The Drive

Hour 3 of The Drive saw a trend in the NBA that could find its way to Denver if they get swept! Zach and Phil debate about whether the Nuggets players still respect Coach Malone. | Phil doesn’t have a good feeling about the Avs tonight as they face an angry Dallas Stars team in Game 2. Is tonight Gorgie’s game to lose? | It’s time for Zach and Phil to lay out their starting fives of NBA and NFL players who could simultaneously step right in and ball out in the other respective sport. | Shaq caused The Drive to lose it on Wednesday, but they take a few extra minutes to explain why Shaq let his emotions get the best of him. Is Shaq jealous of Nikola Jokic while also pumping up SGA? The conversation shifts to what it will take for Shaq to apologize.

Hour 4 of The Drive can’t believe the Chicago Bears rejected the Denver Broncos from going to get their QB! Zach and Phil give you the latest from Jeremy Fowler who’s reporting the Broncos wanted to move up but was it for Bo Nix? Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James isn’t sold that the Broncos wanted Bo Nix and the Broncos wanting to trade up proves that. James talks about Nuggets Nation being so easily offended after Shaq’s comments. James and Zach get it on about Shaq’s comments and what he meant. James praises the Avs ability to persevere! | Mark Schlereth from Schlereth and Evans has a BIG announcement regarding who's stopping by their show Friday! Mark calls out Shaq and James for excusing that behavior on national tv. Mark also calls out Jamal Murray for refusing to step up and properly own his mistakes in Game 2. | The Drive’s Top Five warns everyone that the monster Jokic might be awoke now. They also give their Avs predictions!

Hour 1 of The Drive gets into the hottest discussion in sports right now; Can NBA and NFL players swap sports simultaneously? | Zach and Phil get into the Avs comeback win vs the Dallas Stars to open the series! Can Georgiev keep this up this mindset of not giving up when times get hard? Is there a game to be stolen for Gorgie soon? | Zach and Phil keep grinding away by celebrating the Avs “others” for stepping up when it matters most. Can the Avs steal another game in Dallas in Game 2? | The numbers show that Bo Nix isn’t a very sacked QB. The guys breakdown why that one thing alone is why Sean Payton decided he loved Bo Nix compared to what he tolerated in Russell Wilson last season.

Hour 2 of The Drive should be the Nuggets golden night as the rumors swirl about Nikola Jokic becoming the NBA MVP tonight. Zach and Phil just don’t have that same passion for it like they did after Game 2. This sets up the conversation about how Jokic may feel about having to accept his award at this moment. Jamal Murray spoke to the media today and he spoke about his actions on Monday. The guys react! Gilbert Arenas is all in on expressing which Nuggets player is airing out locker room business. Zach and Phil narrow down who Gilbert was talking about. | The Drive’s “Three Count” honors Joe Collier for all that he did for the Broncos and the Orange Crush defense. | Is it time for the NFL to go to a lottery system? Zach and Phil breakdown what that could’ve looked like if the 2024 NFL Draft would’ve implemented that plan. Sean Payton hinted at this two years ago and the guys agree with him as it could be on the horizon!

Hour 3 of The Drive praises the Avs for overcoming a huge deficit vs the Dallas Stars in Game 1! Zach and Phil discuss why the Avs have earned the right to not be doubted thus far. | The guys continue to breakdown what the Avs fortunes can be if the “others” are stepping up. Is it time to lay some green on Cale Makar as the favorite for the Coon Smythe Trophy? | Jamal Murray keeps being nonchalant with his comments. It leads Zach and Phil to discuss why the leash may grow shorter from the Nuggets Brass for Jamal soon. | The stats say that Bo Nix will be the Sean Payton prototype in one category! The fellas go back and forth about what Bo Nix might do if he can avoid the obvious Russell Wilson mistakes from last season. 

Hour 4 of The Drive is all about what’s wrong with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Tonight is supposed to be a special night for Nikola Jokic as he prepares to accept his MVP award and Zach and Phil isn’t feeling the Trophy Vibes right now! Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy gets into why Jamal Murray and the NBA just set a terrible precedence for what’s to come after his actions in Game 2. Troy also questions the rule or lack thereof about players throwing things on the court. Have the Avs solved their goalie issue? | The Drive brings you the live reporting of Nikola Jokic winning his 3rd MVP in 4 years! The TNT crew had quite the reaction, but Nikola didn’t budge during his presser with them! | The Drive’s Top Five is furious with Shaq and the TNT crew!

Hour 1 of The Drive is shocked that the Denver Nuggets quit on Nuggets Nation in Game 2 vs the T-Wolves! The crossover doesn’t hold back on what went wrong with the Denver Nuggets. | Zach and Phil take a dedicated moment to call out Nikola Jokic for refusing to be the Batman the Nuggets needed him to be in Game 2. How much blame is there to go around? | The guys take a few minutes to explain what’s going on with the Jamal Murray. Does Jamal Murray deserve to be suspended for his actions last night? Zach has a strong message for Jamal! | Phil calls out the Denver Nuggets for constantly letting the T-Wolves come in their house and take their food!

Hour 2 of The Drive gets into what the Nuggets desire to keep complaining to the refs when they nothing is going to change. Zach and Phil discuss why the Denver Nuggets continue to stomp their feet when they have other issues. Phil explains why the Nuggets need to find some heart if they don’t want to get swept. Could there be some “troubles” coming out of the Nuggets locker room? | The Drive’s “Three Count” has more good news about Nathan MacKinnon. | The Avs have another huge series vs the Dallas Stars! Zach and Phil bang the table for Georgiev to keep going as he faces another level of competition.

Hour 3 of The Drive hints at what the Broncos schedule could look like for the 2024 season. Zach and Phil breakdown all things Steelers, Bye Weeks, and travel schedule during a season. | Calvin Booth may have ran before he walked when he spoke about his vision for the Denver Nuggets. The guys question why the bench has developed like it should under his youth movement vision. | Game 3 of the Nuggets vs T-Wolves series could take a weird turn. Zach and Phil explain what should be done about Jamal Murray and his latest antics. They also react to the comments from Tim Legler and Jay Williams! | It’s time to look at the Broncos schedule that’s expected to be released soon. Could the Broncos be in for a rude awakening? Zach and Phil go through it all!

Hour 4 of The Drive calls out the entire operation known as the Denver Nuggets! Zach and Phil discuss what’s wrong with Nikola Jokic right now. The conversation takes a life of its own as they breakdown moments in the game where it looked like the Nuggets quit. Is there anything more Jokic could’ve done? The fellas discuss why the Nuggets chose to fight the refs instead of the T-Wolves! | Jamal Murray found out his fate from the NBA regarding his actions from Game 2. Zach and Phil put Jamal in the hot seat and go over what the Nuggets need from him moving forward. | The Drive’s Top Five gets everyone set for Avs vs Stars Game 1!