Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.27 - Sam Vecenie on Bol Bol, MPJ, and Jarred Vanderbilt Jun 27, 2019

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In this episode, I am joined by Sam Vecenie, NBA draft expert for The Athletic. Sam shares why he was so low on Bol Bol and some of the concerns surrounding him as he begins his professional career. Sam talks about his potential fit alongside Nikola Jokic, the upside of his game, and what kind of timeline Nuggets fans should expect. Later on in the show, we discuss Michael Porter Jr., a player that Sam is extremely excited to watch at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next week. lastly, we discuss Jarred Vanderbilt and the one skill that will make or break his NBA career.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.24 - The inside scoop on Michael Porter Jr. & Jarred Vanderbilt, with Krysten Peek. Jun 24, 2019

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In part two of this fantastic conversation with Krysten Peek of Rivals.com and Yahoo Sports, we continue our discussion of Bol Bol and look at what things the Denver Nuggets can do to improve his chances of succeeding in the NBA. We then turn our attention to Michael Porter Jr. and Jarred Vanderbilt, two players who Krysten got to know very well throughout their high school careers. Krysten talks about getting to know both of their families and explains why she called MPJ the best high school prospect of the last three years. Lastly, we look ahead to next year's point-guard heavy draft class and hear why Krysten thinks the 2021 and 2022 draft classes will be among the best we've seen in a long time.

If you missed part one, click here.

Music: Riza Penjoel.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.24 - The inside scoop on Bol Bol, with Rivals.com's Krysten Peek. [PART ONE] Jun 24, 2019

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In part one of this fantastic two-part interview, Krysten Peek of Rivals.com and Yahoo Sports takes me behind the scenes on the high school and AAU circuit to discuss her experience covering Bol Bol, a player who she says is misunderstood by most casual fans and draft analysts. In segments one and two, we start by discussing the high school / AAU circuit and the unique aspects of covering teenage athletes. The conversation lays the foundation for understanding who these elite youth basketball prospects are doing, the process of ranking and analyzing talent, and how kids wind up on certain AAU teams as a feeder into college programs. In segment three, we begin really getting into Bol Bol and how Krysten came to meet him and what she learned about him over the years.

Part two is also available and continues the conversation around Bol Bol. We also spend a lot of time discussing Michael Porter Jr., Jarred Vanderbilt, and the next three draft classes which Krysten believes will be some of the most talent-rich classes we've ever seen.

Music: Riza Penjoel.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets Podcast - 6.21 - Live reaction to the 2019 NBA Draft. Jun 21, 2019

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This episode of the Locked on Nuggets podcast was recorded live at Pepsi Center during the 2nd round of the 2019 NBA draft which means we were recording as the Denver Nuggets traded into the 2nd round to acquire Bol Bol. I am joined by Brendan Vogt and Ryan Blackburn.

Segment 1: Reactions to Denver sitting out the first round

Segment 2: Overall thoughts about the draft including winners, losers, and more.

Segment 3: Live reaction to the Bol Bol pick and our analysis.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.20 - Who should the Denver Nuggets draft if they pick 10th, 20th, or 30th in the NBA draft? With special guest, Cosmis. Jun 20, 2019

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In this episode I am joined by one of the most knowledgeable and obsessive NBA Draft experts in the world, Brian Schroeder, better known online as Cosmis. In segment one we discuss the recent moves around the league including Mike Conley heading to "the city of Utah." In segment two we discuss the scouting reports on Michael Porter Jr., Jarred Vanderbilt, and Thomas Welsh. And in segment three, Cosmis gives me his pick for who Denver should draft if they get a pick in the teens, the 20s, the 30s, and deeper into the 2nd round as well as a few names who might go undrafted who could get a look for the summer league team. This pod provides everything you need to know heading into Thursday's draft!

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.19 - With AD in LA, are the Nuggets still better than the Lakers? With Brendan Vogt. Jun 19, 2019

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In this episode, I am joined by Brendan Vogt who does a great job of saying my name as a formality when emphasizing a point. The two of us discuss the new-look Los Angeles Lakers and whether or not the Denver Nuggets are still better than them. We also talk about how quickly teams like the Boston Celtics went from "can't miss future" to "rebuild 2.0." Lastly, we talk about which players on Denver's roster we would not trade for anyone, which ones we'd only trade for a superstar, and which ones might need to move on to make room for Jarred Vanderbilt and Michael Porter Jr.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.14 - Big Stiff Summit IV, with Andy Feinstein Jun 14, 2019

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In this episode, I am joined by Andy Feinstein to discuss the Raptors championship, Masai Ujiri's greatness, and the value of great ownership.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.13 - What is market value for Paul Millsap in free agency? With Jeff Siegel Jun 13, 2019

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In part two of my conversation with Jeff Siegel, we dive deep into the details of Denver's salary cap. How much will Paul Millsap cost and what are the options Denver has to create a team-friendly deal? Should the Nuggets sign Jamal Murray, Malik Beasley, and Juancho Hernangomez to extensions?

Here is the link to part one - on potential free agent targets and trade options for the Nuggets.

Music: Riza Penjoel, Chriss Joss, Ernest Ranglin

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.12 - Realistic free agent targets for the Denver Nuggets, with Jeff Siegel Jun 12, 2019

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Jeff Siegel is one of the best and most knowledgeable analysts around. His work can be found at a variety of outlets including Early Bird Writes, where his Denver Nuggets offseason preview will be posted on Tuesday. Jeff hopped on the podcast for a two-part discussion about Denver's upcoming offseason. In part one, we discuss Denver's salary cap situation, realistic targets in free agency, and the one non-star player who Jeff believes could get Denver over the hump and turn them into a contender.

Check back tomorrow for Part two of our discussion where we talk about Paul Millsap's value on the open market, Jamal Murray's extension price, and the likelihood of getting Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez to sign extensions this summer.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 6.10 - What are we learning from this year's NBA Finals? Jun 10, 2019

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In this episode, I look at some of the trends from the 2019 playoffs and NBA finals and ask what lessons we should be learning going forward. The NBA Finals often provide a lens to spot the latest trends in the league and find out what kinds of things are becoming increasingly valuable. I talk about the tradeoff between depth and top-down talent, the importance of keeping the talent pipeline full, and other much more. Lastly, I look at which Denver Nuggets players we should expect to see major improvements from and which ones we should expect to flatline or regress.

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