Episodes

Nuggets Podcast: Bones Hyland trade chatter, Jokic vs. Embiid and Michael Porter Jr.'s return 31.01.2023 49:32

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the team's return home from a three-game road trip. Among the topics discussed: + Reports have surfaced that the Nuggets are shopping Bones Hyland ahead of the NBA trade deadline. What are they looking to get in return? Is this simply a win-now move? How would a trade af...

Aaron Gordon on playing with Nikola Jokic, developing his game and playing for a championship 23.01.2023 23:17

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer visits with Denver forward Aaron Gordon amid his best, most efficient season of his NBA career. Among the topics discussed: + What went into Gordon's offseason? What did he work on within his game? Where did he go? What did he do? + What goals has he made for himself as a player? How did those develop over time from his rook...

A national perspective on Jokic's early MVP case, Gordon's All-Star chances and trade possibilities 11.01.2023 1:05:33

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by The Athletic's Sam Amick to talk a multitude of Nuggets topics. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets are sitting in first place in the Western Conference with an improving defense and one of the best offenses in the NBA. Just how real are the Nuggets' title chances? W...

Trade deadline possibilities, Murray's struggles, Malone's rotations and Brown's steady hand 05.01.2023 1:07:14

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets in first place and about to begin an extended homestand. Among the topics discussed: + The Christmas night game against the Phoenix Suns produced one of the first signature moments of the season: Aaron Gordon's hellacious dunk over Landry Shamet. Mike and Matt...

Nikola Jokic re-enters the MVP debate, Christian Braun gets defensive and talking trade bait 22.12.2022 53:50

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a big win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Among the topics discussed: + Rookie forward Christian Braun was given his first NBA start Tuesday night due to injuries in the starting five, and the Nuggets promptly delivered their most impressive defensive showing of the season....

Michael Malone's rough weekend, Jamal Murray's rough night and Bones Hyland's learning moment 08.12.2022 53:32

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a rough three-game stretch for Denver. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets lost a tough one against the Dallas Mavericks at home on Tuesday night in a game that went down the wire. What did we learn from that game and what we saw from the team? + Bones Hyland got a...

Aaron Gordon hits a new level, Vlatko Cancar cracks the rotation and Jamal Murray's big night 30.11.2022 1:00:19

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by NBA insider Burton Chawla to talk about Aaron Gordon's terrific start to the season. Among the topics discussed: + Aaron Gordon is playing some of the best basketball of his career, with near career highs across the board. What's changed for Gordon this season? What's he d...

Bones Hyland's take-over, Vlatko Cančar's halfcourt heave and the stunner in Dallas 22.11.2022 45:53

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's miracle win over the Mavericks in Dallas. Among the topics discussed: + The short-handed Nuggets pulled off a stunning win over the Mavericks on Sunday night in a win that included a halfcourt heave from Vlatko Cančar and a breakout performance from Bones Hyland...

Michael Porter Jr. catches fire, Denver does work on the road and KCP living his best life 16.11.2022 56:58

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's 3-1 road trip across two time zones. Among the topics discussed: + Michael Porter Jr. bounced back in a big way in Chicago, responding from a subpar game in Boston with a 31-point smoke show in Chicago. What does that performance say about the young wing's growt...

Bones Hyland cooks, Bubble Jamal Murray returns and Nikola Jokic's shot selection 07.11.2022 43:38

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver blasted the Spurs to move to 4-0 at Ball Arena. Among the topics discussed: + Bones Hyland played his best game of the season coming off the bench against San Antonio on Saturday night. What clicked for the second-year player? Can he keep up his red-hot 3-point sh...

MPJ's health scare, Bruce Brown's instant impact and Jamal Murray's up-and-down return 28.10.2022 49:35

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver blasted the Lakers to move to 3-2 through five games. Among the topics discussed: + Michael Porter Jr. missed his first game of the season with what the team called "lumbar management" and coach Michael Malone later clarified as a "back spasm." What's to be taken...

Jamal Murray's debut, Zeke Nnaji's DNP and what went wrong on opening night 21.10.2022 54:02

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert discuss the season opener and Jamal Murray's return to the court. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets lost their season opener in a lackluster performance against the Utah Jazz. What were some of the positives that could be taken from the 123-102 setback? And some of the negatives...

