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West Win Projections, Nuggets predictions with Daniel Lewis | Nuggets Numbers Dec 22, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on writer and site draft expert Daniel Lewis to break down the entire Western Conference from the bottom of the standings to the top.

Which teams at the bottom will over and underperform?
Disagreements on Minnesota, Phoenix, and the LA Clippers
Where the Nuggets will finish in standings and record

Then, the two dive deeper into the Nuggets and make a variety of season predictions surrounding Denver's roster.

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Pickaxe Podcast - The Denver Nuggets 20/21 Regular Season is here Dec 21, 2020

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The Denver Nuggets preseason is over

Do you think there is a competition for the starting small forward spot between Michael Porter Jr. and Will Barton?
Most impressive newcomer? Is it going away Facundo Campazzo or do Isaiah Hartenstein and Zeke Nnaji?
What’s up with the Portland Trail Blazers? Are they not a playoff threat?

The regular season is here

Are the Sacramento Kings a playoff contender? Does Marvin Bagley have to break out for them to take the next step or is there someone else on the roster who can step up next to De’Aaron Fox
Who will be the better team this season, the Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers? Are Serge Ibaka and Nicolas Batum and upgrade over Montrezl Harrell and JaMychal Green?
How will you watch five straight games of basketball on Christmas?

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Nuggets dominate Blazers, Will Barton’s comments are concerning | The Denver Stiffs Show Dec 18, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn and deputy site manager Zach Mikash go in depth on the Denver Nuggets preseason and the takeaways from Denver's first two games.

Every player is good. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray look great
Michael Porter Jr. is still balancing fitting in and shooting everything
The starting lineup quandary and Will Barton's comments about starting
Where is Bol Bol and will he get an extended opportunity to shine?
The bench backcourt dilemma with Facundo Campazzo and P.J. Dozier

...and much more!

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DEBUT: Giannis signs, Will Barton wants to be a starter, are the Blazers bad? | Garbage Takes Dec 17, 2020

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Welcome to the debut episode of Garbage Takes, a new show on the Denver Stiffs podcast feed that will air every Thursday during the NBA season. Jena Garcia hosts a debate style show that pits two guests against each other. Several topics are discussed, arguing ensues, and guests fire off their best takes on the spot.

In this episode, Jena hosts Ryan Blackburn and Gage Bridgford, two Stiffs that love to argue, in a debate of the following topics:

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a super-max extension with the Milwaukee Bucks a good thing?
The biggest crutch for the Denver Nuggets this season
Which non-playoff team in the West is ready to make the leap?
Will Barton has no interest in coming off the bench. Should he be a starter?
Are the Portland Trail Blazers actually bad?

We hope you enjoy! Let us know how you like the new show!

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Statistical team projections + the lineup combos that will be Denver's best | Nuggets Numbers Dec 15, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn does a deep dive on the factors in the Denver Nuggets rotation that will change how their offense and defense should perform in the 2020-21 season. He discusses:

Roster changes and varying roles
How those players will affect Denver's play on both sides of the ball
Projected Offensive, Defensive, and Net Rating

Then, Ryan answers some Twitter questions about a range of topics, including:

James Harden for Michael Porter Jr.?
Could Nikola Jokic win an MVP this year?
Denver's best 2-man, 3-man, and 5-man units

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Pickaxe Podcast - Breaking down the Denver Nuggets 2020 NBA preseason Dec 14, 2020

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The Denver Nuggets season has officially opened

Thoughts on Monte Morris’ new extension? How does he fit in next to Facundo Campazzo?
Is the slow start from the starting group outside of Nikola Jokic a concern? Should they even bother playing Jokic any more minutes that don’t count?
Does the bench unit have enough scoring? Who will the Nuggets have to turn to if Will Barton is still hurt?

The last two preseason games

What is the main thing the Nuggets are trying to accomplish? Do you use this as a rehearsal or as a chance to get the younger guys some minutes?
Is anyone fighting for a rotation spot? Where does Bol Bol and P.J. Dozier fit into the rotation?
NBA Season predictions? Is Jokic an MVP candidate and can anyone knock off the Los Angeles Lakers?

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Player Rankings, training camp gossip, and a Nuggets-Warriors preview | The Denver Stiffs Show Dec 11, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on social media director Jena Garcia and contributing writer Evan Fiala to discuss a litany of Denver Nuggets topics. On ESPN's player rankings:

Should Nikola Jokić rank higher than 10th overall? Does he have a case?
Is Jamal Murray in the right spot at 21?
What is there to make of Michael Porter Jr.'s 51st overall ranking?

Then, the three delve into training camp discuss and play "Real or Not Real" with the latest gossip:

Is Michael Porter Jr. looking dominant something to watch?
What to make of Facundo Campazzo and PJ Dozier
Bol Bol hype!

Finally, they preview Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors and predict the first starting lineup of the season.

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Matt Moore on the tiers of the Western Conference, plus the Monte Morris extension | Nuggets Numbers Dec 08, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn and Matt Moore of The Action Network and co-host of Locked On Nuggets discuss the Monte Morris contract extension and the landscape of the Western Conference. On Morris, they discuss:

The contract itself: three years, $27 million
How Morris fits with the rest of the guard rotation
What Denver's starting lineup and bench units may look like on Saturday in Denver's first preseason game.

On the Western Conference, the two discuss:

Which teams at the bottom could make some noise in the playoff picture
Did the Suns, Blazers, Warriors, Jazz, or Mavericks make enough improvements to pass Denver?
Can the Nuggets still compete with the Lakers and Clippers without Jerami Grant?

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NBA Schedule drops, Will Barton's comments, and who's going to play? | The Denver Stiffs Show Dec 05, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Social Media Director Jena Garcia and new Social Media Intern Reilly Biller to discuss a variety of Denver Nuggets topics on a Friday night:

Will Barton's comments on starting and whether he will get his wish
The merits of offense versus defense next to Denver's stars
The NBA schedule dropped; were the Nuggets snubbed?
Nuggets training camp positional battles to watch, from Facundo Campazzo vs Monte Morris to Michael Porter Jr. vs Michael Porter Jr.

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Training camp questions | Nuggets Numbers Dec 01, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down what's happening with the Denver Nuggets prior to the first day of training camp on Tuesday, going into detail about the process, new players, and the biggest questions: