of the NBA Finals. On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Heat, talks about Nikola Jokic's greatness and how the Nuggets can be even better in game 2.
In the second half Jeff goes over how the NBA is at a crisis point in trying to promote the Denver Nuggets. The overreliance on athletes getting endorsements has hit the "immovable object" of Nikola Jokic. He just refuses to do so. The league needs to get creative with the best player in the game.
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Trey Mitchell of Mile High Cinema Podcast is back to talk about the Nuggets/Heat Finals. Trey goes over his emotions after the Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, how the Nuggets might fare against the Heat and the journey to get here. Jeff and Trey also talk about Michael Porter Junior and his arduous journey to get to this point.
One day away from Finals Game 1 folks. Lets drink it in.
Be sure and follow Trey at @thetreyinator and @5280Cinema
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The Bulwark and The Next Level podcast's Tim Miller joins Jeff again to talk about his emotions when the Nuggets finally climbed their way to the finals, optimism, and the Nuggets matchup against the Heat. Are we being too optimistic? Do we need to throw some cold water on our expectations, lest we be disappointed?
Nah ... we are FANS! That's our answer.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Celtics vs Heat series and how awful an "eye bleedingly" bad it has been visually and what it would look like if/when the Nuggets face either team. In the second half Jeff talks about the 1994 Nuggets comback from 0-3 down to tie the series vs the Utah Jazz. What the series looked like and what analogies you can draw to what is happening right now in the Celtics/Heat series.
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The NBA media infrustructure is having a hard time with the Denver Nuggets and their recent success. On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about how NBA Laziness (covered in a previous episode you should definitley listen to) and ESPN's myopic tendency to cover drama and big markets is causing the league and it's media partners to be really uncomfortable.
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THEY DID IT! The Denver Nuggets vanquished the Los Angeles Lakers, their own personal boogeyman, to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in their NBA franchise history. Jeff gushes about Jokic, Murray, Porter and Gordon before putting this victory in context about what it means to defeat the Lakers.
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Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 Seasons on twitter. On the latest bonus Mortcast Jeff talks about the two era's that define Melo's legacy in Denver and how eventually everyone will let bygones be bygones
Enjoy the show! Congrats on retirement Melo.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in game 3 of the Western Conference Finals to go up 3-0 in their best of seven series. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets got there, who was the standouts in the game, and how the Denver Nuggets are very mentally tough.
In the second half Jeff says ... it's been 56 years of Nuggets history. Let fans feel however they want to. Their suffering has earned them this moment.
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Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to chat about the Nuggets game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. What did Trey think of Jamaly Murray's 4th quarter explosion. Are the Nuggets disrespected by the National Media? All things are discussed including Tupac. Don't ask.
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The Nuggets beat the Lakers in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Much was made of the Lakers adjustment and their big comeback in the 4th quarter. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers adjustment "worked" but also how the Lakers were desperate to win Game One and the Nuggets foiled their playoff long strategy.
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Tonight the Nuggets and Lakers play for the Western Conference crown for the 4 time in 38 years. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers strategy is to steal game one and let LeBron coast in game 2 cannot succeed and how the Nuggets need to meet the Lakers energy.
Jeff's prediciton? Nuggets in 5.
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The Nuggets have a long and torturous playoff history versus the Los Angeles Lakers. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how a last second, game winning sky hook by Kareem began the Denver Nuggets misery vs the Lakers in 1979.
Also Jeff talks about how this is the best Nuggets team to ever face the Lakers and how Nuggets fans should act like they're the favorites (they are) no matter what Lakers fans project.
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Andy Feinstein joins Jeff to talk about him reclaiming the Denver Stiffs name from SB Nation oblivion and how special this Denver Nuggets team could be. Great conversation with a tremendous friend and former colleague.
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Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to talk about the Nuggets going up 3-2 on the Suns behind an epic Nikola Jokic performans. We are indeed blessed to be able to watch Nikola Jokic play every game. Also Jeff and Trey talk about fake trades, flow of the game and the advantages of buying physical media.
Be sure and check out Trey's podcast, Mile High Cinema. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Nuggets come back to Denver with their series with the Suns tied at 2-2. What happened to make the series this way? Also Jeff talks about Jamal Murray's deliberate nature and how that is hurting the Nuggets right now and how when MPJ isn't making shots it hurts even more. However, Nikola Jokic had 53-4-11 and went absolutely supernova.
Also Jeff talks about Mat Ishbia. His actions during the game and how his approach is helpting create a rivalry between the Nuggets and Suns.
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On the latest CSG, Tim Miller returns to talk about the Nuggets playoffs so far. How has the team looked in their first seven games? What did Tim take away from the Nuggets game 2 defensive victory and what can we expect from the Nuggets in game 3.
Also Jeff and Tim talk about the Nuggets inability to connect with their past (a Kroenke issue) and the Melo jersey retirement debate that erupted on twitter after Melo was seen at the Knicks game this week.
Another great talk with Tim! Enjoy the show!
The Nuggets win a slug fest 90's style game 97-87 over the Phoenix Suns to go up 2-0 in their semifinal series. Jeff talks about what the Nuggets did right, what the Suns did the muck things up and how the Chris Paul injury was NOT the big loss that caused the Nuggets to reel the Suns in.
Also Jeff compliments the Nuggets fans for the Nuggets in 4 chant during the game. How the Nuggets have missed a rivalry for years and how this is a good thing for the Nuggets and Suns ... and the League.
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The Denver Nuggets blew out the Phoenix Suns 125-107 in game of the NBA Western Conference semifinal matchaup in Denver. Jamal Murray. That's all you have to say about this one. In the second half of the podcast Jeff waxes poetic about what Jamal accomplished and what it means to be a 16 game player.
Also, Jeff gives kudos to Christian Braun and Michael Porter Junior. Two guys who stepped it up defensively in a big time way.
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Today Jeff previews the Nuggets vs. Suns second round matchup. This will be a 1980's type of series with both teams unable to stop the other one. Who will win this offensive war of attrition?
Also, Jeff talks about Suns onwer Matt Ishbia announcing that he will air Suns games over the air for free and this seemed interestingly timed on the eve of Nuggets Suns. Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke needs to be accountable and answer questions and he wont. This has been the biggest issue from a catestrophic PR perspective for the Nuggets and Avalanche.
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The Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109, advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2021. They will once again face the Phoenix Suns who defeated the Los Angeles Clippers.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic being awesome despite his shooting struggles, MPJ powering through, Jamal's tough shot making and Michael Malone's "no point guard" panic move/brain fart in the first half. Then Jeff previews the second round series agains the Suns. Is this actually an easier match up for Jokic? We talk about it inside.
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The Nuggets dropped game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Not much to take away from the game other than Jamal Murray needs to back off the hero ball and the Nuggets need to play with an extremely fast pace in game 5. Other than that ... it's hard to sweep, folks. Those are just facts.
Also, Jeff draws a comparison between this series and on the Nuggets played against the Dallas Mavericks in 2009. Both series the Nuggets went up 3-0. Both lost close games in game 4. Jeff thinks this will end up just like that series did as well.
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The Nuggets went into Minneapolis and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first round playoff series to go up 3-0. What sets this Nuggets team apart from others? What can we learn from the Nuggets playoff series agains the Warriors last year?
In the second half of the podcast Jeff addresses the struggle the national media has in adjusting their narratives. Some of it is the Nuggets own fault, some of it is general media laziness. Also, Jeff talks about what a disgrace it is that the Athletic doesn't have a Nuggets beat writer. They're the #1 seed in the West! Come on.
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The Denver Nuggets withstood the Minnesota Timberwolves throwing the proverbial kitches sink of effort at them in the third quarter by establishing a simple fact: They are the better team. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets made this fact obvious by Jokic being casual, Jamal getting his own and dropping 40 and MPJ establishing the team isn't just Jamal and Jokic in a masterful fouth quarter.
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The Denver Nuggets pounded the Minnesota Timberwolves by nearly 30 points in game one of their first round playoff series. Did the Nuggets play possum at the end of the regular season? On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets prioritizing their health over everything else at the end of the season caused us all (including the Timberwolves) to underestimate them. Also, Jeff chides Michael Malone for putting Jokic back in when the Nuggets were up by 30 points. You can't have a Mortcast without Malone criticism. Ha!
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff attempts to recontextualize the Nuggets playoffs misfortune and make the argument that bad luck has hurt them more than lack of talent. Jeff highlights 4 such moments (among many). Also, Jeff talks about how Joel Embiid can't seem to take the W and be happy that he is winning ... interview after interview complaining about how he has been treated. It's not helping him and making people who would otherwise be on his side turn against him.
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The sub par play of the Denver Nuggets alarmed some observers down the stretch, but it was clear from the moment the Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at home in early March that they would be prioritizing health in the playoffs over consistency in meaninless games. Is that the right strategy? We will find out once the playoffs begin. Also, Jeff discusses how the Milwaukee and Philly games from late March are probably instructive of which Nuggets team can show up in these pressure packed playoff games.
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On the latest (very short) Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the NBA's reliance on players promoting themselves abdicates the league's responsibility in promoting it's stars. How this and a bunch of other factors have combined to hurt the visibility of Nikola Jokic.
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So we had a matchup that was supposed to happen, but didn't. Joel Embiid sat out his big MVP battle matchup with Nikola Jokic on Monday and everyone was left fumbling for reasons. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Embiid sitting seemed to be projected from the start of the Sixers road trip, the odd decision for Embiid to play against the Suns on Saturday, and how the city of Denver likely played a factor in Embiid sitting out this game.
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The OG CSG Nate Timmons joined Jeff to talk about all things CSG and Denver Nuggets. Do these Denver Nuggets have a chance in the NBA Playoffs? Do we trust them. Nate and Jeff also talk about the 2013 Nuggets team and contrast them with the current one. Along the way they talk movies, and how Denver Stiffs pioneered everything you see right now.
Great show as always with Nate Timmons.
In a dramatic but little-known incident in team history, in January of 1978 back up point guard Brian Taylor (who galvonized the Nuggets second unit) didn't show up for one game. In the New York Times the very next day Taylor announced that he was now a free agent. The affect on the Nuggets was profound and was the first in a series of events that eventually derailed the 1970's Golden Era of the Nuggets.
Jeff talks about its affect and how the team responded ... or didn't respond.
Here's Jeff's interview with Dan Issel from 2017: https://www.spreaker.com/user/milehighsports/csg-278-nuggets-legend-dan-issel-talks-t
No, it's not just a Foreigner song. One the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has his eyes filled with that tunnel vision and how that might hurt the team in the playoffs. Three guard lineups seem to be his comfort food.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to talk about the sorry state of coverage in the NBA ... specifically when it comes to the toxic MVP debate and general coverage of the Denver Nuggets. What is going wrong? How could things be better? The last few weeks of coverage has been a sad state of what the NBA coverage has become.
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Yes ESPN would rather the Lakers win. Yes the Worldwide Leader is infiltrated by the big player agencies who have their own agendas. Yes David Stern never liked basketball in Denver. None of that matters. On the Latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Nuggets fans need to concentrate on two words: Just Win. Nothing cures disrespect by taking that respect by force.
Just. Win.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how player agencies shape coverage at ESPN through influence. The original sin was tying player max deals to All NBA voting or MVP. It left things the NBA cant control (narrative and independent coverage) to being pressured by large player agencies. Jeff also talks about how that shapes the perception of Nikola Jokic and even the Denver Nuggets.
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In 1982 the Denver Nuggets were on the verge of being contracted by the NBA, pushed by then NBA lead counsel David Stern. They were on the edge of financial ruin and their consortium of owners couldn't afford to own the team, let alone pay the bills. On the edge of this financial collapse and near contraction along comes former Spurs owner Red McCombs. On today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how "Big Red" came to the Nuggets rescue and created the modern franchise.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the NBA being at a crossroads in 2023 and how it needs to de-couple itself from the corrosive influence of Disney/ESPN and start afresh somewhere else. Along the way Jeff talks about how the league is both smarter and dumber than we think it is and how a similar crisis moment in 2002 led it to sign with ESPN away from NBC.
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Tim Miller from The Bulwark and author of "Why We Did It" joins Jeff to vent about the NBA Trade deadline, the paltry return the Nuggets got back for Bones Hyland and then lift everyone up with some positivity. The Podcast you've all been waiting for.
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Mile High Sports Nuggets beat writer Ryan Blackburn joins Jeff to preview the NBA trade deadline. Among the topics discussed are the Kyrie Irving to Dallas trade that just happened and how it affects things in the West. Speaking of the Western Conference, Jeff and Ryan talk about how 'mid' the west is right now. Also they preview the Nuggets at the deadline and see if Bones Hyland will actually be traded.
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Michael Porter Junior is going through some stuff right now. We all know the details of what has happened and I think that it would be important for Nuggets fans to understand this and have consideration that he might not be in the best mental shape to play basketball when he returns.
In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about the five greatest Nuggets in their history. Not favorite, but who Jeff believes to be the best ... in order ... in all of Denver Nuggets history. Should drive some nice debate on the ol twitter machine.
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It's been almost 12 years.
It's time to forgive and forget Nuggets fans. Carmelo Anthony needs to be given his flowers as a franchise changing player ... which he was. Too much water under the bridge. Too many years. It's time. Lets stop the resentment and give him the love
It's about damn time.
With the seeming inability for NBA teams to defend and increasing offensive dominance in the league, Jeff talks about the concept of hand checking. Why over the course of 26 years (from 1979-2005) the league made repeated attempts to curb it and finally made it a strict penalty only after The Malice at the Palace early in the 04-05 season. While this undoubtedly helped out offenses ... it' also made it almost impossible to guard the perimiter on defense.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff makes the proposal to allow hand checking to bring some defensive balance back to the league.
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Christian Clark of NOLA.com joins Jeff to talk about the state of the New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamsons injury, and how the team can survive without such a dominant player. Also Jeff and Christian catch up and talk about the best of 2022 in Music and movies. Hope you enjoy as much as Jeff did talking to the one and only Christian Clark.
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On the latest Mortcast, the last CSG of 2023, Jeff ends the year by talking about how Nikola Jokic is the John Carpenter of the NBA. A man who is putting up numbers and influencing the game in ways that are unpretentious but game changing. Someone who's stamp on the way we play won't be fully appreciated until long after he is done playing.
In 2022-23 Jokic is putting up The Thing type numbers and eventually the NBA media and greater NBA world will catch up.
Post Charlotte Hornets game, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sounded as unsure of himself has he has in 8 years. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how that is likely a good thing for Malone and how his acknowledgement that HE is part of the problem will help the team going forward.
Also, Jeff proposes a radicle rules change the NBA can implement that could give defenses a chance in the league again. Sure to be controversial.
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The Denver Nuggets lost to the LA Lakers on Friday night but even worse, their continued slide into Paul Westhead era defensive sukeration continued unabated. Who is the problem? Is it head coach Michael Malone? Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Bones? Or is this a combination of absolutely everything including the lack of Michaep Porter Junior? Jeff attempts to answer that question.
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Jeff harkens back to the 2012-13 57 Win Denver Nuggets team and talks about their home/road split to begin the year (far more severe than this team). Can this Nuggets team take advantage of this big run of games at home? Can they also take advantage of a thoroughly mediocre Western Conference?
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Adam Mares from DNVR and Locked on Nuggets/NBA joins Jeff on the Mortcast to talk about this weird Denver Nuggets season. How has this reflected on Michael Malone? How has this reflected on the players and what can be done to kick the team out of their doldrums. Adam and Jeff discuss.
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A slightly perturbed Jeff talks about the Nuggets loss to the Atlanta Hawks. How Jokic's attitude in 2022 is starting to reflect in how the team starts games. Also Jeff goes into how it's been 8 years for Michael Malone ... he needs to stop talking about defense.
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Jeff is back with some Nuggets related talk. On this weeks Mortcast we discuss how you really can't glean much from the injury/covid riddled stretch the Nuggets have just gone through. How Vlatko Cancar can help the team going forward and how the Nuggets way of reporting injuries has hurt the perception of some players ... MPJ in particular.
In a change from the usual episode on CSG ... Jeff talks about what happened at Club Q in Colorado Springs and, vents a bit about the cynical people who used and ginned up hate against people. An emotional episode.
Has Nikola Jokic kind of ruined our ability to appreciate "typical" NBA players? On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Jokic is a one-off and we should appreciate him as such, but not let it affect how we perceive other players.
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Yeah. Covid got me so you might as well listen to my sultry voice while I talk about some takeaways from the first 10 games of this Nuggets season.
Apologies for the brevity of this episode. Back to normal next week when my voice is stronger.
Is there a way to hold Kyrie Irving accountable for giving support to antisemitic conspiracy on Twitter? On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how players control over their media access has hindered accountability and how we can reset the balance.
Why do we cover Michael Porter Jr. the way we do? Why do we collectively shrug while witnessing someone who has come back from a third back procedure. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how we need to re-balance how we cover the enigmatic forward and contrasts it with how we talk about Jamal Murray.
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Tim Miller of The Bulwark and author of Why We Did It returns to CSG to preview the Denver Nuggets upcoming season and play Hopium or Copium. Are we being too optimistic or are we not being optimistic enough? We discuss.
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Next up in the Season of No Excuses, Michael Porter Jr. How can Mike, AND Jokic/Malone work to get him incorporated into Jokic-ball while letting him cook? It can be done and Jeff explains how. Shout out to Adam Mares for making me move the podcast up and Katy Winge for the MPJ Bones audio (via twitter)
Episode 2 in "The Season of No Excuses" series is the two time MVP Nikola Jokic. What small area can Jokic improve? Jeff talks about his basketball relationship with MPJ and how (on Jokic's end) he can improve Mike's role.
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In the first of a four part mini-series on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2022-23 season, Jeff talks about the Season of No Excuses. First up, Michael Malone who must go from the great culture setting coach of his early tenure to one that can manage a veteran heavy roster. Can Malone adapt by letting go of the reigns? Jeff talks about what Malone must to do become a next-level coach.
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In the first of a four part mini-series on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2022-23 season, Jeff talks about the Season of No Excuses. First up, Michael Malone who must go from the great culture setting coach of his early tenure to one that can manage a veteran heavy roster. Can Malone adapt by letting go of the reigns? Jeff talks about what Malone must to do become a next-level coach.
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In the first of a four part mini-series on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2022-23 season, Jeff talks about the Season of No Excuses. First up, Michael Malone who must go from the great culture setting coach of his early tenure to one that can manage a veteran heavy roster. Can Malone adapt by letting go of the reigns? Jeff talks about what Malone must to do become a next-level coach.
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The Anthony Edwards incident of homophobic comments toward gay men minding their own business in Atlanta is yet another in a series of homophobic comments in the league that dates back decades. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a culture that needs to be changed and the culmination of these incidents has made covering the league less fun.
On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff tells the listeners why he doesn't cover Eurobasket. Simply put, he would be bad at it. Also Jeff goes over Jamal Murray Working out with Nuggets players in Denver and finally the potential NBA Mid-Season Tournament. Spoiler: It would be a bad idea.
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Happy Labor Day. In reference to the new Netflix Documentary series episode Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul about Tim Donaghy, Jeff decided to talk about when Donaghy emailed him out of nowhere in 2012, leading to Donaghy guesting on CSG in March 2013. Jeff gives his story and re-plays the original interview from 2013. Fascinating look back at a controversial figure.
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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr dynamic and how the team can actually optimize them this year.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr dynamic and how the team can actually optimize them this year.
In his last of the August "Evolution" series, Jeff talks about how the small forward "peak" essentially ended in the 1980s with a brief resurgence in the 00's. What happened to the position and will it come back to it's 1980's dominance? Jeff goes over the facts.
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The rise and fall of the sweet footed big man. Is it because they became harder to find, or is it because the NBA changed rules in the early 00's. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it's a combination of both. However, with the emergence of Jokic and Embiid maybe we have seen it come back.
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The rise and fall of the sweet footed big man. Is it because they became harder to find, or is it because the NBA changed rules in the early 00's. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it's a combination of both. However, with the emergence of Jokic and Embiid maybe we have seen it come back.
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In the first in a series on contrasting the old with the new, Jeff talks about why we no longer call guy's "chuckers" in the NBA (in the derogatory sense) and what the definition was before the modern era. Are bad shots now good? Jeff explores how we got from there to here.
The Legend Bill Russell passed away today at the age of 88. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Russell's multifaceted legacy, from being the greatest winner in professional sports history to being an even greater human being.
Jeff also goes into the videos that were released on twitter this last week featuring Michael Porter Junior playing pickup ball.
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Goran Dragic, newly of the Chicago Bulls, gave an interview this week where he spoke about how American NBA players perceive Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about why the NBA players have such a hard time with these players ... and it's not in the way that you may think.
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Nick Kosmider, the Broncos beat reporter from The Athletic joins Jeff to talk about his perception of the Nuggets offseason (his former beat) and also Broncos ownership, quarterback, and coaching. Fun conversation with a great friend.
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Jeff gives his thoughts on the Nuggets trading Will Barton and Monte Morris for Kantavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith from the Washington Wizards.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets 2022 Draft and how perplexing their use of the JMyke trade to get a guaranteed contract for a project player was.
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The Booth/Malone regime has entered into a critical time. If the Nuggets end up drafting two late first round picks it will be the ultimate worst case scenario for a Nuggets team trying to win-now. Additionally it's time for Stan Kroenke to step up. Moves made the next two weeks will show exactly where the elder Kroenke wants to go. Is he willing to be uncomfortable? Or is he just looking to decrease his tax bill.
The most critical Nuggets offseason in 12 years begins at the draft.
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The NBA is NOT the NFL or NHL. Its system is set up to encourage you to spend and be "uncomfortable" in order to win in the league at a championship level. Is Enos Stanley Kroenke willing to be uncomfortable with his finances in order to win? Jeff talks about that quandary on the latest Mortcast
Denverfan.com Jake Shapiro joins Jeff to talk about his new role, teaching at CU, and what the Denver Nuggets need going through the next season. Also, is Michael Malone looking to fill in the power vacuum in the Nuggets organization? Jake talks about it all
Ryan Green from DNVR joins Jeff to talk about his career change, life, getting older and innovating while in the media game. Great conversation as always with with Mr. Greene.
