Pickaxe and Roll

Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on Nikola Jokić, Team Serbia, and how the elimination bracket in EuroBasket sets up for a difficult but rewarding road. Then, some thoughts on Denver's under-discussed players in the back half of the roster, including DeAndre Jordan and Christian Braun. Finally, Ryan rants a bit about Jamal Murray and how he needs Nikola Jokić, but Jokić clearly needs him too.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to Serbia's two most recent wins at EuroBasket, including a masterpiece game from from Nikola Jokić against Israel. Ryan discusses Luka Dončić, Slovenia, and other contenders to win EuroBasket before transitioning to the Southwest Division and the future faces of the NBA. Then, Ryan shares thoughts on the backup small forward battle between Davon Reed and Christian Braun.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the first two Serbia games in EuroBasket and how Nikola Jokić has performed thus far. Then, Ryan ranks the teams in the Western Conference based on how they match up with the Nuggets. Finally, who will be the best defensive player on the Nuggets this year? Ryan makes the case for Bruce Brown.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Utah Jazz trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an overarching conversation about the Central division. Have the Cavs caught Giannis and the Bucks in terms of talent level? Ryan also previews EuroBasket with Nikola Jokić and Serbia s the primary focus. Then, Ryan shares some thoughts about Michael Porter Jr. after writing about his return and what Nuggets fans can expect.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets projected 2022-23 rotation, focusing on the projected minutes for each starter and primary backup. Ryan runs through general minute projections before looking at individual position battles. Could Bones play more minutes at point guard this season than Murray? Davon Reed vs Christian Braun? What position does Zeke Nnaji play? Ryan discusses it all and more.

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Ryan Blackburn looks around at the entire league and the teams that are setting up for success or failure, even if they don't know it yet. Ryan shares the hot takes he truly believes about each team, some being hotter than others. From surprise trades to overrated players to crowning a 2022-23 NBA champion, Ryan discusses it all.

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Ryan Blackburn and Cameron Friend - aka 'SwipaCam' - break down a huge overtime win for the Serbian National Team against Greece as Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo put on an absolute show. Serbia's chances to qualify for the World Cup improve, and Ryan and Swipa talk about their impressions of the team and Jokić. Then, they talk about Jokić and Giannis as pillars of basketball before waxing poetic on the upcoming Denver Nuggets season.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the five teams in the Pacific Division: Golden State, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Phoenix, and Sacramento. He discusses their offseason moves, which teams will be contenders, and how the Denver Nuggets match up with each team. Ryan also discusses why beating Pacific teams in the playoffs would be such strong vindication for the Nuggets.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the awesome first season from Bones Hyland and what he meant to the Denver Nuggets and their fans last season. Then, he projects what a second season from Bones could look like based on progression from recent second year players. Finally, Ryan ranks the Jamal Murray-Bones Hyland point guard rotation among all NBA teams in the 2022-23 season.

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Ryan Blackburn and Harrison Faigen, editorial director for SB Nation, discussed what's going on with the Los Angeles Lakers. From the Westbrook disaster, to LeBron's extension, to Kyrie Irving rumors, they discuss whether it's fair for Lakers fans to feel any hope this year. They also discuss the Nuggets-Lakers matchups and the best games during "Rivalry Week." Then, they talk Assassin's Creed, Pokemon, The Last of Us, and their favorite video games of all-time.

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