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For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus discuss the Nuggets' quiet free agency and Peyton Watson's future as a Nugget. Chad explains why the Nuggets have been paralyzed during this offseason and it may be a bad sign for the rest of Jokic's prime. The guys answer an “Is It Just Me” about Peyton Watson. Is there any scenario with him that will leave everybody happy? ESPN polled the decision makers around the NFL about the top safeties in the league... both of the Broncos' guys ranked in the bottom third. Is this a case of more disrespect for the Broncos or just splitting hairs? John and Chad wrap up the second hour going in depth about the disconnect between the roster rankings for the Broncos and the betting odds. Why aren't people (literally) buying into the Broncos?  

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, it's time to look at the Denver Nuggets and the Avs. Have we become spoiled by the teams' success? They’re always in the playoffs, but can't climb to the mountaintop anymore. Should fans be more appreciative of having the playoffs be a formality every year? Should more fans place blame on Jokic’s performance in the first round last year? We look at the Avs schedule for next season. What games are we looking forward to? Does the regular season matter? We look at the World Cup as it moves towards a final on Sunday! What have they made of the tournament this time around? Does Argentina feel like a team of destiny? What Colorado sports teams felt like teams of destiny? ESPN released its final top 10 list of the preseason. Which safeties made the list, and did any Broncos make the top 15? Do you need a top 10 safety to be a serious contender? Could Hufanga have made this list if he got more turnovers for the Broncos?

On this episode of Yup, Another Podcast the crew came thru in full attendance. We discussed about Jalen Brown being on the podcast and being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and Brandon proposes his proposition to LeBron & Jokic. We then discussed about Love Island and how Savion believes Love Island is for the birds and the idiots. Then we discussed about Savion being on a flight with turbulence and being in fear of his life that he had to punch a baby and their mother in the face for safety. All that that and more on “Yup, Another Podcast”, a podcast about absolutely nothingFollow Us On Twitter/Instagram@Yup_AnotherPod@ImStunt/@ImStunt1@HarleyNoDavidson_@Chief_Leaf/@_ChiefEats_@ShiLuvsMusic/Shizzy.Shi@savionj_COMEDY HOEDOWN TICKETS : https://johnnybrendas.com/event/ebony-moore-friends/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/BUY THE RUNNERS PSALM HERE: https://herudawid.com/products/the-runners-psalm-1