Writer at Large from the Bulwark Tim Miller joins Jeff to talk about the legacy of Tim Connelly. Was it as good as we remember it to be? Additionally we talk about contracts, the godawful conference Finals in the NBA and his new book "Why We Did It". You can pre-order the book on Amazon
Why We Did It: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31OB5LE9AAFQ&keywords=tim+miller+book&qid=1653592527&sprefix=Tim+Miller%2Caps%2C537&sr=8-1
Tim Connelly exits the Denver Nuggets after 9 years, drafting a two time MVP and assembling a contending roster. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his friendship with Tim Connelly and how that led to him giving up writing. So long Tim, it was nice having you on the podcast 20 times.
Jeff talks about Tim Connelly's surprise talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves and how KSE's reputation preceeds it and makes things like the Twolves/Connelly talks possible. It emanates from one Enos Stanley Kroenke.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Nikola Jokic won his second straight MVP. Jeff talks about how the next step in the Nuggets evolution is to parlay these MVP seasons into appearances into the NBA Finals. What is the Nuggets all-in move? Do they have one. Where can the 2x MVP improve to make the Nuggets even better?
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets are facing actual pressure and expectation for the first time in the Tim Connelly era. How do the Nuggets navigate that? Jeff says that this is a natural progression that the every team goes through.
Jeff wraps up the Denver Nuggets season by giving his thoughts on Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Tim Connelly's presser. Also, he explains the different planets that MPJ and Jokic live on and how finding a way to "make it work" is the most important move of this offseason.
The Big Stiff Andy Feinstein joined Jeff to talk about the trouble with home court advantage in Denver, the Nuggets historical issues with winning at home in the playoffs and coming back from 0-3 down in the playoffs. Fun conversation as always.
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How do the 2022 Nuggets compare to the 2008 version. Where did the 08 team go in the offseason that took them from being swept in the first round to appearing in the Western Conference Finals a year later? Jeff talks about the differences and the parallels and concludes this Nuggets team needs more dog in them.
The Nuggets succumb in embarrassing fashion in game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. Jeff talks about how the shorthanded Nuggets don't have any measure that match up right now. Simply Put.
Also, Jeff wrote a monologue defending his Nuggets fandom. Don't wanna miss this one.
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The Nuggets lost Game one of their first round series versus the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets fell back into their usual old habits of being slow, methodical and trying to induce missed shots from Steph Curry. In the latest Mortcast Jeff argues that the team needs a wake up call. They don't have good shooters. Time to stop playing as if they do. Make their lives a bit easier.
Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to talk about the Denver Nuggets season gone by, the Play-In Games from the night before and what the Nuggets vs Warriors playoff matchup might look like.
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Ryan Blackburn from Denver Stiffs joins Jeff to talk about the contentious MVP debate surrounding Jokic, Embiid and Giannis. Why does the whole thing feel so nasty? Also, Jeff and Ryan talk about the Nuggets first round matchup to get their initial thoughts on what may or may not happen.
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On the latest Saturday Morning Coffee, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets are learning they can out run teams in Denver and how they should use that to their advantage. In the second half Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to stay at the 6th spot to avoid the Dallas Mavericks (hopefully)
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Former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was elected to the Nasmith Hall of Fame. Well deserved. Jeff talks about his time as Nuggets coach, the challenges, the complications and the triumphs in his time as Nuggets head coach. Congratulations coach.
What has happened to the Nuggets home court advantage? What has happened the last 9 years to limit one of the greatest home courts in basketball history in Denver? On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about what has happened. Also, Nuggets fans, team and more seem to be in a bit of an Eeyore like funk with playing the game of basketball. Jeff talks about why.
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Jeff, a long time Nuggets fan and lifelong Denver resident, explains how the Nuggets suffered more acutely than their counterparts during the late 90's and how that has put the team behind the 8 ball in terms of fan support.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Michael Malone's decision to bench the starters coming out of halftime against the Boston Celtics. It showed a disturbing amount of desperation. Will that translate to wins down the stretch? Also Jeff registers his disgust at taking shots at Nuggets fans when they haven't been able to watch the team for three years.
On this morning's Saturday Morning Coffee Jeff talks about how the discourse surround Will Barton is ridiculous considering he is just a role player. Also, Jeff goes into how Michael Malone's end of game tunnel vision did Barton and Aaron Gordon no favors.
Trey Mitchell is back for his regular spot to talk about the Denver Nuggets victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. How did the game go and what does it say about Jokic, Bones Hyland and JaMychal Green? Also the guys discuss the future of the NBA ... it looks great.
Jeff wraps up the Nuggets 3-1 week (with one game left to play against the Raptors) and looks at Nikola Jokic's great season. Also, Jeff talks about how easy it would be to incorporate MPJ into the Nuggets if/when he returns.
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On the latest CSG Podcast Jeff talks about Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and players needing to log off of twitter to save themselves from trolls. It's not worth it and you can take control of your careers in other ways. Also Jeff talks about Russel Wilson being traded to the Denver Broncos.
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On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how we need to appreciate Nikola Jokic who is setting himself apart as maybe the best player in Nuggets franchise history.
New series called Saturday Morning Coffee where Jeff breaks down the week that was. On this debut edition:
Mike and Jamal aren't going to Grand Rapids
The Houston victory says more than the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder
Trey Mitchell comes back to CSG to talk about all things Nuggets and the NBA. Who are his favorite players to watch? What about the greatness of Nikola Jokic? We wrap up proceedings talking about movies and The Batman.
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On the Latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about MPJ, his recovery and the report from Adrian Wojnarowski that he might begin contact drills soon
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's clumsy comments about media access going forward and how it is troubling. Also Jeff talks about Zion Williamson in New Orleans and how he may be the new canary in the coal mine for players on rookie deals.
Tim Miller from The Bulwark joins Jeff again to talk about the Nuggets big win over the Warriors that he watched in person at Chase Center. What were his take aways? How great is Jokic? We talk about where the team stands as we hit the break. Also, Tim talks about Florida's absurd Don't Say Gay bill that is making its way through the Florida Legislature.
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As the Nuggets drop a 108-102 game to the Boston Celtics there were telling quotes to emerge from the game afterword. What that means for Jokic, Malone and this team going forward.
On the Latest CSG Podcast Jeff welcomes in Sandy Clough from 1043 The Fan in Denver to talk about your Denver Nuggets and their prospects for this season...the Denver Broncos ownership situation and the state of the franchise and finally the depressing state of MLB and it's lockout. Enjoy the show!
Jeff goes introspective as he talks about a famous article that came out in 2014 about Tim Connelly. Have we learned to give our analysis time?
Jokic or Embiid? Why make a choice? Jeff talks about how we should appreciate what both are doing!
News and Notes edition of the Mortcast. On the Nuggets record, their winning streak and how Boogie fits in. Also Jeff talks about the lunacy of the Sixers maybe keeping Ben Simmons post deadline
Jeff talks about his relationship with Denver Media Legend Les Shapiro who entered into hospice care. Les was a great mentor and podcast guest and will be missed by many people. Love you Les
Nick Kosmider, the Broncos beat writer from The Athletic (and former Nuggets beat writer) talks to Jeff about the utter brilliance of Nikola Jokic, the Broncos coaching, ownership and QB quandry and so much more. Great episode with a great guy.
Brendan Vogt from DNVR drops by the Mortcast to talk about the Bol/Forbes trade, Boogie Cousins and bringing a perspective from outside of Denver. It was a pleasure to have Brendan on. Go follow him at DNVR!
Jeff gives his thoughts on the voided Bol Bol trade to Detroit and the potential return of MPJ to the Nuggets
In this year of Survival there’s not much that can propel the Nuggets into contention, and that is ok. Also Jeff talks about how DeMarcus Cousins can make an impact for such a low cost
Adam Mares, director of content at DNVR and co-host of Locked on Nuggets drops by to talk about the vibes of this Denver Nuggets season and the rules changes that have improved the quality of play in the league by a lot. Great discussion with Adam!
Dan Reeves passed away on New Years Day at the age of 77. Jeff looks back on his tenure as Broncos coach and why Broncos fans should reassess their view of his time as coach.
Jeff wraps up the Nuggets 2021 nightmare and looks forward to a hopefully brighter 2022! Happy New Year from the Mortcast!
Jeff gives a historical perspective on the relationships between superstar players and their coaches. From Popovich and Duncan to Carlisle and Luka. How does that relationship point to the Nuggets starters being benched vs the Thunder.
With rules changes the NBA enacted this year it is apparent that spacing has constricted, allowing players like DeMar DeRozan to flourish. How can this point the way for Jamal Murray when he returns?
The Nuggets resilience is quite impressive and while the NBA is getting rocked with COVID there aren’t many solutions to the worldwide problem
Tim Miller from The Bullwark and Not My Party on Snapchat returns to the Mortcast to talk about the current state of Covid in the NBA, wacky Nuggets trade ideas ala Bill Simmons and memories of Nuggets gone past. Great episode as always.
Follow Tim Miller on twitter: https://twitter.com/Timodc
Read Tim's work on The Bullwark: https://www.thebulwark.com/trump-tried-to-kill-biden-with-covid-19/
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about some ancient official vs player feud and draws a correlation between Nikola Jokic and his issues with official Tony Brothers
The sudden and unexpected death of former Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was a blow to all of Denver. Jeff talks about what being a decent and wonderful human being meant to the Denver community.
In this month of survival all the Nuggets need to do is sit back, chill and look at the big picture. It’s no longer in their control.
After a conversation with a friend, Jeff turns his Nuggets cynicism upside down and gives fans a reason for optimism this season.
Michael Porter Jr. announced he will undergo a procedure on his back via his agent Mark Bartelstein. In the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the procedure, timelines and whatnot means for the Nuggets this season
The biggest test for a Michael Malone as a head coach us now. Can he keep the Nuggets afloat with his three best players out? Also Jeff calls out Nuggets fans post-MPJ news.
News and Notes edition of the latest Mortcast. First Jeff talks about the Covid vaccine and how he has seen the benefits first hand. In the second half Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to bite the bullet and give Mike the balk when he returns from his back pain.
The NBA is undoubtedly more appealing to watch this season. On the latest Mortcast Jeff goes over the history and talks about how this has been the most enjoyable season in years.
How the defensive brilliance of Aaron Gordon and the perimeter defense rules changes have made Nikola Jokic a better defender
Nikola Jokic got a one game suspension from the NBA for his retaliatory shove to Marcus Morris. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about why, and how the Heat made it easier for the league to go easy on Jokic
Jeff discusses Scottie Pippen’s grievance filled career, how he wasn’t a “last shot” kind of guy, and discusses how Phil Jackson was 100% correct in giving Toni Kukoc the last shot in that playoff game.
How the new NBA rules about drawing contact on the perimeter for offensive players has fundamentally altered the league. How has it affected shooters like Lillard and Porter?
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets bench issues and posits a temporary bandaid until Jamal Murray returns.
News and Notes: MPJ and developing a 1on1 game. Gordon’s under the radar great start. Jokic’s hurt knee and the opportunity it presents
Jeff talks about how MPJ and Jokic reside on completely different mental approaches and upbringings in regards to basketball. On the latest Mortcast Jeff diagnoses the issue and presents easy solutions
The Sixers and the Nuggets played separately on Friday Night. The conclusions of both games told you all you need to know about the difference between the two.
THE BOYS ARE BACK! We're going to talk about sports n' stuff. Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are back with Jeff to talk about the good ole' days of CSG in 2011. How has podcasting changed? Also the boys talk about great CSG memories of guests gone by, and as usual wrap up the podcast by giving our streaming recommendations.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns in the opening game of the 2021-22 season. On the latest CSG Jeff talks about how that victory may be less important than a burgeoning rivalry between the two teams.
Matt Moore from The Action Network and Nuggets insider on 104.3 The Fan in Denver joins Jeff to talk about the ins and outs of the Jokic/Porter dynamic, the lack of extension for Deandre Ayton and the mess with the Philadelphia 76ers
Mike Singer, Nuggets beat writer for the Denver Nuggets joins Jeff to talk about Michael Porter Junior, his development and fit with the Nuggets as he takes the next step. Also, the Nuggets are shooting more threes, Jeff and Mike talk about how the Nuggets approach that this season. Lastly, Mike tries his best to get on the country of Croatia's tourism board. Glad to have Mike on.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff remind Nuggets fans and their head coach that they are trying something new and it’s going to take time to work out the kinks. They will get there.
As we all know, Jeff knows next to nothing about Sports betting. On this debut episode of Morty and The Sharp, Jeff and his sports betting pro friend Pat Geherin (aka: The Sharp) talk to you about their picks for week 6 NFL Slate. What will they pick and what will Jeff get wrong?
Christian Clark from NOLA.com checks in for his debut CSG Podcast episode. Details about his article on David Griffin and Zion Williamson, the state of the 2021 Pelicans, and his thoughts on the Sopranos prequel on Netflix. Always good to see Christian.
On MPJ’s new deal, which has over 60 million in performance/achievement incentives and his stance on getting vaccinated.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the NBA players association let a small minority of unvaccinated players dictate to the large majority who are vaccinated. Also Ben Simmons talk!
Altitude Radio's Nate Kreckman joins Jeff to talk about the early days of radio, his podcast with Benjamin Hochman called Podcastanza which was amazing. Jeff and Nate finish out the show talking about why no one get's their pop culture references.
Jeff is joined by 104.3 The Fan and Mile High Hoops Podcast host Zach Bye to preview the Denver Nuggets season. How will Aaron Gordon look with a full preseason of practice? Why do people underestimate Nikola Jokic. Also, Jeff and Zach talk about Ben Simmons and the drama going on in Philadelphia,
In Part two of Jeff’s exploration of the Brian Shaw era, Jeff covers the disastrous 2014-15 season and its fallout.
Jeff discusses the Aaron Gordon extension with the Nuggets and how it’s not about what you think it is. The Nuggets know that Gordon makes MPJ better first and foremost.
Do you remember 2013? Cuz Jeff does! Join him in part one of this two part exploration of the Brian Shaw era of the Nuggets. What went wrong?
Jeff talks about his memories of Nuggets Media Day 2014 and how things began to change quickly, particularly for Arron Afflalo
In Part two of Jeff’s recounting of the Melodrama...The Nuggets management issues in 2010 and dissatisfaction with lack of roster improvement collide to result in Carmelo Anthony being traded in 2011.
In part one of Jeff’s retrospective on The Melodrama he discusses 2008-09 and its impact on Carmelo Anthony’s psyche pre Melodrama
Carmelo Anthony keeps trying to revise his exit from the Denver Nuggets and the Broncos incompetence keeps on truckin. Maybe the Nuggets can benefit?
The Denver Nuggets have one of the greatest home court advantages in professional sports...altitude. How the Nuggets took advantage of their geography and how the NBA has always hated it. Part One
In part two of this exploration of the early 2000’s Nuggets, Jeff talks about Skita, Darko and how Kiki’s obsession with finding the next “Dirk” nearly set the Nuggets back 10 years.
How the 2000-03 Nuggets shaped the way for the Denver Nuggets future and how it happens kind of by accident. Part 1 of 2
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets have gambled heavily on continuity. It definitely works...until it doesn't. Everything hinges on MPJ becoming special.
Hot Take Thursday: did the NBA make a misstep by shortening the length of player contracts in 2005 and 2011. Jeff takes a look at the unintended consequences of owners trying to save themselves from...themselves.
Jeff talks about the Nuggets signings in Free Agency. Jeff Green, JaMychal Green, Will Barton and Austin Rivers. Jeff also talks about the not yet extended MPJ.
The Denver Nuggets drafted Bones Hyland and are entering free agency today. On the latest CSG Jeff tempers expectations on this offseason for the Nuggets and says this year is all about survival
On the latest CSG, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets former owner’s investment in a blockbuster Harrison Ford movie stabilized a company, allowed them to sign Joe Sakic and helped build Pepsi Center
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What is the biggest narrative and lesson from the 2021 NBA Finals? On the latest Mortcast Jeff says forget the “small market yay!” Narrative and think about how the Bucks went All In.
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In this episode Jeff talks about Shaq and Giannis and appreciation players who aren’t all about that three point shot.
The Denver Nuggets have a decision about an early extension for Michael Porter Jr. To extend him early or wait. On the latest Hot Take Thursday Jeff says the Nuggets need to not think too hard about it and just sign him.
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Do the Denver Nuggets need to learn how to fast break? On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff argues that the modern Nuggets need to be injected with some Nuggets DNA.
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In the debut episode of hot take Thursday, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets might have reached the ceiling of a Jokic centric offense and now they need a stone cold isolation player.
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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Finals and odds ands ends of the Denver Nuggets offseason.
The Denver Nuggets will never be an elite defensive team with Nikola Jokic. And that is OK. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets with Jamal Murray would have been just fine.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Carl Nassib and how it really doesn’t matter if you, straight white male, “care” about the fact he is gay. He wasn’t speaking to you.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff compares and contrasts the Sixers vs the Nuggets in how they chose to build their team’s and says that there’s no right way and no genius...you just have to be good at your job.
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On the Nuggets season wrap of the Mortcast, Gordon Gross from Denver Stiffs joins Jeff to talk about what went wrong for the Nuggets against the Suns. What went right for the team this year and what to expect in the offseason. Also the boys cover some crazy goings on in Dallas and the NBA rules.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets loss in game 2 to the Suns and how Malone’s unproductive post game tirade didn’t help things at all.
Ryan Blackburn, site manager of Denver Stiffs and host of Pickaxe and Roll Podcast drops by the Mortcast to talk about the Nuggets Game One loss to the Suns? Was it because the Nuggets were not the better team, or was it simply snowballing momentum. We discuss. Also we go around the league and talk about the other playoffs series.
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Nate Timmons joins Jeff to talk about the Denver Nuggets. Much like the good old days. Plus, some memories of Jokic before he came over to the Nuggets and Nuggets drafts of the past. Lastly the boys talk about shows they have been watching lately and talk about life in the last year.
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“Let him rock” said MPJ to Michael Malone. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in game 6 to win their series and advance to the Secunderabad round. Jeff talks about how Let Him Rock is the new Nuggets anthem
The Nuggets defeated the Blazers in double overtime to take a 3-2 series lead. On the way Michael Porter Jr began to understand that size matters.
Jeff answers your questions about the Denver Nuggets use of zone, Murray vs Porter and attendance at Ball Arena on the latest Outsidecast
Matt Moore from The Action Network and Locked on Nuggets Podcast joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets series vs the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver's complicated relationship with Carmelo Anthony.
After their Game 1 loss to Portland, Jeff goes over some mistakes Michael Malone made and how the Nuggets can adjust
Tim Miller from the Bullwark and Nuggets fan of note joins Jeff again to talk about the Nugs 1st Round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. How will this team match up? What are the strengths and weaknesses. Also, Tim and Jeff discuss teams that pissed them off in the playoffs in Nuggets history and much more.
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On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talk about Michael Porter Jr, his self awareness and maturity and how he can be used against the Portland Trail Blazers
The Nuggets wrap up the end of the regular season by losing to the Portland Trail Blazers. Nuggets now will face these same Blazers in the first round of the playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, what emerged was a continuing competitive rivalry with Karl Anthony Towns.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
What Superhero would you be? Why hasn’t JaVale McGee been getting more minutes? Who is the ultimate locker room guy? All this on the latest Outsidecast... recorded inside
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
While the Denver Nuggets continue to adapt to life without Jamal Nurray, Jeff points out that Will Barton needs to be Will Barton, not try to be Jamal Murray
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
John Reidy from South Stands Fancast joins Jeff to take our listening audience on a journey about how two American guys fell in love with the music of The Jam.
Jeff tried to counter the Nuggets doomerism after the Jamal Murray injury. All is not list for this Nuggets team and it depends on the chemistry between Jokic and Porter
Paul Millsap’s role needs to be situational and it represents Michael Malone’s most difficult decision,
Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to talk about the championship aspirations of the Gordon era Denver Nuggets, Music recommendations and the best concerts we have ever been to.
On the latest Outsidecast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets willingness to go into the tax and more of your questions from twitter
How the Nuggets bench issues are complicated by the need to accommodate both Millsap and Campazzo and getting sub optimal results from both scenarios.
Nick Kosmider from the Athletic Joins Jeff on the Mortcast to talk about your Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic the MVP.
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GenX Deep Dive featuring Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series Vol 1-3 with Magnus and Joe. How this early 90's boxed set enhanced the legacy of Bob Dylan.
On the latest Mortcast, Tim Miller joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets trade deadline acquisitions of JaVale McGee and Aaron Gordon and what it means for the team going forward.
Whether it's the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche or the Denver Nuggets, Jeff Morton, Nate Timmons and Ross Martin are Colorado natives who are crazy about sports in Denver Colorado. Each episode the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast breaks down the latest in local and national sports news, interview special guests and share their top 5 list of the week. Maybe a little pop culture and movie talk as well! Follow the guys on Twitter, @colosportsguys, or email the show@coloradosportsguys.com.
Former Black Crowes and current Trigger Hippy Drummer Steve Gorman joins Jeff to talk about all things Crowes. Like, we get into some stuff that (hopefully) has never been covered before. Hope you enjoy the show.
Whoa! Nugget big three are beginning to play like we all hoped they would. It should make you excited for the future.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff goes over solutions for the Nuggets lineup and Covid testing fatigue. It’s all about not overthinking the lineups and getting that vaccine.
The embodiment of the Rock Star movie director, John Carpenter. Magnus and Jeff talk about his career and the ups and downs. What made him the coolest director of the last 40 years? We discuss.
That horrific day in March when our world changed. Jeff looks back at that day and how things were changing long before the day the earth stood still
The economic stimulus package just passed the Senate and is making its way to the House chamber. What are the benefits of Joe Biden's lack of social media engagement and how making politics boring again can be an enormous benefit.
A 21-15 Nuggets team is getting better by the game, but the challenge of a fully healthy roster is on the horizon for head coach Michael Malone.
Nikola Jokic is the Shaq of modern day NBA...a player who is incredibly hard to officiate.
Magnus and Jeff discuss the history of Jimmy Page and talk about his disappointing post Led Zeppelin career. What went wrong with such a legendary guitarist?
Vic Lombardi from Altitude Radio and TV talks to Jeff about his battle with cancer, Melo, developing Michael Porter Jr and what it was like growing up in North Denver.
Does Nuggets head coach Michael Malone suffer from tunnel vision? Jeff talks about the benching of Michael Porter Jr.
Pat and Jeff talk about the Senate not having the votes to convict Donald Trump of incitement and what it means for the future of the country.
