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Chicago Bulls fans are already hearing a wave of free agency and trade rumors, but which ones are actually worth buying? Haize breaks down the latest Facts or Cap surrounding the Bulls' rumored interest in Austin Reaves, Tari Eason, Christian Braun, and Sandro “Mamu” Mamukelashvili.Could Austin Reaves really leave Los Angeles for Chicago, or is that rumor dead before it even starts? Does Tari Eason still make sense with a new Bulls front office and Chicago likely targeting a forward such as Caleb Wilson or Cam Boozer at No. 4? Is the Christian Braun trade buzz credible, or just another rumor Bulls fans should be careful with? And why could Mamu be the kind of low-cost, low-usage veteran role player who actually fits the Bulls' rebuild?Haize also discusses whether targeting veterans could become a surprising part of the Bulls' free agency plans, why Chicago should avoid overpaying for restricted free agents, and how Bryson Graham may balance cap space, young-player development, and roster needs.Plus, the Bulls could be watching Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. closely if he falls near pick No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Haize breaks down Philon's scoring, shooting, downhill ability, defensive upside, and potential fit next to Josh Giddey. The show also looks at the Bulls' in-person workout list, including Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown, Bennett Stirtz, Ebuka Okorie, Tamin Lipsey, and Peter Suder.

Denver faces a summer of discontent in which Josh Kroenke says everything should be on the table. What could they get for Jamal Murray? Do they (and can they) move one of Cameron Johnson or Christian Braun to retain Peyton Watson below the dreaded second apron? And how can they rebuild their bench with minimum contracts? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Cecil's comic book journey as he heads out of town for a convention this weekend, and we debate Jared Bednar's job security with the Avalanche moving forward. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and debate if Que Robinson is ready for a bigger role on the defense. Will the Broncos carry extra running backs on the roster with JK Dobbins' history of injury? We react to ESPN listing Payton Watson as a top restricted free agent in the NBA this offseason. Could the Nuggets move on from Cam Johnson and/or Christian Braun to make room to retain Watson? We speculate why the Avalanche are waiting so long to have their end-of-the-season press conference. Zach shares the history of the most recent coaching hires for the Avalanche, and the guys debate if the Avs move on from Bednar, will they once again hire a first-time head coach? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the rumors of Cale Makar's injury and potentially missing the beginning of next season. We speculate what the injury could be and debate how much money Makar will make on his contract extension. Would a new Makar contract put the Avalanche in a tough position to fill out the rest of the roster with good depth? We give former Avalanche Claude Lemieux a heartfelt tribute as he took his own life this week. How safe is Jared Bednar to return as the head coach of the Avalanche next season? Zach shares the history of the most recent coaching hires for the Avalanche, mostly being first-time head coaches. Would they continue this track record if they move on from Bednar? We dive into the Broncos and debate if Que Robinson is ready for a bigger role on the defense. We react to ESPN listing Payton Watson as a top restricted free agent in the NBA this offseason. Could the Nuggets move on from Cam Johnson and/or Christian Braun to make room to retain Watson?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets shooting guard position and assigns season grades to Christian Braun, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Julian Strawther. He goes over Denver's next steps at shooting guard and identifies some free agency and trade targets for the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Avalanche-Wild highlights.14:25 Jeff Legwold joins the show.31:10 David Adelman comments on Christian Braun.

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke break down tomorrow’s game three against the Minesota Wild and Mike asks if the three days in between games two and three was too much rest and Stoke is a little concerned after Wedgewood gave up six goals in game one after a week off.  And then we have everyone’s favorite weekly segment, Trivia powered by Window Nation!!!  Mike is 99% percent sure about a few answers and assumes his role as the Christian Braun of the Morning Show, Stoke Johny and Joe try to follow mike’s lead, and you’ll have to listen to find out the outcome.   

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, The guys continue to mess with Stoke who is recording from The Rock, and Christian Braun had some fascinating comments about the Nuggets leadership.  the Avalanche won game two last night against the Minesota Wild with their second goalie of the series and Mike asks Mark and Stoke what the Wild can do to change the momentum.   

