DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

The red hot Portland Trailblazers came into town to start a quick 2 game home stand. The Nuggets fall despite another absolutely brilliant game from Jamal Murray who continues his hot start to the season. Cam Johnson left the game late with what looked like a hamstring injury. What else can we take away from the tough loss? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) c...

This week, the Nuggets lost embarrassingly at home to the Warriors, won comfortably in New Orleans, and outgunned the Suns in Phoenix. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report joins Miroslav to talk about the Nuggets' early season. Topics include: • Is Nikola Jokic really past his prime? • Can Jamal Murray repeat his last regular season and improve significantly in the playoffs? • How essential is Aaron Gor...

The Denver Nuggets get the CRUCIAL NBA Cup win over the Phoenix Suns. Christian Braun has broken out of his shooting slump in a big way hitting his first 6 straight 3 pointers tonight. Jamal Murray continues a brilliant shooting start to the season as well, and Trevon Brazile continues to be a revelation. What else can we take away from the Cup win? Adam Mares, Brandan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson c...

Nikola Jokić has reached 200 career triple-doubles—and needs 10 more to pass Russell Westbrook for the NBA’s all-time regular-season record. We examine the Denver Nuggets’ schedule and pick the night Jokić could make history. Plus, hangover takes from Denver’s win over the Pelicans, how Trevon Brazile’s breakout changes the rotation when Cam Johnson and the other injured Nuggets return, and an NBA...

The Nuggets bounced back in a major way with a wire to wire win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the road tonight. Nikola Jokic notched his 200th triple-double tonight, Christian Braun hit some 3s!, and Jamal Murray had an absolutely brilliant 4th quarter to carry the Nuggets to the win. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Eric Wedum (D-Line co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR bar to brea...

Which concerns about Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets are real, and which are early-season overreactions? Adam Mares and the DNVR Nuggets crew rank the biggest takes surrounding Jokić, Jamal Murray, David Adelman and Denver’s slow start, from injuries and defensive struggles to whether the two-man game needs to evolve. Plus, hangover takes from the Warriors loss and a preview of the two-game ro...

The Nuggets were completely outclassed by the Warriors at home tonight. Every time the Nuggets got close the Warriors were able to make a run and keep the game out of reach. Aaron Gordon was ejected, and the vibes were just not good all game. What else can we take away from tonight’s loss? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR bar t...

The regular season finally started. The Nuggets lost on the road to OKC, but still managed to come back from a 23-point deficit to beat the Pelicans at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic wasn't happy with the home fans, who were booing the team while they were behind in the game, and even said they were not welcome at the Arena. Jeff Morton of Mortcast on CSG Network joins Miroslav. The two of them discuss...

The Denver Nuggets just mounted their first unlikely comeback of the season in the home opener. Down as many as 23 points the Nuggets came all the way back to force OT and walk away with the win. Jamal Murray scored 37 in a huge scoring night and 2nd round pick Trevon Brazile continues to be a revelation. What can we take away from the huge comeback win? Harrison Wind, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric W...

What did the Denver Nuggets’ opening-night loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder reveal about Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray and this team’s ceiling? The DNVR Nuggets crew shares one belief strengthened and one weakened, revisits Christian Braun’s performance, and examines Denver’s turnovers, missing transition offense and shooting without Cam Johnson. Plus, David Adelman’s postgame comments and what woul...

In very unexpected fashion the first Nuggets game of the season was a complete rock fight. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic struggled to score but so did SGA. Aaron Gordon looked like the Nuggets best player tonight, and rookie Trevon Brazile had some real shining moments in his NBA debut. But the Nuggets ultimately collapse in the 4th and fall to the Thunder in their opening frame of the season. Wha...

Marvin Bagley joins the DNVR Nuggets Podcast LIVE from the DNVR Bar to go over his path to Denver and why he chose the Nuggets, what the vibe of the team and Nikola Jokic has been like at training camp and throughout the preseason, and much more. Bagley discusses who on the team has surprised him so far, what Jokic is really like behind the scenes, and what his role is in bringing another champion...

Today is the day... we find out what is in store for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets this NBA season. What do the cards have in store for Jamal Murray? David Adelman? What can the tarot cards tell us about what we to do as Nuggets fans this year? Arian Lenarsky, the good witch, joins the show to preview the 2026 Denver Nuggets season. The fellas come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to preview th...

