Ryan Blackburn and Bri Maestas, co-host of the Let's Talk Broncos podcast, break down what Denver Nuggets fans need to know about the Denver Broncos this year. The Broncos just had their first day of training camp this year, and head coach Sean Payton is already making waves about why this year will be better than the last. Bri shares impassioned Russell Wilson takes, the biggest storylines of Broncos training camp, and helps Ryan compare and contrast Sean Payton with Nuggets head coach Michael ...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 520
Ryan Blackburn discusses Michael Porter Jr. and how he performed returning from a back injury during the 2022-23 NBA season. The Denver Nuggets won a championship, and MPJ was more important to their title chase than many realize. Ryan breaks down the numbers, the questions and concerns, and the hopes for Porter going forward. He offers career comparisons for Porter like Peja Stojaković and Danilo Gallinari. Finally, Ryan breaks down the health, contract, and role Porter will likely have during ...
Jul 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 519
Ryan Blackburn discusses the decision by Nikola Jokić to not play in the FIBA World Cup for Serbia this summer. Then, he opens up the mailbag to answer various questions from Nuggets fans. How hungry are the Nuggets to repeat as championship winners? Could another player lead the Nuggets in scoring after Jokić has led for so long? Which bench players are most likely to play? Ryan answers a variety of questions and will answer more mailbag questions in future episodes.
Jul 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 518
Ryan Blackburn shares his ranking of the Top 10 duos in the NBA, focusing on playoff success and collaboration between the pair. Are Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray at the top of the list ahead of LeBron James and Anthony Davis or Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Ryan discusses. He then shares his thoughts about the center position in the NBA being a parallel to the running back position in the NFL. Finally, he shares thoughts on the FIBA World Cup and the participation of Jokić/Murray.
Jul 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 517
Ryan Blackburn recaps the five Denver Nuggets games of Las Vegas Summer League and shares his takeaways, especially focused on the rookie class (Hunter Tyson, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett) and Peyton Watson. Then, he discusses the additions of Braxton Key and Jay Huff as two-way contracts and what they could bring to the table next year. Finally, Ryan laughs a little at situations around the league involving Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers, and Dami...
Jul 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 516
Ryan Blackburn and Jeff Morton, the King of Thornton himself, briefly react to the Hunter Tyson's masterclass of a shooting performance against the Miami Heat in Denver's Friday night summer league game. Ryan and Jeff discuss the moves the Nuggets made this off-season and whether Denver made the right choices. Then, they perform their annual off-season streaming discussion about TV shows they're watching right now and have enjoyed this year.
Jul 15, 2023•58 min•Ep. 515
Ryan Blackburn reacts to Game 3 of Denver Nuggets summer league with Jalen Pickett, Julian Strawther, and Hunter Tyson all playing pretty well despite the loss to the Utah Jazz. Then, he re-ranks the Western Conference in NBA title tiers, focusing on which teams have the best chance to represent the West in the NBA Finals. Are the Nuggets alone at the top, or will the Los Angeles Lakers or Phoenix Suns join them? Finally, Ryan reacts to Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray each winning ESPYS awards....
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 514
Ryan Blackburn reacts to Sunday night's Summer League matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, sharing some positive and negative takeaways. Then, Ryan does "Stock Watch" and Denver's Summer League roster, from Hunter Tyson's impressive start to Ismael Kamagate's disappointing one. How do Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, and others grade out? Ryan discusses, then he turns to the important details around the NBA like trade requests and 2K Ratings.
Jul 11, 2023•54 min•Ep. 513
Ryan Blackburn breaks down the first game of Denver Nuggets Summer League, a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Peyton Watson and Hunter Tyson were the clear standouts for Denver while Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther had some positive moments. Collin Gillespie and Ismael Kamagate struggled in their SL returns. Ryan breaks down what happened and shares his overreactions before discussing French big man Victor Wembanyama's debut for the San Antonio Spurs.
