Nuggets Ink

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in after Nikola Jokic went nuclear on the Chicago Bulls. Among the topics discussed:

+ Nuggets coach Michael Malone compared Jokic to Spurs legend Tim Duncan during Monday night's postgame news conference. How apt is that comparison? What makes Joker such an unstoppable force offensively now?

+ Jokic and Jamal Murray have found their form together in the last 10 games, but the Nuggets are only 6-4 over that span. How concerning should that be? What are the Nuggets missing? Are their problems fixable?

+ What is Nuggets executive Tim Connelly looking for on the trade market with the deadline three weeks away? Is it inevitable that Denver makes a deal? Who's out there that might interest management?

+ Bol Bol is clearly at the back end of the rotation, with players like Vlatko Cančar now taking his minutes. Why is Malone no longer giving him meaningful minutes? Is this an indication he's still got a ways to go in developing? Would other teams be interested in him as a potential trade chip?

+ What would you like to see from the Nuggets going into the All-Star break? Is there still hope they can move up into one of the top four seeds in the Western Conference? Can they avoid the play-in round in the NBA playoffs?

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in as the Denver Nuggets return from a rough East Coast road trip that saw them go 1-3 despite a series of big games from Jamal Murray. Among the topics discussed:

+ Jamal Murray fired back at Singer following a loss at the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night — the Nuggets' third in four games. Was it a sign of the star point guard's frustration with a team struggling to consistently win games? Should there be reason for concern in the Nuggets locker room?

+ Michael Porter Jr. didn't see the court in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' loss Sunday night. Why wasn't he on the floor? Is the second-year forward in coach Michael Malone's doghouse once again? Is Malone hurting the team's ability to properly evaluate Porter ahead of restricted free agency?

+ Facundo Campazzo found himself in the starting lineup for the first time last week. How should we gauge his contributions? Does his play warrant more trust from Malone? Does he play with too much energy? Is his inconsistent shooting hurting Denver when he plays in the fourth quarter?

+ The trade deadline is a month away. What sort of players should executive Tim Connelly be looking for? Is there someone on the market who fits a Nuggets need? What could they offer that might intrigue teams looking to be sellers at the deadline?

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in as the surging Denver Nuggets get ready to take on the Lakers. Among the topics discussed:

+ The Jerami Grant/Mason Plumlee revenge game that wasn't: What was the scene like inside Ball Arena? How much is Michael Malone to blame for Grant souring on Denver? Despite the all-star caliber numbers being put up by Grant, is there a chance he regrets his decision to bolt for Motown?

+ Nikola Jokic was named the Western Conference Player of the Month just days after he torched the Utah Jazz for 47 points. Where does Joker rank in the NBA MVP race? Is there any chance he overtakes LeBron James? Was Sunday's win over the Jazz a preview of things to come?

+ Michael Porter Jr. is back on the roster, but no longer starting. Should he be in the starting five? Is he a better weapon for Coach Malone coming off the bench? Where would you like to see him grow as an offensive player?

+ Trade rumors are swirling around Bradley Beal. Should the Nuggets go after him? What might they be able to offer? Are there any other players possibly on the trading block that could help Denver?

+ Nuggets vs. Lakers: What do we want to see out of Denver against the defending NBA champions? Are the Lakers actually the biggest threat in the West? Or are the Clippers or Jazz overtaking them?

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in a day after James Harden's trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Among the topics discussed:

+ What does the James Harden mega-deal mean for the Nuggets and the rest of the NBA? Are the Nets now about the league's top title contenders?

+ Inconsistency is creeping back into Jamal Murray's game. Will we ever see Bubble Jamal on a game-to-game basis? Is it possible he's hampered by injuries?

+ Nikola Jokic is averaging a triple-double as the hub of the Nuggets' attack. Can he keep this up for a full season? What needs to happen for him to be named NBA MVP?

+ PJ Dozier is getting a lot of run in crunch time. Is this just tinkering by Coach Michael Malone? Should other players be on the court during winning time?

