CSG Podcast
The oldest and most trusted Denver Nuggets based podcast since its founding in 2011. Your host Jeff Morton brings his innate knowledge of Nuggets history to talk about the modern team. Expect great guests and much more each week.
CSG #856: The NBA officiating struggles to account for Jokic; Broncos success lies with Bo Nix' legs
On the Latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how NBA officials and NBA rules struggle with a back to the basket center like Jokic. In the second half Jeff talks about how the Broncos 4th quarter offensive success seems to stem direction from Bo Nix using his legs, not his arm
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CSG #855: We need to talk about Christian Braun
The Nuggets lost 109-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Halloween night. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the true horror ... Christian Braun cratering the Nuggets spacing in crunch time and making the "Jokic Rules" that much easier to implement for opposing teams.
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CSG #854: Michael Jordan's comments on load management and a preview of Nuggets vs Pelicans
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Michael Jordan's comments regarding how he wouldn't do load management and Steve Kerr's rebuttal. Why teams have over thought themselves and just made soft tissue injuries more common. In the second half Jeff previews Nuggets vs Pelicans tonight.
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CSG #853: Nuggets defeat Suns and face Timberwolves tonight; Broncos blow out Cowboys
On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Suns on Saturday and how great it was to see. Also Jeff previews tonight's Timberwolves tilt against a team that could be missing Anthony Edwards. In the second half Jeff talks about your Denver Broncos pounding the Dallas Cowboys and the Bo Nix of it all.
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CSG #852: Nuggets lose to Dubs: AG was great, Jamal was good, Jokic needs to get in shape
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets first game loss to the Golden State Warriors. How GREAT was AG. How good but not great Jamal was. How Nikola Jokic is clearly out of shape and needs to take the first month to get his legs under him.
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CSG #851: Thoughts on Christian Braun's extension and the NBA on NBC is BACK and you should be hyped
On the Latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about Christian Braun's new extension...the consequences and benefits of the number he got and what are the downstream implications. In the second half Jeff talks about the NBA on NBC and how all NBA fans should be absolutely excited to have EVENT back in NBA life.
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CSG #850: Nuggets will take time to settle their rotation and the Broncos weird, wild, fantastic win over the Giants
The Nuggets open the 2025-26 NBA season this week. Jeff talks about how it might take some time for the Nuggets to settle down and find themselves before they really take off. Also Jeff talks about the Broncos wild win over the Giants at home on Sunday. 33 points in the fourth quarter is insane.
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CSG #849: The risks of a big Christian Braun extension and a preview of Broncos vs Giants
Jeff has some concerns about the potential Christian Braun extension. A number that will likely have ramifications on the Denver Nuggets cap sheet. Is CB the guy who is worth going into the second apron for? What will it look like? Jeff ends the show previewing Broncos/Giants in Denver and how Sean Payton needs to pull the proverbial stick out and let Bo be Bo.
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CSG #848: Nuggets team valuation, MLB ratings and NBA chasing Middle East money
On the latest news and notes edition of the Mortcast Jeff talks about how Major League Baseball ratings are doing great right now, the reason for it, and why the NBA should be encouraged. Also Jeff talks about the Denver Nuggets team valuation via Sportico and finally Brian Windhorst's article about the NBA chasing that Middle East money.
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CSG #847: The Jamal of it all for the Nuggets and an ode to Rocktober
On today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how good Jamal Murray has looked so far this preseason for the Nuggets and why his motivation is what matters. Also Jeff gives memories of the Colorado Rockies Rocktober from 2007. Why it was so unique in Major League Baseball history and why it's so depressing that the Rockies have been so bad since.
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CSG #846: The Nuggets learned from their mistakes and forged an old/new path
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the mistakes the Nuggets made the last three seasons. The ego and personality clashes, the poor choices, the lack of collaborative leadership from decision making positions. He also talks about how the Nuggets looked to their past for a future solution and how this will reflect on a new season
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CSG #845: Nuggets get experimental with GEEBB and the Broncos get an ugly af win in London
Welcome to the latest Mortcast! On today's show
First Half: Nuggets get experimental vs the Clippers in the preseason with some Zone and the debut of the GEEBB (Greater Eastern European Buddy Ball) lineup. Jeff talks about how playcalling is an evolution and player decisions are deliberate.
