Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets bench topples Philadelphia 76ers in a jaw-dropping overtime thriller—Jalen Pickett outduels Joel Embiid as Denver secures the season’s most unlikely win. Can the Nuggets’ supporting cast continue this level of play as the team gets healthy? Ryan Blackburn, Matt Moore, and Swipa break down Denver’s 125-124 victory, spotlighting Jalen Pickett’s breakout game, Peyton Watson’s relentles...

No Jinx returns! Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the Denver Nuggets loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, a revenge game for Michael Porter Jr. in which the Nuggets were overwhelmed by the Nets' size and shooting. Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun returned from injury, but it wasn't enough against a surprisingly plucky Nets squad. Are the Nuggets in trouble without Nikola Jokic and Jonas Va...

Swipa and Ryan react to the Denver Nuggets clutch loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after an impressive effort overall. Jamal Murray scored effectively in the first half but was doubled consistently late. The Nuggets missed too many shots in the fourth to survive, and it became a bitter moral victory. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Resilience 3:36 - Jamal Murray Shines Without Jokic 7:16 - Cavs' Defense vs. Jama...

Denver Nuggets face an unprecedented crisis as their center rotation collapses, with injuries sidelining Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and key contributors like Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Can any lineup survive this relentless wave of setbacks, and who will step up as the next big man in Denver? Host Matt Moore invites fans to pitch themselves as emergency centers, highlighting the despe...

On the latest Locked On Nuggets episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down an incredible win by the Denver Nuggets despite injuries to four starters and Jonas Valanciunas. The Nuggets survived a late run by the Toronto Raptors behind a strong performance from Peyton Watson, surprising contributions from DaRon Holmes, and high level defensive effort throughout. Ryan also discusses 2026 Denver Nuggets Reso...

Nikola Jokic’s injury sends shockwaves through Denver, but is the Denver Nuggets’ season really in jeopardy? Matt Moore and Swipa break down the implications of Jokic’s hyperextended knee, his Iron Man reputation, and why Nuggets fans can still breathe easy. They examine the timeline for Jokic’s return, discuss the challenges presented by a road-heavy stretch, and highlight how Jamal Murray and th...

Swipa and Ryan react to the scary knee injury Nikola Jokic suffered in the second quarter of the Denver Nuggets loss to the Miami Heat. They discuss best and worst case scenarios, who can step up in Jokic's place, and more. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and...

On the latest Locked On Nuggets episode, Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the possible returns of Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun from injury on the Denver Nuggets road trip. They also chat about Nikola Jokic and the burden he's carrying offensively and if it minimizes his responsibility on defense. Finally, they discuss the bench issues and if Jamal Murray needs to stagger with the second u...

  Denver Nuggets bench woes threaten clutch-time dominance as injuries mount. Can Nikola Jokic’s heroics alone keep the defending champs in the title race? Matt Moore dissects the Nuggets’ frustrating loss to the Magic, focusing on the alarming impact of non-Jokic minutes, Denver’s reliance on the Jamal Murray–Nikola Jokic two-man game, and the bench’s struggle without key contributors like Aaron...

Ryan Blackburn breaks down an epic Christmas game for the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic plays one of the very best games of his entire NBA career with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists. Jamal Murray also had a huge night with 35 points and 10 assists of his own. The Nuggets are learning to survive without Cam Johnson on top of Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, and this game was a serious cha...

The Denver Nuggets find themselves with their first loss on the road in MONTHS! Jokic and Murray have sensational playmaking game but an 21 point deficit proves to be TOO much. Plus...Cam Johnson goes DOWN with an injury and the Nuggets can ill-afford another loss at the wing position.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club...

The Denver Nuggets WHOOP the Utah Jazz 135-112 and became just the SEVENTH team in NBA History to have three players make six-or-more 3PTS in a game! Jokic and Murray have TERRIFIC games in just three quarters and the Nuggets built a 19-0 lead and a 30-5 lead in the first quarter! The Nuggets MIGHT have built the PERFECT offense and I'll tell you why! The Nuggets play vs the Mavericks tonight!  Ev...

