Podcast appearances and mentions of david adelman

00:00 Nick Kosmider hops on to talk Broncos.14:50 Josh Kroenke and David Adelman comments.33:00 Haliburton vs. Jokic.

00:00 David Adelman introduced as Nuggets head coach.33:00 Possible Nuggets trades.

What kind of head coach will David Adelman be for the Denver Nuggets? What clues did he give in his introductory press conference?The DNVR Nuggets crew breaks down the most telling moments from Adelman's presser — from his vision for player development, to how he plans to make the offense and defense more playoff-ready, to his balance between loyalty and change. We dive into how his communication style, emphasis on execution, and open stance on innovation shape his identity as a leader.Plus: What his partnership with Josh Kroenke tells us about the organization's direction and whether Adelman is truly empowered to evolve the Nuggets' culture and ceiling.Tune in live with the DNVR Nuggets Podcast — your home for the most thoughtful and in-depth Denver Nuggets analysis anywhere.Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, and Harrison Wind come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know!Start - 0:00Initial takeaways - 3:30Implementation vs. Innovation - 7:00Day by day workflow - 19:10Meritocracy and Accountability - 34:00Josh on alignment - 40:00The Pacers - 54:20Superchats - 59:00An ALLCITY Network ProductionPARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eventsALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsportsBALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_SportsBUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let's Go Places!Toyota Drive to the Playoffs: https://kse.jotform.com/250624177000950?camefrom=CFC_KSE_xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_[…]um=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_campaign=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pAFirst Bank: So, if you're ready for better banking and the chance to earn a little extra, head to efirstbank.com/bonus. Certain restrictions and requirements apply. Member FDIC.Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code DNVR. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code DNVR, and you're all set. #adRaising Cane's Rooftop Fridays: https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/  Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvrbet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLERUCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_NullGo to https://millerlite.com/dnvr to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Lite pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Tastes like Miller Time. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenuggets. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.#Nuglife

Mike Evans and Scrappy Will Petersen open today’s show discussing the legacy of the late, great Demaryius Thomas with the news that he will be enshrined in the Broncos Ring of Fame. They chat about the David Adelman hire and the Rockies. Mike and Will introduce the Daily Top 5: their favorite Broncos wide receivers before they evaluate the Broncos’ current wide receiver room. Mike and Will reveal number 5 of their top five favorite Broncos receivers. The guys finish the first hour reflecting on the Russell Westbrook experience.

Mike Evans and Scrappy Will Petersen open the second hour ranking where the Tebow-to-DT overtime winner ranks in the annals of Broncos history. Mike and Will can’t help but wonder if the Nuggets hired their Coach and GM backwards as David Adelman’s introductory press conference comes up later today. The guys reveal their 4th favorite Broncos receiver ever for their Daily Top 5. Are the teams that beat the Avs and Nuggets in the playoffs a referendum on the tenants of The Can? Should we feel better about the future of basketball and hockey in Denver when you look at it through that lens?

Mike Evans and Scrappy Will Petersen with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour predicting what they’re going to hear at David Adelman’s introductory press conference later today. Stink shares some stories of Ed McCaffery getting leveled in the middle of the field and the lengths he would go to cut weight from his equipment. Will asks a pertinent question as he starts to get anxious ahead of training camp. The guys rank where the Tebow-DT game winning TD ranks amongst the Broncos’ most iconic plays. Mike, Mark, and Scrappy Will finish today’s show completing their Daily Top 5: their favorite Broncos receivers of all time with their unanimous number one pick.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown David Adelman and Josh Kroenke’s press conference from today. Will Kroenke be a more hands on owner going forward? We hear from Adelman and his thoughts on the roster and if the existing players can improve. If the Nuggets decide to run back their roster and hire their coach and GM internally, should we expect a different result than what we saw the past two seasons? Zach shares his problem with Josh Kroenke not admitting the Nuggets have a culture problem. How would the guys sell Jokic on the Nuggets plan of action this offseason? We wrap up the show with more reaction to Adelman and Kroenke’s press conference and just how close the Nuggets are to competing for a championship.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to David Adelman’s introductory press conference after being named the official head coach of the Nuggets. Is there room to grow for Nuggets young players and is Adelman the man to maximize them? How does the Nuggets roster construction compare to the teams that are still in the NBA playoffs?  Zach shares his problem with Josh Kroenke not admitting the Nuggets have a culture problem. Can the Nuggets replicate what the Warriors were able to do in 2022, winning the championship? Today’s “Three Count” features Andrew Mason’s idea for a standard for retiring Broncos jerseys, the chances that Demarius Thomas makes it into Canton as a hall of famer, and the Thunder and Pacers taking commanding 3-1 leads in the conference finals. What trend do all but one of the Broncos newest draft class members have in common?

We kick off hour 1 of the Drive with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Garrett Bolles is a lock or will end up a ring of famer with the Broncos. Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke spoke yet again today with the introduction of new coach David Adelman. Will Kroenke be a more hands on owner going forward? Does the Nuggets organization need a full cultural reset? Can the Nuggets solve their problems, internally? Can the Nugget get back their chemistry we saw in 2023? Phil takes us through what OTA’s can mean to different Broncos this week. Who needs to have a good clean week the most from the Broncos?

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil talked about David Adelman's introductory press conference. Should we read into Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther showing up to the presser? Which Broncos players should we pay attention to at OTAs this week? The fellas explained why they didn't like Josh Kroenke's comments on why the Nuggets organization doesn't need a culture reset. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil continued to react to the Nuggets press conference for David Adelman and Josh Kroenke. How creative does Adelman want to be on defense moving forward? The fellas reflected back on the career of Demaryius Thomas as he will be going into the Broncos Ring of Fame this season. What other Broncos could be next for the ring of fame? 

Dan Jacobs is in for today’s Memorial Day Weekend edition of Dover and Cecil. In hour 3, Dan is joined by DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt to discuss the Fan’s basketball prospects, if Jamal Murray deserves criticism for his lack of professionalism and on court production, and how the Nuggets can improve their roster. Should the Nuggets gone out and performed a full coaching search before hiring David Adelman? Are the Nuggets and Avalanche missing the gritty players they had when they won championships? Are the Rockies on a path to being competitive again or will their losing ways continue? Do the Rockies have building blocks for the future?

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets suddenly playing a bit harder for David Adelman doesn't mean that the serious roster issues that stemmed from having three max contracts went away. How the team must be wary of catastrophic success of the playoff run and have an objective view of the roster. Enjoy the show!

Mike Evans and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with What’s Trending like the implications of keeping David Adelman full time, Malone backs up the truck on his shot at Jokic, and one of the most compelling season in Rockies history. Stink hops on to give his take on the historically bad run the Rockies are on before he gives his bleak outlook on the Nuggets after they announced that they’ll be keeping David Adelman around full-time. Mike needs an 8am listener to clarify his rooting interest in the Dallas Stars. The guys answer the best “Is It Just Me’s” from the 8am listeners pertaining to Evan Engram’s projected impact, among other things.  

Mike Evans and Richie Carni with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour reminiscing about their last days of school before Mike defends the Nuggets from the Rockies comparisons. The guys address the Nuggets fans’ frustrations with the team after they hired David Adelman full time. Some Bronco fans on the text line are worried about how impactful Evan Engram will be in the Sean Payton’s offense, are they setting themselves up for disappointment? Richie closes out the week explaining and justifying his weekend plans to Mike and Mark.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets hiring David Adelman to be the head coach before hiring a general manager. Will Adelman be able to keep Jamal Murray in line? Should anyone from the Nuggets organization speak to Murray about going out after game 6 when he nearly didn’t play due to his health? What did the guys make of Michael Malone walking back his claim that SGA is the league MVP? Does Michael Malone have mixed emotions when it comes to Nikola Jokic? Should Michael Malone be on the Mount Rushmore of Denver sports head coaches?

Dover and Cecil opened the show reacting to Michael Malone clearing up his stance on the NBA MVP saying that Nikola Jokic should've won it. How are the guys feeling about the David Adelman promotion after sleeping on it? Dover explained that the Nuggets are never going to develop and improve Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Will Courtland Sutton lead the Broncos in receiving this season? 

0:00 - Yesterday, Josh Kroenke addressed the media and announced the hiring of David Adelman and the new Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets. Interim no more. How do we feel about the hiring, especially since they don't have a new GM yet?16:36 - Josh K's presser had a common theme yesterday. Most of the Nuggets answers will be "internal." What does that mean exactly?36:23 - Another week, another new low point for the Rockies. They continue to make history for all the wrong reasons! 

