Podcast appearances and mentions of Aaron Gordon

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine the trade interest for Nuggets PF Aaron Gordon. How realistic is a trade involving Gordon and which team(s) would be an ideal trade partner? Do the Nuggets have to trade Peyton Watson? Is there any market for Christian Braun? And is Cam Johnson a trade candidate as well? Plus, Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this season and instead enter the NFL supplemental draft. Eric and Troy discuss the drama finally being over and debate if a team will take a chance on Sorsby. Check out another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses a recent report on the Denver Nuggets exploring trade options for Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and others ahead of NBA Free Agency. Ryan discusses what these trades could actually look like, makes some predictions, and discusses some draft options at 26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on how Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are viewed as trade assets. We pivot to the Broncos as they start mandatory minicamp this week. How much of Bo Nix will we see, as he is still recovering from his offseason surgery? Will Jaylen Waddle "pop" on offense even without the team in full pads? What are the biggest things the guys will be looking out for at Broncos practices this week? With the Jonothan Cooper situation, will Jonah Ellis be moved back to edge rusher? Will Jahdae Barron assume a larger role in this year's defense? We wrap up the show reacting to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? 

Shortcast: Marc Stein reported on his substack that the Nuggets have had interest from around the league in Aaron Gordon but the team is focused on moving on from Christian Braun to pay Peyton Watson. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how that sort of signals a half-measure and the Nuggets need to pick a direction for the later prime of Jokic's career. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Cross talk.22:20 Denver's championship hopes.39:00 Nuggets getting interest in Aaron Gordon.

The Philadelphia 76ers have a major decision to make with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. They need a player who can contribute early on, and today Arizona freshman Koa Peat has gained some traction as a potential target. Does he fit the mold of a guy that will produce early on? We break down Peat's strengths, weaknesses, and NBA projection. There are experts who have tried to compare his game to Aaron Gordon. This is something the Sixers have needed for awhile around Joel Embiid... but can they still rely on Embiid to stay healthy? What should be the top priority for the Sixers in this draft? Today, we discuss it all! FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/phillytakewithrb CHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/ Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2Aqp Venmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrb CashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrb Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part one! We ended up with more to discuss than I realized, and so we split it up. Starting with Aaron Gordon, and rolling through the next 20-30 names, this episode tries to pull as many valuable pieces of info and lessons from the late names between 120 and 150, or so. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn grades the Denver Nuggets power forward position that includes Aaron Gordon, Spencer Jones, and DaRon Holmes II. He discusses why Gordon matters so much for the Nuggets franchise and what the next six weeks will look like for the power forward spot in Denver. He also discusses Adam Silver and the NBA destroying dynasties. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a trade idea that involves the Nuggets sending out Aaron Gordon in return for Derrick Jones Jr. and a first-round pick. Could the Nuggets take a step back financially and competitively to reset the organization moving forward? We react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller, and will we learn anything about him during OTA's? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? We wrap up the show summarizing everything we learned in Denver sports today, including Jared Bednar not being fired yet, the Broncos almost crossing the line of making Burnham Yard their future home for a stadium, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys do a full deep dive into the Western Conference Finals and preview Game 7 tomorrow night. Is the Thunder's championship window already closing with many contributors being free agents heading into the offseason? Zach and Phil react to the lack of news on Jared Bednar and debate if the silence around the situation means Bednar will be returning to the Avalanche. Zach re-pitches the idea of the Broncos trading for Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. How much would it cost the Broncos to bring in Richardson? Would Richardson be able to take work off Bo Nix's plate in running situations? Are the Broncos in a position to "rehab" Richardson, or do they need a win-now backup quarterback? Does Sean Payton still feel the same way about Jarrett Stidham after the AFC Championship? We react to a trade idea that involves the Nuggets sending out Aaron Gordon in return for Derrick Jones Jr. and a first-round pick. Could the Nuggets take a step back financially and competitively to reset the organization moving forward? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets before pivoting to the Broncos. We continue to react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? How much will a tougher schedule impact the team? Will we see the Broncos blowout teams in a way we didn't last season? Today's "Three Count" features an update on the land agreement for the Broncos' next stadium location at Burnham Yard, previewing Game 7 between the Thunder and the Spurs after a heated series, and breaking down the Colorado Eagles in the AHL Western Conference Final. Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? 

