Mile High Hoops

The Denver Nuggets have survived and advanced all the way to Nikola Jokic’s return date, coupled with some struggles around the league — could the Mile High Crew still land the No. 1 seed? What it will take for the Nuggets to get there, and what the last few games tells us about the future.

The Denver Nuggets hit the road after two frustrating losses but the good news is the team seems to be getting closer to healthy. Jonas Valanciunas may give it a go in Washington on Thursday, and Nikola Jokic’s re-evaluation date is less than a week away.

The Denver Nuggets are officially halfway through their season and they’re nearly on a franchise-best pace. What have Shapiro and Piro learned about the team thus far? Now on Mile High Hoops, they go over their midseason lessons and what they’re looking for in the second half.

The Denver Nuggets are somehow above .500 without Nikola Jokic as they keep chugging along and lately without even Jamal Murray. So what have we learned about the players who have stepped up for months now with all the team’s injuries. Join Shapiro and Piro on Mile High Hoops now

Beating both the 76ers and Celtics without Nikola Jokic and more, the Nuggets salvaged their road trip and inspired so much confidence. What now for Denver? Now with @Shapalicious & @MediaByAP on Mile High Hoops.

The Nuggets road trip from hell marches on! Shapiro and Piro will take you through all the updates from the East Coast on today’s Mile High Hoops!

The Nuggets road trip from hell marches on! Shapiro and Piro will take you through all the updates from the East Coast on today’s Mile High Hoops!

It's a sigh of relief in Denver with Nikola Jokic's injury news but the reality for the Nuggets is they'll be missing their MVP for the next month. How does the team's season shift with the worst injury bug ever and how can they survive January? Now on Mile High Hoops with Shapiro & Piro

Reviewing Round 3 of Nuggets-Rockets, Bruce Brown and Kevin Durant’s smack off and where Denver went wrong. Then Shapiro and Piro get you ready for the coming games, including the Christmas clash against the rival Wolves. Plus the long road-trip is just around the corner, are reinforcements coming? Now on Mile High Hoops

The Nuggets scored their best win of the season on Monday against the Rockets and face them again this weekend. It’s a matchup that lived up to the billing but there’s another game tonight in Denver that could prove tough for the pickaxes. Shapiro and Piro break it down on Mile High Hoops.

The Nuggets and Rockets square off tonight in Denver. What we're looking for and hoping to learn from the matchup against Houston. Shapiro & Piro discuss

That's right, we're already past the quarter way mark of the NBA season. MVP, All-Star picks, surprises and why we've learned about the Denver Nuggets and the league at large on  Mile High Hoops with Shapiro and Piro.

The Nuggets are off to the best start in franchise history despite big-time injuries. Shapiro and Piro break down the latest about a Denver crew proving to be historic on Mile High Hoops

Jamal Murray had ANOTHER 50-ball to carry the Nuggets to a franchise record win. What’s next for Denver and the Blue Arrow? Now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

The Denver Nuggets have found a big time shot-maker in Tim Hardaway Jr. and his deep-range hits have kept the team afloat. How he has reshaped the team now on Mile High Hoops with @Shapalicious & @MediaByAP

The Denver Nuggets had their best win of the season followed by their worse loss. But the biggest loss was the injury news of Aaron Gordon. What shoulder the team do? Now on Mile High Hoops with Shapiro and Piro.

Peyton Watson had the best game of his career for the Nuggets last night, can he keep it rolling for Denver against the Rockets? Join @Shapalicious and @MediaByAP on Mile High Hoops

Nikola Jokic makes history every night but what hasn't he accomplished that you would like to see? Shapiro and Piro discuss the Joker and red hot Nuggets on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

Nikola Jokic just had two of the best games of his career but the attention in Denver is just as much on injuries to Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson. The two wings left Wednesday's win and did not return. Now what for the Nuggets? Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

Nuggets bench is full of cult heroes. The bench depth has been very impressive and Nikola Jokic's start to the season has been insane. Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops podcast...

Home cooking is working for the Denver Nuggets but one thing they focused on this offseason still hasn’t shown up in games quite yet. Why the team is close to a giant breakthrough and what it will mean, now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast with Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro

Where do the Denver Nuggets stack up in the NBA after five games? Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast as they go over the start of the league’s season and set up a big week at Ball Arena.

A complete win and one against a rival gives hints at what the Nuggets future will look like moving forward. Join Shapiro and Piro on Mile High Hoops as they break down the Nuggets 3 game win streak and tell you why the NBA cup needs to change.

Nikola Jokic is off to a strange start but Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon look strong. What have we learned from the Nuggets first two games? Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!

The Nuggets season tips TONIGHT. Does a magical campaign begin in just a few hours? The guys lay out a few things they’ll be looking to in Golden State to know if things could be special. Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!