Pickaxe and Roll

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets matchups this week in Ball Arena. Then, he goes through and ranks West playoff teams in a tier list based on their difficulty rating for the Nuggets specifically.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets domination over the Sacramento Kings, led by Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas. He discusses Jokic's place among all-time great centers before asking how important the road win streak actually is.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down some lineups that he likes and doesn't like. He discusses what the Nuggets need going forward and makes a prediction for Denver's record. Finally, he previews the two West NBA Cup games tonight.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the weekend vs the Charlotte Hornets, focusing on Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic leading once again. He also discusses Denver's road win streak, the best in franchise history. He wraps up by discussing what's been learned about the Nuggets so far.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the Indiana Pacers and Jamal Murray's highly impressive 52 points.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, another home loss in which Denver's defense collapses. Ryan discusses the game, Jamal Murray's injury, and if the Nuggets have to trade for another point guard.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn focuses on the Denver Nuggets win vs the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night and the progress Cam Johnson has made throughout the season. Then, Ryan discusses Jamal Murray, who's having an All-Stat caliber year. Finally, he previews the upcoming week.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets clutch time loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson made big plays, but Nikola Jokic took just 10 shots and struggled defensively. Ryan breaks down the game and what's next for Denver.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 125-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies with Jamal Murray playing like an All-Star and Nikola Jokic making insane plays in the second half. He also discusses Peyton Watson, Cam Johnson, and what the Nuggets do now with three days off.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Aaron Gordon right hamstring injury and what it means for the Denver Nuggets in the next six weeks. He discusses Gordon and Christian Braun absences and rotation predictions.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes LIVE from Number 38 to break down the Denver Nuggets big win vs the Houston Rockets last night. Nikola Jokic outplayed Alperen Sengun, Jamal Murray outplayed Kevin Durant, and the Nuggets earned the clutch victory despite an injury to Aaron Gordon.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the New Orleans Pelicans and the career high 32 points and 12 rebounds from Peyton Watson.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 130-127 loss to the Chicago Bulls, who the Nuggets allowed to hang out for too long until Chicago burned them.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down some ways the Denver Nuggets are winning games at a high level early in the season. He also discusses Monday's 3 and 3 before previewing the upcoming week of games for Denver.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, live from Number 38 in RiNo, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the left ankle sprain suffered by Christian Braun that will hold him out for at least six weeks. He discusses ramifications for the Nuggets rotation and previews tonight's matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back. Ryan focuses on Nikola Jokic dropping 52 points in three quarters, finishing with 55, before discussing some of the injuries the Nuggets sustained during the game to Christian Braun and Cam Johnson.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win in Sacramento last night and the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray performances. He also discusses the bench stepping up (again) as well as the back-to-back tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down some impressive Nikola Jokic stats, Jonas Valanciunas, and more from the first nine games of the year. Then, he goes over the upcoming road trip and what fans should hope to see.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Nuggets win on Friday night and previews tonight's matchup vs the Pacers on today's Pickaxe and Roll episode.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the Miami Heat in which Nikola Jokic put up a monster triple-double. The Nuggets had to navigate the Heat zone defense, and Jokic made it look easy. Ryan discusses his success, the struggles of Jamal Murray and Jonas Valanciunas, and more from last night's win.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn (questionable due to illness) fights through the show to discuss the Denver Nuggets win over the Sacramento Kings. Russell Westbrook did his best, but the Kings had no hope of slowing down Denver's offense so focused on creating great shots. Nikola Jokic was dominant, and the Nuggets could've scored more if their threes went in.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over some early season Denver Nuggets trends he's seeing and how they affect the team. He discusses Russell Westbrook returning to Ball Arena for the first time as a member of the Sacramento Kings. Finally, he goes over 3 things from last week and 3 things for this week.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that ended with some controversial calls going against the Denver Nuggets. Denver lost another game in the clutch, and some of the struggles looked a lot like the struggles on opening night. Ryan discusses the loss, some thoughts on Christian Braun, and what to look for going forward.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn highlights the many great aspects of the Denver Nuggets 122-88 blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He focuses on another great night for the starters that included a 29-2 run to start the second half, more contributions for the bench unit, and what the Nuggets are learning about their team.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, highlighted by Jamal Murray's 43-point outburst. Ryan discusses Murray's strong start to the 2025-26 season, as well as Tim Hardaway Jr. stepping up for the Nuggets on the road. He goes over some other details of the win as well, including a unique rotation from David Adelman.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn debuts a new "3 and 3" segment for Monday's, focusing on 3 things that happened last week and 3 things he's looking forward to this week. Then, he previews the matchup vs the Minnesota Timberwolves and what to expect this season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 133-111 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns in Denver's home opener at Ball Arena. The fans were treated to a show, and the performances were more consistent across the board. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokic's facilitating game, Aaron Gordon's dunk, another good game from Jamal Murray and the bench, and more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Nuggets coming up short in OT against the Warriors despite a career night for Aaron Gordon. The shooting evolution that AG has gone through in Denver is truly remarkable, and he put on a performance for the ages to open the season. But Nikola Jokic had some struggles shooting the ball and never imposed his will on Golden State in the paint. Oh, and Steph Curry is still really good.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the NBA's season opener on NBC and what made it enjoyable. He also covers the extension for Christian Braun briefly. Then, Ryan makes his official season predictions for the NBA and where the Denver Nuggets fit into the equation.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his official prediction for the Denver Nuggets to win 58 games in the upcoming NBA season. He discusses what makes Denver special and what will help them be successful along the way. He also shares info about the Nuggets extension deadline for Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, and even Cam Johnson. Finally, he shares five bold takes about the NBA season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes LIVE from Number 38 to react to the Denver Nuggets preseason finale vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. Peyton Watson and Tim Hardaway Jr. showed out in a game that Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun didn't play. Then, Ryan goes over some BOLD Predictions for the Nuggets in the 2025-26 season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over some of the lineup combinations the Denver Nuggets and head coach David Adelman have tried so far, emphasizing what he likes, what he doesn't, and what he still wants to see heading into the 2025-26 season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the 124-117 Denver Nuggets preseason win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray had 30 points, showing his readiness for the regular season. The Nuggets entire starting unit looks great, while the bench showed some minor concerns. Ryan breaks it all down.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets preseason win over the Los Angeles Clippers that showed how close the Nuggets are to regular season readiness. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray set a good example, while Aaron Gordon returned to action and Christian Braun continued to shine. Ryan discusses the lineups, Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas lineups, three-point shooting, and much more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the report by Jake Fischer about the contract negotiations of Christian Braun and Peyton Watson. He also ranks the Western Conference before the season begins.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the trials that David Adelman will face as he embraces what it's like to be the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. Can he take the right steps for the Nuggets to win a championship? Ryan also discusses some important pivot players around the NBA this season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets preseason win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Jamal Murray and Christian Braun reached impressive levels, and Nikola Jokic didn't miss a shot against the undersized Raptors frontcourt. Ryan breaks down the strong showing from the starters, 31 turnovers against heavy ball pressure, and concerns about the bench unit.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets preseason opener, a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, in San Diego on Saturday. Ryan shares insights, discusses what matters and what doesn't, and talks Nuggets rotations. Then, he previews tonight's matchup vs the Toronto Raptors in Vancouver.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews the upcoming Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup, a preseason opener for the Nuggets after training camp in San Diego. He discusses different storylines, rotation questions, and says the Nuggets preseason will be a success IF these things happen...

