Ryan Blackburn joins the show! No Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard for the Bucks in Denver tonight. Will the Nuggets keep giving Jokić and other starters rest down the stretch? Is the seeding in the Western Conference anything to be concerned about considering potential first-round matchups?

Avalanche win big over the Red Wings. Nathan MacKinnon continues to lead the NHL in points, Colorado thriving with Valeri Nichushkin on the ice. Anything to clean up before the postseason?

Do the Broncos have to take a running back in the first round? 2025 RB draft class is deep and dynamic. What is Sean Payton looking for in a rookie running back?

Nuggets lose to Bulls, injury updates, playoff projections, and concerns about Denver's three-point defense.

Avs-Red Wings preview, a look at the final stretch of games, and what the club needs to get better at to hit their peak in the playoffs.

Troy Renck joins the show! Looking forward to the draft with a focus on running backs and the Broncos' need for more explosive plays on the ground.

Jamal Murray scores 39 as shorthanded Nuggets surprise Rockets in Houston. Nuggets C Nikola Jokić missed his 4th consecutive game (ankle); will not play against Bulls tonight.

Avalanche recover from blowing 3-goal, 3rd-period lead to beat Canadiens in shootout. Avalanche start 4-game homestand on Tuesday (6 home games, 5 away remaining).

Chase Howell joins the show for some tourney talk. CSU Rams fall to Maryland Terps in first buzzer-beater of tournament; lose coach Medved to Minnesota. All 16 remaining teams in NCAA Tournament are from Power 4 conferences (Duke is only ACC team).

Banged-up Nuggets wrap up 4-game road trip in Portland tonight. Denver is 1-1 in last 2, both without Jokić and Murray. Avalanche look to finish brief Canadian tour with a winning record. Western Conference playoff positions still in flux. Troy Renck joins the show with the latest from March Madness games in Denver and talking CSU Rams advancing to the second round. Dan Mohrmann of Colorado Preps puts a bow on state basketball. How will Colorado handle private and charter schools going forward? Cheyenne Mountain sets their sights high as baseball gets underway.

Kris Bryant contract not so good. Who are the most important members of the "youth movement" at 20th and Blake? Core players for Colorado this season. What is the long-term outlook for Dick Monfort and current Rockies' ownership? March Madness is hoppin' over here at Number Thirty Eight.

Ryan Blackburn joins the show! Nuggets vs Lakers preview, and a look at the tight Western Conference playoff race. Consistent effort is still a concern. Media criticism of teams for resting banged-up players is ludicrous. Details the Nuggets have to focus on, like being better defensively. Who is in the Nuggets' "circle of trust" come playoff time? Aaron Gordon's importance has been clear as day in his time with Denver.

Jeff Morton joins the show to break down Denver's win over Golden State without 3 starters. Steph Curry carries the Warriors like Joker carries the Nuggets. What different outcomes could occur this offseason based on how far the Nuggets can go in the playoffs.

Will Dick Monfort follow the Bowlens' lead and cash out of the Colorado Rockies? Recent comments seem like new ownership may not be far off, despite the Rockies lack of competitiveness. MLB payroll differences across baseball, and the problem isn't that the Monforts won't spend money but that they spend on the wrong players.

Troy Renck on the Avalanche and Broncos. The aftermath of the Mikko Rantanen trade now that he has landed in Dallas, and Colorado's ability to add more players stemming from that earlier trade. What's next for the Broncos in free agency and Denver's plans for the NFL draft, rich in RB and DL talent.

Doug Ottewill joins the show! CO Preps state basketball over the weekend. Nuggets' loss to Wizards more about focus or fatigue? Malone challenges Denver to play defense. Issues with roster and front office. West standings don't leave much room for error.

Nate called Avs 4-2 victory over Calgary. Colorado's trade deadline moves already massively impactful. Rantanen's departure and discourse that has followed. Trusting Joe Sakic & Chris MacFarland.

CSU Rams' run to the tournament. Doug says Medved will be gone after this year. Nique Clifford has fueled much of Colorado State's late-season success.

Important weekend in store for the revamped Avalanche. Colorado on the road in Calgary tonight and at home against Dallas on Sunday. College hoops bets and looking towards the tournament.

Colorado Preps update with Dan Mohrmann as basketball playoffs fill Denver Coliseum and the University of Denver.

Broncos free agency update with Troy Renck, and a look at Nuggets-Lakers. How does the Broncos' offense change with new TE Evan Engram? No LeBron or Luka for LA tonight at Ball Arena, so the Nuggets have to take care of business.

Minnesota has won all 3 games vs Denver so far this season. West standings still tight and in flux from #2-#5. Is Michael Malone too rigid with his lineups?

NCAAB conference tournaments and looking to the big dance. Available FA WRs and RBs that the Broncos should keep an eye on. Is a Von Miller return something that could be in the cards?

Avalanche update with Aarif Deen. New additions thriving in Colorado and Nichushkin's impact in the postseason. Rantanen trade and Nečas's success with the Avs. Are the Avalanche better positioned since the trade deadline than they have been after winning the Stanley Cup?