In hour 2 of The Memorial Day edition of The Drive, John Davis and Chad Andrus debate which injury in Denver sports was the most impactful in derailing their team's championship hopes between Bo Nix, Cale Makar, and Aaron Gordon. Would the Nuggets have had a chance at winning a championship if Aaron Gordon were healthy? Would Bo Nix have led the Broncos to a Super Bowl if he hadn't missed the AFC Championship? Was Cale Makar the difference in the Avs being down 0-3 or being competitive in the series? How much did the coaches on each team help or hurt after each team sustained injuries? Today's "Three Count" features recapping the Spurs and Thunder as they go into game 5 in a 2-2 series stalemate, Princeton taking home the NCAA Men's Lacrosse championship, and previewing the Knicks and Cavaliers as New York looks to sweep the Eastern Conference Finals. Is trading Jamal Murray the best course of action for the Nuggets to become more flexible with the roster and also add youth and athleticism? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche after they fell in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. What is the panic level for the guys for the Avs to make the Stanley Cup Final? What are the guys' updated predictions for how the series will end? Will the Knights' goaltender, Carter Hart, be the difference maker in the series? We hear from Jared Bednar on the lack of execution from the Avs and point out all the missed opportunities from the Avalanche to score goals. Today's "Three Count" includes Erik Johnson calling his shot that either Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews will be on the Wild in the near future, the Avs hoisting Bernie to the ceiling of Ball Arena at the Avs game last night, and the litany of injuries suffered in last night's Thunder and Spurs game. We react to Bleacher Report naming Aaron Gordon as the 5th most realistic trade target in the NBA this offseason. 

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses what the next five seasons of the Denver Nuggets are expected to look like and how quickly things can change positively or negatively. He discusses what it would look like for the team to trade Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon emotionally, and whether the Nuggets are capable of being a great team again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Will Petersen as he recapped the Game 4 of the Avs beating the Wild. Did Jared Bednar make the right decision at goalie? The guys heard from Bednar saying Parker Kelly one of the best games he's ever seen from him. How good has Nazem Kadri been on the power play? Is there a trade the Nuggets can make for Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson? 

0:00 - It's a pivotal Game 4 for the Avalanche tonight against the Wild. What are the Keys to an Avalanche victory?14:56 - Over the weekend, Marvin Mims said that the Broncos haven't started contract negotiations with him yet. He's due for an extension after this season. Why is that?After that, Aaron Gordon was a big topic of discussion at the Nuggets End of the Season presser. He's a hugely important piece of this team. But the bottom line is he can't stay healthy consistently. So what's next for Mr. Nugget?36:24 - The fellas make their final predictions for Game 4, and talk about pool flippers a bunch. For some reason. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets as their ownership, front office, and head coach spoke today. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thoughts on Aaron Gordon's health. How concerning has Gordon's lack of availability been the past two seasons? How much will finances and ducking below the tax factor into the Nuggets' moves this offseason? What did the guys make of Kroenke saying everything is on the table besides trading Jokic? Will the Nuggets "run it back" for the 2026-2027 season? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? Today's "Three Count" features what the guys are looking for at the Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend and Pat McAfee hopping on the Avs bandwagon. Our 9News Broncos' insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss George Paton signing a contract extension with the Broncos, if Paton has more power today than he did a few years ago, and what he is looking for at rookie minicamp. 

Brett Siegel joins Luke and John Lund to discuss his view of how the Phoenix Suns performed this season, how the Suns can get better next season, and if Aaron Gordon should be a target the Suns should go after in the offseason.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the actual performance and costs of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon over the last several years in the playoffs. Will the Denver Nuggets keep their championship core together, or will high costs and playoff struggles open the door for changes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - Our old friend Jon Cooper is back at it again! He had another classic huffy whiny quote in his postgame press conference after the Lightning got bounced in Game 7. Back with a vintage banger! It's like 2022 all over again.15:54 - According to Bennett Durando, Christian Braun is shouldering a good portion of the blame for the Nuggets first round exit. He said he's the vocal leader of the team, he didn't play well enough, and didn't have the team prepared well enough. Is that true? Is that his role on the team?And looking at the 1000 ft view, what needs to happen with this roster? Should you keep Aaron Gordon and roll the injury dice again? How about hanging onto Peyton Watson? To keep him, you'll have to offload other pieces. 31:18 - Oh, by the way...we had fans at Coors Field with paper bags on their heads...BUT NOT ROCKIES FANS! The Mets fans traveled with the brown bags. Hallelujah! Oh, by the way...the Philadephia Eagles signed Big Dom to a contract extension. What's the deal with this guy? Fuggedaboudit. Oh, by the way...would you take $50,000 to watch every second of every World Cup game this summer? If so, there's a job opportunity waiting for you.

Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are in for Hot Takes. Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Game 2 is set for tonight at Ball Arena. Will we see a similar style hockey game, high-flying with lots of goals? Or will the teams adjust and put more of an emphasis on defense? Who starts in goal for the Wild? What are some of the things you want to see from the Avs in Game 2? Plus, Christian Braun tabbed himself as the vocal leader of the Nuggets. Is Braun really seen as the ‘leader' in that locker room? And there will likely be some Aaron Gordon trade buzz as we near the offseason. At what price would Gordon be expendable? Catch it all on Hot Takes with Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their conversation on Bo Nix posting a video of himself running at the Broncos practice facility. Who is Nix trying to convince of his health by posting this video? We pivot to the Nuggets and discuss the latest reporting regarding the Nuggets being open to re-constructing the roster. How do the guys feel about Aaron Gordon being a trade candidate for teams like the Lakers, Suns and more? What kind of returns would the Nuggets get for players like Gordon, Murray and Braun? Are the Nuggets making a mistake by bringing back Adelman for a second year and potentially wasting more of Jokic's prime? Is the Nuggets' ownership not maximizing their championship window by not being willing to spend on front office executives? We wrap up the show with Zach sharing about his experience at the Avalanche Game 1 last night with his family. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their discussion on Bo Nix posting a video of himself running at the Broncos practice facility. Is Nix's video misleading as many think this video is from months ago or even a year ago? Who is Nix trying to convince with this video? We pivot to the Nuggets and discuss ESPN's Shams Charania's recent reporting on the Nuggets keeping David Adelman but being open to making moves with the roster outside of Nikola Jokic. Are the Nuggets making a mistake by bringing back Adelman for a second year and potentially wasting more of Jokic's prime? Today's "Three Count" features the Nuggets' ownership not maximizing their window after not being willing to spend on front office executives and coaches, Joel Embiid exercising some demons by beating Boston in game 7 to move on to the second round, and Skip Bayless joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take this Friday. We dive into the reports on Aaron Gordon being looked at as a trade candidate for teams like the Lakers, Suns, and more. 

Wolf and Luke discuss if the Arizona Cardinals could go after Aaron Rodgers and if the Phoenix Suns could trade for Aaron Gordon.

Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and are joined by Shane Doan.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation with Mike Klis on Bo Nix and his ankle after a second surgery this offseason. Was Nix pushing his ankle too much by playing basketball and walking around the Masters? The guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Can we beat their 1-3 performance as they were undermanned without Stokley and Schlereth? We dive back into the Nuggets' early exit in the playoffs to the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Was this the biggest first-round playoff upset since the "We Believe Warriors"? How can the Nuggets re-construct this roster with bad contracts like Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets final game of the season as they got bounced in the first round to the Timberwolves. Did the Nuggets make a mistake by matchup up with the Wolves in the first round? Were they overconfident after a Game 1 win? Was Michael Malone the problem for the Nuggets? We break down David Adelman's performance in this series and question what he brings to the table. How has Christian Braun become such a shell of himself on the court? Are either of Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun's contracts tradeable? Today's "Three Count" includes an early preview of the Avalanche's second-round opponent in the Minnesota Wild as they beat Dallas in the first round last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the concern level for Bo Nix after another ankle surgery this offseason and much more.

0:00 - There's no tweaking here. We're beyond tweaking the Nuggets roster. Large moves need to be made. In Vic's humble opinion, you have to trade a core member of the team. So...who's tradable? Is anyone not named Nikola Jokic untouchable?14:11 - Hey, the Avs finally have a second round opponent! They'll face the Minnesota Wild starting soon. Yay! We need more beef with the state of Minnesota. So we chatted with the Berto of the Minnesota Wild broadcast, Kevin Falness (pregame, intermission, postgame host) who actually used to live/work in Denver ages ago and was roommates with Moser and Berto. Boy, to be a fly on the wall in that house...31:24 - Oh, by the way...it doesn't really feel right to do this segment today. One of our texters said this whole series came down to Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon. If we had them both healthy, the Nuggets are moving on to the 2nd round. Is that true? Do we buy that?

