In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following a 3-1 road trip for the defending NBA champions. Among the topics discussed: + Do the Nuggets need to fear the Celtics or the Bucks more? Is there another team coming out of the Eastern Conference that should give Nuggets fans pause? + The fellas catch up and rehash Kyrie Irving's miraculous left-handed hook shot that took down the Nuggets in Dallas and why Anthony Ed...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by USA Today national NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt to talk about Denver and the NBA. Among the topics discussed: + The Western Conference appears to be loaded. Where do things stand in the hierarchy around the Nuggets? Bennett and Jeff give their thoughts. + Lebron James gave Jeff a special shout out at the All-Star Game. The two talk about that and LeBron reaching 40,000 career points against the N...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by Oklahoman beat writer Joel Lorenzi to break down a tight MVP race and the remaining slate of games in the NBA season. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic has come out of the All-Star break on a tear, but can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander get the West’s No. 1 seed and take home his first MVP? + Where does Luka Doncic rank? All the stats are there, but do do the Mavs have enough wins for a solid...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene hours after the NBA trade deadline comes to a close. Among the topics discussed: + Who are the winners and losers from the trade deadline? Who got better? Who got worse? Have any new contenders emerged? + The Nuggets stood pat at the deadline, with their lone deal involving the rights to a player who wasn't even on their 18-man roster. Is the path to another title secure with R...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 24 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Denver Post Nuggets beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by his predecessor Mike Singer. + Did Joel Embiid cede the MVP after sitting out against the Nuggets for the fourth straight game at Ball Arena? Citing knee soreness minutes before tipoff, Embiid scratched from lineup for the Nuggets' home matchup of the year. + Giannis and the Bucks come to town and the Nuggets edge them 113-107 to complete the weeklong trifecta of wins over the top three...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene at the tail end of an epic road trip for Denver. Among the topics discussed: + How impressive is the Nuggets' road performance? Are you more sold on this team as the leading NBA title contender? Is the win at Boston the most telling game of the year as the team looks ahead to the playoffs? + The fellas take a look at Jamal Murray's All-Star case. What is the likelihood he emerg...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene to talk about the one thing that matters most: Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid. Among the topics discussed: + In the first matchup of the season between the two men who won the last three MVPs, the 76ers and Joel Embiid came out on top against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Did Philadelphia have the right idea with its defensive strategy? + After a recent strong stretch of play, ha...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a miraculous comeback at Golden State and fourth-quarter fade vs. Orlando. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic didn't call glass from 39 feet, but the basket counted anyway against the Golden State Warriors. Where does the shot rank among the ever-growing lore of Jokic game-winners and clutch shots? + Michael Porter Jr. was diplomatic in his response to a question ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after two weeks with a bunch of news to discuss. Among the topics discussed: + For the first time in quite some time, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic actually got a friendly whistle in a Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors — prompting a testy rant from Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Was the future Hall of Fame coach right about players baiting officials? And even if he ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 46 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets' win in Toronto. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray made his glorious return to Toronto, near his hometown of Kitchener. How was the reception? And where does he stand among all of the Canadian ballers? + Peyton Watson continues to submit gems off the bench both offensively and defensively. Could Watson end up being the Nuggets' best player off the ben...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert talk ejections, suspensions, injuries and rookie prowess. Among the topics discussed: + Is Nikola Jokic being unfairly refereed by officiating crews around the NBA? After getting ejected for the second time this season -- while shooting just six free throws per game — is there a case that the two-time MVP isn't receiving the same whistle as other stars? + Draymond Green is off to therapy...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up prior to the Nuggets' loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. Among the topics discussed: + The fellas catch up on a few superlatives at the quarter point of the season for the Nuggets. What's the best win of the season to date? Worst loss? Biggest surprise? Biggest disappointment? + What's the verdict on the NBA In Season Tournament? Is this a win for the league? Worth keeping around? Does an...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 where things stand with the Nuggets on the outside looking in. + Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan ha...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min
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. + What teams on the rise appear to be legitimate threats to the Nuggets' repeat championship hopes? Minn...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 37 min
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 break through coach Michael Malone's rotation? + Jamal Murray is expected to miss several games, with ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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 shooting over 60 percent for the season and tallying 1.5 blocks so far. Time to start engraving the...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 23 min
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 in Denver? + Will Nikola Jokic win his third MVP award? Will Jamal Murray be named to the All-NBA tea...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 maturing to do? + The annual NBA general managers poll was released this week. Where does Nikola Jo...
Oct 12, 2023•54 min
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 before the start of training camp. Who rules the NBA power rankings after big moves from Phoenix, Milwauk...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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? Is that the right decision? + With Bruce Brown off to Indiana to collect his bag, how will the Nugge...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 postseason runs in NBA history? Has he crept into the discussion as one of the league's top 20 players...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr
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 Singer discuss the emergence of Christian Braun, who morphed into an offensive playmaker in Game 3. W...
Jun 08, 2023•36 min
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 run through the Eastern Conference Playoffs? + Durando and Singer are joined by Broncos beat report...
Jun 03, 2023•44 min
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 swung from Jamal Murray to Nikola Jokic during the course of Game 4. (And which is the defining Jok...
May 23, 2023•43 min
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 ESPN was Lisa Salters' comment about not previously covering Nikola Jokic. Mike Singer shares his thou...
May 20, 2023•48 min
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 Jokic's personal shout-out after Game 3. + Durando reflects on the scene for the Game 6 closeout in Ph...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 a fantastic four-game series. + Somehow, the biggest story to come out of Game 4 wasn't even what ha...
May 08, 2023•45 min
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, coming on the eve of his runner-up finish to Joel Embiid in the NBA MVP race. + With Michael Porter J...
May 03, 2023•40 min
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 of the NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic called him the best player in the series against Minnesota. If this...
Apr 27, 2023•46 min
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-Wolves' chances? Will Jokic be held below 20 points again in this series? + Jamal Murray got his pla...
Apr 18, 2023•38 min
