5280 Nuggets Fast Break

A trade deadline special on the Denver Nuggets.  Who are the untouchables?  Who are the tradeable players? What assets do the Nuggets have left? Potential trade ideas and rumors.  What happens when the Nuggets hit the second apron>

The LA Clippers are the hottest team in the NBA right now. How has our perspective changed about them since acquiring Harden, and hitting their groove? We talk about potential playoff matchups, and if this is what the Clippers will actually be come playoff time.  Next, we take a glance as the standings and our division rankings. Can Denver claw its way back up to #1? Finally, a preview of the Buck...

Full recap of the Nuggets Vs 76ers. Starters show up on Offense, not so much on Defense. Peyton Watson continues to make serious flashes. Did Embiid duck Jokic?

Is it possible for the Nuggets to get Bruce Brown back now that he is on the trade market? Plus, we recap the Pacers game, and how dominate on defense Peyton Watson has been this season A look ahead at the next 2 games, New York and the 76ers

We discuss if Zeke Nnaji is now officially out of the rotation. There have been some daunting signs. The trade market is almost impossible for him, though one possible trade is out there.  Ashar gives his thoughts on the impressive win VS Boston A look ahead at the next 5 games on the Nuggets schedule in what will be a tough stretch, against good teams both at home and on the road. 

The Nuggets beat the Celtics on their home court.  Denver shows that they still have what it takes against the best teams, in what was a game that had some playoff intensity to it.  Plus we talk briefly about the Washington game where Jokic dominated.  Is the Murray bench stagger worth it?

The Denver Nuggets dominate the Indiana Pacers while they're starters have a historic performance. We touch on: MPJ's growth Murray being aggresive AG and Jokic chemistry Is Zeke Nnaji out of the rotation? Continued bench woes Plus a preview of the 76ers game on Tuesday

We do a deep dive on the Jazz & Pelicans games coming up.  Both games on National TV, both are tough matchups. What will be the keys to the Denver Nuggets coming out on top. 

Does Jamal Murray deserve to be an All Star, and WILL he be an All star? Who are the sure fire allstars, and who is he going to push out?  Are the Nuggets a team that destroy other team cultures by beating them at key moments?  Also, MPJ comments, what it means for the team, where MPJ can go from here. 

Despite the Hornets missing multiple starters, they still made it a game.  We talk about the win, a 2nd night of a back to back that the defending Champions looked like they didn't want to play. In the end, the Denver Nuggets pull out a win behind a hot shooting night from MPJ, a Murray flurry in the 3rd quarter and perhaps the best defensive sequence of the season. 

We talk about the dominant win over the injured Mavericks team. The young guys on Denvers bench continue to show out. How will games like these benefit the starters as the season progresses? Is Zeke Nnaji out of his slump and back in the rotation? Reggie Jackson a potential 6th man of the year according to Aaron Gordon (and Nuggets nation)  Look ahead at the Toronto game.  Jokic and Pwat commercia...

We talk about the competitive game vs OKC. Jokic and Murray were slightly off, and there were some questionable lineup changes late. Braun and Watson continue to impress off the bench, and the veterans are contributing. What is next for them against the Mavericks?

We discuss the amazing performance by both Reggie Jackson and Deandre Jordan vs the Clippers. With no Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, or Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets bench stepped it up a notch and we saw why Calvin Booth invested in some of these young players. 

In this episode we do a deep dive on the bench. We check up on each player that has gotten some rotation minutes this season, and where we feel like their play is trending. 

Recaps of the Pelicans, Cleveland and Pistons games. Some discussion on MPJ finding his shot and overall impact, as well as Reggie Jackson being a key part of the Nuggets season so far. Michael Malone & Nikola Jokic ejections are discussed, as well as a look ahead at the Magic game on Wednesday. Can the Nuggets go over .500 on this road trip?

We get into the next 5 games the Nuggets will play on this extended roadtrip, highlighting both the Pelicans and Rockets games that are part of the In Season Tournament. After, we talk about some of the matchups in the In Season Tournament, how we are viewing the roll out, and what effect it is having on the league.