+ Michael Porter Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus, which could possibly be the second time he was stricken with the virus. What does this mean for the Nuggets? How should they handle his return to the roster? And how will that affect Malone's rotations?

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in after Denver's 1-3 start one week into the regular season. Among the topics discussed:

+ The Nuggets are currently giving up 120 points per game. What's wrong with the defense? Can it be fixed with the current roster? Is Denver now an "offensive team"?

+ Michael Porter Jr. is back to scoring in bunches, but he's also letting the opponents do the same. Is this endangering his starting spot? How long will it take for him to reach a plus level on the defensive end?

+ Nikola Jokic is off to a torrid start with three triple-doubles in four games. Is he the best center in the NBA? Might we be seeing the beginnings of a legitimate MVP campaign?

+ JaMychal Green has yet to appear in a regular-season game with the Nuggets. How much will his return lock roles into their proper place? Can he help solve some of Denver's defensive issues?

+ Time to buy low on Facundo Campazzo stock? He's not seeing a ton of minutes, and some of the excitement has dulled on Denver's Argentinian import.

+ The Nuggets' name popped up in recent James Harden trade rumors. Should the franchise consider trading for the disgruntled superstar? What sort of package might that take? And what's the timeline for getting a deal done?

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Mike Singer and Matt Schubert check in as "training camp" begins and the regular season opener looms just two weeks away.Among the topics discussed:

+ How will the battle for the starting 2-4 spots in the Nuggets' lineup play out?

+ Will Barton sounded confident, if not slightly defiant, about his place on the team upon returning from injury. How long before he's back to his usual self?

+ The Nuggets and backup point guard Monte Morris agreed to a three-year extension this week. Does that cement his status with the franchise? Or does he remain an interesting trade chip?

+ What will it take for Gary Harris to regain his spot in the starting lineup? How much hope is there for him finding his way back offensively?

+ Can Euro import Facundo Campazzo contribute at the NBA level?And can he and Morris survive defensively in an undersized backcourt?

The Nuggets Ink podcast makes its glorious return just in time to talk about a wild five days with the NBA draft and free agency for the Denver Nuggets. Jerami Grant is gone. JaMychal Green is here. R.J. Hampton could be a future all-star? Beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert break it all down, and even dig in to the Jrue Holiday trade that wasn't, in this latest episode.

In this special edition sports podcast by The Denver Post, sportswriters Kyle Newman, Kyle Fredrickson and Mike Singer discuss the return of major pro sports in America.

The trio assesses the re-start plans for the MLB, NBA and NHL, as well as discussion on the feasibility of an NFL season and college football this fall and how they have been covering sports during a global pandemic.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast episode, beat writers Mike Singer and Kyle Fredrickson break down the team's uneven 9-3 start with analysis on Nikola Jockic's breakthrough, where Malik Beasley and Torrey Craig stand in the rotation, Paul Millsap's recent domination and more. The Nuggets welcome the Rockets, Celtics and Suns to the Pepsi Center this week.

Nuggets Ink podcast host Matt Schubert and beat writer Mike Singer reconvene to hash out a bizarre start to the season for the Denver Nuggets. Among the topics discussed:

+ What's going on with Nikola Jokic? Bizarre on-court displays and questions about effort have hounded the All-NBA center and MVP candidate seven games into the season. Is this something fans should be legitimately worried about? 

+ Is the pressure of high preseason expectations getting to the team early on? If so, how can the Nuggets shake out of this funk?

+ Jamal Murray emerged as a locker room leader early on. Is this a sign of things to come?

+ The Nuggets bench, seen as a strength entering the season, has been uneven during the first couple of weeks. Who is underforming? Who is carrying their weight? Can the unit meet the level it played at a season ago? Does Denver need that to succeed?

+ Which teams at the top of the Western Conference standings should the Nuggets be most concerned about? Does Denver need home court advantage in order to survive?