Send us Fan MailWe challenge the popular idea that “complete” just means scoring and playmaking, and we argue the real standard has to include elite defense. We use current NBA and WNBA examples plus classic debates to show how two-way impact changes who deserves the label. • Redefining “complete player” as elite offense plus elite defense • Why points and assists can't be the whole evaluation • Wembanyama vs Jokic through a two-way lens • A'ja Wilson as the WNBA completeness benchmark with close runners-up • Scottie Pippen's case for all-time two-way versatility • How narratives, context, and accolades shape GOAT and ranking debates • Why we value two-way prospects and role versatility when projecting the future Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Go watch the WNBA.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their bizarre offseason. We break down the signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones, as well as losing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. Has the Nuggets' offseason been on pause while we wait to see what LeBron James does in free agency? Will the Nuggets still try to shed salary this offseason and field a worse team than we saw last season? How concerned are the guys with Nikola Jokic not signing a contract extension this offseason? Is Jokic holding the organization accountable to field a championship-caliber team around him or holding out for the most money possible? If Jokic walks away from the Nuggets at the end of the season, who would be to blame? We wrap up the show by continuing our conversation on the Nuggets and their standing with Jokic. Could we see Jokic take a pay cut like Victor Wembanyama or Jalen Brunson? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their bizarre offseason. We break down the signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones, as well as losing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. Has the Nuggets offseason been on pause while we wait to see what LeBron James does in free agency? We look at what the current odds are for LeBron to join the Nuggets. How concerned are the guys with Nikola Jokic not signing a contract extension this offseason? Will we see Jokic take a pay cut like Victor Wembanyama in order to field the best team around him? If Jokic walks away from the Nuggets at the end of the season, would the guys blame him? Today's "Three Count" features the Nuggets signing the EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year, Alpha Diallo, previewing MLB's Home Run Derby tonight, which Hunter Goodman was snubbed from, and previewing the World Cup semifinals with France, Spain, England, and Argentina. We react to the controversial fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway over the weekend. What is the guys' interest level in McGregor moving forward? 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they start picking out new teams to root for in the World Cup. Mike fills everybody in on the timeline for Peyton Watson’s misadventures as a restricted free agent and why everything is on hold for now and they tell a listener why it really is just them who believes that Jokic will retire next summer. Mike asks Stoke for drugs before the guys sort through their sporting event bucket list. The guys end the second hour debating whether the national disrespect will be a rallying cry for the Broncos.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will continue their conversation on if Sam Ehlinger could be the Broncos backup quarterback. We pivot to the NBA and debate if the LeBron James to Denver dream is dead or still on life support. How desirable would the Nuggets be to LeBron? We look at the major headlines in the NBA, which include Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro getting in an altercation in Las Vegas, as well as Victor Wembanyama signing a 5-year max extension with the Spurs. Could we see Jokic take less than a max contract to help the Nuggets field a more competitive team around him? Phil shares about fights he's seen in the NFL between teammates. We preview the Colorado Buffaloes schedule and debate if this could be Deion Sanders' final season in Boulder. How much will we learn about the Buffs in their first game of the season at Georgia Tech? We wrap up the show with Justin Adams joining the show to discuss what a successful season would look like for Jaylen Waddle this season. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their offseason. What would be the Nuggets' pitch to have LeBron sign with them? Do the Nuggets have a better pitch than teams like Golden State or Miami? What would the Nuggets starters and bench rotation players be if LeBron joins the team? After a report about Victor Wembanyama potentially signing for less than the max, could we see Jokic do the same and save the Kroenkes' cap space? Today's "Three Count" features Terion Arnold not needing a GPS ankle monitor while still waiting for his court case, Bryce Harper pitching the idea of using metal bats during the bonus rounds of the home run derby, and previewing the World Cup semifinals and quarterfinals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the video of Bo Nix moving well and throwing this week after his ankle injury earlier in the offseason, who could be a surprise cut for the Broncos, and much more. 

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl discuss if the Nuggets have been operating like a team who is determined to stay below the second apron. If the Nuggets do enter the second apron, how much will that encourage Jokic to sign his extension? Is Denver delusional if they think they can win a championship “running it back” with this same roster? Plus, with Cale Makar's contract extension on the horizon, will he try and max out his dollars or pull a Tom Brady move and take a little less money? Eric and Bruce get into it all on a Friday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En este episodio, contestamos una pregunta de cómo se deben confeccionar los equipos del este para enfrentar a los Knicks. Y seguimos analizando las firmas y cambios en la agencia libre. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

The debate continues over whether or not it was disrespectful to have Mahomes ranked as the 5th best QB heading into this season. Then, Evan & Canty break down what is going to happen between Jokic & the Nuggets. Also, how much pressure is on Jayson Tatum now that Jaylen Brown has been traded. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The debate continues over whether or not it was disrespectful to have Mahomes ranked as the 5th best QB heading into this season. Then, Evan & Canty break down what is going to happen between Jokic & the Nuggets. Also, how much pressure is on Jayson Tatum now that Jaylen Brown has been traded. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Mack starts the third hour ranking the Top 5 NFL teams. Also, is it possible Jokic and Denver break up next summer?

Chris Mack discusses the possibility of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets potentially parting ways next summer.