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the first two days of Denver Nuggets training camp and all of the great signs that the Nuggets are building things the right way. He discusses changes Denver is making, defensive principles, and the current bench pecking order.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down what happened during Monday's Media Day for the Denver Nuggets. He discusses comments by Nikola Jokic about his contract, Jamal Murray's approach to the season, Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas' introductions to Denver, and much more. Then, he wraps up with discussion on head coach David Adelman.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jeff Morton of the CSG Podcast to share final thoughts before Denver Nuggets Media Day on Monday. Then, they get into favorite TV shows and movies they've watched recently, discussing Netflix's offerings. Finally, they discuss Season 5 of Stranger Things' release in a few weeks.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the ESPN Top 100 Player Rankings list that placed Jamal Murray 46th, Christian Braun at 62nd, and had three other Nuggets placed as well. Ryan disagrees with some rankings before going into more depth on Braun's areas for improvement in the 2025-26 season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the injury of Fred VanVleet for the Houston Rockets and how his loss changes the Western Conference playoff picture. Then, he ranks the Nuggets by their impact in case of an injury and how well the Nuggets could survive without Nikola Jokic.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares additional thoughts on the Denver Nuggets rotation, breaking down five separate rotation concepts that the Nuggets will utilize in the 2025-26 NBA season. Then, Ryan focuses on the Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder playoff matchup and how Denver will fare when both teams play a "Win-or-Go-Home" game once again.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the state of the Denver Nuggets rotation heading into the 2025-26 regular season. If the Nuggets are to take advantage of Jonas Valanciunas' skill set, they must stagger Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson enough to set him up. Ryan also breaks down why a 10-man rotation may not be viable for Denver if they want to be at their best later in the year.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the other side of the "Surprise" events with some negative surprises. If the Nuggets 2025-26 season doesn't go as expected, it's probably because one of a few things happened. Ryan discusses the scenarios, discusses the WORST case scenario, and how the Nuggets can avoid falling into that trap.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down what the baseline expectation for the Denver Nuggets should be along with five significant events that could change that expectation for the better. He also discusses the end of Denver's bench and how it should be much better in 2026 than it was in 2025.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Serbia EuroBasket loss in the Round-of-16 to Finland. Nikola Jokic was tremendous offensively, but it wasn't enough for a flawed Serbia roster. Ryan discusses why Serbia lost, how Jokic's lone weakness translates to the NBA game, and what the Nuggets look like when they're at their best and their worst.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the loss by Serbia vs Turkey in their final EuroBasket Group Play game. Serbia and Nikola Jokic will advance, but they look shakier than ever before after injuries to Bogdan Bogdanovic and Aleksa Avramovic. Then, Ryan discusses the Kawhi Leonard controversy with the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration, a potential issue the NBA will have to face head-on.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares what he believes are the most important points of the season for the Denver Nuggets in 2025-26. Is it more important to start or finish the year strong? Ryan says neither. He also discusses Cam Johnson, the bench pecking order, and head coach David Adelman increasing his "Circle of Trust" before the playoffs.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Serbian National Team winning vs Estonia in EuroBasket in dominant fashion. He also discusses Jokic's chances at leading the NBA in assists in 2025-26. Finally, Ryan talks about the quiet NBA offseason overall and why it might be good for the league.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the entire Denver Nuggets rotation and gives his points per game projections for the 2025-26 NBA season. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the clubhouse leaders, but who will be third? Who leads the bench unit? Ryan gives his projections here.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to Serbia's dominant showing against Slovenia in EuroBasket and how Nikola Jokic and the Serbian National team look right now. Ryan also reminisces on the 2023 NBA Finals and what he remembers about how Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets dialed in against the Miami Heat.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn ranks the best starting units in the NBA today in a tier list. Will the Denver Nuggets be the best starting five in basketball? Who will be the worst? Ryan dives in.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes into depth about the NBA Schedule release and why Denver Nuggets fans should be mad at the NBA. He also breaks down the Top 10 games on the calendar with some additional details.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down what nobody is mentioning about the Denver Nuggets this offseason, from Tim Hardaway Jr.'s role to the Sixth Man competition to health concerns for Cam Johnson and Aaron Gordon. Then, he goes over the NBA schedule that Nuggets fans should want.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn takes on NBA Expansion and puts together an NBA schedule layout that makes sense for 32 teams in the near future, including the NBA Cup. How would the NBA change in this layout? Ryan makes the case for how it would benefit the NBA.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his Burning Questions for both the Denver Nuggets and the NBA over the next five seasons, including who wins the next five titles, whether anyone supplants Nikola Jokic as the best player, and more.

