Pickaxe and Roll

Ryan Blackburn introduces his new national podcast "The Alley-Oop with Ryan Blackburn" to the audience and explains what the show will be. None of the Nuggets coverage on Pickaxe and Roll will change, but you should definitely sucscribe to the new show too!

Then, Ryan breaks down the three-man game of Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokić, and Aaron Gordon and how it's already strong. He discusses the Julian Strawther bench dynamic and how his emergence can make life easier for those around him. Finally, he shares what he's still looking to see from the Nuggets in the final two preseason games.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets double overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls by discussing the starters, the bench, and various Nuggets lineups throughout the evening. The starters looked good, namely Nikola Jokić who had 17 points on 10 shots and looked like he hadn't missed a beat. Julian Strawther continues to excel with the Nuggets bench as a floor spacer. Ryan goes through all of the details before discussing ESPN's ranking of Jokić as the second best player in the world.

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Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette joins Ryan Blackburn to discuss the first Denver Nuggets preseason game. They share thoughts about the starters before taking stock in Denver's bench options to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. From Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther, there's much to discuss about the Nuggets bench this year. Finally, they share thoughts on the newest ESPN NBA player ranking list and where Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon reside.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down what happened in the Denver Nuggets preseason opener, a 115-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray were back on the court. Julian Strawther impressed with 20 points off the bench. Zeke Nnaji had 17 points and played some good defense. Ryan breaks it all down in the first game recap episode of the 2023-24 NBA season.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets ahead of their first preseason game of 2023-24 against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have put together of a new Big 3 in Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant. They will be out for revenge against the Nuggets at some point this season. Ryan goes over some matchups, health questions for Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun, and discusses what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish on Tuesday night.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the best starting lineups around the NBA, focusing on contenders and what they bring to the table. The Denver Nuggets won the championship last season with an emphasis on their starting five. Do Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray carry the day? Do the Boston Celtics have the best lineup with new additions Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis? What about the Milwaukee Bucks with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo? Ryan breaks down several lineups and shares his takes.

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Ryan Blackburn opens up the Pickaxe and Roll podcast mailbag and answers questions from listeners about the Denver Nuggets. Is Peyton Watson going to benefit the most from Nikola Jokic this season? Which of the rookies is most likely to see playing time this season? Who will Michael Malone trust on the bench unit? Why are the Los Angeles Lakers crying so much on social media? A true mystery! Ryan answers several questions before breaking down his thoughts on Day 2 of Nuggets Training Camp from afar.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on Denver Nuggets training camp from afar through the lens of the three rookies suiting up in the NBA for the first time. Jalen Pickett, Julian Strawther, and Hunter Tyson were all selected by the Nuggets to play a role sooner rather than later. Can head coach Michael Malone trust those players to make the right plays? Which rookie is ready to go right now? Which rookie is the best fit? Could one of Pickett, Strawther, or Tyson play in the playoffs like Christian Braun? Ryan shares his thoughts.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his takeaways from Denver Nuggets Media Day. As the Nuggets prepare to defend their 2023 NBA championship title, they will face challenges recreating the magic of the previous season. From a new bench, to the loss of Bruce Brown, to other contenders making key upgrades, Ryan shares what the Nuggets said on Monday and what it means for the 2023-24 NBA season.

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Ryan Blackburn wraps up his series looking back at the Denver Nuggets 2022-23 NBA season by revisiting the NBA Finals against Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat. How did Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray respond to the pressures of their first Finals? Really, really strongly. Ryan goes over the details of each game, fun moments, and how the Nuggets were able to win their first NBA title. Then, Ryan wraps up with a closer look at Nuggets Media Day and some burning questions he has for the Nuggets prior to the 2023-24 season.

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