Episodes

Jamal Murray returns, Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan toast Clippers and an NBA center draft 01.12.2023 1:31:29

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up with the Nuggets riding a three-game winning streak heading into the weekend. Among the topics discussed: + Is Matt back on the Suns bandwagon after writing them off one game into the season as they look to capture the first NBA in season tournament championship? Matt and Bennett discuss w...

Denver dispatches the Clippers, Draymond Green escalates matters and threats emerging in the West 16.11.2023 1:37:01

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Among the topics discussed: + Where does Draymond Green choking Rudy Gobert rank among the great fights in NBA history? Who are the NBA's real tough guys? Fake tough guys? The fellas provide a semi-definitive list. + Wh...

Jamal Murray's injury, Michael Porter Jr.'s growth, Julian Strawther's outburst and taking stock 09.11.2023 1:28:42

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets' dramatic win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Among the topics discussed: Julian Strawther had a breakout game against New Orleans one night, then found himself riding the bench for long stretches two nights later. How long will it take the rookie to br...

Wild overreactions, in-season tournament talk and the greatest Nikola Jokic pass we almost never saw 01.11.2023 1:23:22

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando wildly overreact to the Nuggets' 4-0 start. Among the topics discussed: • Matt provides four wild overreactions to the first five percent of the NBA season. Does it matter that head coach Michael Malone hates overreactions? Short answer? Not here. • Is Peyton Watson for real? The second-year pro is...

10 questions as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray prepare to defend NBA title 24.10.2023 1:09:20

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Bennett Durando is joined by editor Matt Schubert to discuss the upcoming season on the cusp of banner night at Ball Arena. Among the topics discussed: + Zeke Nnaji and the Nuggets agreed to a four-year, $32 million extension over the weekend. What was the motivation behind the deal? And what are the chances he spends all four years i...

Nikola Jokic dominates NBA GM survey, Jamal Murray's ESPN ranking, the rookies and Brendan Malone 12.10.2023 54:15

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Bennett Durando is joined by editor Matt Schubert to discuss training camp in San Diego, Denver's first preseason game and all things NBA. Among the topics discussed: + A trio of rookies are looking to crack coach Michael Malone's notably veteran-heavy lineup. Who has risen to the challenge early on in preseason and who still has some...

Jamal Murray bets on himself, Christian Braun grows "beard," Lakers got beef and trade talk 05.10.2023 1:07:42

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Bennett Durando is joined by editor Matt Schubert to discuss the team's media day as well as the first couple days of training camp in San Diego. Among the topics discussed: + Is Jamal Murray making the right call betting on himself to make All-NBA team instead of signing an extension? + There was a flurry of trade activity just befor...

Talking offseason, Western Conference pecking order and Mike Singer's farewell to Nuggets beat 31.08.2023 1:08:46

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, departing beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by editor Matt Schubert and new beat reporter Bennett Durando to discuss the passing of the torch, the Nuggets' return to form and the Western Conference pecking order. Among the topics discussed: + Is Jamal Murray betting on himself to make an All-Star team or All-NBA team before signing an extension?...

Nikola Jokic's rise, Bruce Brown's future and the afterglow of Denver's first NBA title 14.06.2023 1:00:12

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports editor Matt Schubert to discuss the first ever championship in Denver Nuggets history after a gritty 94-89 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Among the topics covered: + Nikola Jokic. No jokes here. What is left to say about the 41st overall draft pick after one of the most dominant po...

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray pull Denver to within two wins of franchise's first NBA title 08.06.2023 35:39

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals and to discuss the remaining games in the series as the Nuggets hold a 2-1 lead over Miami. Among the topics covered: + How impressive is the double triple-double posted by Nuggets star players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? + Durando and...

Breaking down Nuggets' NBA Finals Game 1 rout, and looking ahead to Game 2 03.06.2023 43:42

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and preview Game 2 between the Nuggets and Heat. Among the topics covered: + How did the Nuggets fare against the Heat's famed zone defense? Can Denver again stifle Miami's offense, which saw star Jimmy Butler struggle despite a terrorizing...

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the moments after the biggest win in Nuggets history 23.05.2023 43:24

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down the biggest win in Denver Nuggets history: + Mike and Bennett share scenes from the floor and inside the locker room as the Nuggets celebrated their first trip to the NBA Finals after a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers + Why Mike’s Western Conference Finals MVP vote...