Jared and Mo bid Kyle Lowry adieu upon his retirement, then discuss Donovan Mitchell's contract extension and the future of the Cavaliers, LeBron James apparently narrowing his list of contenders, the Denver Nuggets' plans for this offseason, and what you can and can't take away from NBA Summer League. 1:30 Kyle Lowry 4:33 Donovan Mitchell 13:35 LeBron James 22:29 Denver Nuggets 34:55 Summer League Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken and Anthony dig into national criticism of Donovan Mitchell's new deal, playing audio of CBS's Sam Quinn calling it a contract that won't age well, before pushing back that virtually every non-Jokic, non-Wembanyama max deal will get the same treatment going forward. A caller named Jeff argues Evan Mobley, not Mitchell, needs to take the leap offensively for the Cavs to become real contenders, leading Ken to float a thought experiment about how differently we'd view Mitchell with a stronger supporting cast like Jalen Brunson's. The segment shifts to the Browns, where Ken poses a provocative question about whether Jared Verse could ultimately become more beloved in Cleveland than Myles Garrett if he provides leadership and winning, prompting Anthony to call the framing a disservice that sets Verse up to fail by comparison.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the latest in Free Agency, why the Denver Nuggets are in flux until LeBron James and Peyton Watson clear things up, and why Nikola Jokic's contract decision provides both clarity and uncertainty. How will the Nuggets handle the 2026-27 season with the pressure surrounding Jokic's impending free agency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they explain why Stink is wrong about Caleb Williams and Bo Nix. They dig into a fascinating article from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham covering Sean Payton in depth. They discuss the course of Bo Nix’s development going into year three. They dig up more gold from the Payton Article before they discuss Jokic’s money moves coming up next year. Stoke has a soccer question about the foreign head coach of the US Men’s National Team before they get into the projected numbers for Cale Makar’s pending megadeal.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello are joined by ESPN's Seth Wickersham to discuss his article today detailing Sean Payton's day-to-day during the playoffs. How much did Sean Payton actually entertain having Bill Belichick join the Broncos coaching staff? Will Sean Payton be able to hand off play-calling duties with his obsessive nature over the team? Can Sean Payton be too overbearing with his coaching staff and the players? We react to Wickersham's time on the show and applaud him for the detail he was able to put in a long-form article on Payton. How would Payton handle a slow start from the Broncos and Davis Webb's first season calling plays? We react to rumors that the Avalanche have kicked the tires on trying to acquire Connor Hellebuyck. Were the Avs a better goaltender away from winning the Cup this season? What would the guys be willing to give up for Hellebuyck? How concerned should we be with Nikola Jokic waiting till next season to sign a contract extension? Is this about Jokic applying pressure to the organization or wanting to maximize his money in a contract? 

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the US’s run coming to an end at the World Cup. What did this run do for soccer and the sport's growth in the USA? Is there new hope for this team now? Jokic confirmed he won't sign the extension this offseason, but fully intends to sign it next year. We break down why this is a smart move, and how real his desire to retire a Nugget is. Could this change if the Nuggets make significant moves? Is there anything they can do to get him to sign now? Seth Wickersham put out an article after he followed Sean Payton for the AFC Championship. What did he notice about Sean Payton? Was this an accurate look into Sean’s day-to-day, or him trying to shine in his best light? He talks about the run game and how he wanted to emphasize that during the title game, so why didn’t it happen? We learned about a play Sean wanted to run in the divisional game. What was it, and what would have happened if that play went wrong?   

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the US’s run coming to an end at the World Cup. What did this run do for soccer and the sport's growth in the USA? Is there new hope for this team now? Jokic confirmed he won't sign the extension this offseason, but fully intends to sign it next year. We break down why this is a smart move, and how real his desire to retire a Nugget is. Could this change if the Nuggets make significant moves? Is there anything they can do to get him to sign now? Seth Wickersham put out an article after he followed Sean Payton for the AFC Championship. What did he notice about Sean Payton? Was this an accurate look into Sean’s day-to-day, or him trying to shine in his best light? He talks about the run game and how he wanted to emphasize that during the title game, so why didn’t it happen? The article also detailed how Sean wanted to sign Bill Belichick as an assistant. The goal was to help him become the winningest coach in NFL history. Is this story real, or is Sean making things up?

