Pickaxe and Roll

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Pickaxe and Roll episodes

July 23 Will Nuggets Trade for a Backup Point Guard?
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the LeBron James free agency FREEZE. Then, he goes over the Denver Nuggets point guard position and if the team will make a trade to add to Jamal Murray. Finally, Ryan discusses everyone's favorite topic: video games, specifically NBA 2K27.

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44 min
July 20 Nuggets Summer League Grades + Life Update
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Summer League performances of Trevon Brazile, Bryce Hopkins, and the Denver Nuggets squad in Las Vegas. He builds out a rotation chart featuring the Nuggets current rotation to place Denver's rookies, then discusses life trying to be healthier.

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47 min
July 17 Can Denver Nuggets BENEFIT from Peyton Watson Sign-and-Trade?
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses a new report about Peyton Watson generating interest from the Milwaukee Bucks. Can the Nuggets benefit if Watson ultimately leaves via sign-and-trade? Plus, Ryan discusses the Summer League standouts and more.

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48 min
July 15 Trevon Brazile GOES OFF in Summer League!
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 106-103 Summer League win over the OKC Thunder, led by 32 points by Trevon Brazile. The Nuggets' 35th overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft had his breakout moment, and he wasn't the only one with a great game. Ryan discusses the rest of Summer League, a new suitor for Peyton Watson in free agency, and what the rest of the Western Conference looks like now.

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49 min
July 13 Denver Nuggets are remaking with bench
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets newest addition, wing defender Alpha Diallo. Denver's bench looks very different at this moment, and the Nuggets may need Diallo to contribute right away. Ryan discusses the roster, Summer League takeaways for Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile, and much more.

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44 min
July 09 The Luxury Tax is Hollowing out of the Nuggets
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the issues the Denver Nuggets are facing with the luxury tax and the second apron, losing bench players along the way. He discusses LeBron James seemingly moving on from the Nuggets as a possible landing spot. Then he gives a short preview of Summer League and what Nuggets fans should expect from Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins.

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47 min
July 07 Updated Nuggets Rotation + Contract Year Jokic
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the latest in Free Agency, why the Denver Nuggets are in flux until LeBron James and Peyton Watson clear things up, and why Nikola Jokic's contract decision provides both clarity and uncertainty. How will the Nuggets handle the 2026-27 season with the pressure surrounding Jokic's impending free agency?

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50 min
July 06 Is Peyton Watson getting traded?
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets updated Free Agency checklist and why Peyton Watson might be on the move. Could the Nuggets trade Watson to the Los Angeles Clippers? Ryan goes through the scenarios and discusses how Denver operates from here.

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51 min
July 02 Free Agency Update: Marvin Bagley signs, Peyton Watson, and...LeBron James?
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over what's happened with the Denver Nuggets so far, signing Marvin Bagley III last night and making overtures to LeBron James. He discusses Peyton Watson's market, the Jaylen Brown trade, and other free agency moves Nuggets fans need to know.

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52 min
June 30 LIVE Free Agency Reaction (it was slow but I had fun)
Ryan Blackburn goes LIVE to react to the start of 2026 NBA Free Agency. The Denver Nuggets have significant holes in their roster, a desire to reduce salary, and a potentially unstable situation around Nikola Jokic. They could do just about anything, and Ryan is LIVE (for at most 90 minutes) to break down what’s happening with the Nuggets in the free agency and trade department.

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1 hr 36 min

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Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.