Breaking down Denver's 2-0 lead over the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals 20.05.2023 47:54

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down the first two games of the Western Conference Finals and preview Game 3 between the Nuggets and Lakers. Among the topics covered: + Michael Malone is raising the political spice level against the national "narrative." The latest domino to fall in Denver's war on ES...

Nikola Jokic's playoff brilliance and another Lakers matchup in the Western Conference Finals 15.05.2023 1:04:59

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Among the topics discussed: + Back from his first week as a dad, Mike Singer shares his thoughts on fatherhood, what he missed after the Nuggets dispatched the Phoenix Suns in six games and Nikola Jo...

Nikola Jokic vs. Matt Ishbia, the Devin Booker problem and where Nuggets-Suns series goes from here 08.05.2023 44:30

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, deputy sports editor Matt Schubert is joined by sports reporter Parker Gabriel after the Nuggets lost a pair of games in Phoenix to even up their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2. Among the topics discussed: + With Nuggets beat writer Mike Singer out on newborn baby duty, Matt and Parker break down a classic Game 4 in what's already been...

Nikola Jokic's Game 2 masterpiece, an MVP denied and the Western Conference finals in sight 03.05.2023 39:47

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets took a 2-0 lead on the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic, the MVP who wasn't, carried the Nuggets in Game 2 against the Suns with a 39-point masterpiece. Mike and Matt discuss the Joker's big game, c...

Playoff Jamal enters the chat, Nikola Jokic endures and the Phoenix Suns are up next 27.04.2023 45:50

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round to set up a showdown with the Phoenix Suns. Among the topics discussed: + Don't call him Bubble Jamal. That's Playoff Jamal to you. Jamal Murray once again rose to the occasion under the bright lights o...

Reactions to Game 1 of Denver-Minnesota, and looking ahead to Game 2 18.04.2023 37:32

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets put the smackdown on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round series. Among the topics discussed: + Denver absolutely manhandled Minnesota without even getting an A-plus game from superstar center Nikola Jokic. What does this say about the T-...

Nuggets Podcast: Howard Beck on why Denver has so many skeptics as West's best NBA title contender 13.04.2023 56:03

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer is joined by longtime NBA journalist Howard Beck days before the start of the playoffs. Among the topics discussed: + Are the Nuggets legit NBA title contenders? What are their vulnerabilities? What are outsiders underestimating about the team with the top record in the Western Conference? And why does it feel like they are...

Joel Embiid's no-show, Nikola Jokic's reticence and a national perspective on Western Conference 29.03.2023 1:02:20

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by ESPN NBA reporter Ohm Youngmisuk in the wake of the Nuggets-76ers showdown that wasn't. Among the topics discussed: + The much-anticipated face-off between MVP front-runners Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid turned out to be a dud, with Embiid unable to play due to a calf injur...

Denver's struggles, MPJ's benching and the Nikola Jokic MVP debate 15.03.2023 50:01

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets struggling through a losing streak during the dog days of the NBA schedule. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets have lost four games in a row, with some concerning trends popping up. What's the concern level with the team? Are they tired? Bored? Is there...

Nikola Jokic takes control of MVP race, Michael Porter Jr. surges and Bones Hyland gets booed 01.03.2023 44:59

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as the Nuggets gear up for the stretch run of the regular season. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic is now the prohibitive favorite to win a third consecutive MVP award... despite being picked second to last in the All-Star Game. How surprising is it that the margin h...

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf reflects on career, time in Denver and controversial exit from NBA 14.02.2023 27:56

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer chats with former Nuggets guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf following the release of his Showtime documentary "Stand." Among the topics discussed: + Abdul-Rauf talk about his rise above meager beginnings in Gulfport, Miss., and what basketball did for him as a young man who grew up in poverty in a single-family home. + Mike and Abdul...

Bones Hyland out, Thomas Bryant in as NBA trade deadline gets wild 10.02.2023 43:04

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a wild NBA trade deadline that saw Denver send away Bones Hyland and acquire Thomas Bryant. Among the topics discussed: + After weeks of speculation, Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth finally pulled the trigger on a deal sending Hyland to the L.A. Clippers. With the t...

Bones Hyland, the NBA trade deadline and who Denver might target 08.02.2023 47:37

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away. Among the topics discussed: + Rumors are swirling about Bones Hyland being on the trading block. What is the likelihood he gets traded? Are the Nuggets selling low? + Who are the Nuggets targeting on the trade market beyond...