DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

The Denver Nuggets play just 11 games in the month of February with the short month and the All-Star break. But a lot of the games are against tough opponents. What would a successful month look like for Jokic, Murray, and the team? In this segment from the DNVR Nuggets Pregame show Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you from the DNVR Bar to break down...

The Nuggets got run by the reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder at home in their first matchup since the game 7 loss last season. Tim Hardaway Jr had a game from hell, Big Val got played off the floor, and Jokic and Jamal didn’t do enough to get it done. Peyton Watson continues to be a bright spot even in a tough loss. What do the Nuggets need to do to keep up with the reigning...

#JAMALLSTAR Jamal Murray has finally done it. Jamal was named an NBA All-Star reserve and the Nuggets will have two All-Stars for the first time in the Jokic era. Jamal will join Jokic in LA at All-Star weekend and his long reign as the best player to never make an NBA All-Star team is over. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down eve...

Nikola Jokić is BACK! After a full month of absence, after recovering from a knee injury, Nikola Jokić returned versus the Clippers, and helped the Nuggets blow out the hottest team in the League. Jake Coyne of StatsPerform, the biggest expert on salary cap and CBA among the Nuggets fans, joins Miroslav to discuss the current state of the team from Denver, including the All-NBA level season from J...

Tim Legler breaks down why Nikola Jokic missing 16 games was secretly a huge positive for the Denver Nuggets, after they went 10–6 without him and learned what their depth can really do. David Adelman discovered new rotation options while Jamal Murray carried the offense and Peyton Watson leveled up into a legit playoff X-factor with a higher offensive ceiling than anyone expected. Plus, “Legs” pr...

Nikola Jokic returned last night against the Clippers after a 16-game absence. Adam Mares, Dev Johnson and Eric Wedum (D-Line) discuss what they learned about this team in his absence and how Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and others changed their perceptions as players. Are the Nuggets now better equipped for a deep playoff run after this recent stretch?   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://th...

The Denver Nuggets absolutely ran the hottest team in the league in the return of Nikola Jokic. Despite early foul trouble and the minutes restriction Jokic was as dominant as ever. The development the other Nuggets experienced in his absence seemed to pay off with massive games from Tim Hardaway Jr and Peyton Watson. The Nuggets might be a wagon. Adam Mares, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Li...

The Nuggets got a much needed win at home. Michael Porter Jr went off in his return to Ball Arena. Tim Hardaway was on fire from 3, and Bruce Brown continued his good play. Despite being up 17 right before half the Nets made a run in the second half and the game stayed close. The Nuggets survive despite some struggles. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ t...

We’re halfway through the season and Michael Porter Jr. is finally making his return to Denver to take on the Nuggets at Ball Arena on Thursday. So with hindsight and perspective, was the trade for Cam Johnson still a win? Was this a rare win-win trade in the NBA? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses. Plus, thoughts on the Houston Rockets losing Steven Adams and potentially entering the trade m...

Nikola Jokic is "about a week away" per Shams Charania. In this segment from the DNVR Nuggets Pregame Show the fellas break down the details from the latest report and what it means for the Denver Nuggets. What game could Jokic possibly be back for and what does this mean for the team as they continue to try and hold the line through this tough stretch of games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

The Nuggets were out of gas from the start and lose their first game of the home stand to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. Jamal had his worst game we’ve seen in a while and was off from the jump. Bruce Brown had his best game of the season in a bright spot. Can the Nuggets survive another week until Jokic gets back without falling in the standings? Adam Mares, Duvalier Johnson, and Harris...

The Denver Nuggets game against the Memphis Grizzlies was canceled over the weekend, allowing for one less game for Nikola Jokic to miss. And one more day for Peyton Watson, Jamal Murray, and Jonas Valanciunas to rest. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team looks at replacement dates and tries to figure out who the best defenders, shooters, and Jokic-ball players are on the roster. 0:00 - Intro 3:00 -The B...

Last week, the Joker-less, Cam Johnson-less, Christian Braun-less Nuggets went 3 and 2, after winning against the Wizards (twice) and the Bucks, and losing to Charlotte and the Lakers. The last win against Washington was especially impressive, since they were also without Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson, Jonas Valančiunas, and only had Aaron Gordon for the first half, because of an injury. Miroslav is...

