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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 18: Reacting to NBA Free Agency as it unfolds Jul 01, 2017

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We go big time with a five star lineup for this episode of the Pickaxe Podcast. Zach, Evan, Dan, Gordon and Ryan break down NBA free agency right at 12:00 AM Eastern July 1st. The guys dive right in as news unfolds that the Denver Nuggets look to strike deals with Paul Millsap and George Hill. Meanwhile the Minnesota Timberwolves cnitinue to add to their arsenal with the acquisiton of Jeff Teague while also remaining in the hunt for another key veteran like Paul Millsap or J.J. Redick The guys also manage to sidebar to get into a little talk about the Nuggets Summer League roster and what their watching for. Dan declares his Tyler Lydon to be the greatest while Zach gets into fringe draft and stash prospects. Truly the full gambit of Nuggets offseason in this pod!

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 17: Recapping a bad draft night and talking trade rumors Jun 27, 2017

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Draft disaster What the heck happened Thoughts on Trey Lyles acquisition? Thoughts on Tyler Lydon? Thoughts on Cancar and Morris? Jimmy Butler to Minnesota will the timberwolves have a better record than Denver next season? What was Chicago thinking? Would you have included Murray in a Butler deal? Break Kevin Love rumors Is Kevin love a good fit in Denver Who would you be willing to trade/what would it take to get him? Should the Nuggets give up young assets to add a win now player with the Warriors still a thing? Heading into free agency Any other trades Nuggets should explore first? Who’s Denver’s top target if they get Love? If they don't? One under the radar player you wouldn't mind Denver going after?

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Pickaxe Podcast: 2017 NBA Draft Special Jun 21, 2017

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Briefly talk about what’s happened the last few days: Nets-Lakers trade Brooklyn is sending Brook Lopez and the 27th pick to the Lakers for D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov Hornets-Hawks trade Charlotte is sending Miles Plumlee, Marco Belenelli and 41st pick to the Hawks for Dwight Howard and the 31st pick Jimmy Butler says no to Cleveland Pau Gasol opts out. Chris Paul destination? Quick dive into five most likely players Denver grabs at 13 OG Anunoby - What grade would Denver get? Zach Collins - grade? Justin Jackson - grade? Jordan Bell - grade? TJ Leaf - grade? What is the maximum price willing to be paid to move up for Josh Jackson or Jonathan Isaac? Is there any other player worth moving up for? What are your three biggest sleepers in the 2nd round?

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 16: Chris Paul rumors & preparing for the NBA Draft Jun 19, 2017

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Arturus sticking around How relieved are you How do you think this changes the day to day activities of Art and TC What does this say about the Kroenke’s commitment to winning CP3 to meet with Denver Leverage or more? Would CP3 take away from Jokic’s touches How comfortable are you giving a max deal to a 32 year old? Free Agents want to play with Jokic Just talk or real? Which free agents pair best with Jokic? Break Draft TC mentioned being motivated to trade up for a couple of players, who do you think that is? What would you trade to move up for Isaac? Do you think the Nuggets should trade back? Who would you target? Is OG Anunoby the guy if the Nuggets stand pat? Thoughts on the Boston/Philly trade rumor? Conclusion

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 15: Preparing for more draft workouts & the NBA Finals Jun 04, 2017

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Gallo opts out How much is too much for Gallo’s contract? Do you personally want him back? More likely to be on the team next season, Gallo or Chandler Bucks courting Arturus Big deal if he left? How likely is it you think he goes? Next batch of pre-draft workouts Anyone catch your eye? How likely are the Nuggets to use all three of their draft picks? Break NBA Finals Thoughts about game 1 Predictions for game 2 If the finals ends up not being competitive how bad is it for the league? KD’s Legacy How big of a disappointment will it be if Warriors lose? Does joining the warriors mean KD can never be thought of in the same way as a LeBron or MJ? How many championships will the Warriors win? Conclusion

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 14: Predraft workouts and Lebron vs MJ May 29, 2017