J&J Show--Hour 3 Tuesday 7/7/26-- Rundown headlines Jokic upcoming contract, Giannis goodbye videos x Ja? + Jeremy Bolden, local ref/chemist, in-studio

0:00 - Well...that was fun until it wasn't. Sheesh. What an embarrassing way to end USA's World Cup run. Vic has decided that he can't root for any country from Europe the rest of the way. Europe is dead to us from here on out. Spain, Norway, definitely Belgium, you name it.20:02 - Seth Wickersham just published a DEEP DEEP dive on Sean Payton. He followed Payton around during the playoffs, and it turns out, Sean Payton is even more psycho than we thought.33:50 - Jokic told the media in Serbia yesterday that he's a Nugget for life! He ain't going anywhere! But...would he consider taking a paycut like Jalen Brunson so the Nuggets have more room to build a championship roster? Is that something he'd do? Is that something he SHOULD do? 

00:00 Cross talk, Nikola Jokic says the idea is to re-sign with Denver.24:55 Folarin Balogun's red card suspended.38:30 More on Jokic's comments.

Louie and Zach open the hour with where the locals rank among the teams that can win a national championship, and why they both need to capitalize on their opportunities. Their daily CFB segment looks at Kevin Jennings as Louisville will play SMU week 3, and why Alabama could be a breakout game for UK. Jokic turning down an extension and Sophie Cunningham vs the Empire State building memes, and why does Zach sound old? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DNVR's Adam Mares joins PHD to talk some Nuggets, Peyton Watson, the LeBron Sweepstakes, and Jokic's next move. Plus, No Dumb Questions and the fallout of Team USA losing 4-1 to Belgium.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello continue to take a deep dive into the Nuggets. We react to Nikola Jokic's latest comments on wanting to be a member of the Nuggets for his career, even though he plans not to sign an extension this offseason. Is this Jokic's way of applying pressure to the Nuggets' organization or just him trying to make the most money possible? Could there be a scenario in which Jokic walks away from the Nuggets for nothing next offseason? How concerned should Nuggets Nation be with Jokic's decision to wait to sign an extension? We preview tonight's US Men's Soccer game as they play Belgium in the round of 16. How has this US Soccer team brought the country together to watch soccer? Would the US have a legitimate shot at beating Spain if we can win tonight? We wrap up the show with Phil wanting a new victory song for Team USA in the World Cup as well as sharing our score predictions for tonight. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello preview the Colorado Buffs, as ESPN ranked CU as having the toughest schedule in the Big 12. What would constitute a successful season for the Buffs? Will we see better results with Julian Lewis in year two? We react to the latest with LeBron James' free agency and the Nuggets being listed as a finalist for his services. What would the Nuggets' ceiling be with LeBron? How would the Nuggets complement LeBron and Jokic in the starting lineup? Would the Nuggets still have major holes on defense even with the addition of LeBron? We preview tonight's massive game for the US Men's Soccer team. How would the guys compare the US's run in the World Cup to other sports? We share our predictions for the game. Would the Nuggets match a high offer sheet that a team hands out to Peyton Watson? Could Watson end up being another bad contract on the Nuggets' books? Should the Nuggets look into sign-and-trade situations to return some assets but lose Watson? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into the Nuggets. We react to Nikola Jokic's latest comments on wanting to be a member of the Nuggets for his career, even though he plans not to sign an extension this offseason. Is this Jokic's way of applying pressure to the Nuggets' organization or just him trying to make the most money possible? Could there be a scenario in which Jokic walks away from the Nuggets for nothing next offseason? How concerned should Nuggets Nation be with Jokic's decision to wait to sign an extension? Today's "Three Count" features Hunter Goodman being announced as the sole Rockies All-Star this season, a World Cup recap from the games over the weekend with Mexico and England playing an all-time game, and the ratings from the US and Bosnia game. Would the Nuggets match an offer sheet that a team hands out to Peyton Watson? Should the Nuggets look into sign-and-trade situations to return some assets but lose Watson? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Aniello cross-talking with Jake and James. The guys discuss Nikola Jokic's love for Team Serbia basketball and debate whether he cares enough about the Nuggets' team success. Phil and Aniello react to the latest with LeBron James' free agency and the Nuggets being listed as a finalist for his services. Would LeBron be the most popular player in Nuggets history? How would the Nuggets complement LeBron and Jokic in the starting lineup? Would the Nuggets still have major holes on defense even with the addition of LeBron? How desirable would the Nuggets be to LeBron? Would LeBron accept being a third option for the Nuggets? Would teams like Cleveland, Golden State, or Minnesota make the most basketball sense for LeBron to join? We preview tonight's massive game for the US Men's Soccer team. What do the guys make of the controversy over Flo Balogun being allowed to play after a red card in the US's round of 32 game? 