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Ryan Blackburn discusses Nikola Jokic's All-Time NBA Ranking and what it will take for him to rise up the list. Then, he discusses the value of rest this year and how Jamal Murray can help.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down all things Bruce Brown for the Denver Nuggets, including what happened with Brown in the last two seasons away from Denver. He discusses Brown's expected role and whether he can recapture the magic of the 2022-23 season in Denver.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn puts together a minutes projection for the Denver Nuggets in 2025-26 that looks WAY more appealing than this past season. He also discusses who might get cut from the rotation and whether it will make the Nuggets a better team.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to some Nuggets news about Jonas Valanciunas and Curtis Jones before breaking down his NBA Contenders Tier List. Where do the Nuggets rank among all NBA teams in their chance of winning an NBA title this year? Ryan gives his thoughts.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets offseason moves up to this point and the moves they still have to make. He also discusses whether the Nuggets could've done better with what they have and makes a firm determination.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the first two games of Denver Nuggets Summer League and how the roster players have looked so far from DaRon Holmes and Hunter Tyson to Spencer Jones and Tamar Bates. Then, he looks closer at the roster and discusses why the Nuggets might carry 14 players on their roster into the 2025-26 season.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to last night's Summer League game featuring DaRon Holmes II and the Denver Nuggets. He shares thoughts on Holmes, Hunter Tyson, Tamar Bates, Spencer Jones, and more from Denver's first game in Las Vegas.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the news that Nikola Jokic will wait until next offseason to sign an extension with the Denver Nuggets. He also shares a Jonas Valanciunas update before pivoting to DaRon Holmes II and the Nuggets Summer League squad.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the surprisingly complicated situation between the Denver Nuggets and Jonas Valanciunas, who no longer wants to play in the NBA and appears to have signed a contract in Greece. Where do the Nuggets go from here? Ryan discusses a variety of backup center options for the Nuggets in his stead.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn ranks the Denver Nuggets bench players by expected role in the regular season, breaks down some bench lineups he likes, and goes over the rest of the Western Conference and some moves other teams have made.