Jul 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 512
Ryan Blackburn breaks down the news that Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson have both signed full-time deals with the Denver Nuggets to complete the roster. He shares insights from Nuggets Summer League practice before previewing what Nuggets fans can expect from Denver in Las Vegas. Finally, Ryan goes over what to expect from the Nuggets in the deep off-season as well as what to expect from Pickaxe and Roll during the same period.
Jul 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 511
Ryan Blackburn and SwipaCam share their immediate reactions to veteran wing Justin Holiday signing with the Denver Nuggets. What does Holiday bring to the roster at this stage of his career? Then, they share their perspectives on Denver's off-season (recorded prior to the Holiday signing) and whether Reggie Jackson was the right addition to the team. They go around the league and discuss winners and losers of free agency then re-rank contenders in the Western Conference. Are the Nuggets still th...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 510
Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets moves during the first day of free agency as Bruce Brown accepts a new contract to play with the Indiana Pacers. Ryan discusses why Denver's not to blame for that before pivoting to Denver's first moves: signing Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan. Ryan expresses some pessimism on Denver's direction in free agency before looking around the league at the rest of the moves made. Did any team catch the Denver Nuggets in the title race?
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 509
Ryan Blackburn discusses the 2023 NBA Free Agent Class, spending some time on the big names up top with James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and definitely-not-asking-out Damian Lillard. Then, Ryan makes predictions on Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez, Fred VanVleet, Jerami Grant, and more before turning to the Bruce Brown bidding war. Finally, Ryan makes his Denver Nuggets predictions on which players Denver goes after and if Brown will stay in Denver or not.
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 508
Ryan Blackburn and Jake Coyne (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter) get into the nitty-gritty of the new CBA and how it affect the Denver Nuggets. They discuss Denver's off-season needs, Bruce Brown options, and whether the Nuggets will retain any of their other free agents. Then, they go over options to replace Bruce Brown and bolster the rest of the roster with the Tax-Payer MLE, the Monte Morris traded player exception, and other ways to add new talent. Delon Wright? Jae'Sean Tate? Cole Anthony? Ayo Do...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 507
Ryan Blackburn and Swipa react to the Denver Nuggets 2023 NBA Draft with Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, and Hunter Tyson. They then go over some names that could replace Bruce Brown on the free agency or trade market. Then, Ryan and Swipa rank their top 10 players in the NBA based on both the regular season and the playoffs. Nikola Jokić was clearly at the top, but who else rounds out the top 5? What about Kevin Durant vs Joel Embiid? Devin Booker or Jayson Tatum? LeBron James vs Jimmy Butler?...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 506
Ryan Blackburn reacts to the 2023 NBA Draft and the three selections the Denver Nuggets made: Julian Strawther of Gonzaga, Jalen Pickett of Penn State, and Hunter Tyson of Clemson. Ryan discusses each pick and where they fit into Denver's roster, the free agents the Nuggets still need to sign, and what happened in the rest of the draft around the NBA.
Jun 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 505
The Denvengers assemble once again with Ryan Blackburn, SwipaCam, Adam Mares, and Matt Moore joining together to celebrate a Denver Nuggets championship. They touch briefly on moves made this week involving the 2023 NBA Draft and Bruce Brown before celebrating what was an incredible Nuggets season. They share their favorite memories and moments, what this year means for Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, and credit Michael Malone for an epic playoff run.
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 504
Ryan Blackburn and @CTFazio24 on Twitter break down the 2023 NBA Draft from a Denver Nuggets perspective. Who are the players at the top like Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson? Can Denver trade up for any players in the first round? Who should the Nuggets consider with the two second round picks that they own at 37th and 40th overall? Ryan and CT cover Dariq Whitehead, Cidy Sissoko, Leonard Miller, Jaime Jaquez, Andre Jackson, Juilian Strawther, Brandin Podziemski, and othe draft prospects t...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 503
Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the latest offseason news with Bradley Beal reportedly being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Ryan looks around the league at important teams and players that could make changes before focusing on the Denver Nuggets. Will Bruce Brown be retained in free agency? Who could the Nuggets target if he goes? Are there other players who could add to the Nuggets title defense next year like Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, or Donte DiVincenzo?