Second Half: The Broncos played one of the worse games Jeff has ever seen but prevailed against the 0-5 Jets 13-11 in London. Jeff talks about how the offense is a direct reflection of Sean Payton and some loosening up is in order for the head coach.
<...CSG #844: The Nuggets are going to shoo more threes and the Broncos need to avoid letdown vs the Jets in London
The Denver Nuggets are now running more inside out actions rather than outside (dribble hand off) and it might produce more open threes this season. Additionally your Denver Broncos need to look out for letdown and jet lag when they face the Jets in London.
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CSG #844: Nuggets are going to shoot more threes and the Broncos play the Jets in London
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how he is seeing a bit of an evolution in the Nuggets where they're adusting to more inside out actions than outside in to generation more threes. Also Jeff previews the Broncos vs the Jets in London and two things the team should look out for when playing across the pond.
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CSG #843: Nuggets preseason overreactions and the Broncos get a HUGE win in Philadelphia
Jeff makes an announcement about the change in format for CSG. After that he talks about the Nuggets first preseason game and how we shouldn't draw any conclusions until well into the regular season. This will take time folks. Also the Denver Broncos made a HUGE 4th quarter comeback to beat the Eagles. Why did this game remind Jeff of John Elway of the 80's?
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CSG #842: Adelman talks Nuggets defense and GEEBB, Rockies looking for a new GM
You thought we were done talking about GEEBB (Greater Eastern European Buddy Ball) BUT NO! David Adelman gave some thoughts on that and, most importantly, how the Nuggets are changing their approach to Defense. In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about the Rockies letting go of their GM Bill Schmidt and how nothing will change until Dick and Charlie Monfort sell the team.
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CSG #841: Media Day Correspondent Ryan Blackburn on Jokic, Jamal and much much more
Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports, Pick axe and Roll podcast, Locked on Nuggets and Media Correspondent joins Jeff to talk about Jokic saying he wants to be a Nuggets forever, Zone Defense and how Jamal Murray looks to be a leader.
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CSG #840: Nikola Jokic is over 30 now and it's time for him to be serious about fitness
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Jokic crossing the age of 30 barrier means he needs to limit his "Summer of Jokic" activities in Serbia and pay more and more attention to his own physical fitness. Just for career longevity's sake.
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CSG #839: Thoughts on the potential contract for Christian Braun
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the chance the Nuggets overpay Christian Braun and what Braun needs to work on the most in order to live up to that contract.
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CSG #838: One thing I'm concerned about and one thing I'm hopeful about for the Nuggets season
Jeff talks about the thing that concerns him and the thing he is hopeful for in the latest Mortcast on CSG. Will David Adelman prove he is an 82 game coach this next season? Will THJ become that "get buckets" weapon the Nuggets have lacked for a long time?
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CSG #837: Beware the Skeletons: How the NBA's business decisions might be catching up with it
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his concerns regarding the Ballmer/Kawhi/Circumvention story, about how the NBA's business decisions since 2002 have left it in a weirdly precarious, inflated position. Also how Ballmer's purchase of the Clippers in 2014 began the inflation era and his unique wealth might be something the league needs to be wary of.
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CSG #836: Adam Silver needs to stop being so online
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how NBA Commissioner Adam Silver needs to put the proverbial phone down and start being less of a guy who has ideas. Just be an NBA Commissioner.
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CSG #835: Carmelo Anthony is in the Hall of Fame and small signs of healing have begun with the Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this last weekend. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the nice things Carmelo said about Denver and the Nuggets, how the Nuggets were also nice to Melo and how maybe after 15 years everyone involved can grow up a little.
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CSG #834: On NBA cap circumvention, smoking guns and why it's so hard to prover
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Joe Smith Cap Circumvention case and why it's different from the Ballmer/Kawhi situation. Also Jeff talks about why it's so hard to prove circumventing the cap without an absolute smoking gun.
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CSG #833: News and Notes featuring Title window talk and Mike Miller's comments
News and notes edition of the Mortcast. Jeff talks about the NBA title window three year period, Mike Miller's comments about a certain Nuggets high draft pick while Miller was in Denver. Also Jeff talks about a certain former Nuggets player and why twitter sucks so much
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CSG #832: NBA Restricted Free Agency is past it's prime, it needs to go
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the (cliff notes) version of sports league free agency in the US and how the concept of restricted free agency in the NBA is passe and needs to be eliminated if the league was truly serious about 'parity' (which it is NOT).
