Pickaxe and Roll

Ryan Blackburn discusses the full release of the Denver Nuggets 2022-23 regular season schedule. From opening night against the Utah Jazz, to the most difficult parts of the year, to the number of national TV games, Ryan evaluates it all. Is this a good or bad schedule for the Nuggets given the returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.? Ryan makes the case that it's good.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the release of the Christmas Day slate of games, from expected matchups for the Warriors and Celtics to the addition of the Denver Nuggets to the agenda. They will face the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Christmas. Ryan then breaks down Aaron Gordon's 2021-22 season and what to expect from Gordon during the 2022-23 season.

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Ryan Blackburn and Drew Creasman, lead Colorado Rockies analyst for Mile High Sports, discuss the Rockies and their plight for improvement. They also discuss the inverse issues the Rockies and Denver Nuggets face with problems relating to performance vs city imprint. Then, Ryan and Drew pivot to movies, discussing the best trilogies of all-time. From Dollars to Star Wars to Lord of the Rings to...Planet of the Apes?

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the movers and shakers of the Southwest division, covering the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs. Which team will reign supreme next year? Which matchups will give the Nuggets the most trouble? What are the best bets for end-of-season awards? Ryan discusses it all.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the past, present, and future of Michael Porter Jr. in a Denver Nuggets uniform. He focuses on MPJ's last healthy season, his most pivotal moments so far, and what the Nuggets can expect from him following his back injury. Will MPJ return to normal and reach his potential? Or will his story be more complicated than that?

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Ryan Blackburn discusses the article he put together ranking the most talented teams in the Western Conference, focusing on the methodology, the top contenders, and where the Nuggets rank. Then, Ryan rants a bit about Marvel movies and why the MCU (Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, etc.) are legitimately good for the movie industry.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the biggest moves made in the Southeast Division. Between the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards, which team will be the best? Which team will give the Nuggets the most trouble? Which awards might be won by a Southeast player? Ryan shares his thoughts on each team and their matchups with the Nuggets next season.

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Ryan Blackburn hones in Denver Nuggets players during the offseason to evaluate what makes them special for the Nuggets and their fans. Up first: Jamal Murray, who lost two playoff runs to an ACL tear and is on his way back to the court. Ryan breaks down where Murray was before he went down and where he can still go when he gets back on the court. Then, Ryan laments the injury to Collin Gillespie and the death of NBA legend Bill Russell.

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Ryan Blackburn brings on Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss his upcoming trip to Serbia and the impact Nikola Jokić has had on everyone around the Denver Nuggets. They also discuss the starting lineup chemistry and some potential pitfalls with different players introduced (or re-introduced) to the rotation. Finally, they have some fun discussing which animals they could beat in a fight.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down each of the teams in the Northwest Division. How do the Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Blazers, and Jazz stack up in the present and future? Who is the best player? The best prospect? Which team has the best chance to win a championship?

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