Fellow former Denver Stiffs writer Andy Feinstein joins Jeff on the latest CSG Special to talk Colorado Politics, owning a gathering establishment in a pandemic, and ideology. Enjoy the show
Sandy Clough from 104.3 The Fan in Denver guests on the debut episode of The Golden Nuggets. A series about the best players in Nuggets history. To start off we talk about the best player in Nuggets history, Alex English. Clough had a birds eye view of English's entire time in Denver and has GREAT stories to tell. You won't want to miss this one.
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the half in, half out approach to this season from the Nuggets and how it is hurting the development/trade value of MPJ.
Our Millennial correspondent Travis talks to Jeff and Joe about how Rock music isn't dead and provides examples of such ... including Harry Styles (which is pushing the envelope tbh).
David Hudson from State of Amorica and Digital Killed the Radio Star podcasts joins Jeff to talk about 1970's Pink Floyd. The majestic nihilism made the band perfect.
On today's CSG Politics:
- The utter incompetence of Dick Monfort and the Rockes
- The politics of "normal"
- Getting anything passed through Congress
- The power of positive messaging for the Covid-19 Vaccine
Does the fact that Mike Porter seems separate and apart from the Nuggets usual offensive flow matter? On the latest Mortcast Jeff argues that it isn’t and it’s just fine the way it is.
How can the Denver Nuggets maximize the diminishing skills of Paul Millsap? Have him exploit matchup advantages with the second unit.
Do you like any obscure band that you think everyone would like? On the latest GenX Music Show the crew has four recommendations for you that we are sure you are going to love.
What in the hell is the matter with Colorado's Third Congressional district? Pat and Jeff do a deep dive into a district they used to live in.
Ryan Blackburn joins Jeff to talk about the development of the 2021 Denver Nuggets and the fallout from the James Harden trade.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the NBA is just playing out the string until players can be vaccinated. Biden becoming president may speed that along but at this point it’s a waiting game.
The diametrically opposed emotions of the historic senate wins for the Democrats in Georgia on Tuesday to the awful, gut wrenching tragedy the very next day at the capital. On the latest CSG Politics Pat and Jeff talk about the emotional week that was.
Tim Miller from the Bulwark joins Jeff to talk about their shared love of the Denver Nuggets, the challenges of being gay in our respective fields, and the frightening spectacle that played out in Washington on Wednesday. Amazing podcast and hope you enjoy.
What are our favorite albums of 2020? The GenX Music Show crew talks about that and what they are currently listening to right now. Enjoy the show!
Jokic is playing at an MVP level and that is what is needed to hold this Nuggets team together this unusual season
Nuggets Big 3 can be unlocked if they learn how to stagger their rotations
Merry Christmas
GenX Movie Show on the horrifically festive movie Black Christmas. Spooky Christmas time!
Will the NBA Analytics guru’s catch up to the growing NBA Center revolution? Jeff talks about it on the latest Mortcast
If MPJ starts the season coming off the bench, Jeff proposes that Nuggets head coach Michael Malone guarantee MPJ minutes. Make his role guaranteed in order to continue his development.
Sunday is for CSG Politics. Pat and Jeff talk about the coming vaccine, the Russian hack of US agencies and the Georgia Runoffs.
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What does Giannis re-signing in Milwaukee mean for the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic? Jeff dives into that on the latest Mortcast.
Facu Campazzo brings the energy and Paul Millsap’s process in accepting where he is at. On the latest Mortcast
What is the best Stephen King movie adaptation? What is the worst? On the latest GenX Music Show Jeff and Magnus talk about the movies and legacy of Stephen King.
Sean Highkin joins Jeff to talk about the Portland Trail Blazers offeason, covering the league during a pandemic and the greatness of 70's progressive rock.
Sunday is for CSG Politics
On the latest episode, Pat and Jeff delve into former President Barack Obama's comments about Defund the Police, on Ron Johnson being a disingenuous a-hole and Glenn Greenwald really needing an editor.
Smashing Pumpkins just released Cyr, an artistic exploration of Synthwave music. Magnus and Jeff are here to guide you through a review of this underrated new album and bring some much needed analysis of the history of Smashing Pumpkins: the most artistically viable band from the 1990's
Does the NBA need enforcers anymore? Does the Nuggets season hinge on the development of MPJ? Does Jokic need more post moves? Adam Mares from DNVR and Locked on Nuggets joins Jeff to talk about all this and more on the latest Mortcast.
Sunday is for CSG Politics. What are you thankful for in politics? Jeff and Pat talk about some positives in a turbulent era of politics, as well as the news of the week in the latest Politics show. Hope you enjoy.
Pat and Joe join Jeff on the latest GenX Music Show to talk about memorable years in music. Was it a collection of really great albums or was it a technology advancement that gave us the modern wave we have today?
Jeff talks about the Nuggets needing to alter their approach to style of play in order to properly develop Michael Porter Jr.
Can you talk to someone and convince them of your point of view in a politically polarized country. On the latest CSG Politics, Jeff and Pat talk about the art of communication and where we are at right now. Also discussed "What's the matter with Western Colorado?"
For those about to podcast - we salute you
On the latest GenX Music Show, the crew talks about AC/DC, their new album, and their up and down (and yet, still remarkably consistent) history from Bon Scott, to Brian Johnson to the tragic end of Malcolm Young. Sit back and let there be rock!!
Nuggets lose Jerami Grant to free agency. What does this mean for the team this season? Did they take a step back?
Jeff talks to Zach Bye from 104.3 The Fan radio in Denver, half of the Stokley and Zach show and host of the Mile High Hoops Podcast about the Denver Nuggets draft night. What does it mean for the team going forward?
How does the Chris Paul trade to the Phoenix Suns affect the Nuggets in their re-signing of Jerami Grant, Also, do we overvalue our own talent?
TJ McBride from the Rocky Mountain Hoops Podcast stops by to talk about the Nuggets, free agency, the draft and growing up in California. Hope you all enjoy the show.
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff goes over the NBPA and NBA agreements on cap and tax and how this will affect the Nuggets this year.
Jeff and Pat are back on CSG Politics to talk about Joe Biden winning the presidency, Colorado Politics, and Pat's ongoing battle with Covid. You don't want to miss this one.
Tyler and Jonny from RevU2 join Jeff on the latest CSG Special to talk about the Millennial perspective on U2 as opposed to a jaded GenXer like Jeff. A fun and funny podcast that you'll be sure to enjoy.
Debut episode of CSG Politics. In this episode Jeff and Pat talk about Colorado politics, the upcoming presidential election and how Jeff thinks people shouldn't be so uptight about the coming election.
GenX Music Show weighs in on the best Halloween songs. What will they be on this most spooky of days?
Jake Shapiro from the Denver Post and Buffs Stampede talks CU, Colorado Rapids and the state of modern media with Jeff. Hope you enjoy the show!
The NBA, the CREAM principal and making as much money as possible. How the league’s push to play games before Christmas is about recouping those RSN dollars.
Is High Fidelity the best movie soundtrack? Or is it any movie by Wes Anderson? On the latest GenX Movie Show the crew stop by to talk about best movie soundtracks and the songs that just make the movies better.
A beast inside a crate used for vengance? A man returns from the grave for cake? Leslie Neilson and aquatic murder? All of this and more with special guest Nate Timmons on the Romero/King collaboration - Creepshow from 1982.
Daryl Morey. A hugely influential figure on the NBA who’s cult status was cemented by a monumental trade. Jeff talks about Morey’s influence on the latest Mortcast.
Do you like Johnny Cash? Bruce Springsteen? Hell, even the Traveling Wilbury's? On the latest GenX Music Show, the crew talks about their favorite songs that could be considered a short story.
Suspiria is Dario Argento's masterpiece. It is bright and technicolor and utterly horrific. The 2018 remake is a bit different, slower, and at the same time MUCH more brutal. On the latest GenX Movie Show, Jeff and Magnus break down the witchy fantasy.
The NFL did another giant reshuffling of their schedule after another positive test on Sunday, Jeff goes in on the league’s arrogance and suggests a three week pause.
RIP Eddie Van Halen. Jeff, Magnus and Patrick talk about the legacy of EVH and Van Halen and how it translates to our lives as Gen Xers. We also go over underrated VH songs and give a summation to the life of EVH,
The Nuggets know they need to compete with the Lakers. In this offseason the Nuggets need to identify a trade for a role player who makes a big difference.
Is Diver Down the worst of David Lee Roth's Van Halen album's? Did Eric Clapton go too far into country music? The Crew on GenX Music Show discuss great artists who released terrible albums.
Ever climb through a toilet looking for an oral suppository? Did that result in a trippy experience? If so, or if not, this podcast on the movie Trainspotting is for you. Chris Johnston from Easy Riders Raging Podcasts joins me to talk about the surreal time capsule of 1996's star making vehicle for Ewan McGregor
How did the Nuggets develop this season? How can they improve? Zach Mikash and Gordon Gross join Jeff to talk about the possibilities and where the Nuggets go from here on the latest Mortcast on CSG.
Do you have an song, band or album that you like that is your "secret shame"? On the Latest GenX Music Show the crew talks about musical artists they enjoy that maybe they aren't proud of. One of the funniest GenX Music Show's that you're sure to enjoy
Ian Rice and David Hudson from State of Amorica Podcast talk to Jeff about all things music and what made all of us fall in love with music for the rest of our lives.
Will the NBA learn its lesson from game one about the lack of entertainment value in constant whistles being blown in the second quarter? Jeff previews game two of the WCF in the latest Mortcast.
How has Nuggets culture changed since Brian Shaw was head coach? Matt Moore from the Action Network talks to Jeff about how things have changed in Denver and to preview the Nuggets Western Conference FInals tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Do the Nuggets need better coverage nationally? Yes. However it starts locally and the team is still at a deficit there, Jeff explains why and previews game seven on the latest Mortcast.
The Nuggets forced a game 6 vs the Clippers by following a take no shit attitude and standing up to the bully. The Nuggets need that to continue in the next game as well. Plus...MPJ is essential, despite the errors.
GenX Music Show: Joe, Jeff, Magnus and Pat talk about Rock music and IF the rock music we know is dead. Do we still like it because of nostalgia? Or is the rock music we know no longer exist. A fascinating discussion from 4 GenXers.
Ryan Greene from CBS4 in Denver stops by the Mortcast to talk about what it's like to be a pioneering vlogger for a terrestrial media outlet in Denver. Also, Jeff and Ryan talk politics and sports and having friends with opposing views and what it's like to be in media. Enjoy the show!
On episode 400 of CSG, Jeff and Nate talk about the Nuggets playoff series vs the Clippers. Also, in a bit of nostalgia, Nate and Jeff go over CSG history, it's guests and the good times had.
On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to talk about the adjustments the Nuggets can make for Game 2. Also Jeff and Trey talk about Italy, Music, Wine and more in a great conversaion
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how John Thompson almost became GM of the Nuggets.
Adam Mares joins Jeff on his debut appearance on The Mortcast to talk about the NBA, Player Empowerment, and most importantly to Jeff ... a bunch of old man talk.
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TJ McBride from Mile High Sports joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets players needing to be accountable and show emotion in the playoffs after two blowout losses. Also, what can the Nuggets do to right the ship
On the debut GenX Music Show Jeff and a couple friends talk about their love and complicated relations
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Does the NBA’s decline in ratings mean the NBA does a bad job of promoting their stars in flyover states? Yes! Also ESPN sucks.
On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks to Ryan Blackburn from Denver Stiffs about the Nuggets and how they look entering the 2020 Bubble Playoffs.
Justin Michael from DNVR stops by via Zoom to talk with Jeff about the the recent controversies at CSU and the current state of College athletics. Will we have College football? Great conversation with one of the best Enjoy the show!
Steve Gorman, former drummer for The Black Crowes talks to Jeff about his time with the band, touring, and answers the questions about the band that Jeff always wanted to know. A can't miss show.
Michael Porter Jr and Nikola Jokic showed up big time n the Nuggets victory over the OKC Thunder.
Jeff talks about Michael Porter Jr and his comments. Can you separate the player from the person? Also we discuss Michael Malone and learning to not read into his emotions
Bol Bol player his first public scrimmage with the Nuggets in a lineup that featured Jokic at point guard. Is the new NBA revolution upon us?
“Flames....ff... fffuh ... flammmes on the side of my face. Breathing ... breath ... heaving breaths...heaving...l
Clue The Movie. An underrated gem on the latest GenX Movie Show.
Nuggets are missing a few players in the Orlando bubble. Who are they and can we speculate why? Also how sports can keep us home.
On the latest GenX Movie Show Jeff talks about the brilliantly filmed, small budget sci-fi movie The Vast of Night.
We should be rooting for the NBA bubble success rather than dreading what could go wrong. Jeff talks about the value of having stay at home distractions helping to keep the pandemic in check.
On the latest Know Your History, Jeff talks about the traumatic events of the early to mid 90’s and how they shaped media and rendered a seven game NBA Finals series completely forgotten
Oh to be straight in the sports world. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how an anniversary of a horrible event made him understand how straight athletes and media are privileged in a way they never think about.
The NBA will be coming back to play in Orlando to complete the 2020 regular season. What does that mean for your Denver Nuggets? Jeff goes all in on the Latest Mortcast on CSG presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook App
It’s time that white people in America begin to actually listen to what African Americans have to tell us.
A rancorous relationship shop between players and owners in MLB gets even worse. Meanwhile the NBA looks to thread the needle of revenue vs player safety.
Can the NBA play safely when they resume play in Orlando? Are they the canary in the coal mine? Jeff talks about the league’s careful planning before resumption of any potential play.
On the Latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff goes into how good ole GenX cynicism shape his view of the Jordan era Bulls.
From 1993-95 the wacky and strange stuff happened in the NBA. Post Jordan’s first retirement the NBA exhaled and out came the strangest yet damn fun era of basketball we have ever seen,
Jeff talks about how it’s not the preponderance of threes on the modern NBA that make the league look so odd...it’s the exaggerated spacing,
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the transition from Nurkic to Jokic and the series of events that collided together to make it happen.
In the first episode of “The GenX Movie Show” Jeff talks about the surreal and existentially German/American movie The Neverending Story.
In February of 1996 a thoroughly mediocre and floundering (and soon to be controversial) Nuggets team welcomed the 18 game win streak Chicago Bulls. What unfolded after was a big part of Denver Nuggets history. When the Nuggets beat the 72 Win Bulls. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Know Your History, Jeff talks about how Michael Jordan’s first three titles were better than his last three due to better competition and a less diluted League. Jeff also talks about how Barkley’s Suns were the best team Jordan ever faced in the Finals. Enjoy the show!
On the Latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about Arturas Karnisovas departure from the Nugget to the Chicago Bulls and what that means for both the Nuggets and the Bulls. Enjoy the show!
In one of the greatest what ifs in Nuggets history, Jeff asks what would have happened if Danilo Gallinari never hurt his knee in 2013? How would History have changed? Enjoy the show!
On the latest CSG Special, Jeff talks about the Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro tour de force procedural crime drama Heat from 1995. Does it hold up 25 years later and could you make this type of movie now? Enjoy the show!
In the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about his top 5 all time favorite Nuggets players and explains why after each one. Who are your favorite Nuggets players of all time? Enjoy the show
On the latest CSG Special, Jeff talks about the production of the movie Chinatown and its seedy depiction of Los Angeles in the 1930’s. He who controls the water has the power. Enjoy the show
Jamal Murray had an Instagram story mishap on Saturday night. It happens (I guess). In the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about unplugging from social media to save your sanity. It’s all we can do. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Know Your History, Jeff talks about his memories of the great “lost” NBA series as the Nuggets fight back from an 0-3 series deficit against Utah to tie the series in game 6. That marked the high water point of that Nuggets team. It was all downhill from there.
With Coronavirus sweeping the country and sports leagues postponing seasons right and left it’s important to remember the people who are affected by it. The business owners and the hourly workers. It’s also important to remember that this too shall pass and we will be stronger for it.
The Denver Nuggets are in a dark place right now and it’s incredibly self-inflicted. The team needs to decide what they will make of this year from the coach to Nikola Jokic. From Josh Kroenke to Jamal Murray. Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets lost to the moribund Holden State Warriors the same way they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans; by giving up a ton of open threes to a tea that shoots a ton of them. How can the Nuggets change this? Enjoy the show!
In the latest Know Your History, Jeff talks about the Nuggets checkered history against the Lakers and the three series where the could have, or should have won. Enjoy the show!
Jeff apologizes for the state of his Nuggets coverage this year and talks about his brother’s fight with Leukemia. Thanks for listening
In the last 25 games of the Denver Nuggets season, its incumbent upon Michael Malone to figure out the MOJ conundrum and navigate his continued development with managing to win. Enjoy the show!
As the Nuggets begin their 27 game push to the playoffs, the prolonged two season slump of Gary Harris continues. Jeff talks about what the Nuggets can do and how Gary just needs to be more consistent. Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talk about how the Nuggets are in the midst of the NBA’s stepladder and figuring out their offense/defense balance will unlock their ability to advance to the next round Enjoy the show
The Nuggets entered the 2020 All Star break with a very nice 38-17 record. Coming off a loss to the Lakers, however, points to some deficiencies the Nuggets May encounter when facing LeVrin’s team in the playoffs. What is that one ingredient the Nuggets are missing? Jeff discusses. Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets gutted out a come from behind win against the San Antonio Spurs with an injured Jamal Murray leading the way. Maybe it’s time we start discussing what the Murray Mentality means. Enjoy the Show!
In 1999 Antonio McDyess was a free agent and had verbally committed to the Denver Nuggets. What unfolded was one of the wackiest NBA free agent stories ever. Jeff tells the tale on the latest Know Your History Enjoy the show!
The super short handed Denver Nuggets, dressing only 7 players, went into Utah in the second night of a back to back with zero public expectation of victory. They won. That is why we are all fans. Jeff breaks it down Enjoy the show!
Jeff breaks down the Nuggets late night trade of Juancho Hernangomez, Malik Beasley and Jared Vanderbilt in a 4 team blockbuster trade and speculated if the Nuggets are done dealing. Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about the Nuggets miraculous back to back victories over Utah and Milwaukee. Also Jeff goes over a spectacular article about the new development going up next to Pepsi Center and how that affects the Nuggets and Avalanche. Enjoy the show!
Kobe Bryant tragically passed away on Sunday January 26th in a helicopter crash in Calabasas California along with his oldest daughter and 7 other passengers. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Kobe, his complicated legacy in Colorado and growing into the person you were supposed to be
In the latest Know Your History Jeff talks about Gregg Popovich and his controversial start to his coaching career and how winning and a tremendous stroke of luck in the draft lottery rehabilitated his image and set him up to be one of the most respected coaches in NBA history. Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks odds and ends. Talks about MPJ and why it’s important to not get hung up on running plays for him. Also Jeff talks about the Nuggets injuries and wraps up with some Rockies talk. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Jokic and his ability to band down low in the post has broken the collective brains of NBA twitter. Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Colorado Rockies bad offseason and how this team has a very long history of pissing off their fans. Enjoy the show!!
In the latest CSG series, Jeff does a deep dive on how the NBA altered rules to combat their inability to properly officiate Shaq and managed to inadvertently create the modern NBA.
Happy New Year! Can it be this is the 9th year of CSG? Damn son! Anyway on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the up and down body language and emotions affect the fortunes of this Denver Nuggets team. Enjoy the show!
In February of 2011 the Denver Nuggets traded Carmelo Anthony. It remains the single most impactful moment of the decade and fundamentally altered the city of Denver and its relationship with the Nuggets. Enjoy the Show!
The Denver Nuggets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season on Christmas night. Maybe it’s time to acknowledge that two of the Pelicans assistants know how to play a Malone coached team? Enjoy the show!
The Nuggets crushed the Lakers in LA by rememberering that their offense and defense need to be complimentary to each other. How Gary Harris needs to do more stealing in future Nuggets games. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about SB Nation and their decision to fire 200 California contractors to convert to 20 employees and how they created the harmful gig economy. Enjoy the show
Former Nuggets lead executive Carl Scheer passed away at the age of 82 last night. The man who both saved and created what is known about Denver Nuggets basketball. Jeff pays tribute to The Godfather of The modern Nuggets and the slam dunk contest.
As Carmelo Anthony saunters into Denver with the Portland Trail Blazers, Jeff examines Melo’s complicated legacy with the team that made him famous and what that means for honoring the past Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets are at a crossroads between future and present. In the case of Michael Porter Jr. it’s more important that he develop than the team maximizing wins. The ceiling of the franchise depends on it. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about the Nuggets woeful offense in light of their loss to The Lakers. Now the Nuggets must decide if they want to help their offense or double down with their current approach enjoy the show!
In today’s Mortcast, Jeff talks about the TV dispute between Altitude and Comcast is emblematic of a star crossed Denver Nuggets history. Enjoy the show!
The Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics to move to 11-3. While the Nuggets have been elite offensively they have largely struggled on offense. Can the Nuggets keep winning if their offense isn’t right? Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets FINALLY playing with pace and unlocking their own potential death lineup
In the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about the Nuggets issues with their bench and how to sole the problem Enjoy the show!
in the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about Nikola Jokic dropping 26 on the Sixers and hitting the game winning shot by playing the entire 4th quarter. Embiid looked gassed. What does that say about both players? Enjoy the Show!
The Nuggets managed to win a game where Jokic wasn’t engaged and in foul trouble. Jeff talks about Jokic needing to be less demonstrative and play at an even Kiel. Also addressed is Malone’s 4th quarter and how he shouldn’t let his emotions rule him again. enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff diagnoses the Nuggets 3-2 start and says their approach to defense is once again hurting their offense. They need to loosen up, have fun and let their defense gain confidence from their offense Enjoy the show!
The Halloween edition of this weeks CSG Special is about John Carpenter’s last great movie: in the mouth of Madness staring Sam Neill. One of the best Lovecraftian horror films ever made Enjoy the show!
Get ready to talk about Clive Barker’s sadomasochistic vision of hell, Hellraiser from 1987. Jeff talks about this low budget horror movie and the 9 sequels it spawned Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about Nikolai Jokic’s impact on the Nuggets first two games, Malik Beasley’s bad foul, Will Barton’s off game and where the Nuggets go from here. Enjoy the show!
in part two of his ongoing series about his favorite horror films Jeff talks about George Romero’s 1978 masterpiece Dawn of the Dead. Enjoy the show!!