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil recapped Game 2 between the Avs and Wild. Should we be shocked that the Avs got outshot last night to the Wild? The guys also heard from Nathan MacKinnon praising Gabriel Landeskog. The fellas reacted to Christian Braun's comments saying that he's the vocal leader of the Nuggets. The guys talked about the latest news of certain Broncos signing their rookie deals. 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke is out today, so Mike and Mark break down tonight’s game two against The Minesota Wild and whether they think this game will be another barn burner or if we will have a lower scoring game.  Christian Braun had some injury news come out recently that sheds some light on his playoff struggles, and Mike asks if it's a valid excuse or not.   

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate what would have to go wrong for the Avalanche to lose game 2 tonight. How will the Wild adjust after allowing 9 goals in Game 1? Zach and James debate if the series is over if the Avs take Game 2 tonight. Is this year's Avs team better than the 2022 championship team? We react to Christian Braun's comments on being a vocal leader of the Nuggets and letting the team down. Are we surprised that Braun is claiming himself as a vocal leader of the team? Is it time for Nikola Jokic to be the unquestioned leader of the Nuggets in all aspects? James argues that Jokic doesn't lead for the Nuggets like he did during the Olympics for his home country of Serbia. We compare Jokic to other all-time great players with first-round exits and how he needs to win another championship to be at the "big boys' table" in NBA history.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James preview the Avalanche and Wild Game 2 tonight in Ball Arena. What style of game are we expecting from these teams tonight after a 15-goal game in Game 1? Is the series over if the Avs pull out a win tonight? We hear from Jared Bednar and his comments on who will be in net tonight and the health of some of his skaters. We react to Christian Braun's comments on being a vocal leader of the Nuggets and letting the team down. Are we surprised that Braun is claiming himself as a vocal leader of the team? Just how bad is Braun's contract in the NBA landscape as his extension kicks in next season? Do the Kronke's need to look into their medical and training staff to figure out all the injuries they faced this season? We go in-depth into Peyton Watson not playing in the playoffs this season and debate if he was justified in not risking further damage to his hamstring. 

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.

0:00 - 0:00 - The Avs and Wild will face off tonight in Round 2, Game 2. It PROBABLY won't look like game 1. Don't bet on a 9-goal explosion from the Avs. So, what WILL the game look like?16:16 - Bennett Durando of the Denver Post said that Christian Braun tweaked his calf during the playoffs. He was dealing with that injury on top of lingering ankle issues. So, that begs the question again...WHY did the Nuggets spend the offseason acquiring depth then NOT USE THAT DEPTH?? What was the point of trading MPJ???32:53 - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of their new GM yesterday. A reporter didn't like the hiring and wasted no time in making his feelings known at the presser.

00:00 Cross talk, Christian Braun's comments on leadership.19:15 Conor McGahey joins the show.37:00 John Mitchell joins the show.

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.

L'élimination des Nuggets dès le premier tour (4-2) face à Minnesota est le premier séisme de ces playoffs 2026. Alors qu'ils arrivaient avec le statut de favoris, les champions 2023 ont été incapables de répondre à l'intensité physique des Timberwolves pourtant diminués.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

The NBA playoffs have gone completely off the rails. Three teams down 3-1 have forced game sevens. A 24-point halftime lead disappeared inside 24 minutes. The Nuggets got bounced without Anthony Edwards, DiVincenzo, or Ayo Dosunmu even on the floor. And Cade Cunningham looked like the best player on any court in the fourth quarter when it mattered most.Mo Mooncey and coach Brendan Suhr break down the most chaotic 48 hours of playoff basketball in years. From Karl-Anthony Towns emerging as a point center to Jaden McDaniels calling out Jokic and Murray by name before delivering a 30-piece, to Denver staring down a cap situation with no obvious way out - this episode covers everything you need to know heading into three massive game sevens.Listen or watch as they go deep on why Denver is in trouble long after this series ends, where Paolo Banchero's 4-of-20 night leaves the Magic, and whether the Celtics can actually trust themselves in a home game seven.Topics covered: Knicks advance: How they flipped the series on the Hawks Karl-Anthony Towns as a point center and OG Anunoby's defense Jalen Johnson's disappointing series and the Hawks' uncertain future Celtics vs Sixers Game 7: drop coverage problems, Embiid dominance, and the Al Horford absence Paolo Banchero 4/20 vs Cade Cunningham's 19-point fourth quarter Paulo's post-game interview: accountability and what was really said Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 7: RJ Barrett's game winner and Donovan Mitchell's playoff problem Timberwolves beat the Nuggets without three key players - Jaden McDaniels' revenge arc Rudy Gobert's passing revelation and why both coaches owe him an apology Denver's cap situation: Jamal Murray at max money, Christian Braun's contract, Payton Watson as a flight risk Thunder sweep the Suns Lakers advance, JJ Redick and Marcus Smart San Antonio Spurs advance, Wemby's back The tanking proposal - one verdict

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.

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 the final hour, Dover and Cecil recapped last night's Nuggets loss. The guys heard from David Adelman on how different things were at the beginning of the season compared to the end of the season. The fellas explained why Christian Braun deserves a lot of blame for the Nuggets' series loss. Dover said the Nuggets shouldn't have taken the high road after the T'Wolves called them out in the middle of the series. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil recapped the Nuggets victory last night over Minnesota. How big was Christian Braun's three-pointer late in the game to stop the Timberwolves' momentum from completing the comeback. Should we be concerned that Martin Necas only had one point in the first series of the playoffs? The guys broke down how the Avs have to be better on the power play next series. The fellas talked about Broncos 7th-round draft pick, Red Murdock and Cecil's favorite undrafted free agent. 

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show previewing tonight's Game 3 for the Nuggets. The fellas heard from Cam Johnson, Christian Braun, and David Adelman all responding to Jaden McDaniels' latest comments. What do the Avalanche need to do to go up 3-0 in their series against the Kings? Dover named his 2nd favorite player in the draft that he wants the Broncos to draft this week. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look into the Nuggets and Timberwolves series and try to predict how the rest of the series will go. We go game by game and predict the results of each game. Will we see another game seven between these two teams again? We recap the Avalanche and Kings overtime thriller last night in game two. How important has Scott Wedgewood been to the Avs playoff success to this point? How have the Kings made it so difficult for the Avs' stars to score? We hear from David Adelman and Christian Braun and their thoughts on Jaden McDaniels calling out the Nuggets bad defenders. Will those comments motivate the Nuggets defense after a bad performance in game two? Zach shares the history of how series go when the Nuggets are tied 1-1 during the Jokic era and we debate if we are in for a long series with the Timberwolves. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil talked about Nikola Jokic passing up the game-tying shot late in the 4th quarter that ended up with Christian Braun shooting free throws. Does David Adelman need to stand up more and be more angrier. Will we see Peyton Watson in the playoffs this year for the Nuggets? The guys discussed which player of the Nuggets will bounce back the most in Game 3? 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil recapped the Nuggets falling to Minnesota last night to allow the series get tied 1-1. How did the Nuggets blow a 19-point lead. The fellas heard from Nikola Jokic on why he passed up the game-tying shot late in the 4th quarter that led to Christian Braun free throws. Who are the guys' favorite players that they think the Broncos should draft? The guys previewed tonight's Avalanche game and explained that they can't play down to the Kings level of play. 

On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff yells and hyperventilating Nuggets fans after their close loss to the Timberwolves in game 2. A game that really came down to Christian Braun's missed free throw but is suddenly somehow a referendum on the Nuggets as a whole. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to cool it with the saving of Jokic for the second half of games. 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.

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.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys recap their time at Rockies Opening Day from last Friday including the cold, Zach's live bets, and more. Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets and Spurs heavyweight fight we saw over the weekend with the Nuggets narrowly edging out San Antonio in overtime. How impressive was the Nuggets' supporting cast in Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson? Did this win prove that the Spurs aren't ready to compete for a championship yet? We breakdown the Avalanche beating the Stars 2-0 on Saturday and getting closer to securing the President's Trophy. After a shutout performance, has Scott Wedgewood officially cemented himself as the postseason goaltender? We recap the Rockies' three-game series against the Phillies this past weekend which featured a blowout loss, a competitive loss, and a Rockies win. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil recapped the Nuggets win over the Spurs. How good was Christian Braun shooting the three-ball? Cecil explained why he still wants more Julian Strawther. How did the Avalanche fall to the Blues last night? The guys heard from Sean Payton saying that a good running game is a way to take pressure off your own QB. Are the Broncos going to draft a RB this year? Closing out the show, the fellas reacted to Michael Malone closing on a deal with North Carolina. Will the Rox beat the Astros tonight? 

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (01:05) The San Antonio Spurs' thrilling overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon. (05:04) What stood out from what Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie said after the game? (06:30) The game Wemby, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Julian Champagnie had, and who some of the key defenders were for each player. (11:51) The kind of game Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson had for Denver, and how the Spurs defended them. (16:58) Looking at how the Spurs haven't been tested lately in crunch time, Wemby's endurance, what it would mean for the Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder to draw Denver in the playoffs, and where the Spurs stand in the race for the best record in the league. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will debate if Scott Wedgewood has proved enough to be the Avalanche's starting goal tender going forward. Even in a loss how impressed were the guys with Wedgewood in last night's Avs vs Stars game? How concerned should Broncos Country be by giving up two premium draft picks in their first and third round picks for Jaylen Waddle? Will the Broncos need those picks to "restock the shelf" and turnover the roster into a younger team? Even in a loss, how encouraging was Cam Johnson's performance last night? Has Cam Johnson solidified himself as a Nuggets starter the rest of the season after there were doubts about him throughout most of the season? Could Payton Watson take over Christian Braun's starting role when Watson returns from injury? Will the Broncos be able to keep up their impressive record in one-score games? Will the Broncos continue to be one of the healthiest teams in the NFL in 2026? 

The Memphis Grizzlies came into this game on an eight game losing streak and wanted to pick up their 6th win of the 2026 calendar year. The Nuggets not getting to bed until around 6 or 7 AM Wednesday morning led to them running out of gas late in the 2nd Half. Christian Braun and Cam Johnson showed up but it wasn't enough. Joker got a triple double but with turnovers instead of assists. Koz detailed how it all went wrong from Beale Street in Memphis. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie debate who will be more important on the Nuggets journey to a championship this season between Cam Johnson and Christian Braun.  We react to Notre Dame's Jadarian Price's comments on meeting with the Broncos. Could the Broncos look to add a rookie to the running back room? Would the Broncos need to trade up to draft Price after trading away their first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle? We preview tonight's huge game between the Avalanche and Stars as the division lead for the Avs shrinks. Will the Avs snap out of their two-game losing streak? How do the Broncos' additions, subtractions and retentions compare to the rest of the AFC west this off season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Nuggets blowout win over the Sixers last night. Will Cam Johnson and Christian Braun be able to keep up their strong performances they've had of late? How important is seeding for the Nuggets as they get ready for a playoff push? We pivot to the Avalanche and question if they have a goaltender controversy on their hands. How much will tonight's result impact who the Avs start in the postseason at goalie? Today's "Three Count" features debating where the Broncos trade yesterday ranks among their biggest trades in the last two decades, Venezuela beating the US in the championship of the World Baseball Classic, and reacting to the first two games of the play-in games for March Madness. How much did the Jaylen Waddle trade, alleviate Broncos Country's worries of upgrading their roster this offseason? 

The Denver Nuggets were in control from wire to wire. Nikola Jokic had one of the quietest games of his career tonight despite having 14 assists. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon did enough to break a sweat or two. Christian Braun and Cam Johnson were the men with the plan tonight as they scored early and often to help the Nuggets capture a huge lead and never look back. Jonas Valanciunas had the DUNK OF THE NIGHT on Bona! Koz had the call from downtown Denver. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys reminisce on when The Fan went live all night after signing Case Keenum and sharing stories about Phil's time with the Broncos when Phil and Keenum were teammates. Zach and Phil react to the Chiefs signing Justin Fields and the Eagles re-signing Dallas Goedert over the weekend, while the Broncos continue to stand pat in free agency. Do the guys feel confident in George Paton's plan of running it back with the same roster from last season? Will the Broncos pick up where they left off last season? We react to the Nuggets unfortunate clutch time loss to the Lakers over the weekend. Was Saturday, Jamal Murray's worst game as Nugget ever? Did JJ Reddick outcoach David Adelman? Zach questions if Christian Braun is playable in clutch time for the Nuggets after his 3-point shooting and defense prowess has regressed this season. 