Denver Nuggets fire on all cylinders: are Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray powering another championship run? Despite injuries sidelining Aaron Gordon and Christian Brown, the Nuggets maintain elite efficiency—ranking first in effective field goal percentage and dominating on the road with a 12-2 record. Can Denver’s relentless offensive machine keep rolling and overcome defensive inconsistencies? Ma...

Denver Nuggets stumble as the Houston Rockets ignite from deep, exposing questions about Denver’s resilience when top stars stumble. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggle on an off night, while Kevin Durant drops 31 points and Reed Sheppard punishes the Nuggets’ defense, pushing the Rockets to a statement 115-101 win. Tension flares as David Adelman is ejected and old rivalries between Bruce Brow...

The Denver Nuggets have won six in a row and Jamal Murray has been a WAGON this year. He's on pace for a career year AND some. Jokic keeps shattering the record books and we can never take it for granted. Ryan Blackburn and Swipa are here! There is nothing more to fear. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free...

The Nuggets win their sixth straight behind a terrific performance from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Joker passes Kareem in passing. Cameron Johnson settles in. Jalen Pickett plays. Denver's Offense Is A Wagon. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all...

Matt Moore and Swipa discuss Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic and how they can be an all-time Top Ten Duo. They talk about Denver's defensive wrinkles and how it can improve, and preview the game vs. Orlando.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built f...

The Denver Nuggets win their 5th straight game vs the arguable 3rd best team in the NBA and they did this with Peyton Watson going down in the first quarter. The Nuggets duo MAYBE had their most important game of the season last night and it's a promising sign for things to come. Also, Spencer Jones deserves a TON of credit for how much he's done for this team this year.  Everydayer Club If you ne...

Another great win for the Nuggets as they beat Houston again to go 2-0 in the season series. Nikola Jokic dominates Alperen Sengun, Jamal Murray shines, Spencer Jones knocks 'em down, and Denver snaps the home losing skid. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup this weekend. They ask if the Spurs can actually challenge the Nuggets at the top of the Western Conference? Then, they pivot to December 15th, AKA Jokmas, and what it might mean for the trade landscape around the NBA. Finally, they break down the Nuggets vs Houston Rockets matchup tha...

The Denver Nuggets have emerged as one of the best road teams EVER to start the NBA season and they have a chance to break the NBA record in a couple of weeks...but does it matter. Nikola Jokic goes haywire in just three quarters further cementing his status as a (One-Punch Man) PLANET level threat. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Nuggets Dominant Win 5:15 Best Start in Nuggets History 9:23 80-20 Rule in Perspect...

Matt Moore and Swipa discuss the Rockets as a West competitor, the Jamal Murray trust meter, and preview playing the Kings... again.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s com...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Nuggets' defense, the first quarter of David Adelman's "rookie" season and how he and the new staff have done, plus a debate on whether the Nuggets should add Chris Paul. 00:00 "Locked On Nuggets Podcast" 06:30 Adelman's Strategic Coaching Critique 07:13 Clutch Defense Concerns Persist 11:59 "Locked On Nuggets Membership" 16:32 "Attacking Jokic on Switches...

Jamal Murray is exceeding any regular season stretch he's had before and his play this season has raised the ceiling of expectations for just how good this Denver Nuggets team can be on a night to night basis. Murray has also been BALLING in the non-Jokic lineups which is a HUGE story all by itself.  Let's get to it. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn share a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for Locked On Nuggets. Then, they discuss a 115-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets to complete a perfect 3-0 road trip. Jamal Murray continues to impress, Nikola Jokic pressed the right buttons, and the Nuggets defense made enough plays to win. TIMESTAMPS  0:00 Intro  1:36 Join the Everydayer Club  6:25 Types of Subscriber Content  12:15 J...