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. Jonas Valanciunas is still on the roster and John is wondering if the Nuggets have a plan in mind to move the big guy. LeBron Watch is so prevalent around the NBA that teams and fans alike are getting excited over a whiteboard... a whiteboard that the Nuggets happen to be on. Are they truly on LeBron’s radar? How much does PR play into the decision? Is Lebron’s interest in the Nuggets a sign of Jokic’s greatness? John and Chad cap off the week looking forward to a great weekend of sports, what are you watching? Which 4th of July tradition or activity would you show to all the foreign fans visiting America? 

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 Dover and Cecil with Dan Jacobs and Dante Gomez filling in for the fellas, Dan and Dante get into the LeBron James conversation and what kind of fit LeBron would be in Denver. Dan then asks if the Nuggets go into the luxury tax in order to put a winning team around LeBron and Jokic and Dante doesn't think they have to.  Dan and Dante close out the hour by wondering what Jokic not signing his extension really means.        

In hour  three of Dover and Cecil with Dan Jacobs filling in for the guys, Dan and Dante look at what the Nuggets should do if they can't get LeBron James and what the team might look like in the last years of Jokic's career.  We then check our X getting into stories from around the world of sports and the internet as a whole.  Dan and Dante close out the hour by predicting how good the Broncos will be next year and who will win the AFC west.     

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the possibility of LeBron James joining Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. How would LeBron fit on the court with Jamal and Jokic? How would he like David Adelman as a coach? Zach and Phil continue to break down the possibility of LeBron James joining the Nuggets. Would the Nuggets be championship contenders immediately with James? Would LeBron be willing to take a lesser contract to be in Denver? Could the Nuggets keep their current roster in place and add James? 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. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they have been rumored to be in on LeBron James this offseason. We react to the betting odds changing by the minute to reflect a higher likelihood of James joining Denver. We hear from NBA insiders on the possibility of James joining the Nuggets and why it makes sense on the court. Would the Nuggets be legitimate title contenders if he joins the team? Would the Nuggets be able to build up enough defense around Jokic, James, and Murray? Today's "Three Count" features Trey McBride's hilarious story of Colorado State not knowing where they were going to find the $15,000 to make a replica Mackey Award trophy, an update on all the moves from NBA free agency, and a celebration of Bobby Bonilla Day as he collects another $1.1 million check today. We react to the Avalanche signing Jaden Schwartz and Noah Juulsen as well as discuss Cale Makar's future long-term contract. 

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.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they have been rumored to be in on LeBron James this offseason. We react to the betting odds changing by the minute to reflect a higher likelihood of James joining Denver. We hear from NBA insiders on the possibility of James joining the Nuggets and why it makes sense on the court. Would the Nuggets be legitimate title contenders if he joins the team? Would the Nuggets be able to build up enough defense around Jokic, James, and Murray? Could the Nuggets keep their current roster in place and add James, financially? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Nuggets missing out on Bogdan Bogdanovich in free agency, and how real the LeBron to Denver possibility is. 

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they discuss the possibility that Jaylen Brown gets moved in the next 24 hours. Would you want to have Jaylen Brown in Denver? Would it appease Nikola Jokic to keep him as a Nugget for life? The Morning Crew run through the worst case scenario for the Nuggets with the Jokic contreact rumor. The guys get a sweet surprise to end the third hour. 

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over the weekend rumors sparked by a report that Nikola Jokic will consider delaying an extension with the Denver Nuggets. How long will that go for, and what can the Nuggets do to get him to sign on the dotted line? Then, Ryan discusses the introduction of the Nuggets newest rookies Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins before going over NBA reports and rumors on Free Agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap The Fan’s 3rd annual football camp and wish The Duke of Denver a happy birthday. They speculate what Jokic’s intent is if he turns down the $278M the Nuggets have on the table. Are the Nuggets good enough for the organization to enter the dreaded second apron? An old friend got traded to Nashville and he got paid handsomely, is this just an overpay or is it a sign of how free agency is going to go? Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to tell us what he thinks the Nuggets should do with Jokic and the head coaching situation.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap a successful 3rd annual Fan Football Camp and wish a happy birthday to John Elway. They try to get into the mind of Nikola Jokic to figure out why he’s passing a massive 4-year, $278M extension. The Nuggets are looking to bring in a former head coach to help David Adelman, is this a move to find a safety net in case the Nuggets’ coach doesn’t produce again? They discuss Jaylen Brown’s trade value after a social media tirade about analytics. Mike and Stink end the first hour reacting to the Avs retaining Brett Kulak and Brent Burns. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets, as there are rumors Nikola Jokic could not sign his contract extension this offseason. What is the confidence level in the guys that Jokic will be in Denver for the foreseeable future? Could Jokic be looking around at the Nuggets hiring a first-time head coach in David Adelman and bringing in two first-time co-GMs, and be frustrated? Could the Nuggets be vulnerable to losing Jokic at the end of the season for nothing? We react to the report that Peyton Watson's contract extension could be in the $30 million per year range. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay this price tag for a player without a long history of success? We wrap up the show, summarizing everything in Denver sports from this weekend, including whether Hunter Goodman will be a member of the Rockies for the long haul. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic's future from every angle. We react to old press conferences from Nuggets President Josh Kroenke over the years, discussing going into the luxury tax, having a responsibility to Jokic to go for championships while he's on the roster, and much more. With the NFL's Top 100 Players list slowly beginning to be released, we question how many Broncos will be on the list. Who is most likely to be snubbed from the list? How much higher will Bo Nix be ranked after his rookie season ranking? Where will Nix be ranked among his 2024 quarterback class members like Drake Maye and Caleb Williams?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets, as there are rumors Nikola Jokic could not sign his contract extension this offseason. We hear from co-GM's Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace on their confidence in Jokic re-signing, Jokic calling out the team for not being good enough, and much more. How confident are Zach and Phil that Jokic will sign an extension before next season starts? Today's "Three Count" features whether the Nuggets have to consider trading Jokic if he doesn't sign an extension to avoid seeing him walk away from the Nuggets for nothing after this season, and Zach's story of his car getting towed after the live show from last Friday. How involved is Stan Kroenke with the Nuggets? How could he react to Jokic trying to "strong-arm" KSE and the Nuggets? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the reports that Nikola Jokic might not sign his contract extension with the Nuggets. Is Jokic applying pressure to the organization to better the roster and better his chances of winning another championship in Denver? Zach and Phil continue to break down the dynamic between Jokic and the Nuggets as he is rumored to potentially not sign a contract extension this offseason. Should Jokic demand the Nuggets sign certain players or spend a certain amount on the roster? We react to the report that Peyton Watson's contract extension could be in the $30 million per year range. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay this price tag for a player without a long history of success? With the NFL's Top 100 Players list slowly beginning to be released, we question how many Broncos will be on the list. Will Bo Nix make the list? Who is most likely to be snubbed from the list? 

Anthony said he was going to record a nice, quick chat seeing as it's a Saturday but the live audience wasn't having it. Between today's topics and the Q&A, it was an absolutely packed episode.

As Anthony has mentioned over the course of the summer so far, Deandre Ayton is going to opt in, and Marcus Smart is going to opt out. He explains what both decisions mean for the Lakers, then dives into an interesting situation with Nikola Jokic.

Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter answer listener questions about Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson's performances in the NBA Finals, what it's like dealing with trade rumors, the toughest actions to guard in the league, underrated players and teams, training in the offseason, and so much more. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.