Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

Adam Mares shares his perspective on the Golden State Warriors being one win away from another NBA Finals appearance and 5 wins away from another NBA championship. What can the Nuggets learn from their return to success? And how was their "gap year" different than Denver's? Can Jamal Murray become the team's Draymond Green and keep everyone in line?

Plus, where will Tim Connelly's absence be felt the most if he were to leave for the Timberwolves gig? The draft? Free Agency? Trades?

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Tim Connelly is in advanced talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Head of Basketball Operations. The move could have monumental impacts on the future of theNuggets as a contender. A discussion of ownership and their history of not being willing to invest in non-player assets. What would make Connelly stay? Why does Connelly really matter to a team with Nikola Jokic? Plus, Jordi Fernandez moves on to Sacramento and Bones Hyland makes All-Rookie.

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The West takes three of four spots in the lottery... what does that mean for the shape of the Western Conference? Can any of them make a leap in the West with their new talent? A look at how to project players and when not to commit to analysis. Then, the Warriors and Mavs meet in the West finals. What is the best outcome for Denver fans, a Warriors team on top, or a Mavs team that has risen all the way to conference champion? Adam has some names to look out for in free agency and trades, and Matt has one guy the Nuggets should skip.

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The Suns implode in spectacular fashion in a Game 7 and Adam Mares has takes to share about it. How do we reconfigure our view on the Western Conference landscape after the Mavs' win? What is the future of the Suns and how does that impact Denver? Five-out spacing has fundamentally shifted the playoffs once again, how can Denver manage given that their big has to play heavy minutes? What does Dallas teach us about versatility? Plus, a reminder to Nuggets fans to never buy into frontrunner-ism.

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Do the Nuggets need an edge? What does that mean? Is it accountability? Toughness? Flagrant fouls? Is it Cousins? Is it Jok? Where do the Nuggets find the edge to be the team that other teams are a little afraid of? Plus, where are the Nuggets a year from now and how possible is that goal? A look around the NBA playoffs and We Don't Talk About Bruno.

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Nikola Jokic is the MVP again, as predicted. What it means for Denver and the fans as Jokic collects his second piece of hardware. What should Michael Malone's offseason priorities be? And a look around the playoffs.

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In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by Jake Coyne to discuss his offseason primer for the Denver Nuggets. The two provide an in-depth look at what options are available to the Denver Nuggets this offseason and what types of players they will be able to afford in free agency or trade for in the NBA trade market. Topics include:

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Michael Malone meets with the media for the final time in the 2021-22 season for his exit interview. Jokic needs to improve as a leader, but what does that mean? Do the Nuggets need rim protection more than perimeter defense? Calvin Booth also met with the media and the message was the same, roster changes are coming. But how much change does Denver need? Is it time to look at trading some (more) key pieces of the foundation? Plus, the Suns are a machine. How can Denver find a roster that can actually beat the Suns in four out of seven?

All this, plus Adam's knowledge of Colorado squirrels, on Locked on Nuggets.

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How many centers do the Nuggets need on roster next year? How important is it to have that versatility to counter what the Nuggets run into? The Altitude-Comcast dispute drags on, but there's a new player nationwide that might provide an option or at least a blueprint to allow Denver fans to watch the 2-time MVP. The Playoffs have taught us a lot and Adam has thoughts on the Mavericks, the Suns, the Celtics, and more.

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Will the NBA be able to find Nikola Jokic for his MVP press conference? Joker brushes aside recognition of himself, but should he understand what it means to the fans? Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray spoke to the media, and it's clear that both have a long way to go to return to the court. It's probably for the best they didn't return this season, but what does the summer hold for both? The Nuggets need to reshape the supporting roster. Should they add youth and energy or experience? How do they balance both? Plus, Bird Talk and pre-teen drama, all this and more on Locked on Nuggets.

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