Denver Stiffs: for Denver Nuggets fans

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Full Court Press: Mike Singer May 24, 2019

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Mike Singer just completed his first season on the Nuggets beat covering the team for the Denver Post. He sat down with Brendan Vogt in the latest episode of FCP to discuss the transition from editing to writing, the unique ecosystem of Nuggets media, and casting votes for the 2018-19 All-NBA teams.

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Nuggets Numbers 16 - Gordon Gross on Tim Connelly, Jamal Murray, MPJ, and Free Agency May 21, 2019

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The 2018-19 season had to come to an end at some point, and it did so in bitter fashion in Game 7 at home against the Portland Trail Blazers last week. The Denver Nuggets have very few questions to answer in the offseason about their viability as a playoff contender, but in order to get better, Denver needs a few things to go their way.

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn and Gordon Gross discuss the first domino to fall: Tim Connelly will stay with the Nuggets as President of Basketball Operations. Ryan and Gordon discuss Connelly, Denver's healthy culture, and attracting free agents.

Then, they turn to Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, and Paul Millsap, Denver's three most important players in the offseason festivities. From projecting Porter's season, to discussing Murray's needed improvements to become a star, to deciding on Millsap's team option, Ryan and Gordon go through all of the scenarios.

Finally, they discuss possible free agents for the Nuggets to pursue in the offseason.

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Full Court Press: Adam Mares -- Exit Interview May 17, 2019

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On the same week that the 2018-19 Denver Nuggets humored the media with exit interviews, I sat down with my boss and good friend Adam Mares to do something similar. We chatted about the year he had covering his favorite team in the playoffs as a media member, some of our big picture goals and philosophies regarding Denver Stiffs, and what people like us do with our summer.

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The Dig: Further through the Crucible | What has the PDX series taught us? | Game 7 Preview May 11, 2019

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Murray has gotten as close as you could ask for in his offensive consistency. Are we buying the Jokic + Murray dynasty at this point?

Meanwhile, the bench has seriously underperformed. Where is regular season Mason Plumlee? Can Monte Morris handle a lineup where he's not the only playmaker? What's the best position for Barton to succeed in?

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Nuggets Numbers 15 - The importance of family, Game 5, and Nuggets Hot Takes May 08, 2019

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Well, the Nuggets aren't frauds, that's for sure.

In this Nuggets Numbers episode, I talk about family and the important lessons I have learned the past four years spending time in college. Then, I break down a massive Game 5 victory and its ramifications, including the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap.

Finally, I discussed some Nuggets hot takes and how true they really are.

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The Dig: You Are What You Pretend to Be | The Matchup with Portland and a Recap of Round 1 May 01, 2019

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In Episode 14 of The Dig, Nick and Jeremy drop a Kurt Vonnegut reference in response to claims that the Nuggets are "pretend contenders." They discuss Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals and preview the matchup with the Blazers. They also discuss the winners and losers from the 1st round and what impact they will have in the 2nd round.

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Nuggets Numbers 14 - Digging into the 3-2 series lead over the Spurs Apr 24, 2019

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Well, the Denver Nuggets are on the brink of not being frauds.

After taking a 3-2 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs, the Nuggets have one game left to win before they can advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2008-09 season a decade prior. That team with Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups went on to lose to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and is one of the biggest "what if" teams in Nuggets history.

This version of the Nuggets is clearly different, and also much younger. In their first playoff experiences, I detail just how much Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Gary Harris have grown up. There were some initial scares with Derrick White and Bryn Forbes, but the Nuggets have recovered nicely, officially on the brink of something special.

I looked back at the last five games statistically and briefly look forward to Game 6. Apologies for the short podcast as I'm a bit sick.

Enjoy!

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The Dig: The Crucible | Game 3 Taught Us a Lot about the Denver Nuggets Apr 19, 2019

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Nick and Jeremy break down the first three games of the Nuggets' first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. Barton and Murray's struggles are discussed at length, including what Malone can do to get this series turned around. Other topics include Jokic's stardom, the bench's emergence, and a Monty Python allusion. All is not lost, Nuggets fans! There's still time to get the ship righted, but Malone has to some tough choices to make.

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Pickaxe Pundits: Recapping the Denver Nuggets game three loss to the San Antonio Spurs & previewing game four Apr 19, 2019

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- Wrapping Game 2 and 3

Jamal Murray was incredible in game 2's 4th quarter so don't count him out, but he has to be better

Making a change with Will Barton is best for everyone

Free throws and officiating

- Previewing Game 4

Who I would start in place of Barton

I will be a nervous wreck

Based on the season, you have to believe

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Pickaxe Pundits: Previewing the Denver Nuggets playoff matchup with the San Antonio Spurs Apr 13, 2019

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Wrapping up the seasonAgree or disagree with the Malone parlay?What was the biggest surprise of the season?Biggest disappointment?

Previewing the SpursWhere did San Antonio rank in your desired first round opponents?What’s your biggest concern with SA?Predictions?

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