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 502
Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 2023 championship parade on Thursday, sharing his favorite moments from the event and crediting Nuggets Nation and the city of Denver for stepping up. Then, Ryan asks a simple question: why CAN'T the Nuggets be a dynasty going forward?
Jun 16, 2023•41 min•Ep. 501
Ryan Blackburn and Aniello Piro of Mile High Sports bask in the glory of a championship season as the Denver Nuggets defeat the Miami Heat in Game 5 to win their first title in franchise history. They accomplished it at Ball Arena in front of the home crowd, and the stories are endless. Nikola Jokić won Finals MVP and solidfied himself as an All-Time great. Jamal Murray had his storybook moment coming back from an ACL tear. Michael Malone oversaw it all. Ryan and Aniello discuss as many parts of...
Jun 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 500
Ryan Blackburn and SwipaCam share their thoughts on the Denver Nuggets defeating the Miami Heat in both Games 3 and 4, taking control of the series and playing great basketball. They're one win away from the first championship in franchise history and can do it in Game 5. They discuss the narratives, the defense, which Nuggets player has seen their stock rise the most, and what "For all Nuggets" means to the players that came before.
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 499
Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 108-95 win over the Miami Heat to win Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead back to Denver. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray were both good tonight, but they weren't the main storylines. Instead, it was Aaron Gordon and Bruce Brown stepping up and making a difference as the Heat did everything they could to slow Jokić and Murray. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench groups, the defense, and much more from Game 4. Then, he talks about how the Nugge...
Jun 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 498
Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 109-94 win in Game 3 over the Miami Heat as the Nuggets take a 2-1 series lead. Nikola Jokić posted the first 30-20-10 game in NBA Finals history. Jamal Murray added a 30-point triple-double of his own, making him and Jokić the first duo to EVER post matching 30-point triple-doubles. Christian Braun added his own scoring, propelling the Nuggets in the fourth quarter to big, big win.
Jun 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 497
Ryan Blackburn and Michael Ferrero preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. After a disappointing Game 2 loss, what do Nuggets fans think the biggest changes need to be for Denver to pick up a win? From better defense and communication to breaking the zone on offense, Ryan and Michael break down where the Nuggets must improve to pick up a Game 3 win.
Jun 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 496
Ryan Blackburn and Aniello Piro share their day after takes on Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. How much credit do the Heat get for Nikola Jokić having just 4 assists? What do we make of Michael Porter Jr.'s shooting struggles? Why were the Nuggets so lax and unprepared defensively? Will Denver bounce back in Miami? Ryan and Aniello discuss all of that and more on the latest episode.
Jun 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 495
Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Game 2 loss for the Denver Nuggets to the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. The Nuggets shot better in Game 2, but the Heat were incendiary, taking advantage of every defensive lapse the Nuggets made. Nikola Jokić's 41 points weren't enough, and Jamal Murray's game-tying three-point attempt came up just short before the buzzer. Ryan reacts to the starters, the bench, and what the Nuggets must change in Game 3.
Jun 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 494
Ryan Blackburn and SwipaCam preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets are up 1-0. Can Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Heat slow them down? They also discuss the Jokić haters and the historic season run that Jokić is on before offering Game 2 predictions.
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 493
Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 104-93 win of Game 1 in the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat. The Nuggets take a 1-0 series lead as Nikola Jokić set an NBA Finals record for most assists by a center with 14. He also finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds to complete his ninth triple-double of the playoffs. Jamal Murray also had 26 points and 10 assists, rising to the occasion when called upon. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and what to make of Game 1 in this series.
Jun 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 492
Ryan Blackburn breaks down the events and festivities of NBA Media Day, including how the Denver Nuggets handled the day and their practice. Then, Ryan goes to the mailbag to answer NBA Finals questions about the Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Are the Nuggets ready for the moment? Can they trust the bench? Is this a Michael Porter Jr. series? Can Nikola Jokić dominate the Bam Adebayo? Ryan breaks it all down and more in the latest episode.
Jun 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 491
