Podcast appearances and mentions of Jamal Murray

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the LeBron James free agency FREEZE. Then, he goes over the Denver Nuggets point guard position and if the team will make a trade to add to Jamal Murray. Finally, Ryan discusses everyone's favorite topic: video games, specifically NBA 2K27. 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 Aniello and Jake. The guys discuss whether Nolan Arenado or Carmelo Anthony will ever repair their relationships with the Nuggets and Rockies. Zach and Phil debate if the Nuggets need to make a drastic change with their roster after we saw Brad Stevens in Boston trade away Jaylen Brown to create roster flexibility. Do the Nuggets need to trade Jamal Murray after three straight years of poor playoff performances? We react to the NFL's top 10 wide receivers as voted on by scouts, executives, and coaches. Were the Broncos' wideouts of Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton disrespected with how few votes they received or not getting any votes? We react to the impressive 2027 recruiting class Deion Sanders is building up in Boulder. Do the guys think this is the proper way to build a roster in college football over using the transfer portal to overhaul the roster from year to year? How long will it take for this recruiting class to make a difference for CU, and does Deion have enough time to let them develop? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the Colorado State Rams for 2026. How are the experts predicting CSU's finish in the new Pac-12? Zach calls his shot for their quarterback to garner national attention by the end of the season. We react to the NFL's top 10 wide receivers as voted on by scouts, executives, and coaches. Were the Broncos' wideouts of Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton disrespected with how few votes they received or not getting any votes? We debate if the Nuggets need to make a drastic change with their roster after we saw Brad Stevens in Boston trade away Jaylen Brown to create roster flexibility. Is it too difficult to build a championship roster with two players on max contracts? Do the Nuggets need to trade Jamal Murray after three straight years of poor playoff performances? With the ESPY's tonight, we preview the categories with Denver athletes involved and categories in which Denver athletes should have been nominated. 

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the ESPN list of the NFL’s top wide receivers. Did any Broncos crack that list? Which players may have deserved to crack this list? Should any of them have made it? The guys look at the Nuggets rookies in the summer league. Trevon Brazile had a great game for the Nuggets. What did his performance do to excite you about the Nuggets? Did it move the needle at all, or is this just another small footnote for the season? Jamal Murray seems to be very divisive this offseason. Are fans too critical of one of the team's best players, or are they justified in their anger? Two polarizing figures in Denver sports may have burnt all bridges with the franchise that drafted them. Of those two, who is more likely to bury the hatchet with the organization that drafted them?  

Jake and James broke down the latest news surrounding LeBron James and the Nuggets. What are the chances that he ends up signing with the Nuggets? The fellas discussed whether Bo Nix is already a top-five QB in Broncos history. Why didn't the Nuggets trade Jamal Murray for Jaylen Brown? The guys talked about how the Nuggets haven't gotten better since they got knocked out of the playoffs. 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. They open the second hour with something familiar, a hot take on the classic 4th of July spread, and some of the biggest robbed moments in sports history. Nuggets fans’ patience is being tested this offseason, but the guys explain why it’s not necessarily the Nuggets’ fault. The Nuggets are handcuffed, and the most viable move to get out of it is to trade Jamal Murray, so why haven’t they made a move? John and Chad explore the hypothetical of Lebron choosing Jokic and Denver over everybody else. How would he affect his legacy and Joker’s, win or lose?  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. They recap Team USA’s victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, the highs and lows between the World Cup Fever and the dreaded Red Card. The Nuggets finally made a move in free agency, they review the Marvin Bagley II signing for the Nuggets. How many minutes will he play? They discuss whether the Nuggets really missed out on Jaylen Brown and Chad makes the case for why it’s time for the Nuggets to break up Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Chad lays out the plan for the Nuggets’ front office moving forward. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil reset the LeBron James conversation as he is rumored to be a target of the Nuggets in free agency. Does LeBron make the Nuggets an immediate championship contender? Would LeBron pick Denver over situations like Golden State or Miami? How would LeBron fit with Jokic and Murray on the court? Would LeBron or Murray be able to defer as the third option? Would the Nuggets be able to build up enough defense around their big three? We react to the breaking news of a blockbuster trade which sends Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft compensation. Why were the Celtics more interested in Paul George than Jamal Murray? Are teams looking out for the possibility that Jokic becomes available next offseason? We pivot to the Broncos as the guys debate if JaQuan McMillian is a star and not just a good story. Zach shares McMillian's stats and compares them to the best safeties in the NFL. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on McMillian finding the ball and not caring about his path to the NFL, including being undrafted.

