Nuggets Ink

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in as "training camp" begins and the regular season opener looms just two weeks away. Among the topics discussed: + How will the battle for the starting 2-4 spots in the Nuggets' lineup play out? + Will Barton sounded confident, if not slightly defiant, about his place on the team upon returning from injury. How...

The Nuggets Ink podcast makes its glorious return just in time to talk about a wild five days with the NBA draft and free agency for the Denver Nuggets. Jerami Grant is gone. JaMychal Green is here. R.J. Hampton could be a future all-star? Beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert break it all down, and even dig in to the Jrue Holiday trade that wasn't, in this latest episode.

In this special edition sports podcast by The Denver Post, sportswriters Kyle Newman, Kyle Fredrickson and Mike Singer discuss the return of major pro sports in America. The trio assesses the re-start plans for the MLB, NBA and NHL, as well as discussion on the feasibility of an NFL season and college football this fall and how they have been covering sports during a global pandemic.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast episode, beat writers Mike Singer and Kyle Fredrickson break down the team's uneven 9-3 start with analysis on Nikola Jockic's breakthrough, where Malik Beasley and Torrey Craig stand in the rotation, Paul Millsap's recent domination and more. The Nuggets welcome the Rockets, Celtics and Suns to the Pepsi Center this week.

Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert and beat writer Mike Singer reconvene to hash out a bizarre start to the season for the Denver Nuggets. Among the topics discussed: + What's going on with Nikola Jokic? Bizarre on-court displays and questions about effort have hounded the All-NBA center and MVP candidate seven games into the season. Is this something fans should be legitimately worried about?...

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast episode, beat writers Mike Singer and Kyle Fredrickson examine the Nuggets' Game 1 victory in Portland and what to expect when they take the floor Friday night for their home opener against the Suns. Topics include a possible debut for Michael Porter Jr., a favorable November road schedule, where Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic rank among NBA super-duos and much mor...

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast episode, beat writers Mike Singer and Kyle Fredrickson break down three major storylines developed through the course of preseason play. Topics include Michael Porter Jr.'s debut, the ongoing position battle at small forward, and how the Altitude Sports TV contract saga is expected to impact team viewership.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast episode, beat writers Michael Singer and Kyle Fredrickson examine the expectations for Michael Porter Jr. in his preseason debut and other storylines to follow through the team's exhibition play. Topics include the ongoing competition at small forward, Nikola Jokic's rising national profile and more.

Amid the dog days of NBA summer, Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert and beat writer Mike Singer meet to discuss the growing consensus that Denver is among the NBA elite. Singer, fresh off a Canadian engagement, addresses the wet blanket protestations of Schubert as they discuss a number of potential issues for next year's team. Among the topics: + The Nuggets were 13-3 in games decided by thre...

With the summer free agent frenzy finally quieting down, Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert and beat writer Mike Singer check back in to talk about an earth shattering two weeks in the NBA. Among the topics: * The first Friday of the NBA Summer League was filled with tremors, literal and metaphorical. Where does everyone stand in the wake of the aftershocks? Are the Nuggets still one of the We...

With NBA free agency upon us, Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert and beat writer Mike Singer go over all the options for Denver as it looks to keep up in the wild Western Conference arms race. Among the topics: + What about Paul? We're mere hours away from the franchise's moment of truth with Paul Millsap. Will the Nuggets exercise their team option and keep him for $30 million next season? Ca...

With the NBA offseason officially here, Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert and beat writer Mike Singer dig in on an important summer for a franchise on the rise. Among the topics: + What do you take away from Denver's run to the Western Conference semifinals? Was the season an unqualified success? Did Denver actually benefit from not making the conference finals and (possibly) getting run off...

After a month away, the Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert grills beat writer Mike Singer on a myriad of topics with the NBA playoffs on the horizon. Among the topics: *Playoff positioning: Are the Nuggets locked in to the No. 2 seed? Or is there hope for a rise to No. 1 in the Western Conference? And where do you rank the Spurs, Clippers, Jazz and Thunder in terms of teams the Nuggets would l...

Podcast host Matt Schubert welcomes back Nuggets beat writer Mike Singer a day after Denver's dramatic victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Pepsi Center. Topics include: • In appreciation of Paul Millsap, the sneaky hero of Tuesday night's win over OKC. • Did the Thunder stumble into something putting Nerlens Noel on Nikola Jokic? Could that be a problem in a playoff series? • What first-...

In the return of Nuggets Ink, podcast host Matt Schubert welcomes Nuggets beat writer Mike Singer to talk about a myriad of topics as the NBA All-Star break approaches. Topics include: • What are the team's recalibrated expectations now that the Nuggets appear to be playoff locks? • How is coach Michael Malone going to spread out minutes to a team long on depth and about to add Isaiah Thomas? • Wh...

On the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post reporter Gina Mizell and Chris Dempsey of Altitude/Nuggets.com discuss an eventful couple weeks in the Nuggets' offseason. Topics include: * Trading Kenneth Faried and Darrell Arthur and signing Isaiah Thomas in a flurry of late-night roster moves. * Michael Porter Jr.'s second back surgery. * The performances of Monte Morris, Vlatko Ca...

On the latest episode of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post reporters Gina Mizell and Kyle Fredrickson check in during the NBA offseason. They talk about Michael Porter Jr. falling into the Nuggets' lap in the NBA draft, Nikola Jokic's upcoming max contract extension and how Denver will approach free agency.

On the latest episode of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Gina Mizell and Kyle Fredrickson recap the wild finish to the Nuggets' season and the primary story lines facing Denver in this summer. Topics include: * Michael Malone's return as head coach. * Nikola Jokic's contract situation. * Will Barton's free agency. * Kenneth Faried's status. * The Nuggets' Game of the Season

In a fresh episode of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Gina Mizell and Nick Kosmider talk about a crushing loss for the Nuggets in Los Angeles, the team's bench struggles, the brutal Western Conference and whether the Nuggets have run out of time in the quest for the postseason.

On a fresh episode of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Gina Mizell and Nick Kosmider discuss LeBron James torching the Nuggets, Paul Millsap's return, the Michael Malone-Nikola Jokic dynamic and whether the Nuggets are doomed in their pursuit of an elusive playoff spot.

On the latest episode of Nuggets Ink, Nick Kosmider and Gina Mizell talk about the read-heavy stretch to close Denver's season, the impending return of power forward Paul Millsap and what the Nuggets have to do to secure their first playoff appearance in five seasons.

Behind yet another triple-double from Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets beat the Spurs on Tuesday night for their eighth win in 11 games. In this episode of Nuggets Ink, Gina Mizell and Nick Kosmider talk about whether Jokic is getting enough respect, what has gotten into Wilson Chandler and whether Denver's defense is cause for concern.

In this week's episode of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Nick Kosmider and Gina Mizell talk about Denver's three-game winning streak and the formula behind its red-hot offense and take readers' questions about the upcoming trade deadline.

On the latest episode of Nuggets Ink, Nick Kosmider talks with Gina Mizell about Denver's back-to-back heartbreaking finishes, why the team seems to play to the level of its competition, how injuries are affecting the frontcourt and how major injuries and trades have altered the landscape of the Western Conference playoff race.

In this episode of Nuggets Ink, Denver Post reporters Gina Mizell and Nick Kosmider discuss the Nuggets' playoff chances, Jamal Murray's rapid growth, the evolution of Nikola Jokic and important upcoming week for the Nuggets.