In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the start of the regular season less than a week away. Among the topics discussed:

+ Nikola Jokic (wrist) and Jamal Murray (thigh) both sat out preseason games while nursing injuries. Reason for concern? Just the team being extra cautious? Does this say something about how the team will handle their star players' health this season?

+ The Nuggets won back-to-back preseason games, with Michael Porter Jr. looking lithe, Bruce Brown throwing down the defensive clamps and rookie Christian Brain doing a little bit of everything. What are the takeaways from the team's performances?

+ Looking to the season ahead, Singer decides whether or not he's buying or selling a handful of potential storylines for the Nuggets. Among them: Denver Nuggets, top five defense? Nikola Jokic, triple-double season? Bruce Brown, closing out games? Zeke Nnaji, breakout season? The title window is wide open?

Producer: AAron Ontiveroz

Music: "Follow the Leader" The Trujillo Company