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CSG #831: Troy Renck on the expectations for both the Nuggets and the Broncos
The great Troy Renck of the Denver Post joins Jeff on the latest Mortcast to talk about both the Broncos and the Nuggets
In the first half Troy talks about the Broncos struggles in the preseason and the what the expectations are for a team for the first time in ages
In the second half Troy and Jeff talk about the Nuggets wacky offseason and their biggest concern with the really great Nuggets team.
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CSG #830: An appreciation of Danilo Gallinari's time with the Denver Nuggets
On this (pre-recorded) podcast, Jeff talks about the difficult job Danilo Gallinari had in stepping in to Carmelo Anthony's shoes and how he set the template for the optimal player to be a small forward next to Nikola Jokic.
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CSG #829: The Nuggets, the "Jokic rules" and doubling down on shooting
On this pre-recorded Mortcast Jeff gives his thoughts on the Jokic rules, how simple they were to implement and how the Nuggets offseason MO was to double down on being reliant on Jokic. Can it pay off?
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CSG #828: Nuggets schedule weirdness is due to decisions made over a decade ago by the NBA
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the NBA bowing to complaints from NBA coaches in the early 2010's and adjusted the Nuggets schedule to mitigate Denver's home court advantage. This has made the Nuggets schedule very, very weird for a very long time.
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CSG #827: One thing I'm excided about and one thing I'm concerned about for the 2025 Nuggets
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about one thing that he is really excited to see from the Nuggets in this upcoming season and one thing that really concerns him about the year. Both sides of the coin. Enjoy the show!
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CSG #826: Aaron Gordon's immence importance to the Denver Nuggets
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Aaron Gordon, his history with the Denver Nuggets and how his improved shooting in 2024-25 might be the key to unlocking the Denver Nuggets as a contending team once again.
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CSG #825: The pressure is on Jamal Murray now more than ever
On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the pressure is on Jamal Murray in a way we haven't seen in a long time. How the lack of a "blame safety net" will (likely) unleash a special version of Jamal Murray we haven't seen since the 2023 Finals run.
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CSG #824: Jokic, caring, and how we need to just let Jokic be Jokic
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the "Jokic only cares about his horses" is peak NBA offseason BS and how the Demarcus Cousins comments about Jokic just feed into that dumb narrative too.
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CSG #823: NBA expansion needs to happen
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how NBA expansion needs to happen to unstop the drain and disperse the talent, and how the NBA remains gun shy about expansion after the Canadian expansion of 1995 diluted the talent TOO much.
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CSG #822: How NBA teams are squeezing restricted free agents and what that means for future contracts
It's fairly clear that restricted free agents right now (specifically Josh Giddey and Jonathan Kuminga) are being squeezed by their teams with the hammer of a pseudo hard cap and restricted free agency. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the prospect of mid value players signing the qualifying offer might be a thing in the NBA's future.
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CSG #821: Mile High Sports Nate Lundy on radio, media and the messed up NFLPA
In an episode off the beaten track Jeff talks with his friend Nate Lundy about how they met, their old radio show, and how the NFLPA is falling apart after the Pablo Torre revelations of NDA's and conflicts of interest with the NFL.
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CSG #820: The theory on how the Nuggets can work this year and the messaging to Valanciunas
On today's Mortcast, Jeff talks about the theory of depth behind the Nuggets approach to this offseason. IF it works correctly the Nuggets should win 60 games (knock on wood). Jeff also goes over the VERY public messaging to Jonas Valanciunas about his role from the Nuggets and what that means.
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CSG #819: Valanciunas trade is official and thoughts on Lebron struggling with his lack of control
On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Jonas Valanciunas trade being official. Unfortunately that doesn't mean the saga is over but it does mean that he is now officially a member of the Denver Nuggets. In the second half Jeff talks about LeBron James and his very public frustration over his inability to direct the Lakers moves and how that is playing out publicly.
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CSG #818: David Adelman's Valanciunas comments and how Cam Johnson fits with the Nuggets
David Adelman made some, uh, interesting comments about Jonas Valanciunas and his role with the Nuggets during Summer League game one. Jeff talks about that and Cam Johnson's perfect 'fit' with the Nuggets and how it's probably more about defensive dexterity than it is offensive fit.
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