CSG Podcast

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 Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

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...

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 '...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

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. Try to enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

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. Enjoy the show! Hos...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

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. Enjoy the show! Host...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

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. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...