00:00 David Adelman named Nuggets head coach.25:00 Chris Dempsey joins the show.43:25 Nuggets yet to name a GM.

00:00 Nuggets High Five.18:20 How close the Nuggets are to winning.33:10 More on David Adelman.

This week, the guys react to the passing of longtime Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay and discuss early trade talks between the Saints and Steelers involving wide receiver Chris Olave. Brock Purdy and Fred Warner both land major extensions with the 49ers, while rookie deals are locked in for Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. The NFL approves flag football for the 2028 Olympics, the “Tush Push” survives another vote, and a new award is introduced to honor offensive linemen: Protector of the Year. In the NBA, the Eastern and Western Conference Finals are underway, with the Pacers pulling off an unforgettable Game 1 comeback in Madison Square Garden. SGA takes home MVP honors, the All-Rookie teams are announced, and Denver officially promotes David Adelman to head coach. In music, Joey Bada$$ holds his own against the entire West Coast, and the Diddy trial continues to make headlines.Follow the podcast:Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteStream our playlist:Apple Music | Spotify

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on May 22, 2025. Tyrese Haliburton & the Pacers shock the Knicks in Game 1 The Denver Nuggets have officially hired David Adelman as their Head Coach.  Which of these Championship Sporting Events Would You Rather be at?  AP NBA Writer Tim Reynolds joined to talk about the Playoffs and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP. Did the Association get it right? BYU Quarterback Jack Retzlaff has been accusesd of sexual assault Top 10 Game: Top 10 Movies with athletes The College Football Playoff Committee has officially adopted a straight seeding model, getting rid of automatic byes.  NFL Blitz: Peyton Manning's Tribute to the late Jim Irsay.  Best & Worst of the Day

The Nuggets and interim coach David Adelman agreed on a deal to make Adelman the full-time head coach. Adelman went 3-0 in the regular season after taking over for Michael Malone and won a playoff series, leading Denver to one win from the West finals. Was Adelman the obvious choice? Should the Nuggets have hired the GM first? And will the Nuggets keep their starting core together for next season? Eric and Bruce break it all down.

The Denver Nuggets have named David Adelman head coach of the Denver Nuggets. The team will do a longer search for GM and no decisions have been made. How will Adelman be different than Michael Malone as head coach? Adelman now get's to build his own staff and have a whole offseason to install his own system. The DNVR Nuggets Podcast fellas break down their feeling on the hire and where the Nuggets might go from here. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know.Start - 0:00Initial impressions - 3:00Stability - 7:00David Adelman - 25:50Adelman building a staff - 34:00Relationships to players - 42:00Superchats - 1:01:45An ALLCITY Network ProductionPARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eventsALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsportsBALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_SportsBUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21Toyota Drive to the Playoffs: https://kse.jotform.com/250624177000950?camefrom=CFC_KSE_xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_[…]um=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_campaign=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pASigned Jamal Murray Jersey giveaway: https://www.cdccoors.com/dnvr-denver-jamal-murray-jersey-giveaway/Raising Cane's Rooftop Fridays: https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/  Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvrbet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLERUCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_NullGo to https://millerlite.com/dnvr to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Lite pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Tastes like Miller Time. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenuggets. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.#Nuglife

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the breaking news of the Nuggets hiring David Adelman to be their next head coach. Phil explains why he thinks Adelman can get the most out of Jamal Murray while the other guys are not enthusiastic about the hire. Should the Nuggets have hired a general manager first and allow the future GM to have an input on who his head coach is? Should the Nuggets have gone through a full coaching search before landing on Adelman? Will Adelman have more of a say in organizational decisions than the next GM? Will the Nuggets go with another internal hire for their general manager? Did the Kroenke’s hire Adelman because they were comfortable with him and is that a negative? Will Josh Kroenke be more involved with the Nuggets organization going forward? Was Michael Malone taking a shot at Denver fans and Jokic with his comments on ESPN’s broadcast the other night?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to audio from Josh Kroenke’s press conference today.  Will the current Nuggets players be too comfortable with David Adelman when the team seems to need some sort of shake up? What was the biggest takeaway for the guys from Josh Kroenke’s press conference today? Will the Nuggets go outside of the organization to hire their open general manager position? Will Adelman be able to maximize the roster from the starters to the bench rotation? Will the Nuggets truly be able to develop their bench or will the starters still see heavy minutes in the regular season? Should the expectation for the Nuggets be to win Jokic another championship? How much of the Adelman hire came down to finances and him being a cheaper option? Should the Nuggets have gone through a full coaching search before landing on Adelman?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to audio from Josh Kroenke’s press conference today. After hiring David Adelman, the interim coach, will the Nuggets go internal for their general manager hire as well? Has Kroenke set up the Nuggets to fail after letting multiple front office members leave in the past decade due to finances? Will Christian Braun get a fair contract from the Nuggets? Will the Nuggets be able to sell Braun on taking a lesser than deal to keep playing with Jokic? We react to Michael Malone’s comments on ESPN the other night. Did Malone take a shot at Jokic and the Denver fans during the broadcast? How should Nuggets nation feel about Malone at this point? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to share his biggest takeaways from today. Why was David Adelman not at today’s Nuggets press conference?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to the breaking news of the Nuggets making David Adelman the next head coach. Dover explained why the Adelman promotion is good news for Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. What is the plan for the GM position now for the Nuggets? The guys explained why they wanted ownership to do a full coaching search. 