The Denver Nuggets get ANOTHER unlikely win down most of their top players in Milwaukee tonight. The win is slightly tainted by what looked like Aaron Gordon reaggravating his hamstring injury. Julian Strawther had a massive bounce back game. Tim Hardaway Jr found his shot again and it was an ALL THE NUGGETS ARE GOOD type of win. Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from...

Jonas Valančiūnas is back in the lineup for the Denver Nuggets. Obviously any reinforcements are good at this point, but are any players on the Nuggets specifically helped more by the return of Big Val? Will Jamal Murray thrive even more with the help of the big man? In this segment from the DNVR Nuggets Pregame Show Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) break dow...

Peyton Watson set a new career high in just a box-score-stuffing brilliant performance from the young breakout star. Big Val was back and huge on the glass. The game was more up and down than it had reason to be, but Jamal Murray’s steady play and Peyton Watson were enough to take the Nuggets home. What more is there to say about this recent Peyton Watson breakout? Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, Duvali...

With the NBA Trade Deadline two weeks away, we break down the most realistic Denver Nuggets trade targets and what Denver might prioritize for another deep playoff run with Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Harrison Wind, Adam Mares, & Brendan Vogt of the DNVR Nuggets podcast dive into perimeter defense, secondary ball-handling, and cap flexibility, spotlighting names like Lonzo Ball, Keyon Ellis, an...

The Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray are in a slump. It appears as though teams have figured out that the Nuggets can’t rebound without Jokic. And the West is so up and down, no one is good. The DNVR nuggets podcast breaks it all down.   0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Hangover takes 12:02  - Jonas Valanciunas upgraded 18:15 - Concern for the next stretch of games 24:00 - Restrictions for returning players 31:...

Jamal Murray had one of the best first halves of the season but the team collapsed in the 3rd when the Lakers switched up their defensive strategy. What else can we take away from tonight’s tough loss other than Jamal’s brilliant 1st half? Adam Mares and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets...

The Nuggets got completely smacked at home by the Charlotte Hornets tonight. The team ran out of gas after a condensed part of the schedule. Julian Strawther had some promising moments for the first time in a while and no one got hurt. What else can we take away from the game? Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to...

Jamal Murray continues his All-NBA push with a 40-piece tonight against the Washington Wizards. Tim Hardaway Jr continues to be the perfect role play and Peyton Watson was great despite some foul trouble. The Nuggets are rolling with 4 straight wins. What can we take away from this game? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR bar tour to break...

Peyton Watson is in the middle of a breakout stretch for the Denver Nuggets, and we’re diving into whether he’s starting to look like a future NBA star with legit two-way upside. From his recent scoring surge and efficient shooting to the growing isolation bag (plus elite defense), we compare his trajectory to players like Jaden McDaniels, Jeremy Grant, Pascal Siakam—and even flashes of Kevin Dura...

Peyton Watson’s rise has been THE storyline of the Denver Nuggets season but does it change the Nuggets’ calculus and mindset at the trade deadline? Are the Nuggets more or less likely to keep Watson now or seek an upgrade at another position? The DNVR Nuggets crew gives their Hangover Takes from last night’s win over the Mavs and also looks ahead to how this version of Watson and the Nuggets fits...

The Nuggets have had a perfect 3- 0 week, after beating Milwaukee, the Pelicans, and the Mavs. Jamal Murray led them in two of those games, but Peyton Watson fully emerged as the team's second star while the 2023 NBA Champions are waiting for Nikola Jokić, Cam Johnson, and Jonas Valančiunas to return from injuries. Miroslav is joined by Dave DuFour of The Athletic's NBA Daily to discuss Peyton's W...

Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson continue to shine as a duo in another big win by the Jokic-less Denver Nuggets. Despite a small scare to close the 3rd the Nuggets controlled the whole game, and Jamal continues to be his career best self. Peyton Watson might be a superstar in the making. Tim Hardaway Jr continues to rule. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come...