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Jokic reaffirms commitment to super-max | What Denver can learn from Dubs May 27, 2022

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Matt Moore discusses reports that Nikola Jokic will indeed sign the super-max contract and stay in Denver. What that means for the team, why you can't predict the future but why Jokic is so different from other superstars. Plus, the last of the Tim Connelly talk (until the delayed presser from Josh Kroenke) and how the future relationship with Tim Connelly will likely be. Finally, a look at what the Warriors have accomplished and how it relates to Denver.

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The Fallout From Tim Connelly's Departure May 24, 2022

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The reaction continues to Tim Connelly's departure as head of basketball operations. Why the way this went down matters, and what it says. The upside and downside for Calvin Booth and Michael Malone. Plus, Jamal Murray joins Team Canada and Matt mixes up two Ic's.

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Emergency Podcast: Tim Connelly leaves for Wolves May 23, 2022

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Matt Moore reacts to the news that Tim Connelly is leaving the Denver Nuggets to take the job as President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The move doesn't hurt the Nuggets short-term. Tim Connelly made mistakes like everyone does. Connelly's move doesn't make the Wolves an instant contender. But the process of losing another excellent executive over money sends a message from ownership that's very clear, and that message is that they are only willing to do what it takes to win... to a point.

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What the Denver Nuggets need to learn from the Golden State Warriors May 23, 2022

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Adam Mares shares his perspective on the Golden State Warriors being one win away from another NBA Finals appearance and 5 wins away from another NBA championship. What can the Nuggets learn from their return to success? And how was their "gap year" different than Denver's? Can Jamal Murray become the team's Draymond Green and keep everyone in line?

Plus, where will Tim Connelly's absence be felt the most if he were to leave for the Timberwolves gig? The draft? Free Agency? Trades?

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Will Tim Connelly leave the Nuggets? May 19, 2022

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Tim Connelly is in advanced talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Head of Basketball Operations. The move could have monumental impacts on the future of theNuggets as a contender. A discussion of ownership and their history of not being willing to invest in non-player assets. What would make Connelly stay? Why does Connelly really matter to a team with Nikola Jokic? Plus, Jordi Fernandez moves on to Sacramento and Bones Hyland makes All-Rookie.

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Do Nuggets fans want Mavs or Warriors to win? May 18, 2022

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The West takes three of four spots in the lottery... what does that mean for the shape of the Western Conference? Can any of them make a leap in the West with their new talent? A look at how to project players and when not to commit to analysis. Then, the Warriors and Mavs meet in the West finals. What is the best outcome for Denver fans, a Warriors team on top, or a Mavs team that has risen all the way to conference champion? Adam has some names to look out for in free agency and trades, and Matt has one guy the Nuggets should skip.

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Nuggets lessons from the Suns' collapse May 16, 2022

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The Suns implode in spectacular fashion in a Game 7 and Adam Mares has takes to share about it. How do we reconfigure our view on the Western Conference landscape after the Mavs' win? What is the future of the Suns and how does that impact Denver? Five-out spacing has fundamentally shifted the playoffs once again, how can Denver manage given that their big has to play heavy minutes? What does Dallas teach us about versatility? Plus, a reminder to Nuggets fans to never buy into frontrunner-ism.

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What kind of edge should the Nuggets have? May 11, 2022

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Do the Nuggets need an edge? What does that mean? Is it accountability? Toughness? Flagrant fouls? Is it Cousins? Is it Jok? Where do the Nuggets find the edge to be the team that other teams are a little afraid of? Plus, where are the Nuggets a year from now and how possible is that goal? A look around the NBA playoffs and We Don't Talk About Bruno.

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Back to Back: Nikola Jokic wins 2nd MVP per reports May 09, 2022

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Nikola Jokic is the MVP again, as predicted. What it means for Denver and the fans as Jokic collects his second piece of hardware. What should Michael Malone's offseason priorities be? And a look around the playoffs.

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Denver Nuggets offseason primer, with Jake Coyne May 06, 2022

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In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by Jake Coyne to discuss his offseason primer for the Denver Nuggets. The two provide an in-depth look at what options are available to the Denver Nuggets this offseason and what types of players they will be able to afford in free agency or trade for in the NBA trade market. Topics include:

Should the Nuggets keep both Monte and Bones?
Is Lu Dort worth going all-in for?
How will the Nikola Jokic supermax affect the team going forward?
Troy Brown, Otto Porter, Josh Hart, and more

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