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the latest moves by the Denver Nuggets to sure up their bench unit, trading Dario Saric for Jonas Valanciunas and signing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a veteran minimum. Both are incredible deals for Denver and have suddenly turned Denver into a much deeper, more put-together roster. Is the 2026 NBA Title on the table?

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On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to an unreal trade made by the Denver Nuggets, sending out Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first round pick for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson. He discusses the deal and the flexibility it gives Denver, as well as the surprise signing of Bruce Brown to a one-year minimum contract. The Nuggets don't have to be done either. They can keep making moves. The question is, will they?

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the latest news and rumors surrounding the Denver Nuggets. From LeBron James subtly calling for a trade, to Russell Westbrook rumors, and a new trade rumor for the Nuggets involving Houston Rockets wing Cam Whitmore.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down a quiet NBA Draft night and the consistent messaging of a quiet offseason from the new Denver Nuggets front office, emphasized by focusing on Free Agency in the coming days rather than trades.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down a quiet night from inside Ball Arena during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Around the league, there were some interesting moves but very little player movement. Ryan discusses the draft and whether the Nuggets will get involved tonight.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts and insights from the Denver Nuggets Introductory presser for new decision makers in Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer. He also discusses Josh Kroenke's candid words on the front office structure, the second apron, Nikola Jokic, and more. Finally, Ryan breaks down his list of the Top 25 NBA Free Agents the Nuggets should target this offseason.

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Ryan Blackburn shares thoughts on OKC winning the championship, the Kevin Durant trade, and how the Nuggets offseason is impacted by Dario Saric opting into his player option.

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Ryan Blackburn shares thoughts on the 2025 NBA Draft, how the Denver Nuggets can get involved, and other teams he's watching closely leading up to draft night.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his Western Conference tiers before the NBA Draft and Free Agency and explains how the Denver Nuggets might be the second best team in the conference. Then, he asks the impossible question: how can the Nuggets keep up with the Thunder next time these two teams meet in the playoffs?

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the upcoming Rookie Extension market for Christian Braun and Peyton Watson and whether the Nuggets can sign them to cost effective contracts.

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Ryan Blackburn goes over the Denver Nuggets bench unit player by player, focusing on expectations for playing a role next season. He also discusses a Russell Westbrook rumor.

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Jake Coyne joins Ryan Blackburn to break down top trade targets this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, including how Denver can get the deals done. They also share some names of minimum contract free agency targets.