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Nuggets Workouts Anybody catch your eye on the list of players who worked out for the Nuggets? How much do you pay attention to pre-draft workouts Nuggets odds and ends Are the Nuggets due for a jersey re-design? Do you think they'll have a DLeague team next season? Any opinion on where it should be? Rapid Fire Round: will he or won't he be on the team next season Mason Plumlee Danilo Gallinari Jameer Nelson Kenneth Faried Wilson Chandler Break NBA Finals How much of the conference finals did you watch? Excited about Cavs/Warriors 3 or over it? Who ya got? LeBron passes MJ for all time playoff scoring How big of an achievement is it? Where do you rank LeBron all time? Will LeBron ever be considered clearly the GOAT like MJ?

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 13: All NBA teams, Finch's departure & the Stiffy Awards May 22, 2017

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All NBA Teams did Jokic deserve a 3rd team spot? What do you think of Russell Westbrook not being an unanimous pick? Should players earning potential be tied to something the media votes on? Chris Finch departure How big of a blow to Denver is this? Are you alarmed that the Nuggets seem to lose a lot of coaches after just one season Break Stiffy Awards w/ Gordon and Ryan who was your MVP/ least valuable? Who was your best/worst coach? Who was your best/worst executive? Stiffy Awards w/ Dan and Ashley Who was your most improved/least improved Who was your rookie of the year/worst rookie Who was your DPOY/worst defender

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 12: Kyle Lowry rumors, draft lottery and playoffs May 15, 2017

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Kyle Lowry rumors would you take a chance on Lowry? What would be the right contract? Would it mean giving up on Mudiay? Draft Lottery If they did win, who would you want them to take If they stay at 13 what do you want them to do? Break NBA Playoffs James Harden collapse Wizards Celtics game 7/John Wall Do any of these teams have a chance to beat the cavs/warriors

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Pickaxe Podcast Episdoe 11: Nuggets odds and ends and the greatness of LeBron Ja May 08, 2017

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Draft Lottery Best reason why the Nuggets should win the lottery If they did win, who would you want them to take If they stay at 13 what do you want them to do? Nuggets Odds and ends Excited about the idea of a new practice facility How important is it to get a d-league team? Malik Beasley gets his jersey retired. Anyone from your high school ever have their jersey retired? Break NBA Playoffs Favorite series of 2nd rd Which team has the best chance to upset the cavs or warriors (The Monstars) Is the lack of parity hurting the NBA Do we recognize how great LeBron James is? “They’ve got LeBron James,” Lowry told The Vertical late Friday night. “Nobody’s closing the gap on him. I mean, that’s it right there: They’ve got LeBron James and nobody’s closing the gap on him. I don’t know when his prime is going to stop. I don’t think it’s going to stop anytime soon. I think he’ll be able to continue what he’s doing for a long time. But that’s basketball. You’ve got to find a way to beat the best.” LEBRON JAMES last 10 playoff games (10-0): 41-16-7, 41-8-11, 27-11-11, 36-6-13, 25-10-7, 41-13-12, 33-10-4, 35-10-4, 39-6-4, 35-8-7 34.9 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 8.0 APG, 54.4 FG%, 46.3 3P%, 63.7 TS% Could Nikola Jokic be 80 percent of that some day? Conclusion

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Pickaxe Podcast Episode 10: ESPN layoffs, NBA Playoffs and Jamal Murray...ayoff? Apr 30, 2017

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ESPN Layoffs Is it the beginning of the end for ESPN What does it take to succeed in this media market journalism jobs becoming less and less viable NBA 1st round Utah LAC predictions/discussion Most disappointing/surprising team of the first round Second round match up you're most looking forward to Break Jamal Murray injury/surgery Are you more or less optimistic knowing Jamal's rookie performance wasn't at 100% If he misses summer league is it a big deal Tim Connelly interview on Altitude Said they would have traded players, who do you think that was? Talked about defining roles, what should those be? Gallo top priority in offseason

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