00:00 David Adelman comments on Aaron Gordon.12:40 Vic Lombardi joins the show.31:10 Aaron Rodgers and the Broncos.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get set to face off with the Timberwolves in an elimination game in Game 6. Will we see Aaron Gordon suit up for the Nuggets tonight? Is this version of Gordon a better option than Spencer Jones? Who is the X-Factor for the Nuggets tonight? Will we see Cam Johnson continue his success from Game 5? We pivot to the Broncos and hear from Mike Klis on Bo Nix's surgery and what his timeline will look like heading into OTA's. What will Nix miss if he is unable to participate during OTA's? Today's "Three Count" features the odd similarities of the Broncos final pick in the draft and Khalil Mack, local legend Calais Campbell signing a one-year contract with the Ravens at the age of 39, and previewing the Wild and Stars game 6 tonight. We hear from Jarde Bednar and his thoughts on the style of hockey played in the first round and how that will look moving forward in the playoffs. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if Aaron Gordon should even play tonight. Do the Nuggets need Gordon to win tonight to force a Game 7? Avs' forward, Logan O'Connor joined the show to recap the series against the Kings. Does this Avs team compare to the Stanley Cup team from a few years ago? The guys talked about about how the Bo Nix ankle injury is bigger than what the team is making it out to be. Closing out the show, the fellas made their final predictions for the Nuggets in Game 6. 

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are getting serious deja vu from the Magic taking a 3-1 lead over the Pistons. Tom dusts off the old research machine on players wearing the number zero, Amin has an inconvenient truth about Brad Stevens winning Executive of the Year, and Mayes wants to file an Extraordinary Circumstances grievance on behalf of Kon Knueppel. Truth Teller Adam Mares of DNVR and the All City Network breaks down Nikola Jokic's struggles against Rudy Gobert, how the Nuggets are losing the PR battle, Aaron Gordon's importance and Michael Malone's fit at UNC. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando dives deep into the NBA Playoffs. + Are the Nuggets going to overcome a 3-1 deficit to the Minnesota Timberwolves as they head back for a must-win game six in Minneapolis? + Who is on the hot seat if the Nuggets exit the playoffs in round one? + Aaron Gordon's health continues to be a topic of discussion, but recent injuries to the Timberwolves' roster have breathed life back into the struggling Nuggets. + The NBA regular season wins draft results revealed. + A special guest joins the show. -All this and more…

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke bask in The Nuggets win from the previous night and give some major props to Spencer Jones filling in for Aaron Gordon in the starting lineup.  Mike plays some highlights from an interview with Broncos new lineman Cage Casey, and he has an interesting favorite player.  We then welcome in 9news Broncos Insider Mike Klis to talk about The Broncos draft and how happy they are with the players they got.   

The NBA Playoffs are delivering chaos, history, and heartbreak — and Big Shot Bob Robert Horry, host Rob Jenners, and B-Dog Brandon Harper are breaking it ALL down on Episode 257 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast! The Orlando Magic are one win away from completing one of the most stunning upsets in NBA postseason history — knocking off the #1 seed Detroit Pistons as an 8-seed. What's gone wrong for Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, and can they save their season on home floor? Robert Horry knows something about coming back from 3-1 deficits — he lived it with the 1995 Houston Rockets.   The OKC Thunder close out the Phoenix Suns in a clean sweep, looking like the most complete team in the West. With SGA dropping 31 in the clincher and a bench that could start anywhere in the league, is anyone actually beating these guys? Then it's the Denver Nuggets fighting to stay alive against Minnesota — Joker posts a 27/16/12, Aaron Gordon goes OFF for 43 off the bench in Game 4, but the Timberwolves are healthy and hungry. Can Denver find a way? The guys debate coaching, defense, and whether the NBA owes us a Wemby vs. Jokic matchup.   In the East, the New York Knicks celebrate a Game 4 win with some famous Magic City Wings — and Lou Will has thoughts. Will Jalen Johnson step up for Atlanta in a hostile MSG environment? Robert Horry shares his perspective on why playing on the road was actually easier for him. In Philly, Joel Embiid returns from appendix surgery and the Sixers still get blown out by 32. Is it finally time for the 76ers to move on? And the Toronto Raptors have breathed life into their series against Cleveland — is Rob Jenners' "shaky branch" take looking more solid?   Plus — Victor Wembanyama goes down with a frightening fall in Game 2, misses Game 3, then comes back in Game 4 to put up a stat line only matched by Hakeem Olajuwon. His numbers? A real life category: 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 7+ blocks. At 22 years old. The guys close out with this year's NBA Award Winners — including the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, and the MVP race between Shay, Joker, and Wemby. And they play this week's trivia game: Off the Court — surprising hobbies and hidden talents of NBA legends, from Calvin Murphy's national championship to Karl Malone's CDL license.  

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets staying alive after a win in game 5 last night. What do the guys make of Nuggets fans booing David Adelman last night and the Nuggets showing fight? Zach and Phil give Spencer Jones his credit after stepping up in game 5 in the absence of Aaron Gordon. The guys also speak to Cam Johnson's performance, which featured a quick trigger when shooting, attacking the hoop, and assisting more than in any game in this series so far. We discuss the Peyton Watson situation and if we expect to see him suit up for the Nuggets anytime soon. Would the organization "clear" Watson to add pressure on him to return to playing? Is Aaron Gordon's resiliency and eagerness to play through injury making Watson look even worse? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after their game 5 win over the Timberwolves last night. We give Spencer Jones his credit after stepping up in game 5 in the absence of Aaron Gordon. The guys also speak to Cam Johnson's performance, which featured a quick trigger when shooting, attacking the hoop, and assisting more than in any game in this series so far. We react to David Adelman's snippy responses in his post-game press conference from yesterday. Have the Nuggets waited too long to show their fight? We react to Nathan MacKinnon not being named as a finalist for the NHL's Ted Lindsay Award. Will this fuel MacKinnon even more to go out and win the Stanley Cup Finals? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss David Adelman's odd antics in the Nuggets' postgame press conference. 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil recapped last night Nuggets win over the Timberwolves. How did this team adjust without Aaron Gordon in the lineup? The guys discussed if the Nuggets can really comeback and win this series. The fellas reacted to Mel Kiper giving the Broncos a C+ grade while Cecil gave the Broncos a higher grade. 

In this playoff edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob break down the first round with fan questions throughout. Dwyane talks about the Timberwolves’ crowd-fueled defense, how much the Nuggets missed Aaron Gordon the second he came out, and shares his personal formula for winning a series, stars win two, role players win one, the coach wins one. He also gives Scoot Henderson his flowers, warns Knicks fans not to get too comfortable with Atlanta finding their footing under Coach Quinn, and explains why playoff officiating naturally goes to whoever controls the physical temperature of the game. Fan questions cover Damian Lillard’s return, advice for playoff rookies, what championship prep really feels like, why Dwyane never prioritized the three, and how today’s game compares to his era. Dwyane wraps buzzing about the parity this playoffs, anybody can beat anybody right now. Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ What We Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Jaden McDaniels And The Timberwolves Intensity 03:13 The Playoff Formula And Denver’s Adjustments 05:16 Handling Injuries: The Spurs And The Trailblazers Dynamic 07:38 Scoot Henderson’s Defensive Impact 09:12 Knicks Vs. Hawks And CJ McCollum’s Leadership 12:13 Officiating And The Suns Vs Thunder Series 15:30 The Houston Rockets’ Playoff Challenge 16:01 LeBron James’ Masterful Performances 16:41 Fan Q&A: Should Damian Lillard Return For The Blazers 18:45 Fan Q&A: Advice For Rookies In The Playoffs 21:05 Fan Q&A: The Details Of Winning Championships 23:37 Fan Q&A: Postseason Preparation Routine 25:54 Fan Q&A: Dealing With The “Can’t Shoot 3s” Narrative 31:45 The Current State Of The NBA Playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll LIVE from Number Thirty Eight, Ryan Blackburn goes over the Denver Nuggets second half collapse in Game 4 to go down 3-1 vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and more. Can Denver prevent elimination in Game 5 on Monday night? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour four the Drive reacts to an EMBARRASSING loss for the Denver Nuggets! What happened last night, and what do they need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen tomorrow and put Denver in a 3-1 hole? Is David Adelman not cut out to be this team's head coach? Has his leadership been called into question after these past two games? Can this team win without Aaron Gordon? Are we already looking at Christian Bruan's contract and regretting it? Have the Wolves mentally put the Nuggets out, or will they bounce back in game 4? We are joined by Cecil Lammey to preview the NFL draft and what players the Broncos may be keeping an eye on. We make our predictions for a massive weekend in Denver Sports!