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets big win over the Houston Rockets, showcasing an aggressive Cam Johnson, impressive Christian Braun, and a strong Nuggets defense. Ryan discusses the win, if it was a blip on the radar or a sign of improvement, and previews tonight's game s San Antonio Spurs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos first two days of NFL free agency and the lack of moves they've made. We examine the JK Dobbins contract and why the Broncos were willing to give him a big money deal. Will the Broncos have a different plan of attack in 2026 to keep Dobbins healthy the entire year? We hear from Mike Klis and his thoughts on why the Broncos chose Dobbins over Travis Etienne and why the Broncos gave Adam Trautman the contract they did. DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss Christian Braun's struggles when defending SGA, the Nuggets updated title hopes, and more. Today's "Three Count" includes reacting to another chapter in the Lu Dort and Jokic saga and debating if last night secured SGA as the 2026 MVP. We preview tonight's big matchup between the Avalanche and Oilers. Zach shares the stats on the difference in power play between the Avs and Oilers and we reminisce on the last time these two teams met on the ice. 

Munaf Manji talks betting for Friday. Munaf Manji wrapped the week on Catch That Ticket with a solo Friday episode focused on recapping Thursday's results and breaking down a short NBA card for March 6, 2026. The show finished 1 and 1 on official plays from the previous night. Uncle Dave's Arkansas State ticket fell short in an outright loss to Georgia Southern, while Manji cashed with Pistons Spurs under 228.5, surviving a tense finish that included several missed free throws in the closing minutes. Manji called it a fortunate result after a rough Wednesday card and said he hoped to build on that momentum heading into the weekend. The first game on his radar was Dallas at Boston, with the Celtics installed as a heavy favorite. He highlighted Cooper Flagg's return for Dallas after a nine game absence, noting the rookie logged 26 minutes and scored 18 points in Thursday's one point loss to Orlando. On the Boston side, Manji focused on the expected return of Jayson Tatum, who was listed as questionable but widely anticipated to play. He said the Celtics had managed a strong season without Tatum and argued that even a limited return over the final stretch could be a major boost, though he also cautioned that reintegrating Tatum might briefly disrupt Boston's offensive rhythm. Rather than laying the full game number, Manji said Dallas could be the better first half look, with Boston more appealing in the second half if fatigue set in for the Mavericks on the back to back. Manji's second featured matchup was New York at Denver. He backed the Knicks, citing their recent improvement after the All Star break and especially their rise on the defensive end. He acknowledged being wrong about New York earlier in the season and said the healthier lineup had changed the team's profile. He also pointed to Denver's uneven home form against the spread and the possibility of tired legs after the Nuggets leaned heavily on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Christian Braun in Thursday's win over the Lakers. While waiting on the injury report, Manji said New York had the profile to win the game outright. He also touched on the rest of the board, including Portland at Houston, New Orleans at Phoenix, the Clippers at San Antonio, and Indiana at the Lakers. On Pacers Lakers, he leaned toward Indiana plus 9.5, citing the back to back spot for Los Angeles, the possibility of rest or reduced workloads, and his general distrust of the Lakers in that setup. Late in the episode, Manji addressed growing excitement around Charlotte futures in the Eastern Conference. He praised the Hornets for surpassing expectations, credited head coach Charles Lee and the organization's recent drafting, and said the franchise finally appeared to be building a real foundation. Still, he warned that talk of Charlotte winning the East was premature, especially given the lack of deep playoff experience on the roster. He said he planned to revisit that topic with Uncle Dave on Monday. Manji also promoted a Pregame offer that gives 50 bulk dollars for a 10 dollar purchase, describing it as a rare chance for listeners to sample daily, weekend or longer subscriptions at a significant discount. His best bet for Friday was Jayson Tatum over 6.5 combined rebounds and assists. Manji said he expected Tatum to play around 20 to 22 minutes and believed the Celtics star would ease back in by facilitating and rebounding rather than forcing offense. With Dallas allowing assists at a high rate, he projected a path for Tatum to clear the number even in a limited return. He closed by saying the weekend sports calendar was packed and that he and Uncle Dave would return Monday to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on ‘The Old Man and the Three,' Cam Johnson welcomes one of his Denver Nuggets' teammates, Christian Braun!They get into CB's college career at Kansas University, including the legendary comeback against UNC in the National Championship game. He also reminisces on what it was like winning the NCAA Tournament and then winning an NBA championship as a rookie in back-to-back seasons, and what the biggest difference was on each championship run. Cam and Christian also have an in-depth conversation about the current college landscape and NIL and share what their experiences were like were in school.Then, CB explains what it's like playing with Nikola Jokic and the things he had to learn about playing with him early on, what it was like playing for coach Michael Malone, what it was like playing with Russell Westbrook, and this year's Denver team. He also opens up about why he thinks he's facing the biggest tests of his career this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the behind the scenes of play-by-play calling for sports and Zach shares the story of how he got hired to work at The Fan in Denver. Zach and Phil react to ESPN proposing Jonah Ellis as a trade candidate for the Broncos due to his lack of opportunity in Denver with all the great pass rushers on the roster. Should the Broncos try to flip Ellis for a draft pick or hold on to him as a rotational piece? We preview tonight's Nuggets and Clippers game as the Nuggets get back in action after the All-Star game. What are the guys looking for from Christian Braun as he steps into a bigger role without Peyton Watson? Zach says Jokic needs to return as the best player in the NBA and needs to stop the foul-baiting. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go through and rank the AFC quarterbacks. Is Bo Nix a top 5 AFC quarterback? Who would the guys pick between Nix and Drake Maye? Has Nix surpassed Justin Herbert with Herbert's lack of playoff success? DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss the Nuggets signing Spencer Jones to a full NBA contract and how the Nuggets health has impacted their regular season record. How will David Adelman handle the starting rotation when the Nuggets are fully healthy and could Adelman burn bridges by benching Christian Braun? We wrap up the show breaking down the Avalanche players shinning in the Olympics the last two weeks. 

