DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

This week, the NBA has laid a hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers, deducting 5 first-round picks and punishing Steve Ballmer with a $30M fine, which is more than what he spends in restaurants for a full week.
Miroslav is joined by old friends Mike Olson, Patrick Rasmussen, and last week's Trivia Champion, Brian Johnson.
The crew reflects on the Clippers situation before discussing whether DeMar DeRozan could be the Nuggets' solution to their gaping backup-one hole.
Finally, the guests battle for the crown of this week's Trivia Champion in the second episode of the 4th season...

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are heading into a huge year. In many ways it reminds you of teams of Denver Nuggets past. Particularly the 1995 Denver Nuggets who collapsed under the weight of expectations from the 1994 run. Chris Dempsey and Jeff Morton join Adam Mares for the DNVR Nuggets podcast to discuss lessons from Nuggets past and the state of the team heading into the 2027 NBA season.

0:00 - Intro
3:15 - Introducing Jeff Morton and Chris Dempsey
9:03 - Ranking the greatest eras in Nuggets history
17:42 - Where is it falling short for the current...

Adam Silver and the NBA came down hard on the Clippers and Steve Ballmer in their salary cap circumvention scheme. The Clippers have to give up their next 5 first-round picks. Steve Ballmer is suspended, and there’s much more to unpack. Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) react to the news. Then, how will the Nuggets season compare to the Broncos and Avs? Who will have a more successful campaign over this next year?

0:00 - Intro
2:15 - First reactions to the decision
18:15 - The conflicting statements from Kawhi and the Clippers
27:45...

With the best player in the world still on the team is the Nuggets ceiling still a championship next season? On the flip side what is the floor and is it lower than it's been in this era? Plus we play a game picking out our favorite players and things to get behind this upcoming Nuggets season. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses and auctions off the official stan club leadership honors.

0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Nuggets are back this month
6:55 - The ceiling of the team
24:00 - The floor of the team
33:30...

The Denver Nuggets have had a fairly consistent personality over the last 5 years. Nikola Jokic brings a sort of teamwork and structure that doesn’t and shouldn’t change. Jamal Murray brings a hierarchy that is well defined. But the team is kind of quiet in temperament, serious, and even a bit boring. So will new faces bring a new personality? Will the weight of expectations be softened? Will the team be more…fun? Plus the Kroenke empire just expanded when KSE bought the Los Angeles Angels, what does it mean for the Nuggets? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team breaks...

Nikola Jokic got a lot of help from his Serbian teammates in a VERY important win over Italy. Serbia's road to the World Cup just got a lot more clear,.Plus, Peyton Watson and Michael Porter Jr. gave a very interesting perspective on their time in Denver, Jokic, Jamal Murray and the rest of the Denver Nuggets experience. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team breaks it all down.

0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Serbia vs. Italy fast breakdown
8:00 - Vogt's big takeaway
9:25 - Adam's big takeaway
18:25 - Serbia's new coach
22:50 - How Jokic looked this...

Nikola Jokic was listed as one of the favorites to win MVP this upcoming season in ESPN's Summer Forecast survey. What would it actually take for Jokic to win his 4th MVP this season and what would it mean for the Nuggets? Plus who are our favorites to win other NBA awards this season & Nuggets legend and broadcaster Bill Hanzlik joins the show. Adam Mares and Harrison Wind come to you from Gold Crown's Healthy Kids Expo to break down everything you need to know in this weekend edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

This week, Miroslav is joined by Harlow Robinson, a Nuggets diehard from Alaska, Brian Johnson, a Nuggets diehard from Florida, and Andy Juett, the funniest Nuggets fan from Downtown Denver.

The squad talks about DeMar DeRozan's fit on the team before discussing which Western Conference teams the Nuggets would be playoff favorites against, as things stand right now.

Finally, the three guests compete in a Trivia Quiz, in the first episode of the 4th season of DNVR Nuggets AND ONE GameShow.

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ESPN NBA commentator Mark Jones joins DNVR Nugget's Harrison Wind to break down DeMar DeRozan’s impact on the Denver Nuggets, his fit with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, and why his scoring, playmaking and leadership could change Denver’s championship ceiling. Jones explains how DeRozan can stabilize the non-Jokic minutes, bring elite late-clock shot creation, and add a veteran presence built for the NBA Playoffs. From the Nikola Jokic effect to DeRozan’s durability, basketball IQ and chase for his first championship, this conversation dives into why the Nuggets may have landed one of the best value...

Nikola Jokic helped lead Serbia to an important World Cup qualifying win over Iceland. Harrison Wind and Eric Wedum recap Serbia’s win and how Jokic looked. The guys also go over the latest news and notes from around the league and draft their top League Pass guys for this season.

