Nuggets Ink

Nuggets Ink episodes:

• 06.21.2024

  Looking back at NBA Finals, assessing draft rumors and an NBA championship draft

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Among the topics discussed: + How good are the...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Who will stay, who will go for Denver this offseason, plus Luka Doncic vs. Nikola Jokic

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene a day before the NBA Finals with plenty to talk about. Among the topics discussed: + The NBA Finals are here, with...

  
• 05.28.2024

  What went wrong for Denver, what comes next and the Nikola Jokic book to come with Mike Singer

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by esteemed author and former Nuggets beat writer Mike Singer. Among the topics discussed: + Mike weighs in on what went...

  
• 05.21.2024

  Nuggets collapse in Game 7, Michael Malone blows up and what's next for Denver

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Denver in a stunning Game 7 comeback. Among the topics discussed: + Where did things go wrong...

  
• 05.07.2024

  Jamal Murray throws in heating pad, Timberwolves overwhelm Denver and a season on the brink

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Minnesota Timberwolves blew away Denver to take a 2-0 series lead. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray threw in...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Jamal Murray sinks Lakers, Michael Porter Jr. rises to occasion and the looming Timberwolves

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Jamal Murray hit yet another game-winner to eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray's postseason credentials...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Jamal Murray's buzzer-beater, Aaron Gordon's defense and an epic playoff win over the Lakers

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Jamal Murray's buzzer-beating game-winner over Anthony Davis and the Lakers. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray has an all-time postseason...

  
• 04.17.2024

  A Nuggets-Lakers rematch and the path to back-to-back NBA championships in Denver

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Los Angeles Lakers beat New Orleans in the play-in round to set up another playoff series with Denver. Among...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic, the NBA MVP race and the race for No. 1 in the West

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following Denver's win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a down-to-the-wire classic. Among the topics discussed: + As expected,...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Kyrie Irving's left-handed hook, Anthony Edwards' non-stop motor and Serbian royalty

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following a 3-1 road trip for the defending NBA champions. Among the topics discussed: + Do the Nuggets need to fear the...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Where things stand in the wild, wild Western Conference with USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by USA Today national NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt to talk about Denver and the NBA. Among the topics discussed: + The Western Conference appears...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Nikola Jokic's place in the NBA MVP race, All-Star weekend and Denver's stretch run

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by Oklahoman beat writer Joel Lorenzi to break down a tight MVP race and the remaining slate of games in the NBA season....

  
• 02.09.2024

  Did Nuggets do the right thing standing pat at NBA trade deadline?

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene hours after the NBA trade deadline comes to a close. Among the topics discussed: + Who are the winners and losers from...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Joel Embiid ducks the Mile High City, Mike Singer makes a comeback

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Denver Post Nuggets beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by his predecessor Mike Singer. + Did Joel Embiid cede the MVP after sitting out against the Nuggets for the fourth straight...

  
• 01.25.2024

  Nikola Jokic's growing MVP case, Jamal Murray's All-Star bid and a productive road trip

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene at the tail end of an epic road trip for Denver. Among the topics discussed: + How impressive is the Nuggets' road...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Is Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid the NBA's defining rivalry right now?

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene to talk about the one thing that matters most: Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid. Among the topics discussed: + In the first matchup of...

  
• 01.09.2024

  Nikola Jokic's buzzer-beater, Michael Porter Jr.'s fourth-quarter shots and Peyton Watson's defense

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a miraculous comeback at Golden State and fourth-quarter fade vs. Orlando. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic didn't call glass...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Aaron Gordon returns from dog bite, Steve Kerr sounds off and a growing threat in Oklahoma City

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after two weeks with a bunch of news to discuss. Among the topics discussed: + For the first time in quite some...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Jamal Murray's Canadian return, Peyton Watson's ascension and sifting through the naughty/nice list

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets' win in Toronto. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray made his glorious return to Toronto, near his hometown...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Nikola Jokic's second ejection, Jamal Murray's nagging injuries and Julian Strawther catching fire

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert talk ejections, suspensions, injuries and rookie prowess. Among the topics discussed: + Is Nikola Jokic being unfairly refereed by officiating crews around the...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Handing out team awards for the Denver Nuggets at season's quarter pole

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up prior to the Nuggets' loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. Among the topics discussed: + The fellas catch up on a few...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Jamal Murray returns, Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan toast Clippers and an NBA center draft

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up with the Nuggets riding a three-game winning streak heading into the weekend. Among the topics discussed: + Is Matt back on the...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Denver dispatches the Clippers, Draymond Green escalates matters and threats emerging in the West

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Among the topics discussed: + Where does Draymond Green choking...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Jamal Murray's injury, Michael Porter Jr.'s growth, Julian Strawther's outburst and taking stock

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets' dramatic win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Among the topics discussed: Julian Strawther had a breakout...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Wild overreactions, in-season tournament talk and the greatest Nikola Jokic pass we almost never saw

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando wildly overreact to the Nuggets' 4-0 start. Among the topics discussed: • Matt provides four wild overreactions to the first five percent of the...

