Nuggets Ink

Nuggets Ink

A Denver Nuggets podcast by The Denver Post. 611763

Episodes

Nikola Jokic passes on extension, Jonas Valanciunas visits Greece and Summer League

July 16, 2025 • 62 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following DaRon Holmes II's glorious return to NBA Summer League. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by ... doing nothing?! Denver's MVP center became extension-eligible last week but declined to sign on the dotted line, according to league sources. Here's why Nuggets fans nee...
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Rehashing the Michael Porter Jr. trade and an incredible 24 hours for Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace

July 3, 2025 • 98 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene three days after the stunning trade of Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets' two-man brain trust turned Porter's salary into four players: Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. How in the world did they pull this off? And how long had execut...
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Taking stock of Denver's roster following David Adelman's hire as head coach

June 4, 2025 • 94 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the NBA Finals on tap. Among the topics discussed: + Speaking to reporters twice in the span of a few weeks, Nuggets President and Governor Josh Kroenke made it clear he thinks the answers to Denver's problems are internal. Then he backed that up by officially hiring interim coach David Adelman as head coach...
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What's next after Denver is eliminated by Oklahoma City Thunder?

May 21, 2025 • 110 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's elimination from the NBA Playoffs. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets' season not-so-mercifully came to an end in a Game 7 blowout loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder. What was the biggest culprit in their demise? Did the Thunder's cynical approach to overtly physical defense finally break Nik...
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Nikola Jokic's struggles, Aaron Gordon's heroics and a Game 4 fade vs. Thunder

May 11, 2025 • 58 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Among the topics discussed: + Game 4 reactions: The worst first quarter in the history of baskets or balls? Yes. + What's to blame for the poor start? Tired legs? The 36-hour crunch between games? Both? + What's wrong with Nikola Jokic? Another tough outi...
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Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Denver's Game 1 stunner in Oklahoma City

May 6, 2025 • 65 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's stunning Game 1 comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to take down Oklahoma City on its home court in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. How did the Nuggets pull it off? And how does ...
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Kawhi Leonard goes nuclear, Nikola Jokic dons a sleeve and Russell Westbrook rides the rollercoaster

April 22, 2025 • 83 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as Denver heads to Los Angeles for Game 3 of its first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Clippers. Among the topics discussed: + Two games into the series and things are deadlocked in more ways than one. Total score: 215-214, Clippers. Total turnovers: 31-31. Games won: 1-1. So who has the edge ahead of Game ...
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A Nuggets-Clippers playoff preview, an NBA awards ballot reveal and the scariest postseason performers

April 16, 2025 • 89 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as Denver prepares to face the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Playoffs. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets closed out the regular season 3-0 under interim head coach David Adelman. What's the vibe around the team been since the firing of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth? Was it the right call to turn to Ad...
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Michael Malone, Calvin Booth fired in stunning franchise shakeup

April 9, 2025 • 63 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene hours after the stunning firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth. Among the topics discussed: + Why now? Why did team president and owner Josh Kroenke fire his head coach and top executive with just three games left in the regular season and the Nuggets in the middle of a playoff race? + Was there any indicat...
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Russell Westbrook's Minnesota mistake, the Western pecking order and a confidence game

April 1, 2025 • 91 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a pair of Denver losses. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets emptied the tank in an effort to end a five-game skid vs. Minnesota, with Nikola Jokic putting up a 61-point triple-double. Yet after Russell Westbrook's regrettable 14 seconds, Denver dropped that game and another to the Spurs with their st...
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Glory in Golden State, Wizards weariness and Nikola Jokic's fading MVP hopes

March 17, 2025 • 68 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by a special guest after a wild Denver win at Golden State. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets are in the middle of a mercurial stretch of basketball that's included some of their best (Nikola Jokic's 30-20-20 vs. Phoenix) and worst (Wizards loss) games of the season. What has this stretch revealed about ...
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The looming Nikola Jokic-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP showdown and shifting Western landscape

March 3, 2025 • 78 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a long road trip for Michael Malone's bunch. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets split a recent four-game swing through the Eastern Conference, winning in Indianapolis and Detroit and losing in Milwaukee and Boston. What was the overall takeaway from the trip?  + Seemingly inspired by the Lakers' rec...
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Jamal Murray goes supernova, Nikola Jokic trails in MVP race and an All-Star Weekend abomination

February 18, 2025 • 92 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene days after a dreadful NBA All-Star Game. Among the topics discussed: + Bennett and AAron were in the building to witness the abomination that was Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game. Was it even worse in person than it was on TV? Can the game be fixed? ESPN's Tim Bontemps released his latest MVP straw poll and Nikol...
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Nuggets stand pat, Lakers get Luka and insanity reigns at NBA trade deadline

February 5, 2025 • 88 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the NBA trade deadline. Among the topics discussed: + For the second year in a row, Calvin Booth opted to stand pat at the NBA trade deadline. Is the inaction an indication the Nuggets general manager is happy with his roster? Or did he lack options to upgrade a team looking to win a second title in three s...
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Nikola Jokic puts final nail in Embiid debate, Russell Westbrook thrives and Aaron Gordon returns

January 21, 2025 • 77 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's annihilation of Philadelphia. Among the topics discussed: + Is the Joel Embiid-Nikola Jokic debate officially over? Will the 76ers big man ever play in Denver again? Is the new big-man rivalry between Jokic and Victor Wembanyama? + The Nuggets are red hot after winning six of their last seven game...
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Has Jamal Murray finally put his annual slow start to rest?

January 1, 2025 • 74 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as the calendar flips to 2025 with a Denver rout of Atlanta. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray's annual slow start to the season appears to finally be in the rearview mirror. With the Nuggets surging at 8-3 in their last 11 games, is this the key to the season? + Nikola Jokic was the clear favorite in E...
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Is Zach LaVine really worth trading Michael Porter Jr. for?

December 18, 2024 • 78 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as trade season begins in the NBA. Among the topics discussed: + Zach Lavine to the Denver Nuggets ... not so fast, sweetheart. Can the front office make a pitch to move enough pieces to upgrade -- Or not upgrade? — a roster that has left fans wondering if the glory of 2023 can return to the Mile High. + If not ...
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Youth Movement arrives in Denver, Nikola Jokic levels up and NBA Cup courts blind viewers

November 13, 2024 • 76 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as Denver gets ready for the NBA Cup. Among the topics discussed: + The NBA Cup is here, and people are wearing captain hats in Golden State! How about those courts? Terrible or just plain awful? + Nikola Jokic is playing like an MVP yet again. Can the big fella handle such a big load all season? Or does Michael...
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Christian Braun's ascendance, Jamal Murray's slow start and Aaron Gordon's a sharpshooter?

November 5, 2024 • 83 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene two weeks into the regular season. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets are 4-3 with several narrow wins on the resume that revealed more than a few holes. And now the national media is in a panic over Denver's title window. Time to pump the breaks? + The boys dig into a few overreactions in a game of "It ...
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Jamal Murray's preseason, Aaron Gordon's contract and 2024-25 season predictions

October 21, 2024 • 83 mins
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the regular season set to tip off. Among the topics discussed: + Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon got his contract extension -- a four-year, $133 million deal that could have him in Denver through the 2028-29 season. Is the value good? What does this mean for the team long-term? + Bennett goes abroad and recoun...
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