0:00 - Intro

2:30 - Jokic vs Iceland

19:00 - How do you think Jokic will start the season?

35:50 - News and Notes

50:00 - Snake Draft Friday

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Will the Denver Nuggets be one of the NBA’s risers this season? Probably not. But ESPN’s NBA experts don’t think they will be fallers either. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team looks at most likely big name trade requests around the NBA and the Denver Nuggets’ most likely trade candidates. Plus, the Nuggets-Wolves rivalry will change this year.

0:00 - Intro

2:30 - News and Notes

18:35 - Kuminga to the Wolves

33:30 - The ESPN Summer Forecast Survey

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Denver Nuggets hot takes get spicy as the DNVR Nuggets Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, & Bendan Vogt takes on Fire on the Mountain’s hottest wings while debating Nikola Jokic’s next MVP-level season, Jamal Murray’s All-NBA chances, Aaron Gordon’s health, and Denver’s revamped depth. Could Jokic have the best season of his career, average another triple-double, and reclaim his spot as the undisputed best player in the world? The guys also break down whether the Nuggets can look better than the Oklahoma City Thunder, improve defensively, beat the Timberwolves, and become one of the NBA’s top 3-point...

Could the Denver Nuggets move their 1st round pick in season to make a better contender at the NBA trade deadline? Could Cam Johnson be out the door? What about Zeke Nnaji? Nikola Jokic may need strong convincing to stay in Denver. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team looks at big trade ideas.

0:00 - Intro

4:00 - Nuggets got a new court

10:15 - Brucie B to Cleveland

18:45 - Peyton Watson's farewell letter to Denver

21:30 - The Timberwolves sale

25:25 - A Lakers Ownership conspiracy

27:15 - Spencer Jone FU...

The Denver Nuggets have almost finalized their roster, the DNVR Nuggets podcast looks at a potential top 8 rotation for the playoffs. Does Nikola Jokic have enough help? Will Aaron Gordon still be the 3rd best player? What about Christian Braun and Cam Johnson? Is Spencer Jones good enough to be in the top 8? Plus, Serbia falls to France in the most disastrous way. And a Lakers theory that blew my mind.

0:00 - Intro

3:20 - News and Notes

7:40 - Serbia's game vs France

18:00 - DeMar Derozan thoughts

33:00 - The top 8...

The Denver Nuggets decided not to pay a starter-level player for the 4th summer in a row, signing and trading Peyton Watson for a pick and no players. The following day, Nikola Jokic won a friendly game with Team Serbia versus France and told Miroslav the Nuggets would be OK, even though they would miss Peyton's energy and defense.

Three Nuggets Trivia champions: Wade, Dan Lynch, and Jordan Scott, join Miroslav to discuss losing Peyton Watson, the minimum signing of Demar DeRozan, and whether there is still a move coming before the training camp.

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After trading away Peyton Watson, the Denver Nuggets are signing DeMar DeRozan to bolster their rotation and bench. How does DeRozan affect Denver's rotation and is he for sure coming off the bench? What will DeRozan add to the Nuggets offense and how will he mesh with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? What's the Nuggets next move to get under the second apron? Harrison Wind and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) discuss.

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - The Nuggets sign DeMar DeRozan

11:00 - DeRozan came for Jokic?

24:00 - How will he fit with Jokic?<...

Nikola Jokic finally reacted to the Denver Nuggets trading Peyton Watson, saying he’s happy Peyton got the deal he deserved while admitting Denver will miss his energy and skill. DNVR Nuggets breaks down Jokic’s “it’s gonna be OK” message, what it means for Nuggets fans, and whether his calm response should ease concerns about Denver’s championship window. Plus, Miroslav Cuk joins Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Adam Mares from Serbia after Jokic’s dominant national team performance against France to discuss Jokic’s mindset, leadership, and focus heading into the next Nuggets season.

 

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Jokic and Team Serbia took on Wemby and France today in a friendly. Serbia won & Jokic was the leading scorer. Is there anything to takeaway from watching Jokic play basketball? Plus the latest on the fallout from the Peyton Watson sign & trade to the Cavs. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

3:10 - Any updated feelings?

7:30 - D-Line from the arena

18:50 - Jokic quote on...

Peyton Watson has been sign and traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a three team trade that nets the Nuggets a future 1st and 2nd round pick. What are the fellas instant reactions to the massive trade and where does this leave the Nuggets heading into this year? The DNVR Nuggets Podcast crew reacts.

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Trade details & immediate thoughts

10:50 - Can Peyton live up to the contract?

18:05 - The real problem with this

36:45 - Do the Nuggets now pivot to DeRozan?

38:45 - Are...

DeMar DeRozan is a microwave scorer who could save the Denver Nuggets bench. But how would he look in staggered lineups? Would fans love him? How much of an impact could he make in Denver? The DNVR Nuggets breaks it all down.

0:00 - Intro

2:50 - New Altitude broadcast crew

8:55 - DeRozan to Denver?

18:30 - Luke taking The Lakers to Slovenia

21:20 - Is Nike not cool anymore?

24:00 - Could Matt Ishbia have to sell the Suns?

33:00 - Takeaways from the CB interview

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It's Rank Week here at DNVR. So today we're talking GOAT's. Is Nikola Jokic's GOAT case still alive? What would he have to do to get there throughout the final chapter of his career? Is he the GOAT Denver Athlete? Obviously the GOAT Denver Nugget. Plus we break down the latest with this crazy Laker's situation. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - Mark Walter's/ Buss family Laker's...

Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets have reached 50+ wins in each of the last 4 seasons but their over / under this year is set at 49.5. With so much uncertainty, will the Nuggets fall short and hit the under or will they once again exceed expectations? Plus, will everyone win fewer games now that tanking has been discouraged? Plus, the latest on Peyton Watson. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team is back.

0:00 - Intro

2:35 - Nuggets hire VP of Player Development

8:00 - The end of the Clippers investigation & how is effects PWat

19:20 - West Over/Un...

This week, the legends of Denver Stiffs, Gordon Gross and Zach Mikash, join Miroslav to analyze the current depth chart around the Nuggets All-Stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The squad also tackles a myriad of Nuggets topics, including:

• The evolution of Nuggets playoff contention since 2018

• Schedule for the 2026/27 season

• Drafting the non-Jokic Nuggets of the Jokic Era

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The DNVR Nuggets fellas are LIVE from the grand opening of Dicks Sporting Goods House of Sport in Thornton to talk about why there's plenty of reasons to be optimistic about this Nuggets season. Also, what does the Cavs trading Dennis Schroder mean for their pursuit of Peyton Watson?

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There are even more reports out about the ongoing RFA negotiations between Peyton Watson & the Denver Nuggets? But has anything really changed since the start of the summer? Who benefits from these reports getting out there? We try and break down what is really happening with negotiations. Plus, Russell Westbrook retired and the Lakers sold (again) in one of the most bizarre transactions in NBA history. The fellas come to you from a Cabin in the middle of nowhere to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

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The Denver Nuggets 2026-27 NBA Schedule is out! What do we think? Is the Nuggets schedule better than the brutal one from last year? With the roster where it's out how might it effect, Jokic & The Nuggets? Plus we get a visit from Commissioner Wind and see how he would change the NBA. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Schedule reaction

17:00 - Where do the Nuggets rank on the...

We got a little bit of NBA Schedule news today and the Nuggets will be taking on the Warriors in the Christmas Day nightcap game. Are the Nuggets still a marquee team in the NBA? Who are going into this year? What does that mean for Jokic and the team heading into the schedule release? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - Schedule news

19:10 - Who are...

Is Nikola Jokic still the best player in the NBA? Has Wemby passed him? Where is Luka Doncic on this list? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team looks at a shifting narrative around the top 10 and Jokic. Plus, should the Nuggets pursue Ben Simmons of DeMar DeRozan? And what changes would you make to the NBA if you were in charge?

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - News & Notes

17:45 - The top 10 players in the NBA

47:10 - Commissioner Adam Mares

57:45 - Superchats

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This week, Adam Mares of the DNVR and All-City joins Miroslav for the 200th episode of the show!

The two friends discuss an array of Denver Nuggets, NBA, and sports media topics, including:

• Adam's lessons learned from the first 7 years of DNVR

• The future of sports media and the role of AI

• "Bring it Back" vs "One 'Strategic' Guy Sacrificed"

• One Dream scenario, and one Nightmare scenario

• Quick hitters on the Nuggets and the NBA at large

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Kawhi Leonard has another scandal going on right now and suddenly the Clippers might be stuck with him. Or maybe Adam Silver will nullify his contract altogether. But if so, the Clippers might find themselves with cap space enough to sign Peyton Watson. The DNVR Nuggets podcast may be paranoid but our third eye is open! Plus, let’s look at the Nuggets’ draft picks over the last 12 years.