  
• 10.24.2023

  10 questions as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray prepare to defend NBA title

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Bennett Durando is joined by editor Matt Schubert to discuss the upcoming season on the cusp of banner night at Ball Arena. Among the topics discussed: + Zeke Nnaji and...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Nikola Jokic dominates NBA GM survey, Jamal Murray's ESPN ranking, the rookies and Brendan Malone

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Bennett Durando is joined by editor Matt Schubert to discuss training camp in San Diego, Denver's first preseason game and all things NBA. Among the topics discussed: + A trio...

  
• 10.05.2023

  Jamal Murray bets on himself, Christian Braun grows "beard," Lakers got beef and trade talk

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Bennett Durando is joined by editor Matt Schubert to discuss the team's media day as well as the first couple days of training camp in San Diego. Among the...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Talking offseason, Western Conference pecking order and Mike Singer's farewell to Nuggets beat

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, departing beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by editor Matt Schubert and new beat reporter Bennett Durando to discuss the passing of the torch, the Nuggets' return to form and the...

  
• 06.14.2023

  Nikola Jokic's rise, Bruce Brown's future and the afterglow of Denver's first NBA title

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports editor Matt Schubert to discuss the first ever championship in Denver Nuggets history after a gritty 94-89 win over the Miami Heat in...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray pull Denver to within two wins of franchise's first NBA title

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals and to discuss the remaining games in the series as the...

  
• 06.03.2023

  Breaking down Nuggets' NBA Finals Game 1 rout, and looking ahead to Game 2

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and preview Game 2 between the Nuggets and Heat. Among the...

  
• 05.23.2023

  Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the moments after the biggest win in Nuggets history

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down the biggest win in Denver Nuggets history: + Mike and Bennett share scenes from the floor and inside...

  
• 05.20.2023

  Breaking down Denver's 2-0 lead over the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer is joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando to break down the first two games of the Western Conference Finals and preview Game 3 between the Nuggets and...

  
• 05.15.2023

  Nikola Jokic's playoff brilliance and another Lakers matchup in the Western Conference Finals

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Among the topics discussed: + Back from his first...

  
• 05.08.2023

  Nikola Jokic vs. Matt Ishbia, the Devin Booker problem and where Nuggets-Suns series goes from here

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, deputy sports editor Matt Schubert is joined by sports reporter Parker Gabriel after the Nuggets lost a pair of games in Phoenix to even up their Western Conference semifinal series at...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Nikola Jokic's Game 2 masterpiece, an MVP denied and the Western Conference finals in sight

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets took a 2-0 lead on the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. Among the topics discussed: +...

  
• 04.27.2023

  Playoff Jamal enters the chat, Nikola Jokic endures and the Phoenix Suns are up next

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round to set up a showdown with the Phoenix Suns....

  
• 04.18.2023

  Reactions to Game 1 of Denver-Minnesota, and looking ahead to Game 2

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets put the smackdown on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round series. Among the topics...

  
• 04.13.2023

  Nuggets Podcast: Howard Beck on why Denver has so many skeptics as West's best NBA title contender

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer is joined by longtime NBA journalist Howard Beck days before the start of the playoffs. Among the topics discussed: + Are the Nuggets legit NBA title contenders? What...

  
• 03.29.2023

  Joel Embiid's no-show, Nikola Jokic's reticence and a national perspective on Western Conference

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by ESPN NBA reporter Ohm Youngmisuk in the wake of the Nuggets-76ers showdown that wasn't. Among the topics discussed: +...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Denver's struggles, MPJ's benching and the Nikola Jokic MVP debate

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets struggling through a losing streak during the dog days of the NBA schedule. Among the topics discussed: +...

  
• 03.01.2023

  Nikola Jokic takes control of MVP race, Michael Porter Jr. surges and Bones Hyland gets booed

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as the Nuggets gear up for the stretch run of the regular season. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic is...

  
• 02.14.2023

  Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf reflects on career, time in Denver and controversial exit from NBA

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer chats with former Nuggets guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf following the release of his Showtime documentary "Stand." Among the topics discussed: + Abdul-Rauf talk about his rise above meager beginnings...

  
• 02.10.2023

  Bones Hyland out, Thomas Bryant in as NBA trade deadline gets wild

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a wild NBA trade deadline that saw Denver send away Bones Hyland and acquire Thomas Bryant. Among the topics...

  
• 02.08.2023

  Bones Hyland, the NBA trade deadline and who Denver might target

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away. Among the topics discussed: + Rumors are swirling about Bones Hyland...

  
• 01.31.2023

  Nuggets Podcast: Bones Hyland trade chatter, Jokic vs. Embiid and Michael Porter Jr.'s return

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the team's return home from a three-game road trip. Among the topics discussed: + Reports have surfaced that the Nuggets...

  
• 01.23.2023

  Aaron Gordon on playing with Nikola Jokic, developing his game and playing for a championship

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer visits with Denver forward Aaron Gordon amid his best, most efficient season of his NBA career. Among the topics discussed: + What went into Gordon's offseason? What did he...

  
• 01.11.2023

  A national perspective on Jokic's early MVP case, Gordon's All-Star chances and trade possibilities

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by The Athletic's Sam Amick to talk a multitude of Nuggets topics. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets are sitting...

  
• 01.05.2023

  Trade deadline possibilities, Murray's struggles, Malone's rotations and Brown's steady hand

  In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the Nuggets in first place and about to begin an extended homestand. Among the topics discussed: + The Christmas night...