Nikola Jokic's wrist, Jamal Murray's thigh and what we're buying as regular season nears 14.10.2022 1:00:11

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the start of the regular season less than a week away. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic (wrist) and Jamal Murray (thigh) both sat out preseason games while nursing injuries. Reason for concern? Just the team being extra cautious? Does this say something about ho...

Evaluating Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. as preseason gets underway 06.10.2022 58:46

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following the Nuggets' first preseason game at Ball Arena. Among the topics discussed: + What are the first impressions of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. in their returns from long-term injuries? How long will it take the Nuggets to integrate the two stars back into their...

Ish Smith talks winding NBA career, what makes Denver special and building bonds with teammates 30.09.2022 37:44

In a special edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast presented by Evoca TV, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by journeyman point guard Ish Smith at the team's training camp in La Jolla, Calif., to discuss a myriad of topics. An undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest in 2010, Smith has played for 12 teams during a winding NBA career. Smith talks about his journey through the NBA, what makes the Nugg...

Bones Hyland talks rookie lessons, toughest opponents and his welcome-to-the-NBA moment 23.09.2022 42:36

In a special edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast presented by Evoca TV, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by second-year point guard Bones Hyland at ViewHouse Ballpark in downtown Denver to discuss a myriad of topics. In just his second season, Hyland has risen from slept-on late first-round draft pick to the backup point guard on a championship-contending NBA backcourt. Over the course of 40 min...

What impact can Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray make in their returns from injury? 16.09.2022 44:15

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast presented by Evoca TV, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert look ahead of the 2022-23 season and a big live event in downtown Denver. Among the topics discussed: + What can be taken from Nikola Jokic's performance at EuroBasket? Could he be in line for yet another MVP campaign. What will it take for voters to hand him the a...

Making sense of GM Calvin Booth's first free agency and draft as top decision-maker 01.07.2022 56:00

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the draft and opening hours of NBA free agency. Among the topics discussed: + Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth was aggressive at the start of free agency, signing veteran center DeAndre Jordan and wing Bruce Brown within 24 hours of the negotiation period opening in...

What is GM Calvin Booth looking for heading into NBA draft? 22.06.2022 46:41

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the NBA draft just days away. Among the topics discussed: + It's been less than a month since Calvin Booth took over as the top decision-maker in the Nuggets front office, and he already has one trade under his belt: JaMychal Green and a future first-round pick to OKC for...

Why Tim Connelly left Denver for the Minnesota Timberwolves 24.05.2022 46:16

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene in the wake of team president Tim Connelly's sudden departure for Minnesota. Among the topics discussed: + When did buzz start to emerge in NBA circles that teams were targeting the Nuggets president of basketball operations? And at what point did it become clear the Minnesota...

Nikola Jokic's MVP coronation and who should stay and who should go this summer? 13.05.2022 1:03:00

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene to talk about Nikola Jokic's MVP coronation and the critical offseason ahead. Among the topics discussed: What was long expected finally became official this week as Nikola Jokic was named MVP for the second consecutive season. The announcement came complete with an emotional...

How can Denver turn the tide against Golden State in the first round? 20.04.2022 43:31

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets trailing the Golden State Warriors 2-0 in their first-round playoff series. Among the topics discussed: + What's the state of the Nuggets after a humbling 126-106 loss in Game 2 in San Francisco? What should be made of Monte Morris' despondent postgame press c...

Nikola Jokic and the MVP debate, Nuggets-Warriors and Jamal Murray's potential postseason return 14.04.2022 1:09:18

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets preparing to take on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference playoffs. Among the topics discussed: + With Nikola Jokic set to win his second consecutive MVP award, Singer reviews his end-of-season awards voting before discussing his recent story po...

Where things stand with Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. as end of regular season looms 07.04.2022 46:54

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with just two games left in the regular season. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets missed out on an opportunity to clinch a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a disappointing home loss to the Spurs on Tuesday night. What are the implications of the dou...

Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and the decision looming over a franchise 22.03.2022 46:06

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets reeling following back-to-back losses. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets are approaching an inflection point with Jamal Murray with 10 games remaining in the regular season. At what point does it no longer make sense to bring their star point guard bac...