0:00 - Intro

2:50 - The latest on Kawhi & the Clippers

16:00 - One word to describe our Nuggets thoughts

30:20 - Jokic era re-draft

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Lonnie Walker is reportedly a Denver Nugget. Or is he? First Shams reported that he is coming on a q year, $3.3M deal. Today Bennett Durando reported that he is only on a camp invite. So how did this happen that the Nuggets had a report linger for 15 hours without correcting the record? How did Shams get it wrong? Plus, Dan Issel joins the show to talk about his new book.

0:00 - Intro

2:55 - So Lonnie Walker is not signed?

19:00 - If he is signed what do we think?

24:00 - One...

The Denver Nuggets have signed guard Lonnie Walker IV to a one-year $3.3 Million deal. Walker spent last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague but was most recently seen playing for Philadelphia in the NBA. Is this the guard depth signing the Nuggets needed? The fellas break it all down in this EMERGENCY edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Instant reactions

6:00 - How he fits the roster

9:25 - What does it mean for the rest of the roster?

15:40 - Lonnie's last year

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The Denver Nuggets need to find a better defensive strategy around Nikola Jokic this season. Perhaps Dave Joerger can bring some grit and grind to the team. Maybe Peyton Watson and a collection of athletic wings will make an impact. And what about Alpha Diallo? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team looks at the defense from all angles on today’s show.

0:00 - Intro

3:20 - News & Notes

19:00 - The Nuggets reinventing the defense?

35:00 - Possible defensive lineups

45:30 - Best non-Jokic defensive lineups

58:20 - Superchats

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The Denver Nuggets may be running it back in 2027 but that doesn’t mean David Adelman and newly added assistant coach, Dave Joerger won’t overhaul the offense and defense. But which one will see a bigger change? Joerger is known as a defensive guru so will he replace Jared Dudley as the chief architect of the defense? And will Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic lead a new-look offensive style? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses that and more.

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - News and Notes

8:05 - 76ers the same as Warriors?

18:50 - Wo...

Peyton Watson & The Denver Nuggets appear to be in a stalemate, and the Nuggets have officially hired Dave Joerger to add to David Adelman's coaching staff. The fellas are joined by ALLCITY's own Marc Stein to hear his latest reporting from around the NBA on all things Denver Nuggets and if they really could be going into the 2nd Apron. Plus Adam is back to give is take on the Spencer Jones signing. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ to break down everything you need to know in this edition of...

Denver Nuggets Executive Vice-Chairman Josh Kroenke hired Dave Joerger as the lead assistant under David Adelman for next season. Nikola Jokic's horse won a Duzijanca race once again. Spencer Jones comes back after the Nuggets matched OKC Thunder's contract offer. Peyton Watson still isn't signed to a new deal, with the Nuggets or elsewhere.

The team isn't complete, and the only players we are guaranteed to see in the Nuggets uniform come October are Nikola Jokic, because he is the only player not "on the table" from last season, and newly signed guys who can't be traded...

There could be a favorite emerging in the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade sweepstakes if that’s the route the Denver Nuggets choose to go, and that team could be willing to take on Zeke Nnaji’s contract. The DNVR Nuggets crew goes over the latest trade rumors, plays ‘Name a Nugget’ and much for on a Casual Friday edition of the show.

Intro - 0:00

Welcome in - 1:00

News and Notes - 3:13

Facility News - 17:30

Pick A Nugget - 24:19

Almost Nugget Hall Of Fame - 39:30

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The Denver Nuggets still have roster spots to fill, so who are the 10 best remaining realistic free agents thats could help? The DNVR Nuggets crew discusses DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson, Bruce Brown, Aaron Holiday and more. Also, news and notes about an update to the Nuggets practice facility and Spencer Jones shares some details on his contract negotiations with the Nuggets.

Intro - 0:00

Welcome in - 1:00

News and Notes - 5:44

Buy/Sell - 21:16

Top 10 Best Remaining Free Agents - 48:29

Superchats - 57:11

Is a Peyton Watson sign and trade becoming more of a possibility by the day? The DNVR Nuggets crew dives into some trade possibilities, what players the Nuggets could target and discuss the newest team that has shown interest in Watson. Also, news and notes from Around the Association and a new segment: The ‘Almost Nugget Hall of Fame'

Intro - 0:00  

Welcome in - 1:00

News and Notes - 2:30

New team interested in Pwat? - 19:00

Trade targets? - 27:00

Superchats - 58:50

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Jokic, Kawhi, Harden, Murray — the stars will shine. But in a series this physical, this tactical, and this mentally demanding, the outcome may come down to something subtler: Which team’s fifth starter, or eighth man, can survive being hunted and exposed. In the end, it may not be the best player who wins this series — but the team with no weak links left standing. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team breaks it down and gets you ready for game 5. Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, Harrison Wind, and D-Line Co. come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everyt...