Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

In this episode I am joined by one of the most knowledgeable and obsessive NBA Draft experts in the world, Brian Schroeder, better known online as Cosmis. In segment one we discuss the recent moves around the league including Mike Conley heading to "the city of Utah." In segment two we discuss the scouting reports on Michael Porter Jr., Jarred Vanderbilt, and Thomas Welsh. And in segment three, Cosmis gives me his pick for who Denver should draft if they get a pick in the teens, the 20s, the 30s, and deeper into the 2nd round as well as a few names who might go undrafted who could get a look for the summer league team. This pod provides everything you need to know heading into Thursday's draft!

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In this episode, I am joined by Brendan Vogt who does a great job of saying my name as a formality when emphasizing a point. The two of us discuss the new-look Los Angeles Lakers and whether or not the Denver Nuggets are still better than them. We also talk about how quickly teams like the Boston Celtics went from "can't miss future" to "rebuild 2.0." Lastly, we talk about which players on Denver's roster we would not trade for anyone, which ones we'd only trade for a superstar, and which ones might need to move on to make room for Jarred Vanderbilt and Michael Porter Jr.

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In this episode, I am joined by Andy Feinstein to discuss the Raptors championship, Masai Ujiri's greatness, and the value of great ownership. 

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In part two of my conversation with Jeff Siegel, we dive deep into the details of Denver's salary cap. How much will Paul Millsap cost and what are the options Denver has to create a team-friendly deal? Should the Nuggets sign Jamal Murray, Malik Beasley, and Juancho Hernangomez to extensions?

Here is the link to part one - on potential free agent targets and trade options for the Nuggets. 

Music: Riza Penjoel, Chriss Joss, Ernest Ranglin

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Jeff Siegel is one of the best and most knowledgeable analysts around. His work can be found at a variety of outlets including Early Bird Writes, where his Denver Nuggets offseason preview will be posted on Tuesday. Jeff hopped on the podcast for a two-part discussion about Denver's upcoming offseason. In part one, we discuss Denver's salary cap situation, realistic targets in free agency, and the one non-star player who Jeff believes could get Denver over the hump and turn them into a contender. 

Check back tomorrow for Part two of our discussion where we talk about Paul Millsap's value on the open market, Jamal Murray's extension price, and the likelihood of getting Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez to sign extensions this summer. 

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In this episode, I look at some of the trends from the 2019 playoffs and NBA finals and ask what lessons we should be learning going forward. The NBA Finals often provide a lens to spot the latest trends in the league and find out what kinds of things are becoming increasingly valuable. I talk about the tradeoff between depth and top-down talent, the importance of keeping the talent pipeline full, and other much more. Lastly, I look at which Denver Nuggets players we should expect to see major improvements from and which ones we should expect to flatline or regress. 

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In this episode I provide my end of season evaluation for Nikola Jokic, the cornerstone of the Denver Nuggets. Joker turned himself into a top 10 player in the NBA and had one of the best NBA playoff debuts in modern NBA history. So what's next for him? Where can he improve his game and what do the Nuggets need him to become in order to compete for championships? 

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In this episode, I am joined by Gordon Gross of the Denver Stiffs to provide an end of season evaluation for Paul Millsap. We discuss his offensive and defensive fit alongside Nikola Jokic, his age and expectations over the next couple of seasons, and his impact on the team's defense and rebounding. We also talk about the type of contract we hope he will sign in the offseason.

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In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Blackburn to discuss a news-packed weekend for the Denver Nuggets. Should Nuggets fans temper their expectations about Michael Porter Jr. after learning that he has developed drop foot? What does it mean that Nikola Jokic was named first team all-NBA? And who will we be rooting for in the World Cup now that Jokic will be playing for Serbia?

Plus, in segments 2 and 3, we go over Will Barton's star-crossed season and try to decide whether or not he can bounce back next season. 

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In this episode, I talk about the possibility of the Denver Nuggets signing a top tier free agent. Do they have a shot? And what will Tim Connelly's pitch be when he eventually makes that call? In segment two and three, I look at the season Gary Harris had and ask whether or not this down year was a blip on the radar or a trend moving in the wrong direction. 

Music: Ernest Ranglin and Riza Penjoel

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