00:00 Peyton Watson news, tarps off.13:40 Jamal Murray.33:40 Tim Hardaway Jr. signs with the Heat.

00:00 The Avalanche trades.13:30 Jamal Murray for Jaylen Brown rumors.30:50 Hunter Goodman's big weekend.

Rumors are flowing for potential Jaylen Brown trades and the guys look at Bill Simmons' proposal of the Nuggets trading Jamal Murray to the Celtics for Jaylen Brown

In hour three of Dover and Cecil, the guys react to the report coming out of the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is delaying signing his extension for another year. Is this a move for leverage? Could Jokic be forcing the Kroenkes' hand? Are we proud that Jokic is taking a stand for his legacy? We visit some of the trade rumors with Jaylen Brown. Would you trade Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson for Brown? A Colorado legend, Big Al Williams, joins us! Can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? Is fixing the backup QB situation the biggest concern? How can Davis Webb level up the Broncos? They have a big conversation about the backup QB to end the hour! 

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys react to the report coming out of the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is delaying signing his extension for another year. Is this a move for leverage? Could Jokic be forcing the Kroenkes' hand? Are we proud that Jokic is taking a stand for his legacy? We visit some of the trade rumors with Jaylen Brown. Would you trade Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson for Brown? A Colorado legend, Big Al Williams, joins us! Can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? Is fixing the backup QB situation the biggest concern? How can Davis Webb level up the Broncos? They have a big conversation about the backup QB to end the hour! 

Who are the 20 best players in the NBA heading into next season? We're doing the impossible: a way-too-early ranking of the league's elite and debating which stars belong in each tier. We start with the true franchise carriers—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Giannis Antetokounmpo—the superstars capable of dragging a team into contention. Then we break down the No. 1 options who can lead championship runs with the right supporting cast, including Luka Dončić, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jayson Tatum. We also discuss the players we still need to see more from, including Cade Cunningham, Donovan Mitchell, and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus rank a loaded wing group featuring Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Williams, and Jaylen Brown. Can Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes save the East Play-In tier? And where do NBA legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James belong as they continue to defy Father Time? Plus, we reveal the stars who just missed the cut, including Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Jamal Murray, and Pascal Siakam.   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   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.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Mike Klis' comments on the Broncos not trading Marvin Mims this season. Is Mims happy in Denver? Could he initiate a trade before the season starts? We read Mims' quotes on his frustration with the Broncos and admitting that this will probably be his last year with the team. With the NBA Draft tonight, we debate what the Nuggets will do. Will they attach one of their players, like Jamal Murray, to trade up in the draft? Will they attach a bad contract to their first-round pick in a trade to get off a player's contract like Zeke Nnaji or Christian Braun? Do the Nuggets need to move on from Aaron Gordon with his health inconsistencies? We react to the Rockies walking off the Red Sox last night with 8 straight hits. The guys speak to the Rockies, continuing to go down a path of competitiveness and competence, while still putting a fun product on the field. We react to the win totals for each of the Big 12 schools in college football. What is Colorado's win total, and where did they rank in the conference? Will CU's new approach to recruiting turn around the program? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and debate who has more pressure on them this season between Sean Payton and Bo Nix. What pressure does Payton have after receiving a contract extension in the last month? Will Payton become the first head coach to win a Super Bowl with two different organizations? Will Nix get a mega contract extension at the end of the season if he plays well? We react to Mike Klis' comments on the Broncos not trading Marvin Mims this season. How happy is Mims in Denver with his role? Is he expendable now with the addition of Jaylen Waddle and all the speed he brings to the offense? We read Mims' quotes on his frustration with the Broncos and admitting that this will probably be his last year with the team. We wrap up the show previewing the NBA Draft tonight and how the Nuggets will approach their pick, and potentially trading up or down by attaching players like Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon in a trade. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys discuss the NBA Draft and whether the Nuggets will be involved in any trades today. What contract do the Nuggets need to get off the most between Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon? Zach and Phil continue to discuss the Nuggets and how they will approach this offseason. Do they need to move on from Aaron Gordon with his health inconsistencies? We react to the Rockies walking off the Red Sox last night with 8 straight hits. The guys speak to the Rockies, continuing to go down a path of competitiveness and competence. We react to the win totals for each of the Big 12 schools in college football. What is Colorado's win total, and where did they rank in the conference? Will CU's new approach to recruiting turn around the program? 