In hour number two, The Drive reacts to an EMBARRASSING loss for the Denver Nuggets! What happened last night, and what do they need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen tomorrow and put Denver in a 3-1 hole? Is David Adelman not cut out to be this team's head coach? Has his leadership been called into question after these past two games? Can this team win without Aaron Gordon? Are we already looking at Christian Bruan's contract and regretting it? Have the Wolves mentally put the Nuggets out, or will they bounce back in game 4? What does history say about the Nuggets in game four? We are joined by Mike Klis to see what the Broncos are thinking about doing in the draft today. Could they be looking to draft multiple  players or will they make some trades to got more picks later?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from the Sportsbook Bar and Grill. The guys react to the news of Aaron Gordon being listed as questionable for tonight's pivotal Nuggets and Timberwolves game three. Should the Nuggets have Aaron Gordon sit out tonight to get him right for the rest of the playoffs? How concerned are the guys with Gordon's health and his ability to play going forward? What are the biggest storylines as the Avalanche head into game three in Los Angeles? Will the Kings steal a game in LA after two competitive games in Colorado? Have we seen the Kings' "best punch" already? Zach recaps his night at the Broncos Super Bowl 50 "Night of Champions" which featured Peyton Manning, Vonn Miller and many others. Zach shares about all the behind-the-scenes information he learned about Manning, his injury, and the awkwardness of getting benched for Brock Osweiler. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they each get set for big playoff games tonight. We react to Aaron Gordon being listed as questionable on the Nuggets' most recent injury report. Should the Nuggets sit Gordon out tonight to give themselves the best chance to win a championship in the long run? What are the guys expecting from Jokic tonight coming off a loss? What are the keys to victory for the Nuggets tonight? What are the keys to victory for the Avalanche? Will the Avs continue their high level of defense? Today's "Three Count" includes another chapter in the Mike Vrabel and Dianni Russini story. We breakdown the Rockies as they have already exceeded expectations this season. Will the Rockies win today to secure their first series win over San Diego since August of 2024. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by Stokley and Mark Schlereth to preview the NFL Draft. Stokley and Schlereth describe what their draft day was like back in the day. The guy's detail falling in the draft, players worse than them getting drafted ahead of them, and much more. We react to the breaking news of Aaron Gordon being ruled out of tonight's game three between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. Who needs to step up for the Nuggets tonight? Should the Nuggets consider moving off from Gordon with his constant health concerns? Will Gordon come back and make an impact in this series? What should Broncos Country be rooting for the Broncos to do in the draft? Do the Broncos need to add depth to the roster or go for a player that will make a bigger impact quicker? 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if they would've wanted a Nuggets players to respond and stand up against Jaden McDaniels after his latest comments after Game 2. The guys reacted to Aaron Gordon's latest injury news ahead of Game 3 tonight. The fellas previewed tonight's Avs game against the Kings. Cecil said his Mile High Moment is two goals in the first period for the Avs. Who is Cecil's 2nd favorite player in the draft that he wants the Broncos to draft. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they come off a loss in game two. What role player needs to step up for the Nuggets? Will the Nuggets improve their three-point shooting as the series goes on? We hear from Anthony Edwards and his thought process on going up to block shots. How will the Nuggets respond to Jaden McDaniel calling out on the Nuggets' bad defenders? We pivot to the Avalanche and breakdown their overtime win last night. We react to Chade Dollander's impressive performance last night and the three good outings he has stacked in a row. We hear from Dollander and his comments on being dominant. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Aaron Gordon landing on the Nuggets injury report with calf tightness. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they get set to start their playoff runs. Zach shares the latest injury report from the Nuggets which has Spencer Jones listed as questionable. Who is under the most pressure from both the Nuggets and Avalanche? Would Jared Bednar be on the hot seat if the Avs can't make it back to the Stanley Cup finals? Who is more important to stay healthy throughout the playoffs between Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson? LA Kings tv color analyst Jim Fox joins the show to discuss the Kings season with firing their head coach, how the Kings can pull off an upset in this series, and much more. Who are the Nuggets and Avalanche x-factors in their first-round matchups? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their predictions for the Nuggets and Avalanche in both game ones and for their series. 

Jared and Mo discuss the spectacular Hornets-Heat and Blazers-Suns play-in games, run through the rest of their end-of-season awards picks, and talk about the major questions that will define each playoff series.  (00:00) Intro (01:15) Hornets-Heat (14:54) Blazers-Suns (22:25) End-of-season awards (41:03) Knicks-Hawks (47:37) Cavaliers-Raptors (52:59) Spurs-Blazers (58:59) Nuggets-Timberwolves (1:03:42) Lakers-Rockets   Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down the Denver Nuggets' win streak, what they proved with their recent win over the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic's legacy. Then Zach Cohen joins to answer questions about NBA Draft risers and Michigan's national title win. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Nuggets' Win Streak & Playoff Readiness 25:24 NBA Draft Questions Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.