Pickaxe and Roll

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets interest in Chicago Bulls wing Zach LaVine and why it makes sense. Why are the Nuggets interested in Zach LaVine if defense is their primary issue? What are the pros and cons of such a move? Ryan shares his thoughts, discusses what else could happen if not a LaVine trade, and then previews tonight's Nuggets ga...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets big win over the Sacramento Kings in which Jamal Murray hit a game-winning jumper over De'Aaron Fox. Murray and Nikola Jokic weren't great for the Nuggets through the first three quarters, but both found a way to win in the fourth. Russell Westbrook and Aaron Gordon made an impact. The Nuggets bench was...okay...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes other some thoughts on the current trade market landscape around the NBA and where the Denver Nuggets will fit into that discussion. Will they target the available Jimmy Butler or Zach LaVine, or will they go a different direction? Ryan breaks it down, then he previews tonight's game against the Sacramento Kings and Denver's upcoming w...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews tonight's Denver Nuggets game vs the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver's third matchup with James Harden and Norman Powell this season. Can the Nuggets slow them down this time around? Will Jamal Murray return to the lineup? What else is important about tonight's game? Ryan goes over the details before discussing Denver's three-point sh...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes into the Pickaxe and Roll mailbag, answering questions asked by viewers about the Denver Nuggets 2024-25 NBA season. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and others, including trade conversations. Could the Nuggets make a trade that keeps them in the championship contenders circle? BETONLINE: The Game Starts H...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 141-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks, breaking down Denver's recovery performance after an ugly loss to the Washington Wizards the night before. He goes over Nikola Jokic's night, Michael Porter, Russell Westbrook, and surprisingly...Jalen Pickett! Can the Nuggets participate in their own recovery? BETONLINE: The...

Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 126-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists, but because he only shot 50% from the field, the Nuggets lost. Jokic is being asked to do too much, and even though Michael Porter Jr. was very good and Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon were solid, it wasn't enough. Ryan discusses the game, the differences betw...

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Nuggets win over the Warriors, Jokic's greatness against LeBron and Steph, and more. He goes over the NBA Cup standings and who he would pick in both conferences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets close loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. James Harden and Norman Powell combined for 67 points. While Nikola Jokic had 28 points and a triple-double, no other Nugget had more than 18. Ryan discusses what happened, why the concerns are real, Aaron Gordon returning to play, and more. BETONLINE: The Game Starts He...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 122-103 win over the Utah Jazz. Nikola Jokic had an easy 30 points, Jamal Murray scored efficiently (just not from three), and Michael Porter Jr. got going in the second half. The Nuggets needed an easy win after the New York Knicks matchup, and they got it. Ryan discusses the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets ugly loss to the New York Knicks. Denver couldn't stop New York, and that led to an epic press conference from Michael Malone. Did what he, Jamal Murray, and Nikola Jokic have to say change anything about last night? How concerned should Nuggets fans be? BETONLINE: The Game Starts Here! https://www.betonline.a...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares final thoughts on the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend, focusing on the dominance of Nikola Jokic and what he's doing this year. Then, he focuses in on Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. finding their way with the Nuggets this season. Finally, he previews the Nuggets game against the New York Knicks t...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 123-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the return of Nikola Jokic. It was a physical game, and Jokic handled it about as well as he could have. Unfortunately, Jamal Murray didn't. He's really struggling right now and in a self-proclaimed slump. Ryan breaks down what happened last night, why Russell Westbrook...

Ryan Blackburn breaks down tonight's matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks. He discusses the injury to Vlatko Cancar, and he also discusses Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic potentially missing the game. Can the Nuggets slow down Kyrie Irving? BETONLINE: The Game Starts Here! https://www.betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Ryan Blackburn shares some insights on the Denver Nuggets bench and how they're playing to begin the 2024-25 season. Russell Westbrook, Julian Strawther, Peyton Watson, and Dario Saric were expected to be in Denver's Top 9 at the beginning of the year. Will they finish the season there in a playoff rotation? Ryan breaks it down before talking about Nikola Jokic and Denver's matchup tonight against...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 105-90 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in what was another poor performance without MVP Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. both struggled in this one, and the Nuggets simply didn't have enough scoring to keep up with the Grizzlies. Ryan breaks down the issues, discusses the Murray concerns, and as...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 101-94 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Cup. It didn't matter that the Pelicans were missing Zion Williamson and five other rotation players, or that they had lost six games in a row. The Nuggets were missing Nikola Jokic, and that was clearly enough. Ryan discusses Jamal Murray struggling to step up, De...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews the first Denver Nuggets NBA Cup game, a matchup with the injured New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Are the Nuggets true contenders for the Cup? What happens if Nikola Jokic misses the game? Ryan goes over the details of the Emirates NBA Cup and what Nuggets fans need to know about tonight's matchup. BETONLINE: The Game Starts...

Ryan Blackburn is joined by Denver Nuggets guard Trey Alexander to share his life and journey to the NBA. He discusses the Nuggets start to the season, Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Creighton, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 122-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks in which Michael Porter Jr. hit a game-winning floater. Nikola Jokic had 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. Kyrie Irving had 43 points, and Luka Doncic was dynamic, but it wasn't enough to stop Denver from an undefeated home stand. Ryan discusses the Nuggets-Mavericks game, Jokic's greatness, and more. BETONLI...

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the impending return of Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray. How has his absence impacted the Nuggets, and what can he do to fit in to what the Nuggets have accomplished since he left? Then, Ryan previews Nuggets matchups this weekend against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat and Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Finally, he goes over the standings around the NBA a...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the incredible win from the Denver Nuggets over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Without two starters, the Nuggets fought back and made it work anyway, with Nikola Jokic leading the way. Russell Westbrook also had a good game though he didn't close again. Denver's young players, Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, and Julian Strawther, all...

Ryan Blackburn goes over the Denver Nuggets big clutch win over the Toronto Raptors. With Jamal Murray out and Aaron Gordon exiting early, the Nuggets were forced to rely on Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, and Peyton Watson in the clutch. Those three made big plays and helped with Denver the game. Ryan discusses them, Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic, and a watershed moment in his mind about the...

Ryan Blackburn shares final thoughts on the Friday/Saturday back-to-back the Denver Nuggets played against the Timberwolves and Jazz. He goes over some initial season takeaways for Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, and others. Then, he shares how the Nuggets can be successful on a difficult home stand this week that includes Toronto, Oklahoma City, Miami, and Dallas. BETONLINE: The Game Starts Here!...

Ryan Blackburn previews the Denver Nuggets anticipated matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The last time the Nuggets were in Minneapolis for real, they lost by nearly 50 points in Game 6. Will Denver look for some revenge in this matchup? Or do Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves have their number? Ryan breaks down the game and makes some predictions. BETONLINE: The Game S...