Trey Mitchell from Around the NBA with Trey joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets taking off the interim tag for David Adelman. What that means. Was the process ok? Also they discuss Josh Kroenke's press conference. What he said about the GM search and what he means about "the answers being internal". Enjoy the show!

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Tyrese Haliburton & the Pacers shock the Knicks in Game 1 The Denver Nuggets have officially hired David Adelman as their Head Coach.  Which of these Championship Sporting Events Would You Rather be at? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to a hypothetical trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Draymond Green and Buddy Hield. Would Draymond bring an edge to the team that the Nuggets could use? We also have breaking news as SGA has officially won the NBA’s MVP award. Why did the NBA wait so long to hand out the award? Phil and Aniello react to Michael Malone’s comments from the ESPN broadcast, last night. Was Malone taking a shot at Jokic and the Nuggets when he said, “SGA showed why he’s the MVP”? Phil answers if David Adelman is the right guy to be the next Nuggets head coach after a short stint as interim head coach. Will Adelman be able to get the most out of the Nuggets roster? What is Adelman’s philosophy? Should the Nuggets still perform a full search for their head coach opening? How do the guys feel about NFL players being allowed to participate in the Olympics for flag football? Would Phil have played in the Olympics if he was still in the league? Who would be the best option for team USA’s quarterback?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello react to James Palmer’s comments on Sean Payton and the Broncos, going pedal to the metal and wanting people to know they’ve arrived. Does Sean have reason to be so confident in his group? Will the Broncos defense be able to make life easier for Bo Nix and the offense? Phil walks up through what the Broncos rookie class is going through. What is there to like from this Broncos rookie class so far? We react to the NFL rule changes and the ones that didn’t pass. Should the league ban the “tush push”? How can the NFL improve their kickoff and onside kick rules? Phil answers if David Adelman is the right guy to be the next Nuggets head coach after a short stint as interim head coach. Will Adelman be able to get the most out of the Nuggets roster? What other names should the Nuggets interview during the hiring process? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on CU and Coach Prime as we head into his first season without Shedeur and Travis Hunter. Should Deion’s expectations be similar to coaches around the country that are making similar money? How can Colorado get their standard to be at the same level as schools like Georgia, Ohio State, or Texas? We react to the news of the NFL allowing their players to participate in the Olympics in flag football. Why were NFL owners willing to risk their players in non-NFL games? Has the Nuggets goal of a dynasty changed to just winning Jokic one more ring during his time in Denver? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss what he saw in Oklahoma City during the Nuggets series, if David Adelman is the man for the next Nuggets head coaching job, and Jamal Murray’s playoff performances. Do the Nuggets need a complete roster overhaul or just a few more bodies at the end of the rotation?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Nuggets players and specifically Jamal Murray will feel too comfortable with David Adelman if he were to be promoted to head coach. What qualities in a new coach would get the best out of Murray? With the Nuggets facing 3 huge questions heading into the offseason, a new head coach, a new general manager, and re-tooling a roster, how do the guys rank them in order of importance? Is it fair to hire the head coach first and then pair him with a GM who didn’t sign off on the coach? We hear from ESPN’s Bobby Marks and his thoughts on what a Christian Braun contract extension would look like. Should Braun be interested in taking a “hometown discount” to stay with the Nuggets? After Aaron Gordon’s gutty performance, Zach asks who is on the Denver Mount Rushmore of most reliable players. We hear from recent Broncos draft pick; Pat Bryant and he shares about the football retreat Bo Nix is putting together.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Nikola Jokic on if the core of this Nuggets team is close to winning a championship. Does Jokic think David Adelman should become the next head coach? Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report joined the show and discussed what adjustments Jamal Murray needs to make to improve his game. Is there a plan on how to fix this Nuggets roster? The guys broke down a trade scenario where the Nuggets can trade Michael Porter Jr. and strengthen their bench. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Nikola Jokic on if he wants David Adelman to become the next head coach. Jamal Murray talked about the chances of the core of this Nuggets team getting back to a championship. Cecil explained why he wants Jokic to be vocal behind the scenes. Will Petersen joined the show to say who is closer to winning a championship, the Nuggets or Avalanche. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how close the Nuggets team is to competing for a championship. Is the Nuggets “core four” worth keeping together if it hampers the Nuggets ability to overhaul the rest of the roster? What would the trade market look like for a player like Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr.? DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joins the show to discuss if David Adelman is the right guy to be the next Nuggets head coach, if the Nuggets need MPJ’s shooting, and what Jokic and Murray had to say about the Nuggets ability to win a championship with this core. Today’s “Three Count” features Michael Malone joining ESPN’s coverage of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves and who we are rooting for in the western and eastern conference finals. What matchup would the NBA be rooting for to meet in the Finals? The guys look through the Broncos schedule and decide who the toughest number one receivers will be for Pat Surtain to matchup with.