On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about tanking in professional sports and the perverse incentive owners have to be cheap. This emanates from not every owner being able to afford to run a professional sports team in 2026. That needs to change. Also Jeff talks about the ONE skill Christian Braun needs to get better at to improve the Nuggets defense. 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.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank their top three targets at running back in free agency for the Broncos. We debate how Travis Etienne, Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker would fit in to Sean Payton's offense. What are the top position groups the Broncos need to address in free agency? We look back at the Broncos 2025 free agent class and grade Evan Engram, Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga and Trent Sherfield. Outside of Hufanga did any of the players live up to their contracts and expectations? What was the average grade between the four players? Will tonight serve as a get right game for the Nuggets as they take on a "tanking" Memphis Grizzlies team? Will we see Christian Braun build off his great performance from last game? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to recent Broncos quarterback, Ben DiNucci's comments on the Broncos hiring Davis Webb as the offensive coordinator and DiNucci assuming Webb will call plays now in Denver. Will Sean Payton be willing to take his hands off the controls when it comes to Broncos offensive play calling? We react to Broncos' legend Terrell Davis's comments on the Broncos running back room needing more competition. Did Davis take a shot at RJ Harvey when saying the Broncos don't have time to wait on running backs to develop? We evaluate two more Broncos' rookie seasons, today grading Sai'vion Jones and Que Robinson. We breakdown the Nuggets and Knicks double overtime thriller from last night and Christian Braun's role going forward as Peyton Watson went down with a hamstring injury. Should the Nuggets have held Jokic and Braun to their minutes restriction during the game? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to the Nuggets and Knicks double overtime thriller from last night. Zach explains how Christian Braun needs to step up with Peyton Watson going down with a hamstring injury. Should the Nuggets have held Jokic and Braun to the minutes restriction they originally planned for both during their returns to the lineup? We pivot to the Broncos as multiple players and coaches are up for NFL awards including: Nik Bonitto, Vance Joseph and Garrett Bolles. Who will be taking home awards tonight at the NFL honors? Today's "Three Count" includes debating if there were any snubs from the Broncos in the NFL awards and the Nuggets avoiding the luxury tax by trading away Hunter Tyson and giving Spencer Jones a full NBA contract. How badly did the Avalanche need the Olympic break after a tough stretch of hockey leading into the break? Will the Avs come back refreshed and playing with energy? 

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses recent NBA Trade Deadline reports about Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Darius Garland, and more. He discusses Denver's situation again before pivoting to tonight's game. Christian Braun might make his return. How will Nuggets handle his minutes before the All-Star break? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.