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Jake Coyne (@TheStatSquatch on X) joins Ryan Blackburn to break down the Denver Nuggets biggest questions of how to get better in Free Agency. They discuss the Nuggets roster and how to build a better bench unit around a strong Starting Five, offering names like Bruce Brown, Taurean Prince, Al Horford, and more.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the top players on the NBA Trade Market this offseason and if the Denver Nuggets have a chance to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Trey Murphy III, and more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down how the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers made the NBA Finals and what the Denver Nuggets can learn from them.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares insights from the introductory presser of David Adelman as the new head coach of the Denver Nuggets, as well as important takeaways and challenges for Adelman.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the challenges the Denver Nuggets will face in Free Agency and why fans will feel like this summer will be a failure. He shares Denver's salary cap situation, free agency objectives, and why he's concerned that fans will feel like the team isn't doing enough to help Nikola Jokic this summer.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares some Reasons for Optimism for the Denver Nuggets heading into the offseason, from DaRon Holmes' return to the court to internal development of young players to better organizational alignment.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the news that David Adelman will be the new coach of the Denver Nuggets. Ryan also discusses Josh Kroenke's press conference yesterday and what to make of the focus on "Internal Development."

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the performance of the Denver Nuggets Core 4 players in the playoffs. Can the Nuggets still win a championship with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. as their four best players?

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down moves made by former Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth and how they set the team up to fail in the playoffs this season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets Game 7 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and what went wrong for Denver in this game and this season. The Nuggets are back in the same situation they were last year losing a game before the Western Conference Finals. What will it take for Denver to go from that level to winning it all? Ryan breaks down the Nuggets' loss, the actual problems facing Denver, and what's next for the Nuggets amid an offseason of uncertainty.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder that saw Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray lock in at the right time. Julian Strawther had himself a game off the bench, and the Nuggets did enough to get past the Thunder despite what may be an impact injury to Aaron Gordon. Ryan breaks down the Game 6 win, Murray's flu game performance, Strawther's great night, and the best two words in sports: Game 7.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 112-105 loss in Game 5 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic had a major bounce back game with 44 points, but it wasn't enough as the Nuggets gassed out in the fourth quarter once again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the right plays, and the Nuggets didn't make enough shots in the fourth to survive OKC's late push. Ryan breaks down the Game 5 loss, Murray's missteps, who should have closed the game for Denver in the fourth, and if the Nuggets can recover from this.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down what happened in the NBA Draft Lottery last night and how it looks the most fishy it ever has with the Dallas Mavericks winning the first overall pick. Is the draft lottery rigged? Probably not, but it felt like it last night. Ryan breaks down the Mavericks winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, the Jayson Tatum injury, and previews Game 5 of Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to an ugly Game 4 clutch loss by the Denver Nuggets to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic's struggles continued, and the rest of the Nuggets were perhaps worse today, certainly from a shooting efficiency standpoint. Nobody had any energy, and the Thunder won because of their depth succeeding during the quick turnaround. Ryan breaks down the loss, a missed opportunity for the Nuggets, Jokic's slump, and more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over what became a Game 3 overtime classic win by the Denver Nuggets over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic struggled a lot, but Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. picked him up with great performances of their own. Christian Braun also defended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander very well, allowing the Nuggets to win this game with defense. Ryan goes over the Game 3 win, the Nuggets' incredible resilience, and whether the Nuggets can actually do this and win this series.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the ugly, no-good, very bad loss by the Denver Nuggets to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2. Nikola Jokic fouled out in the third quarter, but the game was over well before that. The Nuggets were down nearly 50 points at different moments, and OKC simply crushed Denver in every category. How concerning is this loss for the rest of the series? Ryan breaks down the loss, SGA's dominance, some issues with refs and what to expect in Game 3.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets amazing Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aaron Gordon made big plays, including the game-winning three with two seconds left. Nikola Jokic kept the game close with high effort and dynamic scoring. The Nuggets had no business stealing Game 1 from SGA and OKC, but they managed it, so what does that mean for the rest of the series? Ryan breaks down Gordon's second big moment of the playoffs, Jokic's greatness, the Thunder's possible response in Game 2, and much more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn does a complete series preview for the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The series tips off tonight, and the Nuggets have a quick turnaround while the Thunder have nine days of rest. How will Denver handle it? Can they do anything to slow down OKC's dominant season? Ryan goes over the matchups, the Jokic vs SGA MVP angle, the fatigue factor, and makes a series prediction.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets Game 7 win over the LA Clippers to advance to the second round. The Nuggets dominated and were up by over 30 points, getting contributions from everyone involved, including Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, and more. The Nuggets now move onto an even tougher challenge against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but this series win was something to celebrate amidst the challenges Denver has faced this year.

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