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show reacting to the Nuggets getting blown out in Game 7 against the Thunder. The guys explained why Nikola Jokic needed to be better yesterday. Does Jokic have the right team around him to win another championship? Cecil explained why he thinks David Adelman has already won the Nuggets HC job., 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if JJ Redick exposed the Nuggets with the way he had his team guarding Nikola Jokic. The fellas heard from David Adelman on Aaron Gordon playing through his injury yesterday. Who was the 2nd best player for the Nuggets in this playoff run? 

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if the Nuggets should hire David Adelman as their full-time head coach, if Scottie Scheffler will win 10 majors by the time he's 35, if the Angels sweeping the Dodgers was the biggest shock of the weekend, if Yankee fans are in the right for booing Juan Soto, if Jalen Brunson is a top 5 free agent signing of the 21st century, if the Maple Leafs are the saddest organization in sports and if NBA teams should be required to wear their home jerseys at home.

Scrappy Will Petersen and Brandon Stokely open today’s show recapping a season-saving Game 6 win. They hear what David Adelman had to say about Julian Strawther’s contributions on both sides of the court after the biggest win of the season. Stoke gets Will’s side of the Broadmoor incident. Scrappy Will and Stoke finish the third hour breaking down the five most intriguing games of the Broncos’ 2025 schedule.

Scrappy Will Petersen and Brandon Stokely with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour talking about their favorite burger condiments. They shine a spotlight on Nikola Jokic’s brilliant performance and the MVP conspiracy theory. Stink hops on the show to give his take on the Nuggets’ huge Game 6 win and to break down the role players’ performance. Stink breaks down the most interesting games of the Broncos’ upcoming season. Will, Stoke, and Stink finish the third hour giving David Adelman his cigar for how he handled his fourth quarter adjustments.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open the second hour sorting through technical difficulties before previewing what may be the Nuggets’ Last Dance. Mike and Stoke sort through the Broncos’ schedule to pick out the wins and losses to predict how the season will go. They discuss the adjustments that David Adelman has to make to keep the Nuggets’ season alive. Something has been bothering Mike about MPJ’s injury. What’s Trending? The Nuggets’ path to victory and long road trips for the Broncos.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the NFL and Olympics in talks to allow their players to compete in flag football. How would the guys feel about someone like Patrick Surtain taking time away from the Broncos to try and win a gold medal at the Olympics? Would it matter who plays for the US or would team USA roll to a gold medal regardless? Zach and Phil list the three best quarterbacks the Broncos will face in 2025/2026. Do they agree on their lists? Could Jokic be awarded the NBA MVP trophy tonight? Zach shares his tin foil theory as to why SGA has not received his presumed MVP yet. Could Jokic receiving the MVP over SGA, inspire the Thunder even more to take out the Nuggets? We hear an update from David Adelman on Jamal Murray’s health for tonight. Will a hampered Murray be enough to still make a difference and get a Nuggets win in Ball Arena?