In this pre-recorded show, while Miroslav was waiting to get the news on the Julian Strawther injury, Adam Mares was passing by and agreed to share his newest, very detailed Nuggets takes. • Why did DeMar DeRozan play so little so far? • How can Jamal Murray be great in the playoffs again? • How can Cam Johnson take the playoff offense over the hump? • How long is Adam willing to wait for real Chr...

The Nuggets may have really gotten a steal with Trevon Brazile in the 2nd round. The rookie started the last preseason game with Aaron Gordon getting a rest night and the starters didn't miss a beat. Brazile had 6 points and 3 stocks in the first quarter alone and better yet the starting unit scored 36 points in the first quarter. Did the Nuggets find a gem in Brazile? What else can we take away f...

The NBA’s annual GM survey ranks the Denver Nuggets fourth in the West and gives them no votes to win the 2027 title. Are general managers underrating Nikola Jokić’s team, or seeing real concerns about Denver’s championship chances? We break down the Nuggets results, Jokić’s place alongside Victor Wembanyama, and the franchise and NBA records within reach this season. 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Hangover...

Julian Strawther was having as good of a preseason as you could possibly ask for. Unfortunately Julian left the game tonight with a left knee injury that looked bad. On the positive side the starters are making offense look seamless and Jamal Murray showed out tonight. Aaron Gordon is still looking as good as ever and Trevon Brazile knocked down some big threes. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Duva...

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have championship ambitions, but what do we need to see before we believe? On today’s DNVR Nuggets podcast, we share practice notes and how Denver would adjust if any starter missed time, then it’s “I’ll believe it when...” Christian Braun’s three-point shot, Aaron Gordon’s health, Cam Johnson’s impact, David Adelman’s coaching, and what would prove this team is...

David Adelman had a surprising shoutout in last night's postgame presser. So who have been the surprising standouts from the Nuggets first two preseason games? The DNVR Nuggets Podcast team make their picks, revisit the win over Chicago, review the new ABA throwback jersey and court with D-Line, and close with Fraud Watch. 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - The new Jokic story 6:15 - Last Night's Pressers 17:50...

Nikola Jokic looks as god as ever and had a smooth easy triple double. Aaron Gordon looks even better than good, and the starters all cooked making offense look easy when they were out there. The bench looks to be different players but much of the same issues from the past several years, can the Nuggets fix that through the season? What else can we take away from tonight's preseason game? Adam Mar...

Two preseason games vs. the Jazz are in the books, and we already got one of the greatest passes ever from Nikola Jokić, and some very impressive showings from several different guys. Miroslav is joined by D-Line, the show's Patreon, Jeff Scanlan, and Mitchel Carroll, former host of the DNVR Buffs podcast. The squad discusses which players showed the most in the first two games, and which 4 guys t...

Which Denver Nuggets player is most likely to score 40, deliver the highlight of the year, have a career season—or be traded? The DNVR Nuggets crew makes its “Most Likely To” picks, shares what Christian Braun, Cam Whitmore, and David Adelman said after practice, previews Sunday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, and closes with NBA Fraud Watch. 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Everyone is trying the...

Two preseason games in, it’s time to revisit our boldest Denver Nuggets predictions. Are we hedging, folding or doubling down on Christian Braun’s bounce-back season, Cam Johnson’s shooting, DeMar DeRozan’s sixth-man role, Denver’s bench, its defense and its place in the Western Conference? The DNVR Nuggets crew also shares its hangover takes, separates what we know from what remains uncertain and...

The Denver Nuggets had a strong showing in the second preseason game. Aaron Gordon not only looked athletic but incredible in control and fully healthy in a dominant 2nd quarter. There were some super intriguing play by the bench. Could Marvin Bagley III finally solve the Nuggets backup center woes? What else can we take away from preseason game 2? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Eric...

Which former Denver Nuggets best match this year’s new additions? Could Trevon Brazile become the new Birdman, Cam Whitmore fill the J.R. Smith role and Ryan Nembhard follow Monte Morris’ path? The DNVR Nuggets crew finds a franchise comparison for every newcomer, then delivers its Hangover Takes from Nikola Jokić and Denver’s preseason opener against the Utah Jazz. 0:00 - Intro 3:15 - Hangover ta...