Send us Fan MailWe kick around a bold Nuggets offseason question: is it time to listen to Jamal Murray trade offers even after a championship run. We weigh Murray's value against Denver's defensive needs and brainstorm realistic and unrealistic deals that could better fit Nikola Jokic's window.• Denver looking far from contending status despite Jokic's dominance • Nuggets defensive concerns and why stops matter in the playoffs • Jamal Murray's profile as a fringe All-Star entering age 30 • Regular season and playoff splits used to frame Murray's value • List of younger guards who earned All-Star nods earlier • What Jokic needs most: 3-and-D wings, rim protection, reliable depth • Potential targets and swaps including Utah pieces and Toronto options • Bigger swings like pairing Jokic with Kevin Durant or Giannis • Why Murray looks different against elite perimeter defenders • Our closing question: keep the title core or cash in for fit and youth please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the showSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by previewing mini camp! What are we expecting to see today, and what do we want to see? The Broncos struggled to force turnovers last year. What does history say about defenses that can force turnovers? We start to look at the Nuggets' offseason. We’re seeing some trades for Jamal Murray, but do any of them make sense? The Broncos' division rival extended its franchise quarterback. How will those battles look for the next handful of years?

In hour three, Dover and Cecil look at the Broncos mini camp! What are we expecting to see today, and what do we want to see? The Broncos struggled to force turnovers last year. What does history say about defenses that can force turnovers? We start to look at the Nuggets' offseason. We’re seeing some trades for Jamal Murray, but do any of them make sense? How is the AFC West shaping up? Is Mahomes still the best QB, and if so, for how much longer?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Jared Bednar returning as the head coach of the Avalanche. Zach points out the lack of playoff success outside of the Cup year, and the guys debate if another coach like David Carle would have the respect of the Avs locker room. Zach and Phil debate if Marvin Mims is a trade candidate for the Broncos with their history of moving off wide receivers when they have a full position room. Will the Broncos be able to figure out Mims' role on the offense or continue to use him mostly as a special teamer? We react to the Broncos giving Patrick Surtain an unpromoted pay bump this week. Are players like Nik Bonitto and Jaylen Waddle also looking for a pay bump as rewards for outperforming their contracts? We react to Jamal Murray being left off the Team Canada roster. Is there a fracture between Murray and his national basketball team? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's FPI forecasting the NFL season. How did they forecast the Broncos' season? Why are the oddsmakers and ESPN computers down on the Broncos in 2026? We debate if Marvin Mims is a trade candidate for the Broncos with their history of moving off wide receivers when they have a full position room. Is a contract extension in the works for Mims? Will the Broncos be able to figure out Mims' role on the offense or continue to use him mostly as a special teamer? We react to the Broncos giving Patrick Surtain an unpromoted pay bump this week. Are players like Nik Bonitto and Jaylen Waddle also looking for a pay bump as rewards for outperforming their contracts? We react to Jamal Murray not committing to Team Canada for the next three years to be a part of the 2028 Olympics. Is there a fracture between Murray and his national basketball team? 

0:00 - It's gonna be a long summer, man. The Nuggets left a bad taste in our mouths. The Avs left an even worse one. And now, Brett's asking Moser stupid questions. Strap in, everyone. It's gonna get weird until Broncos training camp. After that, not to go all Seinfeld, but WHAT'S the DEAL with all these international tournaments in hockey and basketball? There was just a hockey tournament. Now there's a basketball one? Jamal Murray isn't playing for Canada, but Jokic IS playing for Serbia?16:00 - AJ Brown spoke to the media yesterday for the first time as a New England Patriot, and he was a little overzealous. How do you feel about someone playing for a team, while actively being a fan of a different team?36:22 - Brett got a song completely stuck in Moser's head. And it happens to be a song that Moser hates with the burning passions of 1000 suns. As I said earlier...it's gonna be long summer.

 For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they speculate which golfers that Stoke will be paired up with at the Pro Am. They recap a comeback win for the Rockies. Mike wonders if the Broncos did enough to stay in the Super Bowl conversation after all of yesterday’s blockbuster trades. The guys see the Rams, a Kroenke-owned team, going all-in on them and they wonder if they’ll follow suit for the Nuggets. Mike and Stink discuss Russ’ legacy in Denver now that it appears he’s hung up his cleats. What’s Trending? A rare Rox win, two big trades that affect the Broncos, Jamal Murray says “No” to Canada, Dan Campbell hates pajama parties, Lamar stans, and the beginning of the Stanley Cup Finals.  

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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.

0:00 ... The All-NBA Teams were announced over the weekend and the crew does a lightning round commenting on all the members of the first team.  Cade Cunningham, SGA, Nikola Jokic, Wemby, and Luka Doncic make up the first team.  Bruce has a big issue with one of the first teamers. 5:21 ... The All NBA Second team consists of Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard.  The guys wondered if aging Kawhi Leonard can have another All-NBA season at age 34 after this season's great performance. 12:44 ... The All-NBA third team consists of Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Duren.  Duren making the third team could really affect his contract negotiations with the Pistons due to the 3rd Team honor making him eligible for a Super Max contract worth $48 million more than he would have qualified for had he not been honored as an All-NBA performer. 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 react to Jamal Murray being named to an All-NBA team for the first time in his career. Zach explains why this achievement is bittersweet and why he is open to trading Jamal Murray this offseason while his stock is at an all-time high. How did we get to the point where the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination tonight in Game 4? Have the Avs shown they are front-runners, and when times get tough, they aren't built for it? Zach shares the history of teams to come back from down 3-0 in a series, and the guys debate if the Avs have it in them to get it done. Have the Avs outplayed the Golden Knights despite being in a 3-0 hole in the series? We pivot to the Broncos, and Phil fills us in on what the Broncos will be doing at OTA's next week. How will the absence of Bo Nix impact the work they can do? We hear from Justin Simmons and a story between him and Sean Payton on Payton not wanting Simmons to wear sleeves, Simmons refusing, and eventually getting let go from the Broncos. 

0:00 ... Ross Geiger says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer.  Show #250 is dedicated to Trey Jemison of the Knicks, who wears #50 for the newly crowned NBA Eastern Conference Champs. 1:07 ... Knicks fan World B shares his thoughts on his team making the Finals after a 26 season drought. 2:10 ... World B had predicted the Knicks to make the Finals in his preseason picks and his aim was true! 3:39 ... Ross tees up a discussion on how the Knicks have grown so much as a team. 4:24 ... Bruce is happiest for Knicks head coach Mike Brown who has led the team to record breaking performances in the playoffs.  And they didn't really want to hire him to replace Tom Thibodeau prior to the season but all the other coaches they wanted to interview were not given permission from their teams to speak to New York about the job.   So Brown was hired by default and it was a move that has succeeded wildly. 6:16 ... World B gives Brown credit for retooling the Knicks' offensive system and he reels off the numbers that prove it. 8:47 ... Ross wonders whether the Knicks upcoming layoff (as they wait for their Finals opponent) will kill their great momentum?  Both Bruce and World B feel like the Knicks are sitting pretty.  Ross is concerned how they'll handle any offensive dry spells against the Spurs and Thunder. 13:49 ... If the Spurs beat OKC and play New York in the Finals, Bruce feels like the Knicks will use Karl Anthony-Towns to draw Victor Wembanyama away from the hoop on defense which could allow New York to operate successfully closer to the hoop. 14:48 ... Bruce marvels at how Wemby guards the entire opposing team and how God must be a Spurs fan with Wemby succeeding Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the latest generational big man in San Antonio. 16:37 ... World B reacts to the Spurs big win in game 4 with Wemby leading the way once again. 18:09 ... Bruce points out how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has struggled offensively against the Spurs and with two key teammates like Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell battling health issues, the Spurs will continue to "throw the kitchen sink" at SGA if they miss more action.  The result will be to wear SGA down and that will mean big trouble for OKC.  Ross adds some perspective to the OKC offensive struggles. 20:11 ... World B explains how the return of De'Aaron Fox has been really important as far as the offense running smoothly.  Ross feels like game 5 is a "must win" game for the Thunder. 22:40 ... Bruce points out that all the NBA awards have been announced except for Coach of the Year and he hopes his preseason prediction of Mitch Johnson winning the award might come true with a trophy presentation prior to game 6 in San Antonio. 24:09 ... The All-NBA Teams were announced over the weekend and the crew does a lightning round commenting on all the members of the first team.  Cade Cunningham, SGA, Nikola Jokic, Wemby, and Luka Doncic make up the first team.  Bruce has a big issue with one of the first teamers. 29:31 ... The All NBA Second team consists of Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard.  The guys wondered if aging Kawhi Leonard can have another All-NBA season at age 34 after this season's great performance. 36:53 ... The All-NBA third team consists of Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Duren.  Duren making the third team could really affect his contract negotiations with the Pistons due to the honor making him eligible for a Super Max contract worth $48 million more than he would have qualified for had he not been honored as an All-NBA performer. 45:16 ... We examine the All Defensive teams for the season.  The first teamers are Wemby, Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Derrick White, and Rudy Gobert.  Bruce has a summer assigmnent for Thompson. 49:29 ... The second teamers are Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, and Dyson Daniels. 52:39 ... Final Thoughts: Bruce on how Wemby's main "superpower" cannot be measured by analytics.  World B on how the Orlando Magic's search for a new coach is still wide open with many potential great candidates in the mix.  Ross closes with his thoughts on two former NBA players facing off in an MMA match in Las Vegas over the weekend. 56:56 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye. TRT 57:13           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 goes over the All-NBA awards for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Then, Ryan breaks down the Denver Nuggets point guard position and why the Nuggets must find another playmaker they trust. Do Bruce Brown, Jalen Pickett, or Tyus Jones still fit the bill? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike Rice and Marcello Romano sit in for the guys for this Memorial Day. They react to a shocking 5-3 Game Three loss to send the Avalanche to a 3-0 series deficit. They cover a couple of NBA headlines like the Western Conference Finals and the All-NBA teams. They try to make sense of the Avs’ stunning collapse as they fill in some blanks. Jamal Murray made his first All-NBA team. Does this make him a more valuable trade piece in the offseason? Mike and Cello end the first hour discussing the Avs’ key injuries heading into Game 4.  

Today's Memorial Day edition of The Drive kicks off with John Davis and Chad Andrus cross-talking with Dan Jacobs. The guys discuss the collapse of the Colorado Avalanche as they fall behind 3-0 in the Western Conference Final. Are both the Nuggets and Avalanche not built to succeed in the playoffs? Do both teams play too soft? John and Chad debate how much Jared Bednar is to blame for the position the Avalanche are in. Are there no excuses for Bednar with how great of a roster the Avs have? Has Bednar's message gone stale in the locker room? We react to Jamal Murray finally being named to an All-NBA team. Should the Nuggets trade Murray while his value is still high? How have other teams routinely been able to slow down the Avalanche's high-powered offense in the playoffs? 

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? 

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 3rd hour, Dover and Jake previewed Game 4 tonight between the Avs and Wild. The guys heard from Nathan MacKinnon explaining how they can get the entire team rolling. What are the things that David Adelman needs to improve on as a head coach? The fellas discussed if the Nuggets can trade Jamal Murray and get better after the trade. 

In the final hour, Dover and Jake were joined by Will Petersen to discuss if the Jared Bednar made the right decision to bench Scott Wedgewood last game and start Mackenzie Blackwood tonight. Jake named one player he would trade Jamal Murray for that would make the Nuggets better after the trade. Kissner broke down what he saw from Broncos rookie mini camp on Saturday. Closing out the show, Jake gave his thoughts on the Rockies season so far. 

Jamal Murray was the best 3rd round pick in fantasy, but the rest of the Nuggets not named Jokic stunk! The Jazz put up monster fantasy lines any time they played, but next season's starting five figures to look pretty different. Will any be draft day values? 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.

The Knicks are up 2-0 on the Sixers — without Joel Embiid, Philly still couldn't get Tyrese Maxey going, and now their season is on the brink. We break down what went wrong and what adjustments both teams need to make in Game 3. Then the Spurs blew out the Timberwolves by 38 to even their series — what does it mean for Anthony Edwards and Minnesota going forward? Then it's time for Good Takes. Wes makes the case for rigging the NBA Draft Lottery to solve tanking once and for all, Mike counters with his take on the Wolves, and the And-1 bonus take is on the table. We close the show with our Summer 3-Way: a 3-point checklist to fix the Denver Nuggets this offseason — including paying Peyton Watson, a bold three-team trade involving Jamal Murray, and why Cam Thomas might be the missing piece. Good Take drops every Thursday on the RealGM Radio Network. Subscribe on YouTube and help us hit 1,000 subscribers! RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   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 Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets as their executives will speak tomorrow. Are the Nuggets choosing to keep David Adelman over Jamal Murray? Will Nuggets' ownership be willing to go into the "repeater tax" this offseason? Zach and Will preview what we could hear from the Nuggets press conferences tomorrow. We look back at the best runs in NHL playoff history and debate if the Avalanche will join the list as one of the most dominant teams on their way to a Stanley Cup. We go in-depth into the Broncos' schedule and analyze their home and away opponents. What do the guys expect the Broncos' first game of the season to be? What is the most difficult Broncos' home game this season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish up their conversation on what the Broncos' most difficult road game this season is. We pivot to the Nuggets as their "brass" will all speak tomorrow at the end of the season press conferences. What are the guys looking to hear from Nuggets ownership, executives, and the head coach? Do the Nuggets still have an optimistic future, just three seasons after winning a championship? How will finances impact the Nuggets' roster moves this offseason? Do the Nuggets have any other option besides trading Jamal Murray to reshape their roster? Today's "Three Count" includes Michael Porter Jr. saying he felt like a hater when rooting for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gary Bettman claiming the NHL playoff model is working really well, and Russell Wilson weighing his options between the Jets or network television. NHL Network Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss if the Avalanche series is over after the Avs took games 1 and 2, the goaltender controversies for both teams in the series, and much more. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Nuggets as their "brass" will all speak tomorrow at the end of the season press conferences. What are the guys looking to hear from Nuggets ownership, executives, and the head coach? How will finances impact the Nuggets' roster moves this offseason? Do the Nuggets have any other option besides trading Jamal Murray to reshape their roster? We discuss how defense is excelling in the NBA at the moment and how the Nuggets cannot build a winning team with their two best players being their worst defenders. We pivot to a debate over the top 10 players in NBA history and if Nikola Jokic deserves to be on the list. We wrap up the show recapping the Rockies' controversial grand slam in the bottom of the 8th to win 6-2 today over the Mets. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Is there a team in the NHL that can beat the Avs 4 out of 7 games? Will this be a historic playoff run with only 1 or 2 losses along the way to a championship? Zach and Will do a full breakdown of Game 2 in the Avs and Wild series. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? Was last night Nathan MacKinnon's best playoff game of his career? How big was Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after a tough Game 1? The guys debate whether trading Jamal Murray is the best way for the Nuggets to overhaul their roster this offseason. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with most of their same team from last season? We react to Nuggets legend Dan Issel's comments on the changes coming to the Nuggets this offseason. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will break down the Avalanche's win in Game 2 last night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series over the Wild. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? Have the Avs shown they can play any style of hockey and be the better team? What was the best goal of the night for the Avs? We give Nathan MacKinnon his credit after an outstanding performance in last night's game. Is MacKinnon playing the best hockey of his career? We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on MacKinnon and all he brings to the team. The guys debate whether trading Jamal Murray is the best way for the Nuggets to overhaul their roster this offseason. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with most of their same team from last season? We react to Nuggets legend Dan Issel's comments on the changes coming to the Nuggets this offseason. Was allowing Tim Connely to leave the organization the biggest mistake the Nuggets have made in a decade?