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open today’s show venting about a frustrating Game 5 loss that slipped away from the Nuggets to put them down 3-2 to the Thunder. They heard some rumors about the Broncos’ week one opponent and they call a 1-0 start before they hear what the 6am listeners have to say about the Nuggets’ loss. Mike missed a golden opportunity yesterday, in fact, he completely forgot about it; how much of it is his fault and how much responsibility should the group have taken to remind him? They finish the first hour with their complaints about how David Adelman handled the fourth quarter of Game 5.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Nuggets interim coach, David Adelman’s comments on what happened to the Nuggets late in game 5. Is the Nuggets exhaustion a fair excuse as to why the Nuggets cannot finish the past two games? Could Travis Hunter make history and be the first player to win the NFL’s offensive and defensive rookie of the year awards? If Hunter is producing at a high level on both sides of the ball could he be in the conversation for the league’s MVP? Did the Broncos luck out with the best-case scenario in week 1 with their opponent being the Tennessee Titans? Will the Broncos overlook a rookie quarterback making his first ever NFL start? How do the guys feel about the Broncos not having a bye directly after their international game? Who will be the Giants QB be when they come to Denver week 7? How strong is the Broncos word when it comes to their negotiations with Courtland Sutton? Could Pat Bryant be the replacement for Sutton?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Thunder game 5, last night. Why did David Adelman sub Michael Porter Jr. back into the game late into the 4th quarter? Is a hurt Michael Porter Jr. a better option to have on the court than someone off the bench? How should Adelman handle MPJ going forward in this series? While others are getting the blame, Zach believes Jamal Murray didn’t play up to his potential and was too inefficient. Today’s “Three Count” features Julius Thomas advocating for a Von Miller and Broncos reunion and Derrick Henry and the Ravens agreeing to a 2-year, 30-million dollar contract extension. We react to Romona Shelburne’s article detailing a spat between Aaron Gordon and Russell Westbrook. Do we believe that these events occurred? Zach and Phil explain why they have no problem with the article but with whoever on the Nuggets is speaking to the media about inside locker room issues.

Today's word of the day is ‘unacceptable' as in the Rockies as in Colorado as in Bud Black as in Dick Monfort as in historic. The Rockies have been so bad this year that this move surprised absolutely nobody. Could they break the record for most losses all-time that was just set last year by the White Sox? This Rockies team lost 21-0 on Saturday! (15:00) The Boston Red Sox ownership group flew to Kansas City to meet with Rafael Devers. Why now? (21:45) Is anyone else as confused as I am in watching the Knicks and Celtics series? Boston hit its shots and won big. Another 20+ point lead for them but held on. (27:25) The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are both tired. That's what Nuggets coach David Adelman said. One of the worst first quarters you'll ever see. And the Nuggets somehow almost held on, but the Thunder got it done. Back to OKC we go tied up. (32:45) Review: Sacramento. (36:35) Astros starter Lance McCullers was emotional after his last outing after saying he received death threats for his performance. Not just him, but his children were targeted. Disgraceful. (44:20) The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight! Who will get the magic ball? Who has waved the white flag for Cooper Flagg enough? (47:00) NPPOD. (48:20) Bill Belichick and UNC is a nightmare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘unacceptable' as in the Rockies as in Colorado as in Bud Black as in Dick Monfort as in historic. The Rockies have been so bad this year that this move surprised absolutely nobody. Could they break the record for most losses all-time that was just set last year by the White Sox? This Rockies team lost 21-0 on Saturday! (15:00) The Boston Red Sox ownership group flew to Kansas City to meet with Rafael Devers. Why now? (21:45) Is anyone else as confused as I am in watching the Knicks and Celtics series? Boston hit its shots and won big. Another 20+ point lead for them but held on. (27:25) The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are both tired. That's what Nuggets coach David Adelman said. One of the worst first quarters you'll ever see. And the Nuggets somehow almost held on, but the Thunder got it done. Back to OKC we go tied up. (32:45) Review: Sacramento. (36:35) Astros starter Lance McCullers was emotional after his last outing after saying he received death threats for his performance. Not just him, but his children were targeted. Disgraceful. (44:20) The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight! Who will get the magic ball? Who has waved the white flag for Cooper Flagg enough? (47:00) NPPOD. (48:20) Bill Belichick and UNC is a nightmare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices