DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

Wind and Clark recap the Nuggets' second pre-draft workout, discuss the six more prospects that Denver brought through its doors Tuesday and go over other observations from Pepsi Center.

Rundown

2:00 - The legend of Jon Elmore

11:00 - Does Ethan Happ have an NBA future?

22:00 - Daniel Amigo's rise under Rodney Billups at DU

27:00 - Who stood out from Monday's workout?

30:00 - Denver's future at backup point guard

32:00 - Monte Morris' future with the Nuggets

37:00 - Other observations from the workout

40:00 - What might Denver do in the second round?

Wind and Clark preview Monday's pre-draft workout at Pepsi Center and walk through what happens from a players' perspective.

Rundown

0:00 - Rockets/Warriors talk

6:30 - Behind-the-scenes of a pre-draft workout

10:00 - Daniel Amigo

13:00 - William McDowell-White

16:30 - Reid Travis

19:30 - Cody Martin

23:30 - Isaiah Reese, Admiral Schofield, Ky Bowman

28:00 - Doncic chatter

Wind and Clark take a look at Mikal Bridges, who likely won't fall to the Nuggets at 14th overall but fits Denver and the organization's needs. What are Bridges' strengths, weaknesses, why do so many view him as a high floor prospect in this year's draft and where is he likely to go in the lottery? Can the Nuggets make a move to go up and get him?

Rundown

2:30 - Kicking off our draft coverage

5:00 - Bridges' role at the next level

7:00 - Defensive profile

13:00 - A blue-collar player

16:00 - He's a winner

20:00 - What's his NBA comp?

24:00 - Catch-and-shoot prowess

26:30 - Areas to improve on offense

32:30 - Forecasting where Bridges' will get drafted

34:00 - Would the Nuggets part with a young asset to move up?

Wind and Clark discuss how the Nuggets could look to replace Will Barton's production from within if the versatile guard leaves Denver in free agency this summer.

Rundown

1:30 - Final lottery reaction

4:00 - Ayton vs. Doncic

11:00 - Replacing Will Barton

17:30 - Beasley's sophomore season

24:00 - What's Beasley's optimal role?

31:00 - Hernangomez's lost season and rookie year

34:00 - Juancho's offensive upside

38:00 - Denver's bench could struggle

Wind and Clark recap the NBA Draft Lottery, discuss what the Nuggets may do at 14th overall, if that pick is a candidate to be traded and do an initial mock draft for picks 1-14.

Rundown

1:30 - The ridiculousness of the lottery

6:30 - Could the 14th pick be in play?

9:00 - The Faried factor

18:00 - Targets at 14th overall

31:00 - Instant reaction lottery mock draft

Wind and Clark react to the Monday morning news drop that sports gambling is no longer illegal in the United States and discuss what that means, for the Nuggets and the NBA as a whole.

Rundown

1:30 - Sports gambling is no longer illegal

3:30 - What will real-time sports gambling look like?

6:30 - Driving attendance

10:30 - The need for regulation

14:00 - NBA/NFL

18:00 - Salary cap ramifications

23:00 - Further hurdles

Wind and Clark rank the top-20 players in the NBA and discuss where Nikola Jokic falls among a strong group of centers. Also, who has the potential to take the title of "best player in the league" from LeBron James?

Rundown

3:30 - Ranking the top-20 players

15:00 - Ranking Nikola Jokic

26:30 - Ranking the centers

39:30 - Who takes the mantle from LeBron as "best player in the league"?

Wind and Clark discuss what would happen if the Nuggets got the No. 1 pick in the draft or vault into the top-3. Who would Denver select and how would the Nuggets' outlook change with another blue-chip prospect added to the pipeline? Also, why there are there fewer busts among European prospects than there were in the mid-2000's.

Rundown

2:00 - The biggest "what if" in Denver sports

4:00 - Nuggets would be next

7:00 - What does the Nuggets' big board look like?

9:00 - Doncic's scouting report

12:00 - Doncic's best skills

18:00 - Where's Doncic's best landing spot?

23:00 - Why are there less Euro busts than there were in the 2000's?

27:00 - Doncic's body of work compared to other Euro blue-chippers

36:00 - What if Denver lands in the top-3 but Doncic is gone?

42:00 - What would the Nuggets do at 14?

Wind and Clark discuss how the Nuggets can improve on the defensive end of the floor next season and what has to happen in order for Denver to become a league-average defense. Is there a possibility that the Nuggets could actually be worse on defense next season? Well, it's complicated.

Rundown

2:30 - The value of defense in the playoffs

8:00 - Mental mistakes

12:00 - Experience is the best teacher

19:30 - The Millsap factor

24:00 - Millsap rubbing off on others

28:00 - Could Denver actually be worse on defense next year?

35:00 - Trust in Jokic

39:00 - The Torrey Craig factor

Wind and Clark break down the playoffs, fire off takes about the Raptors and their future, the Cavs, and look ahead to Rockets/Warriors. Then, a discussion around just how valuable veterans are in the NBA and some names Denver might look to add to fill out its bench. Vince Carter? Jason Terry? Kyle Korver anyone?

Rundown

2:30 - Is it time to break up the Raptors?

7:00 - What could Kyle Lowry fetch on the trade market?

11:30 - T.J. McConnell saves the day

14:30 - Would you rather (the Brad Stevens edition)

19:00 - What's Boogie's future like in New Orleans?

24:00 - Is Warriors/Rockets setting up to be an all-timer?

33:00 - Otto Porter chatter

36:30 - The real value of veterans

38:00 - Mike Miller and Nikola Jokic

45:00 - Which veteran could find his way to Denver?