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.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James continue their discussion on Nikola Jokic's leadership, or lack thereof. Zach calls his shot that Jamal Murray has played his last game as a Denver Nugget. Is Murray the only tradeable asset the Nuggets have that can bring talent back to the team? We hear from The Hoop Collective and their thoughts on the current state of the Nuggets. Will the Nuggets spend to keep Peyton Watson in Denver for the future? Today's "Three Count" includes the Rockies receiving a "B" on ESPN's grades of MLB teams this season compared to their expectations, the first step towards a 24-team playoff in college football and getting rid of conference championship games. What are the keys to victory for the Avalanche in tonight's Game 2? 

Jared and Mo recap the three Game 7s between the Celtics and 76ers, Pistons and Magic, and Cavaliers and Raptors before previewing the second round of the playoffs with one big question about each series.  00:00 Intro  01:59 Celtics-Sixers 19:17 Pistons-Magic 26:11 Cavs-Raptors 32:03 Nuggets Collapse 41:54 Spurs-Timberwolves 48:19 Knicks-Sixers 55:53 Thunder-Lakers 59:32 Pistons-Cavaliers 1:05:08 Jared's Schedule Complaints 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 breaks down what Denver Nuggets fans should expect heading into Game 6 vs the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. He discusses the injuries Minnesota is now facing, a hostile road environment, and the keys to a Nuggets victory for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Joker hit a 3 pointer and the Nuggets beat a Wolves team without Donte and ANT. Justin Gaard and Scott Shapiro join Kilby to discuss the game including - all those turnovers, how to win Game 6, and do you remember when Jamal Murray threw the heating pad? All this plus, it's time for TJ Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared and Mo discuss and dissect all the Game 2 action, including the Rockets' struggles against the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama's injury and the Blazers' subsequent victory, the Sixers' surprising win over the Celtics, and the Timberwolves and Hawks' comeback wins over the Nuggets and Knicks. Then they get into Wednesday night's 1-8 games and the latest in the coaching carousel.  1:39 Lakers-Rockets 17:46 Spurs-Blazers 29:52 Celtics-76ers 41:24 Nuggets-Timberwolves 50:13 Knicks-Hawks 1:06:04 Pistons-Magic 1:11:59 Thunder-Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.