Jeff talks about Matt Moore’s twitter interaction with Kevin Durant over analytics and he compares the debate to music theory vs being self taught on the guitar. Enjoy the show!
In today’s CSG Special Jeff goes into part 1 of his series on his favorite horror movies. First up is John Carpenter’s underrated classic Prince of Darkness. Enjoy the Show!
in the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about the Nuggets first game in Portland and his takeaways from that game. Also he talks about Michael Malone always being Michael Malone, enjoy the show!
Mortcast Nuggets season preview. In this episode Jeff talks about the Nuggets outlook and goes over Michael Porter Jr and the expectations around him. Do the Nuggets need him to show out THIS year? No. It would be nice though. enjoy the show!
in the final installment of Jeff’s look back at 30 years since Peter Bynoe and Bertram Lee became the first ever African American owners of a professional sports team, he goes over the sad end of their time running the team and how it set back minority sports ownership for decades. Sad end to history. Enjoy the show!
in this second part of the CSG Special on Peter Bynoe and Bertram Lee, Jeff talks about how David Stern forced through a deal to save the ownership group and the first two years of their tenure and the chaos that ensued. Enjoy the Show!
Welcome to the latest CSG Special. This is part one of a three part series on 30 years since Peter Bynoe and Bertram Lee’s purchase of the Denver Nuggets. The first ever African Americans to own a Professional Sports franchise in the US. The triumph and disaster. Part one focuses on what led up to the sale of the Nuggets in 1989. Enjoy the show!
in this emergency Mortcast, Jeff talks about Aktitudes contract negotiations with the big three cable distributors and how it’s lack of streaming option has hurt their ability to thrive enjoy the show!
in the latest Mortcast on CAG Jeff talks about the troubled gestation of the Pepsi Center and how Ascent’s financing of a summer blockbuster made everything happen. Enjoy the show!
Hello everyone. I start off the latest Mortcast with an update on my brother’s health...then I do a deep dive into the greatest Nuggets team of all time and how the Nuggets can be up there with them. Enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast on CSG Podcast Jeff talks about the price of parity in the NBA. Are you prepared for your team’s star player to leave via free agency? Jeff delves deep into the NBA being hoisted by their own patard. Enjoy the show!
In the latest CSG Podcast Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets committing to Jamal Murray with a max contract. How will this affect the team going forward? Also Jeff delves into Andre Iguodala’s year in Denver and how he won’t be forgiven in the annals of Denver Sports history Enjoy the show!
in the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets won’t be big players in free agency until they establish themselves as a consistent winner with a better practice facility and G-League team. Enjoy the show!
on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Bol Bol and what Nuggets fans should look for this season. It’s not about risk it’s about not expecting the world immediately. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Mortcas, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets in-game entertainment can get fans to cheer by not trying so hard. Let the fans be fans and the cheering will happen enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jalen Rose’ recent interview where he talks about the racial aspect of the analytics revolution. Jeff says more front offices need to follow the Nuggets model of inclusivity. Enjoy the show!
in the latest CSG Podcast, Jeff talks about Pride month and how difficult it was for him this season on the Nuggets beat. How all sports leagues can move beyond sexuality and get to where we are all just people. Enjoy the show!
Welcome to another CSG Special on the 2009 Western Conference Finals Denver Nuggets. In this Special, Jeff talks about the first two rounds of the playoffs and the standout performances therein Enjoy the show!
Nikola Jokic wins All NBA First Tean. This is huge for both him and the Denver Nuggets. Jeff explains on the latest Mortcast on CSG.
Jeff and Nate break down the Washington Wizards courtship of Tim Connelly and what it means for the Denver Nuggets.
As the Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in game 4, what has emerged is Nikola Jokic the superstar. First we have seen in Denver since David Thompson. Jeff gives historical context to Jokic’s amazing playoff run Enjoy the show!!
Jeff talks about the Nuggets 7 game series victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the first round and then breaks down the second round and what the Nuggets need to do. Enjoy the show!
In the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about the Nuggets going up 3-2 in their series against the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets have a look of a team that knows it's better than the one it is playing. Additionally, Jeff talks about John Elways rather snarky comments about Chris Harris Jr and contrasts it to that of Tim Connelly. Does the Broncos management need to operate with a bit more humility? Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets made a very simple adjustment to their starting lineup by inserting Torrey Craig in place of Will Barton and it suddenly unlocked the Denver Nuggets we remember from the first 3 quarters of the regular season. Jeff talks about what that means and if it can hold through game 5. Nuggets and Spurs are tied 2 games a piece in their first round series. Enjoy the show!
After the Denver Nuggets dropped Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, Jeff talked about the simple adjustment the Nuggets need to make regarding their starting unit and how to make it better. Will Barton has been so bad, he needs to be moved to the bench. Jeff offers his thoughts about who should replace him. Enjoy the show!
Jamal Murray scored 21 points in the 4th quarter to lead the Denver Nuggets to victory in game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. Michael Malone placed a ton of trust in a struggling player and it paid off to tie a series that was in danger of going south What about Will Barton though? In the latest Mortcast, Jeff proposes a solution that should help both the struggling Barton and the team in general Enjoy the Show!
The Denver Nuggets just completed the regular season 54-28 after their victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. Capping off a glorious season that resulted in a #2 seed in the west. All that being said, did the Nuggets secretly use Jedi mind tricks on the rest of the league so the Rockets would fall to the 4th slot? They did not. It's fun to talk about though Enjoy the show!
In a long overdue honor, Nuggets and Sixers legend Bobby Jones goes into the Naismith Hall of Fame! Jeff takes a look back at Jones' Nuggets career and his time on the best-ever Denver Nuggets team from 1974-78 Enjoy the show!
After a godawful loss to the Washington Wizards at home, Jeff has some things to say. 1. Nikola Jokic needs to mature, and grow up which includes not losing your cool at key moments 2. Michael Malone needs to stop talking about not being fined and just protect his player. Loudly. It's time. Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets just swept the season series from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it has become apparent that the team goes as Jamal Murray goes. In today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how Jamal Murray is the key to the Nuggets fortunes Enjoy the show!
Our own Nate Timmons recently talked about the branding of Nikola Jokic as "Joker" on twitter. It stirred some controversy. In today's CSG Jeff talks about how you don't get to choose your nickname and how the Big Honey phenomenon will likely continue. Enjoy the show!
As Nikola Jokic's floater gracefully fell through the hoop in the Nuggets last second victory over the Dallas Mavericks, it was clear that Jokic was mentally fatigued. In the latest CSG Mortcast, Jeff explains how shouldering the burden of being "the man" took its tole on the Serbian big man and how he has overcome. Enjoy the Show!
Nate goes over the "shooters" from the Melo Era, Michael Malone's place with the team, Jokic's mental makeup, and the good and bad from Barton's early-season injury. Plus, Nate's Top 5 Favorite Nuggets to watch this season.
The Colorado Rockies made a huge investment in their mega-star Nolan Arenado on Tuesday of this week. The Nuggets made a similar investment in Nikola Jokic this last offseason. It's not wonder the trajectory of each franchise is pointing up. In the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the "faces" of Denver sports and how things are so damn good with both the Rockies and the Nuggets. Jeff also answers your twitter questions. Enjoy the show!
A Canadian reporter who covers the Toronto Raptors once described Nikola Jokic as a "7 foot bag of milk". On this weeks Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Jokic is challenging our notion of athleticism and the NBA, which is why casual fans are reluctant to embrace Jokic. They just don't get him Enjoy the show!
Nate gets home from work and is completely in the dark about the NBA Trade Deadline, so he goes through all of the day's deals in his own real time... thanks for listening and enjoy the show!
On the morning of the Super Bowl Irv Brown, Denver sports icon and media legend, passed away at the age of 84. On the latest Mortcast Jeff gives his tribute to the legend and his impact on his life. You'll be missed Irv.
Nate and Jeff are at Pepsi Center to talk to, Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly about mostly all things Nuggets, but a bit of some other stuff too. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets 5-1 pick and roll and how Michael Malone's fear of turnovers has led to the slow pace of this Nuggets team. Not a bad thing. Just different. Nuggets are 28-12. Enjoy the show!
In 2016 Jeff wrote what was intended to be a series of articles on the Peter Bynoe and Bertram Lee ownership of the Denver Nuggets. Intended to parlay into some sort of documentary that didn't come into being (for a multitude of reasons). Jeff talks about reviving that project and goes into an overview of what happened from 1989-92. Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets are 21-9 and sit atop the Western Conference. They are winning despite missing three starters. Much of this has to do with Nikola Jokic understanding that not all scoring is "selfish". In the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic becoming that superstar the city of Denver needs. Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets just defeated the Toronto Raptors in a huge victory for the up and coming team. With that in mind, Jeff talks about Masai Ujiri and Tim Connelly and the successes they have had with their mutual teams. Enjoy the show!
The Nuggets are now 14-7 after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on November 27th in Denver. The latest victory points to a fact that needs to be stated unequivocally ... Tim Connelly needs to be extended now, with no delay. Also I take gratuitous shots at Lakers fans. You'll love it. Enjoy the show!
In an era that emphasizes space and freedom of movement, the Nuggets first 10 games were a bit of an aberration. Slow-it-down, all-game style defensive squads are a thing of the past, replaced by teams who dictate with their offense and pick their spots on defense. The Nuggets need to get their identity back to being that offensive juggernaut that CAN play good defense when the chips are down. This includes Nikola Jokic who needs to find himself again. Enjoy the show!
In the latest CSG Podcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets offensive issues and goes over how their defensive approach is naturally affecting their offense as they've become a slower, more deliberate team. Too mechanical. Nuggets are 9-3 after the first 12 games. Enjoy the show!
In the Latest CSG Special on the 2009 Western Conference Finals Denver Nuggets, Jeff goes over the BIG trade that happened ... the Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups trade that changed the culture of the Denver Nuggets forever. Also, Jeff talks about why this trade is top 2 in Nuggets history but NOT the best one. Enjoy the show.
In this installment of CSG Special on the 2009 Western Conference Finals Denver Nuggets, Jeff talks about the Carmelo Anthony transformation from baby fat, out of shape scorer into a greater all around player with better dedication. It wasn't due to the 2008 Olympic Redeem team ... it was because of one particular player... Kobe Bryant
Hello and WELCOME to this CSG Special series on the 10th anniversary of the 2008-09 Denver Nuggets. These will be a series of podcasts throughout the season that will focus on different aspects of that special team. This episode Jeff talks about the 2008 offseason and the three big factors that forever altered the course of that team. Enjoy the show!
In the latest CSG Podcast, Jeff goes over his own mental health and the his severe anxiety he has suffered this summer. From there he talks about what it must be like for a major athlete to suffer from that same anxiety. Special CSG. Hope you enjoy
It's the NBA offseason again, and you know what that means! Endless, tiresome, circular arguments about Nikola Jokic versus whatever other NBA center. In today's CSG Podcast Jeff talks about Jokic and the reasons he tends to be dismissed by the average NBA fan and what he can do to overcome it. Enjoy the show!
Jeff returns from vacation to make an announcement about his new path. Also, breaking down the Nuggets schedule and what it means for rookie Michael Porter Jr. Enjoy!
In the latest CSG Podcast, Jeff talks about the recent decision by the New York Daily News to lay off 35 of it's sports department writers. How the demise of the Rocky Mountain News created the compartmentalized news consumption we have today in Denver. Enjoy the show!
In today's solo CSG, Jeff talks about Carmelo Anthony and his place in history. Also, what are his chances for the Basketball Hall of Fame as well as how he will be regarded once he retires from the game of basketball? Enjoy the Show!
The San Antonio Spurs trade Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster late-night trade. In today's CSG Jeff talks about the trade and Toronto GM Masai Ujiri's history of gambling on trades going back to Denver. Enjoy the show!
In the Latest CSG, Jeff discusses the rather bizarre reaction to the Denver Nuggets' trade of Darrell Arthur, Kenneth Faried and a protected first to the Brooklyn Nets. Maybe people are overvaluing draft picks again? Also Jeff goes into the signing of Isaiah Thomas. Enjoy the show!
In this special edition of CSG Podcast, Jeff talks to long time YouTube Lets Player Helloween4545. He has successful built a large following on YouTube with over 10 years. Fascinating subject about video game Lets Playing, building an audience and more. Thanks to Ben (Helloween) for coming on the podcast to talk to Jeff!
The Denver Nuggets traded Wilson Chandler and a future 2nd round pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for a right to swap 2nd round pick and cash considerations. In this CSG, Nate Timmons and Jeff Morton talk about Wilson Chandler the person, and who they got to cover these last 8 years. Fascinating person. Wilson has been a frequent guest on CSG, starting in 2013. Enjoy the Show!
The first day of NBA Free Agency is behind us and the Denver Nuggets made a bit of news by re-signing Will Barton and Nikola Jokic. Late on Saturday night Chris Mannix said the Nuggets are aggressively pursuing a meeting with Lebron James!? Oh my! All is discussed within.
Jeff takes you on a journey through 2018 NBA Free Agency. What will Lebron James do? The Nuggets are in cap hell so how can they make the team better? Will trades happen. Got it all here.
In this solo CSG Podcast, Jeff Morton talks about draft night and the Nuggets selection of High Risk/High Reward Michael Porter Jr. Is his back healthy enough to play? Does it matter? Also, Jeff spoke exclusively with Nuggets President Tim Connelly after the press conference to introduce the drafted players. Enjoy!
As we approach the 2018 NBA Draft, Jeff goes into the worst Draft in Nuggets history the 1996 NBA Draft. While there are those who say that the 1998 draft was worse, the Nuggets franchise directions was fundamentally altered by the 1996 Draft and Jeff goes into reasons why.
We all have things that we look back on and aren't proud of. Jeff looks back on a particular column he wrote in 2011 that he regrets a whole bunch. Jeff also talks about blogging in 2011 and blogging in 2018 and how far we have come. Enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets face what amounts to a play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the final game of the NBA regular season. If the Nuggets win, they are in the playoffs. If they lose, they are out. Simple as that. Today Jeff Morton asks T.J. McBride, Brendan Vogt and Dev Johnson from Mile High Sports Nuggets to weigh in on the last game. Denver Nuggets Do or Die. Today's podcast is sponsored by King Law Firm www.kinglawfirmco.com
In this solo CSG Podcast, Jeff Morton talks about Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and Nikola Jokic. Jeff has a theory that the Nuggets struggles since Millsaps return have more to do with Malone's approach on Defense than anything else. This weeks episode is sponsored by King Law Firm www.kinglawfirmco.com
Jeff and Nate break down the state of the Nuggets with Paul Millsap's looming return. Who starts? Who sits? What will the West look like when the season shakes out? All that and more, enjoy the show!
The Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three games Friday night. They overcame Nikola Jokic fouling out and ... questionable officiating to notch their 33rd win. Jeff talks about that, and has an exclusive interview with one of the stars of the night: Wilson Chandler Check out this episode's sponsor, King Law Firm: http://kinglawfirmco.com/
The Denver Nuggets are now coming down to a crucial home stretch. The last 24 games of the season heading toward the playoffs. These games will tell you a ton about who the Nuggets are, particularly with the anticipated return of Paul Millsap. How will the Nuggets fare? Jeff Morton goes solo and explains. This week's episode is brought to you by King Law Firm in Denver. Fighting for the little guy Check out the link to their website http://kinglawfirmco.com/
Jeff Morton conducted a phone interview with Adam J. Criblez, author of Tall Tales & Short Shorts: Dr. J, Pistol Pete and the birth of the modern NBA. A fascinating book about the evolution of 1960's, Celtics dominated basketball to the modern, guard slashing game. As with the Dan Issel interview, this was recorded off of a phone conversation. Cleaned up as much as possible for your enjoyment. This is a fantastic book that everyone should read. It's available on Amazon. Here is the direct link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Tall-Tales-Short-Shorts-Popular/dp/144227767X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518906419&sr=8-1&keywords=tall+tales+and+short+shorts
Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly talks exclusively with Jeff Morton about the Nuggets actions at the Trading Deadline, what the Nuggets were looking to accomplish and the continued development of Jamal Murray and Gary Harris.
Denver Nuggets President and Governor Josh Kroenke joins the show to discuss all things Nuggets, his role with both the Nuggets and Avalanche, his journey through the sports world and much more. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
Recently, Jeff Morton conducted a phone interview with Denver Nuggets legend Dan Issel for his big article in Mile High Sports Magazine. While this wasn't initially intended for a podcast, Issel's answers and stories were so good we decided to upload it as it's own thing. This interview is phone quality but we improved it as much as possible or your listening enjoyment. Your can enjoy Jeff's article on the 1974-76 Denver Nuggets HERE Issel spoke to Jeff about his time in the ABA. This wacky journey from the Kentucky Colonels to the Denver Nuggets in 1975 and how great those Late ABA/Early NBA Nuggets really were. Great stories from the a Basketball Hall of Famer. Enjoy
Jeff and Nate break down the first two Nuggets games against the Jazz and Kings, while also looking towards the Wizards game. Lots of Nuggets talk followed by some movie and life talk. Enjoy the show!
The guys get excited about the Nuggets opening night coming against the hated Utah Jazz, deep dive into the rotation, the team's expectations, the playoffs and much more. Enjoy the show!
Jeff and Nate welcome Denver Nuggets Team President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly back to the show. In this episode, the guys talk about the importance of Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic's offseason, the expectations of Gary Harris and Jamal Murray, Mason Plumlee's new contract and what to expect this coming season. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
Jeff and Nate mourn Ross Martin's short-lived NFL career, dive into what stars align with Nikola Jokic, discuss their blogging history and more on this episode. Thanks for listening!
Jeff and Nate talk uniforms, player development, female athletes, movies coaches and more. Enjoy the show!
Nate and Jeff welcome in Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Harrison Wind of BSN Denver to the show, as Ross is MIA after his Las Vegas Summer League assignment. A deep dive into the team, starting with Paul Millsap and ending with uniforms. Enjoy the show.
Nate takes another look at the race for eight in the West, but first has a phone call with Jeff, who is on his way back to Denver from Houston. Only four games left. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
The Nuggets are no longer in the driver seat for the eight seed in the West after two tough losses to the Rockets, but Jeff doesn't want to hear your negativity. The guys go over the brutal end of game and more. Thanks for listening!
Jeff and Nate discuss Wilson Chandler's career night vs. the Kings, the timing of the Jusuf Nurkic trade, the race for eight and much more. Enjoy the show, thanks for listening!
Nate and Jeff wrap up the craziness that was or was not the NBA trade deadline; plus where the deadline left the Nuggets in their quest for the post-season.
The guys talk pop culture to start the show before diving into Nuggets and NBA trade deadline talk (20:45 mark).
With the Denver Nuggets trading Jusuf Nurkic and a first round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Mason Plumlee and a second round pick, we had to discuss it. Nuggets GM Tim Connelly joins us (5:30 mark) to discuss the trade and then we have Matt Moore of CBS Sports and Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs on to break things down even further. Enjoy the show.
Paul Klee, a must read writer, of The Colorado Springs Gazette joins us to talk all things Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets General Manager Tim Connelly joins the show to talk about the state of his team. Enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
Jeff and Nate discuss the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game and focus on Jamal Murray, Jameer Nelson, Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns ... plus some Jusuf Nurkic trade talk. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
Nate and Jeff talking Vance Joseph, Nuggets in London and more. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
Christopher "Don't call me Chris" Dempsey joins the show to talk George Karl, Nikola Jokic, Jusuf Nurkic's blowup, Emmanuel Mudiay, Jamal Murray, Danilo Gallinari, Will Barton and much more. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
The Denver Nuggets lost to the worst team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks. They lost by A LOT. Michael Malone was out-coached by one of the best in the business, Rick Carlisle. It happens. The Nuggets biggest concern is tapping into the unusual and brilliant point guard skill set of Nikola Jokic. A center who needs the ball in his hands. Once the Nuggets find a way to make this happen they will take that next step. Until then it's going to be a frustrating time.
The Denver Nuggets got down big early, came back late but once again lost to the moribund Brooklyn Nets. Jeff talks about what the Nuggets can do to change their starting lineup. Once again it starts with the point guard.
This week Jeff dives deep into the Denver Nuggets, talking about Emmanuel Mudiay, Jamal Murray and Michael Malone and the three M combo that is greatly affecting the team and it's leadership.
Andrew Feinstein joins the show to talk Nuggets. The Nuggets are figuring some things out and have question marks in other areas. The guys dive deep into Jamal Murray and the age old Jokic or Nurkic question. Enjoy the show!
Emmanuel Mudiay and Kenneth Faried seemed to get back on track for the Denver Nuggets, as the team snapped a 4 game losing streak against the Phoenix Suns in Denver. Also Jeff talks about home attendance, Nuggets end of game lineups and the lack of sellout at CU's big game against Washington State.
Jeff and Nate discuss the Nuggets first three games, the player rotations, Jamal Murray, Emmanuel Mudiay and much more on this episode!
Another CSG Podcast with the King of Thornton going solo. This week he talks to Emmanuel Mudiay and Danilo Gallinari about Dikembe Mutombo. Jeff reflects on his memories about the 1994 Nuggets team and says that those memories are what validates retiring his jersey. Also a 15 minute segment from Michael Malone at practice today talking about basketball philosophy. A must-listen.
Brief CSG Update podcast today featuring The King of Thornton Jeff Morton going solo from the beautiful CSG Video studios in Thornton. On today's agenda, talking about Bosnian Buddy Ball in the Northwest Division, what to watch on Netflix, and a silly comparison between Rudy Gay and Danilo Gallinari (not made by Jeff)
The boys talk about the dipping NFL ratings, the Broncos excellent start, look at the start of Nuggets/NBA season and give you some terrible must see movies.
Nate and Jeff discuss the Broncos quarterback play and the team's recent win over the Bengals. They also talk all things Nuggets from Media Day, to Omaha and position battles galore. Enjoy the show!
Jeff and Nate sit down with Denver Nuggets' General Manager Tim Connelly for a special 250th episode. Connelly discusses the pursuit of Dwyane Wade in free agency, the three rookies, Danilo Gallinari's role, coaching staff changes and season expectations. Enjoy the show!
The boys are back as Ross, Jeff and Nate discuss the Olympics, Broncos training camp, Nuggets draft picks and their Top 5 TV Shows and Movies from the summer. Enjoy the show.
Jeff and Nate discuss LaPhonso Ellis, Russell Westbrook's contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder and some current shows the fellas are watching.
Andrew Feinstein joins the show this week to discuss NBA Free Agency, the Nuggets young rookies and much on this week's show.
Jeff and Nate give their take on the NBA Finals and the new NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. They also field questions from listeners on the draft and trades/free agents and give their choices on who they want the Nuggets to pick.
Jeff and Nate discuss the NBA Finals, the approaching NBA draft that is just a week away and what we could expect from the Nuggets' prospects.
Ross, Jeff and Nate pontificate about the Nuggets chances of landing a difference maker in the draft and that leads to chatter about Steph Curry and other great players. Enjoy the show, thanks for listening!
The Denver Nuggets had their exit interviews at Pepsi Center and Nate Timmons brings you sound from Michael Malone, DJ Augustin, Will Barton, Emmanuel Mudiay and Nikola Jokic and commentary on what they had to say. Enjoy the show!
The guys are back talking Nuggets and the importance of the upcoming offseason. They discuss Sam Hinkie and how his situation compares to the Nuggets and some pop culture & podcast talk to wrap up the show. Thanks for listening!
Jeff and Nate delve into the NBA draft and the obsessions with Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram. What if the Nuggets don't magically move up? Then what!? They cover that and more Nuggets chatter with just seven games remaining.
Nate and Jeff are joined by Sandy Clough of 104.3 The Fan to talk Denver Nuggets. We have some audio from Nuggets head coach Michael Malone on tanking/rebuilding plus the Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic pairing. We hit on DeMarcus Cousins, Jeff has a Nuggets-related quiz for Sandy and Nate, and we get into a little Broncos talk towards the end of the show.
Thanks for listening!
Nate, Jeff and Ross fall victim to the Broncos news of the hour and chat about Brock Osweiler, Peyton Manning, John Elway, going to Nuggets games and movies and TV shows.
Jeff and Nate are joined by Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Hardwood Paroxysm to talk Nuggets and NBA hoops with the playoffs right around the corner. Enjoy the show!
Andrew Feinstein of DenverStiffs.com joins us to discuss the two big events he recently attended in Super Bowl 50 and the NBA All Star weekend in Toronto. Tons of Nuggets talk, enjoy the show.
We're joined this week by Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post and Michael Lee, senior writer for Yahoo! Sports. We discuss Lee's time covering the Washington Wizards, our thoughts on where the Nuggets are as a team and some talk on journalism with Lee transitioning from the paper to digital.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!
The Broncos are playing the Steelers for the 942nd time in the playoffs (all numbers approximate), the Nuggets fans are being questioned and there are spoiler alerts for TV talk at the end of the podcast. Enjoy the show!
Broncos talk to start until about the one hour mark. Nuggets after the one hour mark.
Ross is on assignment in Indianapolis, so Andrew Feinstein of Denver Stiffs joins the show to talk Nuggets new and old as well as what teams have drawn his attention this NBA season. Enjoy the show, thanks for listening!
Seth Partnow, the Managing Editor of NylonCalculus.com, joins the podcast after the snowstorm keeps him in Denver an extra night. Partnow is one of the most respected NBA analytical writers and minds on the web, and in addition to Nylon Calculus, he has had work published with The Washington Post. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska, but was in Denver to check out some Nuggets games this week.
Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com, NylonCalculus.com and HardwoodParoxysm.com also joins the show. Mares has been writing an incredible series this season on HP titled: The Pocket Pass, where he goes in depth on a specific NBA team.
We get our guests' takes on all things Nuggets including: Will Barton, Nikola Jokic, Jusuf Nurkic, Gary Harris, Emmanuel Mudiay, Michael Malone, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried and much more. We also delve into what has been drawing our attention in the NBA and get into some analytics talk and how NBA teams are using that part of the puzzle to help in various aspects of team building.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
You can follow both guests on Twitter by clicking there names here:
@SethPartnow
@Adam_Mares
A special CSG featuring Denver Nuggets General Manager Tim Connelly. We discuss how the front office is evaluating the season, Emmanuel Mudiay, Nikola Jokic. How close is Jusuf Nurkic to returning? Michael Malone and his relationship with his players. Development vs. winning games, the value of first round picks and much more. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
With Ross out of the country and stuck in Toronto on assignment, Nate and Jeff go all Nuggets. The guy discuss Emmanuel Mudiay's progress and struggles, check in on NBA rookies, and have some sound from Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic. Enjoy the show!
Ross is out on assignment as Nate and Jeff welcome BSNDenver.com's Harrison Wind to the show. The guys talk about who they've been drawn to in the 2015 NBA rookie class, with a focus on Nuggets rookies Emmanuel Mudiay and Nikola Jokic. Lots of Nuggets and NBA talk in this one.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
The Broncos are no longer The Walking Dead with Vernon Davis aboard. Ross has an NBA quiz ready for Nate and Jeff and the guys try to make sense of what the Nuggets are doing.
The CSG crew has an NBA hour with Andrew Feinstein from DenverStiffs.com. The guys go over Feinstein's predictions column for the Eastern and Western Conferences and discuss all things Nuggets as the preseason winds down with the regular season on the horizon.
Ross, Jeff and Nate go over the Broncos 5-0 start and if they should try to assemble an All Star team or not, and they get into Michael Malone's Nuggets and what makes them tick. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
Ross is back from his various assignments and an old school CSG podcast is in the mix with Nate and Jeff ready to relate everything to the Nuggets. The guys discuss the Rockies, Broncos, Avalanche and Nuggets... there's no shortage of tangents. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
The guys are ready to talk Nuggets with guests Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com and Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com.
With media day over and training camp underway, there's all sorts of hoops talk. The Nuggets have a few position battles as camp opens. Who is going to be in the hunt for Rookie of the Year? Plus, Magic Mike Miller signed with the team, we go over what that means for the roster and more. Enjoy the show!
With Ross Martin out on assignment, the boys decide to have an NBA pre-preview show with NBA blogger Matt Moore of CBSSports.com (follow Moore on Twitter (@MattMooreCBS or @hpbasketball) and Nuggets Beat Writer Christopher "Don't Call Me Chris" Dempsey (@dempseypost) from the Denver Post.
An NBA quiz gets us ready to start talking hoops. The guys go over their early lists of NBA contenders, debate how much LaMarcus Aldridge's signing changes the Spurs' chances, how Billy Donovan and Fred Hoiberg will fare with the Thunder and Bulls, respectively, and where the Nuggets fit into the mix in the West.
And the guys finish up the show by discussing the direction of the Nuggets under Tim Connelly, what it means for the program to have the veterans back that re-signed and extended their contracts over the summer, what may come from Emmanuel Mudiay this season, and much more.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
The boys are back, this time Andrew Feinstein of Denver Stiffs joins Nate and Jeff to talk about his trip to Africa, and wouldn't you know it ... the guys get into endless NBA talks from the 1980s, 90s, 00s, and much much more. Thanks for listening!
The boys go over various aspects of the Colorado Rockies Troy Tulowitzki trade to the Toronto Blue Jays. That leads to a little trip down Rockies memory lane, and if the team is in good hands with General Manager Jeff Bridich.
Morton brings back his "Things Jeff believes to be true..." segment that leads into some hoops talk.
Grantland's Zach Lowe wrote a piece about the Charlotte Hornets, that mentioned the recent contract extensions for Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari. That leads into a little discussion on how the Nuggets got that salary cap flexibility, and more.
We were joined for episode #220 by Paul Klee of The Colorado Springs' Gazette. You can follow him on twitter at @bypaulklee, he's a fantastic columnist, and an avid Nuggets fan.
We get into all things Nuggets, like Emmanuel Mudiay, Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chadler's contract extensions, what the roster will look like for the coming season, Michael Malone's role, and the front office.
The guys also get into how the Broncos may look this season, and who Klee's go-to guys to talk to are in Orange and Blue.
Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening!
Nate Timmons and Adam Mares are in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League. The two discuss the experience of being in Vegas at the ever-growing event, and which rookies on various team have impressed.
The two also delve into the Nuggets Summer League squad and discuss Emmanuel Mudiay, Gary Harris, Erick Green, Jamaal Franklin, Nikola Jokic, Ian Clark, and Joffrey Lauvergne. The guys also look at how they guys blend with what the Nuggets have done this off-season with the free agents the team has retained.
Enjoy the show, the audio is a little different as no mics were used and just the H4N showed its power. Thanks for listening.
The boys are back, and joined this week by Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs, Nylon Calculus, and Hardwood Paroxysm.
Ross Martin might be going into the "preventative surgery" business, that he thinks could benefit NBA players. The guys discuss the drafting of Emmanuel Mudiay and Nikola Radicevic; as well as the expected arrival of Nikola Jokic.
The guys talk NBA free agency, and which names and teams they are following this offseason. They also get into the Nuggets' free agents, and what the team might look like come training camp.
Enjoy the show, thanks for listening!
Be sure to follow @Adam_Mares on Twitter.
With Ross on his way to New York, via his Huffy, to cover the NBA draft, Nate and Jeff are joined by Andrew Feinstein, the Big Stiff.
The guys get into the Sacramento mess, and what it could mean for the Nuggets if DeMarcus Cousins is actually on the trade block. We get into the draft and debate Mario Hezonja vs Justise Winslow, and what we think might play out come draft night.
There's also talk of Michael Malone, and what style he may try to play, and the guys look at what the front office must do this offseason.
Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening.
The guys find themselves deep in the RiNo district of downtown Denver. Jeff and Nate go over the news of Pete D'Alessandro returning to Denver with the Nuggets and Avalanche, and they answer some listener questions on the endless coaching search, draft workouts - including Justise Winslow, and draft day scenarios.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
Christopher "Don't Call Me Chris" Dempsey joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals and all things Nuggets. Seriously, all things Nuggets. We delve into the coaching search and the Nuggets' silence. The draft and who we like, who we don't, and who is intriguing.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
Jeff and Nate make their way to the Pepsi Center for a special podcast with Nuggets General Manager Tim Connelly.
We go over the draft process (sorry, couldn't ask about specific players per NBA rules), talk some Nikola Jokic, where the current roster stands, how the coaching search is coming, and much more.
Big thanks to Connelly for once again joining us, enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!
Jeff and Nate get together on a rainy day to deliver your ears with some Nuggets talk.
The guys get into a little of Nate's thoughts on Manny Pacquaio vs Floyd Mayweather.
Then they delve into the Nuggets coaching news, or lack thereof. That turns into draft talk and roster talk with the paramount offseason ahead.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but Ross Martin can't seem to get himself on board. Nate and Jeff try to talk some sense into Ross about the best playoff format out there.
The guys also get into some Rockies talk and how they might be the old Nuggets and the Nuggets might be the old Rockies. Crazy times.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
Two podcasts in one week? Nate Timmons sits down with Lewi Gault, a fitness professional, Jiu-Jitsu competitor, MMA enthusiast, and a husband and father.
Gault is gearing up for the annual Fitness on the Rocks event at Red Rocks (July 18th) and we get into some MMA talk - centering around the UFC, what it was like coming to the United States from Scotland, and much more.
Find information on Fitness on the Rocks by clicking this link. The event takes place July 18th at Red Rocks.
Ross Martin is back, after his long road covering NCAA Tournament games for CSG. We talk about the tournament thus far, Jeff Morton takes us through the controversial Indiana legislation, who to root for on the Broncos (if anyone), and some light Nuggets discussion.
Enjoy the show!
Nate and Jeff sit down to talk Broncos free agency, if they'll be venturing into Coors Field this coming baseball season, if Gary Harris is a keeper, and much more Nuggets talk. Enjoy the show.
Once upon a time we said on this podcast something like: The much anticipated ... it couldn't have sounded more amateur. But in that light, we haven't done a podcast in a while and have been restless listeners.
So, we're back tonight with Andrew Feinstein from Denver Stiffs and from Denver to talk all things Nuggets. A Nuggets roundtable if you will. We get to resting players, Melvin Hunt, Josh Kroenke, and much more. We hope you enjoy the show.
While Ross Martin is out on a cruise liner somewhere deep in the Pacific or Atlantic, Jeff Morton and Nate Timmons take this opportunity to go Nuggets/NBA heavy on the podcast.
The two dream, complain, cry, examine, and hope for the best as the NBA trade deadline nears. Enjoy the show.
We sent Ross Martin out on assignment to find where Wade Phillips likes to hang out. We were fortunate enough to bring in Andrew Feinstein from Denver Stiffs and Paul Klee from The Gazette in Colorado Springs.
If you don't know Klee, you should. He has spent time covering Big 10 basketball, is a Colorado guy, and has been writing about Colorado sports for a few years now for The Gazette.
Heavy on Nuggets talk tonight, enjoy the show.
Sandy Clough from 104.3 The Fan joins the show to dissect the Super Bowl, talk about where the Broncos are headed, and plenty of Nuggets talk - stemming from a few articles that came out on the team recently (and in light of their loss to the 76ers.)
It's Super Bowl week, but all anyone wants to talk about is ... a huge freaking scandal that matters, according to Ross Hipster Glasses Martin. A certain Chicago fan is excited about the John Fox hire, and the guys grade the Gary Kubiak hire, and take a long look at Brian Shaw.
Nate and Jeff made it down to Jake's on a dark and snowy Denver night to talk sports with Les Shaprio from The Sports Show, which can be seen on DenverPost.com any time you want with Woody Paige, too.
We go deep into Broncos waters and Les tells us the man for the job, that won't get hired. We discuss many candidates and possibilities, and much more.
There is also some Nate Robinson talk as the Nuggets are bringing in veteran Jameer Nelson, and we discuss the direction the Nuggets should go. Enjoy the show.
Denver Nuggets General Manager Tim Connelly joins us, once again, to discuss all things Nuggets. We dive into the state of the team, if we could see rebuilding, the plan for the present and future, and more.
We also discuss the development and future of Jusuf Nurkic - who Connelly likes next to Kenneth Faried - and how things are going overseas with Nikola Jokic and Joffrey Lauvergne (and when we could see them in Denver).
Hey, is it 2015 yet? It is? Well, let's get the podcast fired up! We're back talking Kanye West, the Broncos chances in the playoffs, and if the Nuggets message is matching their play.
The 200th episode! We've come a long way since Nate dreamed up having his own podcast on his lonesome drives from Casper, WY to Denver. A chance meet up with Ross at Washington Park turned those dreams into a reality and the addition of Jeff has turned the show into what it is today.
In a likely scenario, Ross is working while Nate and Jeff are joined by Christopher "Don't Call Me Chris" Dempsey of the Denver Post to talk Rockies trades, Johnny Football starting, Cam Newton's car accident, and much more.
As we usually do when Dempsey joins the show, we go in depth on the Nuggets and we think we also converted Dempsey to the Orange and Blue! Enjoy the show!
After a two week hiatus, the boys are back and trying to get organized. So much to talk about from Boss, to Colorado State football, the Broncos, Nuggets, and umpires coming out. Enjoy the show.
The lost episode! The guys made their Week 12 picks, but technical difficulties (one idiot podcaster) kept this locked away for the weekend. Take a look back and see how right Nate was and how wrong Jeff and Ross were this past weekend.
The guys are going back ... to the future with the headlines segment. Are the Broncos playing to their playmakers? How are the hands that the Nuggets are in? Lots to discuss, enjoy the show.
Ross Martin makes a return to the show after doing a little baby raising and sports watching. Somehow the headlines got filtered through Ross' spam account as the guys touch on a number of random pieces. The Broncos coach has a lot of audio clips out there. The Nuggets have an array of issues which the guys ponder at length. Enjoy the show!
Andrew Feinstein joins us on the eve of the 2014-15 Denver Nuggets season! We talk a little Broncos and a lot of Nuggets, even some Elitches discussion makes its way onto the podcast. Enjoy the show.
From time to time we try to bribe guests to appear on our show. This time the guys somehow convinced Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post to come back on the show. Being a loyal Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals fan, things have been going well for Dempsey recently. Well, how'd the Cards do in Game 1 of the NLCS? Why is an Eagles fan so concerned with the Cowboys offense? Could the Broncos face the 'Boys in the big dance?
We also dive into Nuggets talk. A dive that would make The Abyss jealous. We talk about position battles, the offensive system, the defensive challenges that lies ahead of the Nuggets, and so much more Nuggets talk that your head could very well explode. Enjoy the show.
The guys make their Week 6 NFL Picks. Nate is still hanging onto the lead, but Ross and Jeff are making comeback bids.
After missing a week, the guys are amped up and ready to go. The Broncos dismantled the Cardinals and get to see an old friend in Eric Decker this weekend. Kenneth Faried agreed to a contract extension with the Nuggets, the NBA got a fat new TV contract, and the guys discuss the first preseason game against the Lakers.
The guys don't have a Broncos game to pick this week, but they are back with their Week 4 NFL picks! After three weeks Nate is leading the pack with 27 wins, Jeff and Ross both have 20 and Hipster Glasses thinks he's trending in the right direction.
The Broncos lost a close one to the Seahawks in Seattle, but the guys were not very happy with the performance by John Fox and company. What was wrong with the offense? What can the team focus on during the dreaded bye week? Media day is coming up for the Nuggets and the season is just around the corner, Jeff and Nate are ready to talk hoops.
Kenneth Faried and Team USA won gold in Barcelona, what will this mean for The Manimal's development? Ross' headlines include Adrian Peterson and that gets the guys talking about mob mentality and a whole lot more. Plus the Broncos have a big game coming up, why do Ross and Jeff want them to lose?
The guys pick their Week 2 NFL games, listen to see how to win the annual GOTS contest.
Things get a bit serious as the guys discuss Ray Rice for a few minutes, Nate and Jeff begged a Chauncey Billups story into Ross' headlines (NBA talk ensues), the boys discuss the conference disparity between the AFC and NFC, recap some of the Broncos game and more.
Gamblers on the Storm is back! Jeff Morton won the whole thing last season and is back to defend his crown. We gave away some sweet prizes last season, including a Julius Thomas signed Broncos football and gift cards to the Denver Chop House (delicious!).
Tweet us, Facebook us, or email us on who you think will win our NFL Pick 'Em this season: Nate, Ross or Jeff and you'll be eligible for a prize at the end of the season. Details in this week's show.
Ross' headlines somehow miss the Wes Welker news, Jeff Morton is on a power-trip binge (racing teenagers at stoplights!), and Nate just wants to talk basketball and legalizing PEDs.
The boys are back talking movies, Emmy's, Kenneth Faried and Team USA, the non-showering Michael Sam, Matt Prater, and more.
We discuss Jeff's distain for the NFL, Nate compares himself to JaVale McGee and Ross has a batch of headlines that cover a wide range of topics, including the death of Robin Williams.
Jake Feinstein joins the show after a long awaited absence from Earth. He reveals who he really is on the show as we talk Nuggets, Broncos, and more Nuggets and NBA and headlines and such.
We're back, after a little hiatus, and talking sports, duh! Nate talks about his time in Las Vegas at Summer League, the guys dive into Quincy Miller, Erick Green, and Gary Harris. The rumors of Kevin Love to Denver won't seem to die, so the guys re-hash the Love talk. A bit of Rockies and Broncos mixed in and some movie talk at the end. Enjoy.
Jeff and Nate are down at Pepsi Center for the Nuggets last mini-camp before Summer League. Nuggets small forward Quincy Miller joins the guys to talk about sports and stuff. Quincy tells us about life in the NBA thus far, where his game has grown, what we can expect to see from him in Vegas and beyond, his strong shoe and backpack game and much more.
Enjoy the show and big big thanks to Mr. Miller for taking the time to chat with us today.
We are joined at Jake's Food & Spirits, 3800 Walnut St., by ESPN Denver's 102.3FM Les Shapiro. We talk World Cup, Avalanche free agents, Nuggets draft, what title would mean more for Colorado fans, and more. Enjoy the show.
The Boys are back this week! Ross Martin makes his triumphant return to the show as we talk World Cup, LeBron James, Nuggets draft and much more. Enjoy the show.
Christopher "Don't call me Chris" Dempsey from the Denver Post joins us to talk all things Nuggets before next week's NBA draft (June 26th). We address the Joel Embiid foot injury, the Kevin Love sweepstakes, and what the Nuggets might end up doing on draft night.
Enjoy the show.
Nate and Jeff are tuned into the 1994 NBA Finals, yep, who the Nuggets should look to draft and how they should go about it and much more on this week's episode.
We are back after a week off and bringing back the headlines that Ross Martin holds dear to his heart. A certain new Bronco made a little bad news this week, the Rockies are still playing pretty good baseball - albeit a little slump, and the Nuggets' President had some interesting comments this week.
Jeff and Nate were able to get Denver Nuggets General Manager Tim Connelly back on the show to discuss all things Nuggets and NBA. Connelly has already been a busy man this summer as he traveled overseas to check in on a couple prospects and more. Enjoy the show.
Nate and Jeff sit down for this week's podcast with just the CSG boys. Ross is still on baby watch and the guys are eager to talk Mark Jackson and his departure from the Golden State Warriors, what it means for Steve Kerr and thus the Nuggets, and much more.
The guys get into what the Nuggets might be able to do in the post-season next season it what appears to be a wide open West, what moves could be made with the draft pick and more and plenty of playoff talk. Enjoy the show.
In search of a guest to replace the sweet sounds of Ross Martin, we have friend of the show Sandy Clough on to join us to talk all things Donald Sterling, NBA, Nuggets, NBA playoffs, and the Avalanche.
Enjoy the show.
If you like the Denver Nuggets and don't listen to this, then you cannot be a fan. We have Jeff Morton and Christopher "Don't Call me Chris" Dempsey from the Denver Post on to talk ALL things Nuggets. Those two and Nate Timmons spent more time around the team this season than any other folks combined. Sure, having Dempsey, the beat reporter, helps those numbers ... but still.
We get into end of season talk, were expectations met, where do they go from here, draft scenarios, off-season moves, and much more ... plus some NBA playoff talk. Big big thanks to Dempsey for taking the time to chat with us. Enjoy the show.
in the pregnancy-watch era of the Colorado Sports Guys podcast, Ross Martin's first replacement is guest Andrew Feinstein of Denver Stiffs. This Nuggets centric podcast tries to figure out which players will be back next season and what the Nuggets might do with their draft pick this off-season. Lots to discuss, enjoy.
The final Ross Martin podcast ... well ... that is until The Colorado Sports Baby gets settled in. The boys are talking about sports and Wash Park and the Nuggets and stuff and sports and stuff. Enjoy the show.
Jeff Morton and Ross Martin in the palatial studios for an excellent podcast sans Nate "Ankle Socks" Timmons. The King of Thornton and Hipster Glasses discuss and enjoy some delicious craft brewed beer while managing to bring incredible insight to (but not limited) the homophobic Houston Rockets, the NCAA cartel, baseball's opening day, Don Baylor and other interesting things like baby showers!!! Enjoy this Food Worker Friendly episode of the COLORADO SPORTS GUYS PODCAST!!!
The boys are back in the CSG studios and ready to talk Broncos, the NCAA hoops tournament, Nuggets, and Wes Anderson movies. It all makes for a perfect blend of healthy Colorado sports talk. Enjoy.
Back in the comfortable confines of the CSG studios, Ross is back from assignment and ready to talk NASCAR. But lucky for most folks that will be listening, Nate and Jeff distracted him with plenty of NBA talk (90's era NBA a plenty).
Free agency is upon the NFL and the Broncos added a couple key defensive players, unfortunately the guys only knew about one of them at the time of the recording. So, sit back and enjoy the show.
We are joined by Matt Moore from CBS Sports (@hpbasketball) to talk about the NBA and the Nuggets. Again we are live from Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut Street to enjoy some killer food and talk hoops.
Moore covers the NBA as a whole for CBS, but he's a constant at Nuggets practices and games. Jeff and Nate sit in the press box aka BloggerVille with Moore and talk a lot of Nuggets with him. We hope you enjoy the show and get a nice fill of NBA talk, Nuggets current affairs, where the draft may lead, and the directions we would take the team this off-season.
With Ross Martin out on assignment, Jeff and Nate tried to replace him the best they could. So, naturally they called on former guests Les Shapiro from 102.3 ESPN Denver and Sandy Clough from 104.3 The Fan. The two radio pros slummed it for a night and talked Rockies (yep) and tons of Nuggets past, present, and even future.
We even get a little nostalgic and discuss when Les and Sandy met back in the 80s when Denver hoops were fast paced and clothing styles were questionable, at best.
Jeff and Nate are live at Jake's Food & Spirits (3800 Walnut St.) to record this week's show. Both fine gentlemen attended the Suns vs. Nuggets game and they came away with more questions than answers.
The current state of the team is discussed, the approaching deadline and if the team will make any moves, as well as a look around at what other NBA teams may do before Thursday's deadline.
Enjoy the show.
Who got trivia? We got trivia ... about the NBA dunk contest! We're also talking Michael Sams with resident gay Jeff Morton and much more. Hit play, sit back, and relax to the sweet sounds of your sports guys.
The boys are back talking movies and sports show ... oh and a little Super Bowl talk and more. Enjoy the show.
It's Super Bowl week and we are lost in the talk this week. Nate seems scared of the match up between the Seahawks and Broncos, Ross tries his best to talk some sense into him and Jeff might be in the overconfident boat. We also talk a little Nuggets and the return of Dan Issel. Enjoy the show.
The Broncos are going to the Super Bowl and we're here with our game reactions from the Patriots test on the gridiron, we discuss the Seahawks match-up and more. We delve into the Danilo Gallinari setback and what "tanking" means or doesn't mean. We're joined my Mario Vetanze of Mile High Sports' The Sports Pyramid show joins us for this one. Enjoy.
Jeff Morton and Ross Martin in the palatial studios discussing the anxiety that comes with the Broncos playoffs and the Nuggets proving both supporters and naysayers wrong. Nate Timmons is on assignment this week, literally. Also included is the announcement of the CSG listener Gamblers on the Storm contest winners. BIG PRIZES! Thanks for supporting the podcast by patronizing the Denver ChopHouse and continuing to click through the Amazon banner at Coloradosportsguys.com.
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We are back and we are joined by Andrew Feinstein of Denver Stiffs at Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut St. in Denver. Ross is out on assignment and we delve deep into Nuggets talk with some sound from head coach Brian Shaw, Ty Lawson, Darrell Arthur, and Randy Foye. We discuss the win streak, what was going wrong, what is going right, and a whole lot more. We wrap up by talking some Broncos and give our predictions on the game and who will advance this weekend in the NFL.
Jeff Morton and Nate Timmons are on location this week at the Pepsi Center to bring you a special edition of the podcast. We were joined by Nuggets General Manager Tim Connelly and cover a plethora of topics including: how he got into the league, players he liked growing up, what it'd be like to be a fly on his office wall, analytics, how he put his staff together and more.
Enjoy the show.
Gamblers on the Storm is a little late this week and now super depressing since the Broncos lost to that stink bag Phillis Rivers. But we had some fun recording and you should listen to it.
On this week's show we discuss another Rockies trade, the Broncos big win against the Titans and their upcoming game against the Chargers, what players we like and dislike, and the Nuggets 4-2 mark on their six game road trip.
We recorded this week's episode down at Jake's Food and Spirits down on 3800 Walnut Street, they have two for one beers on Tuesdays and delicious burgers, sandwiches and more. We delve into the Rockies trade of Dexter Fowler for Michael Jordan, the big Broncos vs Chiefs game, the Nuggets seven game win streak and more on this week's show.
Jeff and Ross leave Nate behind and head over to the concrete bunker to pod it up with Colin Daniels, Zach Sheely and Scott Stafford. We talk about the Broncos, Nuggets and Nate's love of one incredibly classy Nugget's analytics man. Some other things may have been discussed. The only what is to listen. Don't forget to visit our sponsor, the Denver Chop House. They love us, we love them, they love you, we love you... we all love each other... everybody loves everybody... just listen to the show!
The Battle of the Birds has moved away from the gridiron, that Ross loves so much, and into the CSG studios as the boys are neck-and-neck heading down the stretch picking NFL games head-to-head. This week, will we all pick the Broncos? Listen to find out.
Standings:
Jeff: 100-62
Ross: 99-63
Nate: 96-66
Chiefs, Thunder, Bulls, Mavericks, Patriots and more on this week's podcast. Ross comes in hot-and-heavy with headlines, Jeff discusses his article about the Nuggets losing their "cool" and Nate talks about the differences between Danilo Gallinari and Derrick Rose's injuries.
Asleep at the wheel, we're a day late in posting, but we had all our picks in Thursday evening. There is no telling who will win this week as we didn't do any prep work on the picks ... we went back to the true podcasting ways and picked games as we talked about 'em.
It's that week where the overrated Chiefs finally come to town and put their undefeated record to the test against a real team. Ross ponders which state Alex Smith and company play in, Jeff wants to talk about Tulo and the Rockies and Nate compares everything to the Nuggets. Yep, we are back in business!
Changing things up a bit this week, an emergency podcast as Jeff and Nate will be attending the Nuggets game Tuesday night. We got a bit lucky and were joined by Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post after Monday's Nuggets practice down at the Pepsi Center.
The sound quality may be a bit off, but the sports talk is as if it were sold at a Farmer's Market; fresh.
Our Week 9 picks are in for this Halloween special.
Standings:
Jeff: 78-42
Ross: 74-46
Nate: 71-49
Ross prepares for the no. 1 pick in his basketball fantasy draft and can't decide between LeBron James, Michael Jordan, or Kevin Durant. He makes his picks throughout the show as Nate and Jeff talk Broncos and Nuggets. Jared Allen should be wearing orange, but Ross thinks the team will be just fine without the pricey veteran.
Enjoy the show.
Our Week 8 NFL Picks are in as Ross and Jeff make blunder after blunder while Nate looks to have a big week.
Our standings thus far:
Jeff: 68-39
Ross: 66-41
Nate: 61-46
A disappointing Broncos loss has the guys talking about play-calling, John Fox hoarding his challenge flags, and much more. Mike Shanahan is coming to town this weekend and Peyton Manning and company should be thinking bloodbath. The guys are excited for the Avs early season success and talk about the Red Wings game for a minute or two.
The Nuggets are set to start the season on Oct. 30th and that has the guys talking about all sorts of hoops questions facing the local team.
Our Week 7 NFL picks are in and you can listen to all of our banter about the battles of the birds right here.
Standings:
Jeff: 59-33
Ross: 55-37
Nate: 52-40
Ross has a plethora of Broncos based headlines coming off an interesting game with the JACKSONVILLE! Jaguars. The guys also discuss Walt Weiss' new three year deal and the skybar going in at Coors Field.
Joining the CSG crew to talk Nuggets is Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post. A man who has worn many hats for the paper, he's on the Nuggets beat this season. We discuss his Colorado based background, the use of question marks in headlines, all sorts of Nuggets talk (including what Ross labels "cheeseburger compliments"), and his fondness for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Enjoy the show.
Our excuse to talk about the NFL games comes through in flying fashion on this quick pick 'em podcast.
For the running contest (an autographed football from a Denver Bronco and the runner up will win a dinner for two to the Denver Chop House) the standings are as follows:
Jeff: 49-28
Ross: 44-33
Nate: 42-35
Ross has been found and he's bringing the heat with his headlines this week. We discuss the duel that was Broncos vs Cowboys, including Tony Romo's likeness to Vinny Testaverde. We're also breaking down the Nuggets and focusing on JaVale McGee, Ty Lawson, and who will lead the team this season.
Jeff and Nate make their Week 5 NFL picks on this edition of the Gambers on the Storm. They had to break into Ross' apartment, but they still have not found Ross!
A loosely guaranteed 30 minutes or less podcast, we get it done this week in just 16 minutes for your enjoyment.
We'll have Ross' picks here on this page soon (so he can't cheat!)!
Jeff and Nate fly solo and delve into the Broncos beatdown of the Eagles and the upcoming Cowboys game. Without Ross around, the guys also go off the deep end talking Nuggets as media day passed and training camp is underway.
Our powerful NFL Week 4 Pick 'Em. We got battles of the birds all over the place, a London showdown, and Monday night mayhem!
Remember, the winners of our Gamblers on the Storm contest are going to receive, first place, a signed football from a Denver Broncos player, and second place, a dinner for two to The Chop House!
Standings: Jeff: 32-16, Ross: 29-19, Nate: 25-23.
Back in the Colorado Limited studios at 1525 S. Pearl Street with guest David Starcer from The Bird Writes.com - he's a Colorado sports guy that closely follows the Broncos, Rockies, Buffaloes, and ... writes about the Pelicans. He joins us for the second time, having been a guest talking about the NBA draft over the summer.
We break down the Broncos beatdown of the Raiders, discuss Dante Bichette leaving the Rockies, Todd Helton's tenure, and get into a conversation about beer.
It's time for our Week 3 NFL picks! Jeff announces the prizes for our listeners after the Arizona vs New Orleans game, be sure to listen to either see what you'll win or what you could win (if you have yet to submit your selections).
The standings after two weeks: Jeff is 23-9, Ross is 22-10, and Nate is 19-13. We call this week Seperation Sunday and you'll know why after listening to this quick hitter.
Ross brings the heat with his headlines this week as Jeff and Nate wind up making up headlines so they have stuff to talk about. The guys give you their Top 5 Most Hated Quarterbacks currently in the league, and Jeff wants to talk Breaking Bad at the end of the show.
And be sure to listen and Jeff unveils the prizes for the Gamblers on the Storm contest winners that will be announced after the NFL's regular season concludes.
It's time for our Week 2 NFL Picks. A short and sweet podcast that will benefit you at the end of the season. Be sure to read Jeff's blog post (scroll down) to see how.
The boys are back in town aka the Colorado Sports Guys studios. Ross returns with some powerful headlines, Jeff wants to talk movies, and Nate is just along for the ride. Does 49-27 mean anything to you? Let's podcast!
Gamblers on the Storm is our NFL specific podcast talking about each and every NFL game of the week and giving you our picks for who will win. We have border wars, battle of the birds, and we try to figure out who Bill is and what he means to Buffalo.
Adam Kinney, from Denver Sports Nation on Mile High Sports radio, is our guest picker of the week - keep tabs on us and see how we do. Listen to find out how you could win some sweet gear from the CSG Crew!
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We are joined by Adam Kinney of Denver Sports Nation on Mile High Sports radio (93.7 FM and 1510 AM). We talk about how credible LeBron James is as a sitcom producer, argue about NBA point guard and where Ty Lawson sits among them, try to figure out how Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is remembered by Nuggets fans, and of course we preview the Denver Broncos upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens and give you our predictions on Thursday's contest.
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It feels like we've been on the road more than we've been home. Is that a song lyric? It should be. This week Jeff and Nate are down at Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut Street in Denver to record on location with Andrew Feinstein of Denver Stiffs.
We tackle Broncos cuts, Peyton Manning's legacy, NFL concussions and TV deals, some Nuggets past and present talk - including Feinstein's thoughts on all the changes over at Pepsi Center and much more.
Ross Martin is on assignment and on his way to Indianapolis, Indiana to cover UFC Fight Night on Aug. 28th and then he'll be in Hamton, GA for the Advocare 500 race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sept. 1st. We promise not to air any of his footage.
We are joined in the Colorado Limited studios this week by Shawn Drotar from 104.3 The Fan and Cover 32 (where he covers the Broncos). We delve into Ty Lawson, Von Miller, break out some terrible English accents, and even chat a bit about the staying power of winning titles.
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Ross tells us about his bowling league and other enticing headlines. Jeff poses some difficult questions for the upcoming Winter Olympics and Nate thinks he's still at Lake Tahoe and wonders why nobody seemed to miss him.
Our wandering minds think up the sporting venues we'd want to visit before we kick the bucket. In this special edition of the podcast, we bring you our Top 5 Stadiums or Arenas we want to visit. Ross is quite unhappy with Nate's hosting skills, Jeff comes to the realization that living in Thornton has limited his traveling ways, and more.
Broncos preseason games are set to begin this week, are the injuries serious? We name names of the guys you don't want to hear about getting hurt. Nate is excited to see Montee Ball's first action and Jeff pines for the days of the old uniforms, in an odd fashion. Ross defends the Monforts during Jeff's segment and there may not be time for the Top 5 list.
We are back in the Colorado Limited studios on 1525 S. Pearl Street. Sandy Clough from 104.3 the Fan is with us to talk Von Miller and Peyton Manning, the Nuggets and Nate Robinson, and to play Ross' Jeopardy game: Before and After. Enjoy the show.
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On this special edition of the Colorado Sports Guys podcast we welcome Jordan Hamilton of the Denver Nuggets to the show. We discuss growing up in Los Angeles, how Jordan got into basketball, about his time in Austin at the University of Texas, being a professional athlete and much more.
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The boys are back in town as Nate and Jeff return to the studio. Ross faces an indefinite suspension for his antics with Renee the Intern, but in the meantime there is sports talk. We discuss Nate Robinson signing with the Nuggets, Von Miller's possible suspension, and the Rockies owners not taking a leap of faith with their team.
Howdy Folks! Nate is in Vegas and Jeff is celebrating his birthday so without his buddies, Ross calls up a special guest host from the minors to sit in on the podcast and run the board. On this podcast there will be headlines, per usual. Nate takes a break from hobnobbing with the NBA big shots to call in with a special report from the summer league in Vegas. In a heat and boring-hoops induced stupor he renounces his Nuggets fandom and adopts the Mavericks as his new team of choice. And then those things Jeff believes to be true is back again, but a little less pompous this week.
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We are joined in the palatial CSG studios by John Reidy from South Stands Denver. We get into a plethora of topics in Ross' headlines, including the executives DUI charges with the Broncos. Jeff tells his tale with John Elway, and Nate wants to get the pulse on the Nuggets' new additions Randy Foye and J.J. Hickson.
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We are joined this week by 102.3 ESPN Denver's Les Shapiro. Ross has his famous headlines, Jeff rants about the "Patriots Way", and Nate tries to win the tricky game of "Before and After".
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We're back talking sports and stuff. Ross has his world famous headlines, Jeff rants about the possible return of Bernie Bickerstaff, and Nate has the guys thinking Top 5 NBA Draft "What Ifs". Plus we delve into the Nuggets hiring of Brian Shaw.
This week we are lucky to be joined by Sam Vecenie from Fear the Sword.com and David Starcer from At the Hive.com to bring you the thoughts on the 2013 NBA draft with insight into the Cleveland Cavaliers from Vecenie, Pelicans from Starcer, and of course the Nuggets.
This is a special Sunday podcast and Ross, Jeff, and Nate will be back Tuesday with another podcast.
We have Ross' headlines featuring golf and Nuggets moves, Jeff rants about the NBA Finals and our Top 5 Sports Blunder.
Ross' headlines cover the George Karl firing, the Willis McGahee sightings, and some late to the party lines about the local teams. Jeff tackles the angry Broncos fans in Things He Believes to be True, and Nate helps start things off with this week's Top 5 Most Overrated Athletes.
We're joined by Mario Vetanze of The Sports Pyramid blog and podcast. Ross has his Headlines all lined up and no golf this week! Jeff believes the excitement over the Broncos is catching fever pitch and Nate has a Colorado sports based quiz to test the knowledge of his colleagues.
We must be getting close to a Masai Ujiri decision: Nuggets or Raptors. Hal Halberson is sitting in for Ross tonight, but he still has the headlines, Jeff goes for a heart-felt Things Jeff Believes to be True, and we talk about the Oscars as Ross caught up on some films.
We are joined in studio this week by Denver sports broadcasting veteran Les Shapiro, from ESPN Denver radio and Fox 31.
We're talking Masai Ujiri's contract status with the Nuggets (could Phil Jackson and his book solve anything?), the Rockies bringing back memories of the glory days at batting practice, and if Charles Woodson is worth a damn.
We've also got our Top 5 Sports Movies.
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We're talking about Charles Woodson and the Broncos, Ross is taking a trip to Coors Field - can he watch a whole Rockies game? - Jeff takes a look at the moves made throughout Denver sports history that changed the landscape of various franchises, we get into a heated discussion on Carmelo Anthony, and Ross brings it all home with reality television.
We're talking Rockies' star Todd Helton and the Thornton police, what do the Kings and Sonics have to do with the Nuggets, are the Nuggets in danger of losing their fans?, and what to do now that George Karl and the boys are done playing.
The guys get right into Headlines this week with Ross berading Jason Collins and for reasons you probably haven't thought up. Jeff is talking Andre Iguodala conspiracy theories and we break down what the Nuggets did right and what they must do heading into Oakland for a make or break Game 6 against the Warriors.
Enjoy this week's show.
The guys are back and ready to talk Nuggets playoff basketball. The team is tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors. With the series shifting back to Oakland, the guys call up friend of the show Nate Parham from Golden State of Mind.com to get the Warriors fans' angle on the series.
In addition to hoops, Ross has his Headlines ready to go and Jeff tells us about, "These Things I believe to be True." Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's show.
The Nuggets are lining up to play either the Warriors or Rockets; we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the team heading into the post-season. Ross has headlines on The Masters and preaches about his love of golf. Jeff rants about RantSports and Nate has a sports movie quiz for the guys.
The Colorado Sports Guys are not just well connected members of the new media Denver elite. On episode 102 Nate, Jeff and Ross prove that the reach of the Colorado Sports Guys is international. A few members of the Italian Consulate stop by the CSG studios to discuss Danilo Gallinari's injury and its effect on the Nugget's playoff hopes. Nate sits down at the Pepsi Center with the fan favorite and enigmatic Wilson Chandler. And it wouldn't be the CSG podcast without Ross' headlines, Jeff's rants about things which he sees to be true, and Nate forgetting to play the crowd noise. PLUS a special appearance by Renee, the CSG intern and house intrepreter.
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Special guest Colin Neilson from Denver Stiffs joins us for a very Nuggets and headline driven conversation. We talk potential playoff matchups for George Karl's squad, Evan Fournier's play and we weigh in on JaVale McGee's development.
On our 100th episode we welcome Sandy Clough from 104.3 The Fan. It's very appropriate that for our 100th podcast we have a professional radio man on with us. Clough talks sports, but we also get his backstory and lots of insight into the way he works.
Happy Birthday 1 and 8 Nate! Celebrating the Nugget's winning streak and Nate's birthday during Stiff's Night Out. Recorded on location at Jake's Fine Food and Spirits, a somewhat insane episode with special guest Colin Daniels from the South Stands Denver Fancast. Trivia, headlines, talking, singing... This Episode #99 of the Colorado Sports Guys Podcast has it all.
No more words, just listen folks!
Former 13-year veteran NBA referee, Tim Donaghy, joins the show to talk with us about officating games in the league, the relationship between refs and coaches, home crowds, and players, if George Karl barking at the officials pays off, if the Nuggets have a chance to win an NBA title and much much more.
We also talk Broncos free agency and the big signing the team made this week.
Carmelo Anthony is returning to Denver on March 13th and we breakdown every angle of how he should be greeted by the hometown fans.
Donaghy is associated with RefPicks.com - a sports handicapping site. Check it out by clicking this link.
We have a quiz going on CSG 97 featuring names like Charlie Hayes, Stephane Fiset, Howard Griffith, Bryant Stith and many more. Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs joins us to talk about the chaning blogging game, Nuggets and more.
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs joins us to talk NBA nicknames, Lakers playoff chances and all things Nuggets.
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com joins as we pay our respects to Dr. Jerry Buss and that leads us into a conversation about the role owners play with teams and what market size has to do with success. We also discuss the All Star weekend that was and where the Nuggets go with 28 games left before the playoffs.
The Nuggets are already on the NBA map, but Kenneth Faried has a chance to take some All-Star power back for Denver fans. The team's last All-Star was Carmelo Anthony and the last memorable Nuggets performance in an All-Star challenge was Chris Andersen's infamous performance in the dunk contest years ago.
Not only do we predict our All-Star winners, but we play a bit of a guessing game and discuss all things Nuggets and even a little Rockies.
Nate has a sports movie quiz ready for Ross to start the show before they talk Nuggets (and their title dreams), the Super Bowl, and more.
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com joins the show to talk Nuggets. We get into the week that was for Denver, the development of Danilo Gallinari, and discuss all the trade options on the market right now in the NBA. Plus a Nuggets quiz by Nate for Ross and Jeff.
Ross and Nate are joined by Andrew Feinstein of Denver Stiffs.com and Brian Smith from The Hoop Dream.org to talk Nuggets at Jake's Food and Spirits in downtown Denver.
Ross Martin is back! Having been out of town on "business" the last two week, Ross is back and ready to talk with Nate Timmons about all things Broncos playoffs and the bright Nuggets future ... for the rest of this regular season.
It's not often that the great podcasters come together for a Super Podcast, but with the Broncos embarking on what should be an epic playoff journey; we wanted to do something special as well and we did it live at Boone's Tavern.
With the help of John Reidy, Colin Daniels and Scott Stafford of the South Stands Denver Fancast - we were able to do just that. With Ross Martin out of town on business, Jeff Morton, the CSG regular, stepped in to helped make this SuperPod possible.
We dove deep into the NFL playoffs and discussed what awaits the Broncos this weekend with the Ravens in town. We got into Nuggets talk and why the team has been leap-frogged by the Clippers and Thunder, but also where the blueprint points now. We even got into some Avalanche talk, the best part of the NCAA football title game, music, and much much more.
Let this episode soak in and get ready for an awesome Colorado sports weekend!
Guess who is out of town again? If you said Ross Martin, then you are correct!
With Ross away Nate is able to delve into some serious Nuggets talk, but he can't not break-down the biggest football game in Colorado since 1999. The Ravens vs. Broncos Divisional Playoff game on Saturday is going to be a good one and a great one for the home team.
Sit back and relax or crank up the treadmill or stair-climber and enjoy the show!
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs joins the show to bring in the New Year. We're talking about the No. 1 seeded Broncos - and perhaps Peyton Manning's sore forehead - and the homeward bound Denver Nuggets. And as usual when Jeff is in the studios - some movie talk.
With Ross Martin out on assignment on this snowy Christmas day in Colorado - Nate Timmons goes it alone on this edition of the podcast. This might have been a disaster or it could have been brilliant. Listen to the Nuggets and Broncos talk and decide for yourself.
Merry Christmas to all of our awesome listeners!
They say that a day late is a dollar short - good news for you is that this podcast is free! Nate was on assignment at the Spurs vs. Nuggets game Tuesday (Dec. 18) evening, but what was Ross doing? Ross was figuring out who won our Browns vs. Broncos ticket giveaway!
Peyton Manning and the Broncos need to win their next two games to secure the No. 2 seed in the AFC. It's easy to be pessimistic about Denver's chances heading towards the post-season, but why think that way?
The guys also review the Spurs vs. Nuggets game and Ross asks Nate about getting a chance to talk with San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich.
Enjoy the show!
We're back picking games for Week 15!
Week 14:
Ross 9-7
Nate 10-6
Overall:
Ross 118-89
Nate 134-73
Denver fans' "fandom" is often brought into question. Colorado is a beautiful place to live and there is a lot to do here; so why are we fans of these hometown teams?
Plenty of Nuggets talk this week and Ross and Nate breakdown what the team is doing with the shot clock this season, what's the deal with the closers for the Nuggets, and much much more.
We're taking a quick look at Broncos vs. Raiders, looking ahead to the Ravens (what is going on in Baltimore?), and taking another look at the NFL playoff picture.
How Ross Martin is still agreeing to pick games is beyond his co-host's comprehension. With just four weeks of picks left, it will take a mighty comeback for Ross to get the lead back. You could say he's Colorado State and down 20 at the half to Nate Timmons (Colorado). But this comparison makes little to no sense as Ross is the CU guy and Nate the CSU guy.
Point being ... Ross needs some help. So, Jeff Morton joined us for the picks this week in an attempt to throw Nate out of his rhythm. Click play to see if it will work ...
Week 13 Results: Ross: 8-8Nate: 11-5
Overall Standings: Ross: 109-82Nate: 124-67
Ross and Nate are joined for this podcast by Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs. The boys are talking CU football and if Butch Jones will take the gig, a look at the Nuggets, recapping Buccaneers vs. Broncos, and previewing Broncos vs. Raiders. The laughs from the trio are aplenty and that might be good-or-bad.
Coming off yet another humiliating weekly loss, Ross attempts to figure out where he went wrong and where he can go right this week with his picks. Nate is shifting into cruise control and ready to keep on rollin'!
Week 12:
Ross Martin: 11-5
Nate Timmons: 13-3
Overall Standings:
Ross: 101-74
Nate: 113-62
Still sweating out massive amounts of gravy and cranberry sauce, the guys are back and ready to talk Broncos vs. Chiefs, Nuggets, and even a little Jon Embree and CU football or lack thereof.
The Broncos powered themselves to another win, this time over hapless Kansas City. Knowshon Moreno went from inactive to starting and made the guys reevaluate their thoughts on the running back situation. With Tampa Bay coming to town, the guys can't help but talk about the Ravens.
What is going on in Boulder? Lots of names being thrown around ... Dave Logan to Jack Del Rio. Can the Buffs bring in anyone?
The Nuggets had a hot week and followed it up with a frustrating loss in Utah on Nov. 26th. The Lakers and Knicks are coming up and the third game with Golden State Warriors ... how many times can the two teams play?!?
Better late than never?!?
Ross goes 11-3 in Week 11, but as usual he comes up short to the King as Nate goes 13-1. Ross' overall record is now 90-69 and is far inferior to Nate's dominating 100-59 mark.
Can Ross get some games right this weekend? Listen to find out ...
Thanksgiving week is upon us. The guys do a little special edition of the show by bringing back the Top 5 list to guide the conversation with the Top 5 Things to be Thankful for. Plenty of talk about robots taking over the world, eggnog, Broncos, Nuggets, and plenty more.
Ross and Nate recap their Week 9 and Week 10 picks and get breakdown their Week 11 picks on this week's show. They also dive off the deep end and discuss NBA League Pass (a little), pre-workout powders, and tons of other random things.
Ross and Nate are joined by Jeff Morton of Denver Stiffs. The guys go off on a number of tangents, but they manage to discuss the Broncos vs. Panthers, the upcoming Chargers vs. Broncos game, and plenty of Denver Nuggets talk.
Will Willis McGaehee's fumbling issues doom the Broncos? Are the Nuggets doomed after just eight games? Find out by clicking play ...
Despite disagreeing on Danilo Gallinari's hairdo, both Ross and Nate agree that if the Nuggets are to be serious title contenders down the line - it will be because Gallo got them there. Denver's uniforms are also discussed as the team's home opener nears against the Detroit Pistons.
The Broncos once again found themselves victors and Ross takes a different angle as to why the team found success this week. Nate gushes over Trindon Holliday, and the guys reflect on the Bengals and look ahead to the Panthers.
Ross Martin is riding high after his Week 8 Pick 'Em victory over Nate Timmons. Can Ross follow up his 10-4 Week 8 with another strong performance in Week 9?
The overall standings ... Nate is still in first place with a 66-51 record. Ross is on the comeback trail and pushed his record to 60-57, he's back above five-hundred! Click play and find out who is going to win the battle of the birds ...
Ross and Nate are reflecting on the Broncos win against the Saints with a nod to the path of how Denver got there. The guys also preview the Bengals game, breakdown the Nuggets' opener in Philadelphia, and discuss the Ty Lawson contract extension.
And the guys review their Week 8 NFL picks, will we have a new winner this week in the pick 'em challenge? Click play to find out ...
It's time to pick the Week 8 games and Ross Martin finds himself needing a big time comeback week as he is sitting uncomfortably in second place with an overall record of 50-53. Nate Timmons is leading the way with an overall record of 59-44, the heat is on!
How many battles of the birds will take place this week? Listen now to find out!
The Colorado Sports Guys are bringing you the most complete and comprehensive Nuggets preview your ears will be able to find out on the interwebs or radio from Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut Street in Denver.
Nate is joined by Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post, Matt Moore of CBS Sports.com, Travis Heath of Mile High Sports radio, Hoopsworld.com, and USA Today to talk all things Nuggets and NBA for the upcoming season. Big thanks to all three of those guys for making time to bring you their unique takes.
Ross and I also preview Saints vs. Broncos, talk a little MLB playoffs where ex-Rockies are once again playing prominent roles, and the Andre Iguodala Google+ Hangout on Denver Stiffs.
Ross and Nate are back deciding who will win the battle of the birds, the battle for Ohio, and many more games for Week 7 of the NFL slate. Jeff Morton also joins in and offers up his usual mediocre selections!
Nate's overall record: 49-41
Ross' overall record: 45-45
Ross is back from his assignment in Florida and he's ready to talk Broncos. Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com is back to join in on the Broncos talk with the guys, discuss his article on Coming Out Day, offers up his thoughts on JaVale McGee and the abundance of Nuggets wing players, and a little Rockies and Jason Giambi talk. Plus, Nate and Ross go over their Week 6 NFL picks.
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After Ross and Nate each went 7-7 last weekend picking NFL games, the Skins game continues and the guys remained tied from Week 4 and Week 5. Overall Nate is in the lead with a record of 42-34 and Ross is sitting pretty at 39-37, just above the .500 mark.
Check out this week's picks as Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com steps in to pick on Ross' behalf, recorded at Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut Street in Denver.
Enjoy the quick show!
Ross is on assignment in Florida, so while he's away Nate and Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs (@jmorton78 on Twitter) decide to talk nothing but NBA! Just kidding. The guys did record the show from Jake's Food and Spirits at 3800 Walnut Street in Denver while enjoying some fine food and tuning up for fresh sports talk.
The guys talk about Jim Tracy's departure from the Rockies, how the Broncos went wrong in New England against the Patriots, preview the big Monday night game between the Broncos and hated Chargers, and of course lots of Nuggets talk. The Nuggets and Clippers played the first NBA game ever on the Las Vegas Strip at the Mandalay Bay Events Center - Denver won a thriller, thanks to Ty Lawson.
Taking over the hosting duties was new for Nate and let's just hope Ross makes it back soon!
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Ross and Nate are going through this week's NFL games and picking the winners and losers. Nate is in the overall lead with a record of 35-27 to Ross' pedestrian 32-30. With the Week 4 tie (both guys went 9-6), this week and last week will be added up to determine the weekly winner. Enjoy the quick episode!
Ross and Nate are talking Nuggets Media Day and the team's new alternate uniforms. Plus, the the guys dive into Broncos vs. Raiders and preview Peyton Manning playing Tom Brady ... again.
Ross and Nate are picking the Week 4 games. Nate is atop the leader board with an overall record of 26-21, while Ross is eating dust at 23-24. Jeff Morton posted an unimpressive Week 3 slate of 6-10 as the guest picker.
This week it's just the CSG boys arguing over which teams will win and other random side stories ... enjoy this quick episode!
Ross and Nate, the dynamic duo, are back this week talking Broncos, NFL replacement officials with some conspiracy theories, Nuggets, and even some Sons of Anarchy on episode 62!
After going 8-8 in week 2, the guys carry over again. Now tied at 17-14 they pick the winners and losers for NFL week 3. Enjoy this mid-week episode just in time for Thursday Night Football, a game that Ross won't be watching because he doesn't have cable. Which he may have mentioned before. Take these golden picks to the bank because there's a lot on the line, the loser will have to read a prepared statement, that he didn't prepare. Thanks to Jeff Morton for sitting in AGAIN!
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com joins the guys in studio for tonight's podcast. Ross loses his mind over the Broncos vs. Falcons game. The guys discuss Peyton Manning's performance, answer a question about Knowshon Moreno, and discuss the wide-receivers.
We were pleased to be joined by Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports. Spears started covering the NBA with The Denver Post; where he worked from 1999-2000. He shares with us some connections he still has with some familiar names. Marc also talks about his time with The Boston Globe (2007-2009) and making the switch to Yahoo! Sports. He also shares his back-story with us about how he got involved with journalism and it all began when he was in the 7th grade.
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Ross and Nate come at you with a late week podcast - dedicated to Week 2 NFL picks! The guys tied with records of 9-6 in Week 1 (they didn't pick the Cowboys vs. Giants game in time) and each week the loser must read a prepared statement - that they didn't prepare.
We're doing a carry-over Skins Game for Week 2 ... click play to hear the breakdown.
The CSG crew is fired up to talk Broncos football. A big win in the Mile-High City will do that to a couple of homers, but the Broncos planted themselves on the national map with their prime-time win over the Steelers. But there is more to talk about than the Broncos as the Denver Stiffs is busy with the Nuggets; with training camp opening in a matter of weeks.
Ross and Nate breakdown the poll of, "Most Sports-Hated Player: Denver Nuggets" on Denver Stiffs and Ross shares a couple of stories about Kiki Vandeweghe. Should Bernie Bickerstaff draw the stink eye of Nuggets Nation? How do the fans feel about Carmelo Anthony? What in the world is Anthony Carter and Dale Ellis doing on this list?
Plus, the guys talk about the Nuggets mission to have top-10 players at each position and how the team can fare heading into training camp. Can the Nuggets really be a contender? Why not dream big? If things break right, which they can in the sports world, the Nuggets could go farther than you think.
Get ready for some heavy Broncos talk - the guys are breaking down the Steelers game, Top 5 style, and previewing the big Monday night match-up with the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 17th.
As always, check out the Broncos news over on Mile High Report. If you are thinking it, they have an article about it. And for some insider access on the team, be sure to check out the good folks over at Predominantly Orange.com.
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The guys are flying solo or rather as a duo in the CSG studios talking sports and stuff. Ross explains how talking works; while Nate breaks down the signing of Nuggets rookie Quincy Miller and his conversations with Miller's agent Dwon Clifton from Envision Sports Agency.
The guys break down the Broncos 2012 schedule ... game-by-game. Ross has them going ... we can't give that away! You have to listen to hear our predictions. We also will be keeping track of our NFL picks this season and the loser each week is going to read a prepared statement, that they didn't prepare.
From the show:
Dream Team by Jack McCallum: click here.
No Easy Day by Mark Owen: click here.
Sony Digital Flash Recorder: click here.
The CSG guys are back, as usual! This time they talk with Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow.com about the cancellation of UFC 151. Who is to blame? Can Jon Jones bounce back from the heat he is taking? Did Chael Sonnen know something was up with teammate Dan Henderson weeks earlier than announced? Coffeen answers all our questions and tells us how he got into writing about Mixed Martial Arts - a not so usual route.
Lance Armstrong chose not to defend himself against the allegations being lobbed at him in witch-hunt fashion. Who is going to stick up for our American Hero? We are.
Nate breaks down Mark Titus' book, "Don't Put Me In, Coach" and discusses the famous disses in the text. Including Titus' thoughts on current Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, an Ohio State man. Ross reads some of Andrew Martin's thoughts on defeating Josh Beckett and the Los Angeles Dodgers, from Purple Row.com. And the guys try to find some Broncos chatter that doesn't involved Peyton Manning throwing his first touchdown passes ... Jeremiah Johnson anyone?!?
From the Show:
Crazy Broncos toaster - it's puts the Broncos logo on your BREAD! Click here.
Marching Powder - South American Scarface? Perhaps! Click here.
Ross and Nate fly as a duo in the CSG studio this week. Ross reveals his love of The Grateful Dead's: Touch of Grey, and Nate talks about a Knocked Up sequel that isn't really a sequel.
Would Maurice Jones-Drew be a good addition to the Denver Broncos? The guys discuss the 27 year-old running back's pros and cons, which leads to a discussion on what position upgrades, if any, the Broncos might need. Plus, be sure to find out what happens this season down at Mile-High when you get tossed out of a game, it's going to cost you $75 and your precious time.
Some piping-fresh Rockies talk - Ross is disappointed in the false advertising of "microbrews" down at Coors Field and he's also disappointed that he can't recognize any faces playing baseball for the home squad.
Plus, Augusta National admits two women into membership of their prestigious golf course - Nate thinks the women should have turned their backs on the invitation and Ross feels private business can do as they please, but thinks this is a good thing.
All this and a little bit more, just a click or a download away!
Tonight we were joined in-studio by Matt Moore from CBS Sports.com's basketball blog Eye On Basketball, NBC Sports.com's ProBasketballTalk, and ESPN True Hoop Network site Hardwood Paroxysm. If you can't tell by that resume, Mr. Moore is one busy guy.
Matt takes us on his journey to becoming a full-time blogger and that story starts in a bar or in Arkansas ... just click play to hear his sorted story. We also get Moore's take on the Denver Nuggets and it is a must listen for all of Nuggets Nation. He'll tell you when he thinks the Nuggets could contend for a title, what he thinks of the Andre Iguodala trade, just what the Nuggets are building, and how they stack up in the Western Conference. This is the best Nuggets talk you are going to get - bar none.
We also talk Broncos and Peyton Manning. Ross vents about preseason football and Nate finds a way to circle back to hoops talk to compare the NFL and NBA and more specifically, the Broncos and Nuggets.
And we can't leave without some movie talk and getting Matt's favorite sports flicks on record!
Enjoy the podcast and be sure to follow Matt's work. He's new to Colorado, so be sure to drop him a line and let him know some Colorado-musts. I think we just made up another word "Coloradomusts".
Matt Moore on Twitter: click here.
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs comes in studio for a plethora of sports talk and of course some movie/TV talk.
We're diving into the Broncos Summer Camp ... or Training Camp, the charges being dropped against Elvis Dumervil, and why did 40,000-plus attend the first Broncos scrimmage at Sports Authority Field? The short answer is Peyton Manning, the long answer is Peyton Manning.
If the city is talking about the Rockies, does it matter if that talk is good or bad? The team is on the mind of many in the city and state, but will things ever change down at Coors Field? Morton delved into the Rockies in his latest piece on Stiffs, The Nuggets, the Rockies, and the benefits of good ownership.
The "back-9" of the show is dedicated to some Olympic talk (specifically women's volleyball), pop-culture talk, UFC 150 where Benson Henderson (Colorado Springs) and Ed Herman (Fort Collins) will be making separate appearances, some 1990's hoops talks comes out as the old Bulls and Rockets teams are discussed and the legendary 1996 Bulls vs. Nuggets game, and of course some movie/TV talk.
And if you like the grassroots style stuff like podcasts, then you have to check out the guys at FND Films.
As Ross would say, "lots to talk about" on this week's episode.
We are joined by Kirk Davis from the Mile High Report to talk Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Davis aka Kaptain Kirk has been in attendance at Dove Valley and brings us the inside scoop on all things Broncos. We even get to chat with him about how he got involved with blogging and specifically how he came to be a member of MHR.
Charlie Yao of Roundball Mining Company joins us from San Diego to talk Nuggets. Charlie was in Las Vegas covering the team during Summer League and offers up his take on Evan Fournier, team chemistry, and much much more.
And we couldn't leave the show without talking about the Olympics. Missy Franklin, of Colorado, has captured this state's attention and is having a remarkable Olympic run at just 17 years old. We also discuss the coverage of the games and our thoughts on beach volleyball outfits, men's synchronized swimming, and Ryan Lochte.
Just about everywhere you turn, people are talking about the tragic shootings in Aurora, CO. And folks are discussing the sanctions and punishments handed down to Penn State, as well. We believe it's important to remember those who were harmed and wronged and to remember them in a positive light for their good deeds here and their heroics.
Sports takes a backseat when tragedies occur, but they can also help heal. It's been great to see the Colorado community come together.
Enjoy the show, and do like some readers do on this episode, email us and give us your take! Ross takes another stand against Chicagoans and their pizza stubbornness and attacks a Colorado legend.
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Denver attorney Scott Goldman of Goldman Law, LLC joins the show to help break down the felony charges against Elvis Dumervil. Should Broncos fans be worried about missing their defensive star? What will prosecutors have to prove? Just what did that Victoria's Secret employee see? Goldman has all the answers and he's got jokes too.
Ross and Nate also talk NBA Summer League as Timmons was in Las Vegas over the weekend as a member of the media getting some inside looks at the Nuggets. Chris Andersen is also discussed ... Marc Stein of ESPN had reported that Birdman would not be amnestied and that caused Nate to be quite confused and after the show, friend of the podcast, Benjamin Hochman reported that indeed Birdman WOULD be amnestied.
Plus, what happens when Ross dressed up like Peyton Manning a few Halloween's ago? He almost got pummeled - that would never happen now, right?!?
What better way to learn about the enemy than to bring in a couple of writers from the Thunder and Timberwolves? J.A. Sherman from Welcome to Loud City and Tim Allen from Canis Hoopus join the show to talk about the Thunder and T-Wolves, respectively.
We delve deep in the Northwest division as Sherman fills us in on Perry Jones, the likely departure of hated Derek Fisher, and how Oklahoma City fans and Seattle fans are interacting. A budding rivalry between the Thunder and Nuggets would be a great thing for the two cities and the league, Sherman explains why.
The Wolves seem to be collecting a lot of white players, what does Allen think of that? Is there any chance of Love ... Kevin Love ... in Denver? Can Minnesota expect to see a playoff run in the near future and how is Ricky Rubio recovering from ACL surgery? All that and Allen even humors Ross with some Cubs and Rockies talk.
Plenty of Nuggets discussing as well. Timmons is gearing up for Summer League and will be in Las Vegas to cover the team this weekend. With Andre Miller and Evan Fournier signing deals, do the Nuggets have room to add JaVale McGee and Quincy Miller? Find out by clicking play!
Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs joins the show to talk Nuggets free agency, the draft that was, and the crazy NBA contracts being handed out by general managers.
The losing continues as Coors Field - will anything change?
And, as usual, movie talk dominates the end of the podcast as Ross, Nate, and Jeff throw out some titles that you must watch. The Troll Hunter? Why not! The Change Up? You better see it!
People might not see how the sweet science of boxing and basketball go together. Other than the referees and judges perhaps being crooked, they don't really mix. That's why we had two separate calls on this episode as Duran Hill of Sting Like a Bee Entertainment and Kalen Deremo of Roundball Mining Company join the show.
Hill shares his background with us - with his father and uncle both boxers, he was destined to get into the fight game. And being named after legendary boxer Roberto Duran, who his family knew, that just added fuel to his fire. He wanted to be the next Sugar Ray Leonard, but an accident derailed his promising career. But as one door closed, another opened as he got into the business side of boxing. The Denver Native is currently promoting a 7-match fight card on Friday, June 13th at the Exdo Event Center in Downtown Denver. For tickets, visit his webpage here. The card features some local talent that could soon burst onto the national scene.
On the national stage tomorrow night are your Denver Nuggets. Deremo, one of three contributors at RMC, dives deep into the NBA Draft with us. We go over the dream scenario of the Nuggets landing a lottery pick and just how high up that pick could be.
Please make a donation to help out with the Colorado Wildfire efforts. Visit Help Colorado Now.org to donate - that's where the Denver Broncos are asking people to donate as well.
Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post and Nate Kreckman of 102.3 ESPN Radio join the podcast. Hochman shares his background and flaunts his Cardinals championships in Kreckman's face. A Illinois guy, Kreckman talks about the Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks and tells us how he got to Colorado. And whether or not his gifted radio voice left him any choice, except for talk radio.
Plus a Top 5 list with four participants! Our Top 5 Walk-Up Songs ... yes, if we were in the big leagues or perhaps on the softball field - what songs would we want to walk to the batter's box to?
The Guys are back in the CSG Studios talking Dale's Pale Ale, the technology that NASCAR is utilizing for the fans at home, should Major League Baseball replace umpires with computers, and why are NHL fans wanting attention and then shunning it?
Plus, the Los Angeles Kings and their recent Stanley Cup victory, NBA Finals talk that leads to some discussion on Michael Jordan, Nick Collison, and more. And the Top 5 Worst Sports Movies ... yep, more movies and sports! Who makes the cut this week?
Coming in hot with some new intro music the guys are talking Netflix, Las Vegas, and what not to stick to your car's rear window.
With the Celtics and Thunder both down 0-2 and now up 3-2 over the Heat and Spurs (OKC winning their series 4-2), Nate and Ross try to figure out who to root for in the NBA Finals. That leads to a lengthy discussion on LeBron James and how the guys will feel if he wins a championship.
Broncos rookie Derek Wolfe is excited about the upcoming NFL season and he's taking quite the liking to Twitter. #Teammule ... what is that?
Plus, the Top 5 is back again! This week ... The Top 5 Stadium Foods.
The Top 5 has been Missing In Action for weeks - so the guys found a way to merge two of their favorite topics into one! The Top 5 Athletes Who Will Become Actors and What Genre They Will Fill.
Who makes the cut? You'll have to listen to find out, but move over Denzel Washington, Brian Cox, Dolph Lundgren, Nic Cage and more!
The guys meet up on a rainy Wednesday afternoon to record the show. With Barack Obama in town, Ross finds time to bag on people in Colorado from Chicago ... deep dish pizza? Gross. And Nate is thinking about selling all his possessions (not many) on Craigslist.
The sports talk? Are the Broncos Super Bowl Contenders? Nate is worried that Peyton Manning needs more talent around him, but Ross talks him off the ledge.
What is wrong with the Rockies? The Guys know how to fix the team ... one answer includes fireworks during the game!
And the NBA Conference Finals are discussed, at length. Who do the Guys think will represent the Western Conference in the Finals? And who is going to make the ECFs ... the Celtics, Heat, Pacers, or 76ers?
Click in and listen ...
The guys welcome Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com back on the show to help put a bow on the 2011-12 season. Morton also offers up his take on what the Nuggets will do in the off-season and answers Nate's specific questions on Arron Afflalo, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried, how much he'd pay JaVale McGee if he were Masai Ujiri, and if Ty Lawson is the future point guard of the the team.
Ross and Nate also discuss Chris Andersen and the things that have had him in the headlines recently.
Plus talk about new media and where the journalism world is going ...
Before the Nuggets defeated the Lakers in game 5 to stay alive, Nate and Ross recorded this episode at Jake's Fine Food and Spirits. They had the privilege to spend some time talking Broncos and Nuggets with Denver Sports Nation hosts "D" in Denver and Adam Kinney. Ross also managed to track down one of the other Denver Stiffs, Jeff Morton for a quick halftime chat - which you will hear instead of the usual Week in Review. Nate played quiz master to some big time Nuggets fans in this week's CSG trivia showdown. All this and more in CSG #40!
Episode 39 - as Ross would say, "Lots to talk about!"
The Broncos added to their roster through the draft with Derek Wolfe, Brock Osweiler, and Ronnie Hillman. The guys discuss each pick as well as John Elway's decision to take a quarterback and trade his first round pick ... twice!
Ross talks with the face of the NFL Network, Rich Eisen - about running the 40-yard dash at the combine, and how you can win a change to appear on his show by stepping in to his shoes. They also discuss Rich's reaction to the Jaguars selecting a punter in the 3rd Round, and about the Broncos selection of Osweiler. Plus, Eisen discusses his own podcast and explains why it's fun to have celebrities on his show.
The Nuggets are fighting for their playoff lives against the experienced and talented Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant is still a force and 7'1'' and 285 pound Andrew Bynum has been a wrecking ball through the first two games. Can the Nuggets pull of another miracle comeback (remember the 1994 playoffs?!)?
And speaking of miracles ... Todd Helton and Jason Giambi are still plugging along for the Rockies, but have the Rockies done a disservice by doing something different with their hotdogs and bratwursts? All that and more ... in this episode!
The guys are back for CSG #38 - where Nate still hasn't seen The Hunger Games and Ross can't believe he had to witness a Rapids game.
The guys discuss the Nuggets possible playoff foes, now that George Karl's team has locked up a playoff spot for the ninth time in his tenure. The Lakers or the Thunder ... both teams present very tough match-ups for the Nuggets.
Nate tries to understand how the Rookie of the Year is determined in the NBA. Ross declares it a popularity contest and they both try to make the case for Kenneth Faried.
Sad news with Brian Dawkins announcing his retirement from the Broncos and the NFL. The guys discuss Dawkins' career and if he should retire as an Eagle. Plus the guys discuss the upcoming NFL draft that is going to take place Thursday, April 26th.
If you're looking for somewhere to watch the NFL Draft, the guys at the South Stands Denver Fancast are taping their 100th episode and having a party at Jake's Food and Spirits in Denver.
Welcome to the 37th episode of the Colorado Sports Guys podcast. Ross and Nate have a lot to talk about ... including CSU's new hoops coach - again, what teams the Nuggets might face in the post-season (if they make it), the Broncos' schedule is out and they have a ton of prime-time games because of Peyton Manning, Todd Helton's turn back the clock games, and Nate's gripe with a local Irish pub.
Do you smell that fresh cut grass? I bet you do because Opening Day at Coors Field happened this week and that fresh grass aroma has been floating all over Lower Downtown Denver aka LoDo. We should consider ourselves lucky not to smell the vomit that surely covered a good area of the LoDo sidewalks.
Well, the guys talk at length about Opening Day and your Rockies. Are the hardcore fans upset with the slow start? Do the casual fans like going to the ballpark above anything else? What can we expect out of this team and should we even care ...
The CSU football team is facing a little controversy up in Fort Fun or Fort Collins. Guilty before being proven innocent continues to be the cloud that hangs over every star laden headline. What role should head coach Jim McElwain play in the whole thing? Ross and Nate have to agree to disagree.
The Nuggets now have eight games left on the schedule and Danilo Gallinari is back, but Nate tries to explain why Denver fans should expect more out of their basketball team. And Ross is more than happy to question the Nuggets and their ownership's ways.
All that and a little bit more ... just click play!
The guys welcome Andrew Martin from Purple Row.com to the show. The folks at Purple Row are running the most comprehensive and largest Rockies blog in the world. After talking with Mr. Martin the CSG guys know why the Rockies are in good hands with Purple Row. And after you listen to his interview, you will be ready for opening day at Coors Field on April 9th.
The guys discuss a little Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Troy Tulowitzki, they talk about who the Rockies got back in the Baldy trade: Drew Pomeranz and Alex White and what kind of success we can see from them this year, where will the Rox get offense, and a whole lot more.
Andrew joins the guys for the entire show and gives his take on the Broncos "new" orange uniforms designed by Nike. Ross is excited for the stands at Mile-High to be uniform once again, like the sea of red in Kansas City and the black hole in Oakland. Denver fans can look forward to seeing the Orange Crush back in the Mile High City.
And as the guys normally do with a guest, they play a game ... Martin vs. Martin to determine which guy - Ross or Andrew - will walk away with some bragging rights to Nate's Rockies Trivia! And of course ... there is a prize.
Listen now!
Episode 34 gets down to some real Nuggets talk as Ross and Nate discuss who should be the leader of the team. Ross makes a case for hard working players being the best leaders, like Kenneth Faried as Nate looks at why Ty Lawson hasn't been a consistent floor general.
Can the Nuggets make a post-season run? Can George Karl even get his team there? The guys take a look at player rotations and what needs to be done to make the playoffs possible.
The Broncos brought in some luke-warm free agents, who could turn out to be better than expected.
The Top 5 punishments for college coaches who don't fulfill their contracts are handed out.
The guys come into the 33rd podcast the day after Nate's 30th birthday. Ross tries to explain the pros and cons of gray hair, but can't stay focused for too long as Peyton Manning talk beckons.
The CSG boys hold off on Manning talk long enough to discuss the Nuggets trade deadline move that saw Nene shipped off to the Washington Wizards for center JaVale McGee. Now that Danilo Gallinari may be out for a few weeks, Nate likes the role Wilson Chandler will play for the Nuggets stepping into the starting lineup (hopefully).
Now to the Manning talk ... what does this mean for Tim Tebow? Does Manning still have it from a playing stand-point? Did Pat Bowlen invest too much money into the Peyton pot? Will No. 18 have a say in personnel decisions? That plus the Top 5 Things to Now Do With Tim Tebow ...
The guys discuss the Pros and Cons of the Broncos signing free agent quarterback Peyton Manning. You'll quickly discover that Nate is on the "pro" side and Ross is ... well ... you'll have to listen to find out.
With it being that time of year, the guys also discuss MARCH MADNESS! Both the Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State Rams made the Big Dance this year and both school have tough matchups ... winnable, but tough. The guys also delve into where they like to watch the games, if the NCAA should expand the best tournament of all time, and how one should go about picking gams.
With things in the Colorado sports world slowing down just a bit over the past week or two, things couldn't have picked up more over the last week. Once again, it's an exciting time to be a Colorado sports fan!
Podcast 31 rolls out and the guys get down to the business of Netflix, televisions, the Cheesecake Factory, anger sharks, and much more. Then they decide to talk sports too ...
Where should Peyton Manning go? Is it important to spend your career with one team in this day and age? Does anyone care where he goes? Because we're pretty sure Denver is not a possibility. Perrish Cox gets mentioned for the last time on the CSG program as the guys try to understand just what happened in that bizarre case and try to make sense of Cox's tweets about being found "not guilty".
Some Nuggets talk finds its way into the show as Ross asks why George Karl is still the coach? Nate tries to determine what players could be available at the trade deadline and Ross shares his thoughts on Nene and his contract.
And the return of the Top 5 List happens as the guys discuss the Top 5 Sports Bad Guys. Kobe Bryant gets a mention, along with O.J. Simpson, Rae Carruth, Derrick Fisher, and more.
The guys call Cheryl Bradley from Mile High Hockey.com to ask about the two trade deadline deals the Avalanche made. Were the moves to make the team better, this season? And did the Avs win those trades? We get the full scoop from Bradley.
The guys venture into the comment sections of blogs, newspapers, and national websites to discuss the ebbs and flows of die-hard fans in good times and in bad. Ross asks Nate about being criticized as a blogger and all sorts of questions. A lot of the talk stemming from the heat George Karl has taken from commenters on Denver Stiffs.com.
Finally, Nate quizzes Ross about the NBA All-Star game. Which conference won? Who got their nose broken? Who was the nose breaker? And who won the dunk and three point contests. Ross' knowledge is pretty outstanding on these subjects, even though he thought Jeremy Bloom and Jeremy Evans were the same guy ...
Listen in.
Grab your seat on the bus as we're traveling all around the sports landscape on this podcast. Alicia Jessop from Ruling Sports.comand Business of College Sports.com joins the show to help the guys break down some serious business.
After grilling Alicia on how she got started in the blogging world, the guys uncover some very interesting stories on some of Alicia's colleagues and interviewees. Like how she met Nathan Whitaker, co-author of Tim Tebow's book, "Through My Eyes." And she talks about meeting Olympic Gold Medalist Rafer Johnson at a volleyball tournament in California, where she had been trying to score an interview with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love. Johnson's powerful story, and his character, clearly left a mark on Jessop and we were lucky enough to hear all about it. (Read that story about Rafer Johnson here.)
Other than forcing Alicia's to plug her various ESPN radio interviews, the guys also allow her to talk about going to Rockies Spring Training (for the second year in a row), their thoughts on Jim Tracy, and if the Rockies are trying to ruin local watering holes by having Opening Day on a Monday versus the end of the week or weekend.
Jessop is also an attorney, so the guys bounce some legal issues off her as well. Like the NFL and NBA age limits, paying college players, and getting Wilson Chandler out of his Chinese deal ASAP.
And be sure to listen to find out how to win a Mozgov's Militia T-shirt, as well.
Ross and Nate welcome in the other two-thirds of Denver Stiffs.com to chat about how the three came together to form their writing team, some talk about the current Nuggets season (the biggest issues facing the team), if Wilson Chandler can help the Nuggets, and of course The Blogger Challenge is back!
Ross devised a trivia game with so much history in it that the audio only podcast takes us back to a time where the television was just a glimmer in Philo Farnsworth's eye or for whoever actually invented the TV. The guys wage battle as names like Kenny Smith, Reggie Williams, Brian Williams, Bobby Jones, and Scott Hastings get shouted out. And the prize for this contest ... well, the guys handpicked CSG listeners that Tweeted the show via the hashtag #MozgovMilitia. Each Denver Stiff writer represented a listener and one won the Mozgov's Militia t-shirt. Listen now to find out who won and to learn some interesting tidbits of Nuggets history.
Also, is Tim Tebow really dating Katy Perry? And will Ross' favorite Broncos be back with the team next season? It's all in this week's episode.
The guys are back talking Super Bowl, some rap music and food, how to watch the big game, and who should play John Fox or George Karl should a movie be made involving the Denver teams ... a hint - his crimson is not quick or dead.
The Nuggets not only suffered in the win and loss column last week, but the injuries are starting to really pile up as Danilo Gallinari suffered a sprained left ankle that could keep him out up to one month. Who will step up for the Nuggets? Denver can't keep relying on the veterans.
A new segment makes its way into the CSG studios that goes by the name of, "Nate's Gripe of the Week..." A clue? It has to do with getting punched in the face.
The guys call an audible and decide to record on a Monday. There is just too much going on in Colorado sports not to jump in the CSG studios ...
The UFC had their second airing on Fox. The guys break down how the addition to a national network is going and they discuss the upcoming UFC 143 that will take place the day before the Super Bowl.
Jack Del Rio has been named the new defensive coordinator for the Broncos and the guys weigh in on if it was the right hire, the pros and cons to Del Rio, and Ross wants to discuss at length what the former Jaguars head coach will be wearing on the sidelines in Denver.
The Nuggets sideline man, George Karl, is discussed ... along with his surprising team and the team's stellar road record. Nate attended a game with Russ and Vicki Ray of Milehighfan.com (Nate Timmons, Jeff Morton, and Vicki Ray pictured above) and the guys talk about their unique relationship with the team and the positive role they play with interacting with various folks at the Pepsi Center.
The special segment this week is a new one as the, "What if of the Week..." is introduced. This week the guys discuss, "What if Chauncey Billups was still a Nugget..."
The guys decide to fly solo on this fine Colorado Tuesday evening and discuss the Broncos coordinators situation ... Mike McCoy will be back in Denver after negotiations with the Miami Dolphins, but Dennis Allen, the Broncos now former defensive coordinator, did accept the head coaching duties in Oakland.
Nate is not happy about Allen leaving the Broncos, and Ross is all too eager to wish Allen a happy journey to Oakland -- let the fight begin!
The Nuggets just returned from an East Coast swing, where the team went 4-0 and defeated Carmelo Anthony's New York Knicks. Ross asks about the Nuggets chances at winning the Finals and if the team needs to make a move to be able to win it all.
Plus the Top 5 Sports Hairdos ... inspired by listener Matt from Colorado Springs. Who makes the list? Perhaps Pat Riley? Maybe Deion Sanders? Let's find out ...
Gary Miller of CBS 4 joined us to share his thoughts on the local sports scene. Miller talks about his background and how he wound up in Denver in 1991. He got to town just ahead of Major League Baseball announcing that Colorado would be awarded a big-league club, worked out perfect for Miller who's a baseball guy.
The guys ask Miller about the Broncos and the Tim Tebow situation. He offers his take and gives you some incredible insight into the work that faces John Elway and Tebow. In addition to sports, Miller discusses his beliefs on competition in the sports media world and offers up his thoughts on social media's role in his industry.
Plus, the guys talk about the weather, another upcoming zombie movie, Broncos vs. Patriots, the future of Tim Tebow and Bradlee Van Pelt. BVP? Yes.
Sure, Benjamin Hochman is a Nuggets expert, but the guys asked him to sit in and offer up his take on his other areas of expertise: The Legend of Tim Tebow, the best burgers in Denver, his take on hot wings, mustaches, and of course the Nuggets, as well.
How could the show not start by talking Broncos? Ross was unable to be at Mile High in person, but he explains why he had an advantage over the folks who watched on satellite or cable. Nate marvels at the ability of different players to step up, and Hochman fills the guys in on how George Karl's Pittsburgh fandom conflicted with his love of Colorado. The guys offer up predictions on Broncos vs. Patriots and the Colorado Guys take Denver, while Hochman tries not to rule out hope ...
But the real reason the guys had Hochman on the show was for his take on the Nuggets. The guys fire away with questions about George Karl's goatee (Evil George?), how player minutes are being divvied up, if the Nuggets have a translator for the international squad, the whole Star vs. Team debate, and much more.
As an added bonus: The Reporter vs. Blogger Challenge is played. Ross plays Ben Stein as Hochman and Timmons square off! ... what will the winner receive?
Be sure to check out Hochman's book from 2005: Fourth and New Orleans: How Tulane Football Survived the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
His articles on the Denver Post.
The guys sneak in a podcast towards the end of the week; things will be back to the normal Tuesday nights next week (Jan. 10th).
Steelers vs. Broncos talk dominates the beginning of the show and later in the show the guys put their money where their mouth is or uh, well, they make actual predictions on the score of the big game coming this Sunday (Jan. 8th). With the rash of Steelers injured, the guys think the Broncos have a chance to advance - homers? They are the Colorado Sports Guys for a reason.
In second segment, the guys talk Nuggets. Ross is disappointed in Nene's performance to start, Nate points out Arron Afflalo's slow start, but they both agree the team is in a good place. Ross asks for Nate's surprise players and about the season schedule itself.
To wrap things up, the guys read a couple reader emails. One from Rich in Rifle, Colorado and the other from Mark in Parker. One deals with other team's fans and the other about the three sports films that won Best Picture. And of course, the predictions on Steelers vs. Broncos.
Welcome to 2012 ...
The CSG studios are abandoned for the CSG kitchen as the guys fire up another tasty podcast. Nate visited the Pepsi Center on December 23rd for this third ever Avalanche game and complains about the cold environment and Ross complains about Nate disrespecting him on the South Stands Denver Fancast last week ... it must have been a total misunderstanding.
The guys talk the pros and cons of Drew Brees' record breaking performance over the weekend. The Broncos tough loss to the Buffalo Bills is disgusting or discussed rather. Nate claims the Bills Bronco'd the Broncos and Ross is enraged about Britton Colquitt being snubbed by the Pro-Bowl voters.
The Nuggets season opening blowout win over the Mavericks is discussed and some extensive player breakdowns are given out. Ross wants to see Timofey Mozgov play more and he wants the Denver bigs to foul more - as a sign of the team's toughness.
And the guys bring out the Top 5 list - this week: Top 5 Holiday Sports Wishes. What makes the cut? A Nuggets NBA Finals appearance? A Broncos playoff berth? Come listen and find out!
For the anniversary of the 20th show, the guys welcome on Broncos legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist Karl Mecklenburg. The former 12 year NFL veteran played from 1983-1994 and amassed 79 career sacks for the Broncos. Ross and Nate get Mecklenburg's thoughts on the Hall of Fame honors, some stories from his playing days, what it would be like if players were still "policing" the game, his thoughts on the current Broncos team, and what he's up to now - his motivational speaking and thoughts on perhaps coaching in the NFL.
The guys also talk Nuggets as Arron Afflalo was recently re-signed, plus the start of the NBA season is just five days away - six days for Nuggets Nation. Nate and Ross answer a few questions from Denver Stiffs readers about the team and express their expectations for the upcoming season.
The Broncos vs. Patriots game is discussed: how Tim Tebow played, the costly fumbles, the chances of still winning the AFC West, and the risks the team should be taking in the last two games.
In honor of Mecklenburg, the guys discuss the Top 5 NFL Linebackers where Ross gravitates towards some local names and Nate sticks with some classics and one John Elway tormentor.
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And if you want to see what Mecklenburg is up to now, check out his website: Karl Mecklenburg.com and support his efforts and read about his tales in his book: Heart of a Student Athlete.
This week the guys welcome John Bena from the Mile High Report, all the way in Cleveland, OH, to the show to give us his insight on what is going on in Broncos Country. We talk Patriots, John Fox, Tim Tebow, Jeremiah Johnson, injuries, and much much more.
It seems like the times are changing in Colorado sports. The Broncos, after a dismal start, have playoff aspirations. And now that the NBA lockout is over, the Nuggets have begun to re-sign their key players, as Nene is back in the fold in Denver. The Brazilian big man has been locked up for another five seasons. It's a rare thing for a player to stay with one franchise, but Nene is signed back up to do just that.
Click play and get ready for some Colorado sports talk.
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Can you believe the Broncos found a new way to make a comeback? Well, the guys can. This Broncos team is a resilient one and both callers this week are wanting to talk Broncos ... one all the way from New York!
Demaryius Thomas couldn't have found a better time to set career marks. The Minnesota Vikings were caught off guard at Tim Tebow's throwing abilities as the Broncos won and find themselves in a first place tie in the AFC West. The Miami Dolphins have done the Broncos two favors this season; once by losing to Tebow and Company and the other by defeating the Raiders last Sunday. Even without defensive sack master Von Miller, the Broncos found a way on defense to make a few key turnovers.
UFC 140 is approaching as Jon "Bones" Jones looks to defend his light heavyweight title for the second time, this time against Lyoto Machida. Nate thinks it's over for one-trick ponies in MMA as Jason "Mayhem" Miller was destroyed by Michael Bisping and these new era fighters will be dominating from here on out.
The Nuggets might have hope to re-sign both Arron Afflalo and Nene and will open the season in Dallas on December 26th to face the defending champion Mavericks. The Nuggets play one goofy back-to-back-to-back set to open February and the season will end in late-April, instead of mid-April as usual.
All that, plus the Top 5 Most Overrated Athletes. Enjoy!