Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the biggest games of the 2026-27 NBA season for the Denver Nuggets, taking very different tactics to identify those critical matchups. Then, they discuss most important bench players for the Nuggets and how a familiar face just joined a super team.

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Ryan Blackburn and Swipa go over the Denver Nuggets schedule in 2026-27 after yesterday's release and identify the very best games to watch, the most important stretches of the season that they will be watching, and much more. They also discuss the Dennis Schroder trade and whether the Cleveland Cavaliers are making a play for Peyton Watson. 

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We actually don't have a lot of complaints about the Nuggets schedule. We know, we're as surprised as you are. 

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Denver Nuggets face season-defining challenges as their NBA schedule release looms—will congested road stretches and relentless back-to-backs derail Nikola Jokic’s squad? The conversation focused on why schedule density, travel, and flight frequency matter more than big-name matchups or national TV slots, with insights on how Aaron Gordon and other veterans are affected by relentless travel and limited rest.

A key theme that emerged was the importance of early-season division games, playoff-relevant matchups in January through March, and home-vs-road splits against contenders like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers. The discussion explored implications for playoff readiness, the significance of tiebreakers, and how injury management could shape Denver’s title chances. Plus, trade rumors and contract negotiations swirl around Peyton Watson—will the Nuggets keep their promising wing, or is a major roster shakeup on the horizon?

00:00 Nuggets Schedule Analysis

09:43 Travel & Home Stands

16:42 Peyton Watson Contract & Rumors

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Denver must go on the road, again, to start their season, this time going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder in OKC on October 22. What should we expect from that matchup, can Denver figure out a new way to attack OKC, and with Denver playing on Christmas, what does it say about Jokic's popularity? 

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Reports have emerged that Panathinaikos Owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, offered Jokic and his team a contract to play in Greece and he will be looking for an opportunity to do so again next summer! Could Jokic actually leave? Do the Nuggets have a say in this? 

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Ryan Blackburn discusses what the Denver Nuggets still have to take care of before the 2026-27 season before asking a simple question: are the Denver Nuggets facing enough pressure in 2026-27 after very few changes? He also discusses teams with a pricy starting lineup, including Denver. 

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Ryan Blackburn and Swipa discuss Peyton Watson's lack of offers from the 29 other teams and how the Denver Nuggets aren't to blame for the market issues facing Watson and Klutch. They discuss Denver's evolving identity as a team of many wings. Then, they preview next week's schedule release and what they're hoping to see for Denver. 

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Will Denver's newest additions on the margins be able to help? Lonnie Walker IV joins on a camp deal, can he make the roster? Will any of these players make a real difference next season? 

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Denver Nuggets shake up their coaching ranks as Dave Joerger joins as assistant head coach. Is David Adelman's job secure, or does management see a changing of the guard on the horizon?

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the implications of Joerger's arrival, comparing his experience with the Grizzlies and Kings to the Nuggets' current needs. Key talking points include how Joerger's defensive intensity could address Denver's lack of on-court fire, the management-driven hiring decision, and the team's ongoing "half-measure" approach to roster and staff changes. The hosts debate trade rumors involving Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, scrutinize the team's defensive strategies, and question whether the current core can deliver another NBA title.

What does this mean for Denver’s championship window, and which voices will shape the Nuggets' future?

00:00 — Dave Joerger Joins Nuggets: Context & Initial Reactions

08:52 — Management's Role & Intentions: Why Was Joerger Hired?

20:01 — Half Measures & Roster Strategy: Broader Organizational Direction

Denver Nuggets shake up their coaching ranks as Dave Joerger joins as assistant head coach. Is David Adelman's job secure, or does management see a changing of the guard on the horizon?

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the implications of Joerger's arrival, comparing his experience with the Grizzlies and Kings to the Nuggets' current needs. Key talking points include how Joerger's defensive intensity could address Denver's lack of on-court fire, the management-driven hiring decision, and the team's ongoing "half-measure" approach to roster and staff changes. The hosts debate trade rumors involving Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, scrutinize the team's defensive strategies, and question whether the current core can deliver another NBA title.

What does this mean for Denver’s championship window, and which voices will shape the Nuggets' future?

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