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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald welcome ESPN's Michael C. Wright to talk about the Spurs' locker room culture, Victor Wembanyama's haters, and how Mitch Johnson can keep last season's good vibes flowing. Suggested reading: Jokic dominates but Wemby, French win FIBA exhibition rematch Ten dates worth circling on Spurs' new schedule Why Spurs' homes away from home stem from recent success Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Big Shot Bob's birthday, and the fellas are treating themselves to a full plate of NBA offseason news before diving into some early football talk. Robert Horry turns 56 and gets the royal treatment from Rob and Harp right out of the gate, then the crew steps around the Enes Kanter WNBA drama entirely (on purpose) and gets into real basketball: the Wemby-Jokic showdown at the FIBA World Cup, James Harden's new deal pushing him toward the $500 million club, and whether a ring even matters at this point in his career.   From there it's a run through NBA free agency - Klay Thompson heading to Miami and immediately getting into it with people on Instagram, DeMar DeRozan's veteran-minimum move to Denver, and the five-team trade that sent Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Dennis Schroder to yet another team. Rob and Harp also break down ESPN's early East and West power rankings and argue about where Houston, Denver and the Hawks really stand heading into the season.   Football gets its turn too. Deshaun Watson is Cleveland's Week 1 starter, but he's not exactly getting a warm welcome from Browns fans - the guys dig into why, and Robert shares what it's like handling a hostile crowd as a pro. There's also a wild new ruling letting former NFL players return to college football, a debate the guys can't fully agree on, plus a Big Shot of the Week that'll actually make you feel good about people. They close it out old school with a Shootaround battle covering birds, cities, banners and number one picks.   00:00  Rob Horry's 56th Birthday Kickoff 03:12  Addressing (and Skipping) the Enes Kanter Talk 04:38  FIBA World Cup: Wemby vs. Jokic 08:52  James Harden's New Deal & the $500M Club 16:02  Klay Thompson Signs With the Miami Heat 20:15  Nuggets Sign DeMar DeRozan 21:40  Five-Team Trade: Peyton Watson to Cleveland 24:35  ESPN's Early Western Conference Power Rankings 27:03  ESPN's Early Eastern Conference Power Rankings 32:08  Deshaun Watson Named Browns QB1 39:20  New Ruling Lets NFL Players Return to College Ball 45:02  Week Zero Picks: North Carolina vs. TCU 47:35  Big Shot of the Week: Rebuilding a Stolen Bakery Stand 48:33  Shootaround: Teams Not Named After a City 50:35  Shootaround: National Champs of the Last 25 Years 53:03  Shootaround: Teams Named After Birds 54:35  Shootaround: Franchises With Multiple Championships 57:22  Shootaround Finale & Birthday Sign-Off

Mocks, mocks, and more mocks! This is our second LIVE mock of the season, and Dan decided to roll with the FIRST pick. We did the turn last time, so this go-round we'll rock the other end! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS 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.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Nikola Jokic’s reign in the NBA would have been underwhelming if he never wins another championship. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates week-long birthday celebrations in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fast Track! Ireland and Marcas Grant discuss the Greek basketball owner who wants Jokic to come play in Greece. More Fast Track! The guys are joined by Jourdan Rodrigue to discuss the Rams! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ric Bucher opens this episode of On The Ball by addressing the backlash to his recent WNBA commentary — including criticism from former ESPN colleague Jemele Hill — and explains why he believes social-media outrage routinely turns nuanced arguments into something they were never intended to be.Then comes the bigger NBA issue: Are teams still being constructed primarily to win championships?The four-team trade sending Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers is the latest example of why Ric believes instant NBA trade grades are nearly worthless. Denver didn't lose Watson because it suddenly decided he wasn't worth keeping. His new contract would've pushed the Nuggets' luxury-tax bill from roughly $68 million to more than $220 million. The real mistake, Ric argues, came years earlier, when organizational dysfunction between former coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth squandered precious seasons of Nikola Jokic's prime.Ric applies the same long-term test to the Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade, the Clippers' acquisition of Max Strus, and other moves increasingly dictated by the NBA's punitive second apron. The result? Instead of asking how Denver can put another championship roster around Jokic, fans are left discussing tax bills, cap sheets and whether Jokic eventually needs to leave.But the money isn't the only thing changing the league. Ric examines the transformation of NBA ownership from locally rooted businessmen who viewed players as employees into globally connected billionaires who may see franchise ownership as membership in an exclusive social club — with superstar players becoming prized relationships as much as prized employees. That shift, he argues, has changed the balance of power among owners, stars, agents and even the reporters who cover them.Has the modern NBA become better at creating billionaires than creating champions?00:00 — Welcome to On The Ball01:15 — Why Ric changed the show's introduction02:20 — Responding to the backlash over the WNBA episode03:13 — Jemele Hill's criticism and what Ric actually said04:49 — The question about WNBA broadcast diversity05:15 — Lynx-Valkyries and the problem with “safe” commentary07:15 — Transgender athletes and what Ric says his argument actually was09:01 — Men's scout teams, women's basketball and competitive advantage10:12 — Peyton Watson traded: why Denver's return isn't the real story11:32 — Why Ric says NBA trade grades are “worthless”12:16 — Why Denver couldn't afford Watson's $88 million deal13:00 — The real Nuggets failure: Malone, Booth and wasted Jokic years14:15 — How close Denver may have been to more championships15:08 — Why Jokic's best championship window may already have been squandered15:52 — Cleveland's tax savings and the contradiction in grading the trade16:45 — Denver's real grade: wasting two prime Jokic seasons16:59 — Jalen Brown to Philadelphia: why that trade can't be graded yet18:19 — Boston's squandered opportunities with Brown and Tatum18:41 — Clippers get Max Strus — but what's their actual plan?19:57 — Giannis, Jokic, Steph and the Clippers' possible 2027 strategy20:25 — The NBA's second apron is changing the purpose of trades21:00 — Denver's “yard sale” and why Jokic departure talk is inevitable21:51 — Jalen Brunson's sacrifice vs. what Jokic may eventually face22:43 — How a new generation of NBA owners changed the league23:37 — Are NBA teams becoming billionaire status symbols?24:07 — From employees to “wingmen”: how owners now view superstars25:03 — Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and modern owner-player relationships25:28 — How agents and NBA newsbreakers became intertwined26:36 — Why losing old-school owners like Jeanie Buss matters27:27 — What disappearing local ownership means for NBA fans27:40 — Closing thoughts#NBA #NikolaJokic #DenverNuggets #PeytonWatson #ClevelandCavaliers #BostonCeltics #JalenBrown #WNBA #JemeleHill #JeanieBuss #Lakers #NBATrades #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 3rd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they chop it up about the latest up-and-comers in the Manning QB dynasty before they talk about Jokic’s reaction to the Peyton Watson trade. They lay out what Bo needs to do to satisfy them in his preseason debut. They make fun of mike’s shiny forehead before they discuss the deadline the Avalanche must get Cale Makar’s new deal done. A listener makes an unusual comparison for Jonah Coleman and then Mike tells us about the wild weekend he has ahead of him.  

In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke tells us about his lovely day of golf with PFM and DDI yesterday. They open an Is It Just Me Friday with an excited first-time season ticket holder before hearing what Jokic had to say about the Peyton Watson Treade and celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the Devaughn Vele trade. Stoke plays the role of Nuggets owner to explain why he thinks the Peyton Watson trade isn’t a big deal. The guys wrap up the first hour giving Zach Bye some grief before they run down the list of things they want to see and who they don’t want to see in the Broncos’ second preseason game.  

Hour 2- Parker Fleming on Watson Trade, Jokic in Denver, and Klay Thompson to Miami + Around the NFL: Seahawks, Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, and Dolphins

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil,the guys start the hour reacting to an interview Bo Nix gave a few days ago.What does success look like for the offense? What is he trying to improve going into next season? What does success look like for him personally? Is it realistic to think Bo can win an MVP before he turns 30? Do you Bo-lieve it or not? What did he say about the Payton Watson trade? Are the Nuggets taking advantage of Jokic? Should he be more demanding as the face of the franchise? We hear from Sean Payton. How can this team avoid one score games? What is his relationship with Davis Webb like? We celebrate an anniversary to close out the show!

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour reacting to an interview Bo Nix gave a few days ago. When did Bo Nix realize he belonged in the NFL? Did we like the answer he gave? What does it say about the Broncos QB1? What did Bo look like in the first 10 games of the season? What did he look like in the final 8 games last year, including the playoffs? We have a conversation about Nikola Jokic. What did he say about the Payton Watson trade? Are the Nuggets taking advantage of Jokic? Should he be more demanding as the face of the franchise? Will he continue to be loyal to a fault, or will he reach a boiling point like other superstars? We check our X to close out the hour. 

Steiny & Guru discuss De'Zhaun Stribling's preseason performance, why Willy Adames is approach Brandin Podziemski territory, if Kyle Shanhan is overhyped, if rings matter over resumes, praising non-winners, John Lynch's 'spillover,' Jokic entering Curry territory, plus... Marci Wiser at 10:30a and Lorenzo Neal at 12:00p!

Steiny is obsessed with spillovers from John Lynch and Guru has finally come around on Steph, Jokic, and the art of wasting a prime athlete.

En este episodio, hablamos del cambio que envía a Payton Watson a los Cavaliers donde los Nuggets no reciben nada de inmediato y nos vamos a fondo con los Houston Rockets analizando su offseason, hacemos trivia y un draft de ese equipo y mucho más. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer, and Austin Yamada break down today's big multi-team trade, which saw Peyton Watson head to Cleveland and Max Strus head to the Clippers. They look into how much this moves the needle for the Cavs in the East, why Denver would take an unprotected 2031 pick during Jokic's prime years, and how Strus will fit into the Clippers. 

For the 2nd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they get the big guy’s opinion on last night’s trade and to get the rundown on his peehole procedure. They discuss the trend of former QB’s ascending the ranks of coaching. They debate whether the Nuggets truly cheaped out on Peyton Watson. The guys explain the ways the Nuggets have mishandled the situation between the timing of the trade, the message that it sends to Jokic, and the priorities for the front office. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where there are injury concerns, the Broncos need to own the middle of the field, the man who has everything needs to improve, and Stink expects Watson to win.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after a massive domino fell last night with Peyton Watson getting signed and traded. Was this decision to trade Watson purely financial? What do the guys make of the narrative that Watson only played well for 15 games and the Nuggets shouldn't have paid him a big contract? The Action Network's Matt Moore joins the show to further break down the Nuggets' current situation. What does the Nuggets' depth look like without Watson in the rotation? What are the subsequent moves for the Nuggets this offseason? Who will they add? Could they shed more salary? Are the Nuggets ruining Jokic's legacy? Is it possible for Jokic to be a top-10 player of all time with only one championship? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to share his thoughts on Peyton Watson's departure from the Nuggets. 

Radovan Rade Marković, bivši košarkaš koji je sa uspehom igrao čak 17 sezona profesionalne košarke.Danas je košarkaški trener, a poslednjih sedam godina proveo je radeći u Rumuniji.U novoj epizodi naš gost otvoreno govori o svojoj igračkoj karijeri, iskustvima iz Rumunije i izazovima koje donosi trenerski posao.Ukoliko želite da zasijate na društvenim mrežama Digital Halo je prava adresa za vas! https://digitalhalo.cc/00:00:00 Uvod00:03:00 Kamp u Turskoj00:08:00 Kosarkaske klinike00:13:40 Detalji00:24:00 Pobeda nad egom00:31:00 Rumunij, Kluz, Oradea…00:38:20 Titule00:42:00 NBA Europ i stilovi igre00:47:50 NBA vs EL…01:02:20 NIL Dill01:06:40 Jokic, Doncic…01:27:20 Odrastanje 01:36:00 Uzori mastanja…01:43:30 Partizanova generacija i Mirijevo01:54:20 Mikan02:00:00 Nemacka02:16:20 Zajednicki boravak u Vojvodini02:22:00 Kako pamtis Alimpijevica02:26:40 Razmiljanhe o penziji02:33:30 Najtezi protivnik i najtalenat02:39:10 sta ti je kosarka donela u zivotu 02:40:10 savet za mlade02:43:05 5 orkaPratite nas na društvenim mrežama!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jaomile_podcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JAOMILEPODCASTTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jaomile_podcastTwitter https://twitter.com/mileilicGost: Radovan Marković Datum: 12. Avgust  2026. Autor i domaćin: Mile IlićLokacija: Studio Long MileProdukcija: Jao Mile#jaomilepodcast #radovanmarkovic #crvenazvezda #kkpartizan #NikolaJovic #nba  #nikolajokic #abaliga #jokic #bogdanovic #euroleague #doncic #nikolatopic #micic

Jason Smith and Steve DeSaegher welcomed NBA Insider Ric Bucher on to the show. Ric gave incredible insight on the new schedule, the latest on Jokic possibly leaving the NBA for Greece. Bucher also questioned why the NBA doesn’t help structure the WNBA at the same level as the NBA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they unpack their interview with Mike Klis before they hear Sean Payton's effusive praise for Pat Bryant. What is the pecking order for the WR room? Will and Stoke debate who the top receivers for the Broncos are? where does Pat Bryant rank? The discuss the possibility and plausibility of a Greek EuroLeague team poaching Jokic from the Nuggets. The season is getting closer and the concerns about Bo Nix's ankle are still in the forefront of everybody's mind, they discuss Bo's playstyle and the concerns about his injuries. Will and Stoke wrap up todays' show breaking down how to handle the rampant soft tissue injuries going around Broncos training camp.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Evans is out and Scrappy Will Petersen almost ran over Stoke. They discuss the litany of soft tissue injuries that have afflicted the Broncos this camp and how the team needs to handle their guys with a game on Friday. Will and Stoke debate how many starters will play in the Broncos' preseason opener, including Bo Nix. Should the Broncos hold him out to avoid Atlanta's turf monster? They wrap up the second hour talking about the wild story about the owner of a Euroleague team trying to poach Jokic from the Nuggets.  

It's just the two of them this week — Harp's off in San Antonio, so Robert Horry and Rob Jenners are running the show solo, old-school style. No Shoot Around this Friday either, so they're packing everything into one episode.   They start with the good stuff: the NBA dropped a taste of the schedule, and the Christmas Day slate is loaded — Spurs-Knicks, Heat-Celtics, Sixers-Lakers (hello LeBron revenge tour), Thunder-Wolves, and Nuggets-Warriors closing it out. Bob and Rob debate whether Denver deserved the marquee spot over Dallas, and that turns into a bigger conversation about how much longer Jokic and Steph stick around their current teams — and why neither of them should ever, ever run for office.   From there it's opening week previews, a Pistons discussion that gets real about the Jalen Duren contract standoff, and Bob's old war stories about guys faking injuries to force a new deal. Then the Kawhi Leonard stuff. Another secret endorsement deal surfaced this week — this time with Daktronics — and the guys walk through it, plus the resurfaced details from the Lakers' 2019 free agency pitch that the league is now investigating. They get into whether the Clippers star actually suits up this season and what it means if the NBA lets this slide.   Also on deck: Dillon Brooks cashing in with a $73 million extension from the Spurs, Wemby flying the whole Spurs roster to Paris for a mini training camp, and Robert's take on a young guy trying to "lead" without doing anything out of the ordinary.   VJ Edgecombe getting FaceTimed by LeBron leads Bob into one of his own stories from his playing days, and then Scottie Pippen's blunt comments about Zion Williamson's discipline get the full breakdown — including Bob's offer to personally get Zion in shape.   They pay respects to the late, great Don Nelson, run back Adam Vinatieri's surprisingly filthy Hall of Fame speech, and there's a QVC clip that has to be heard to be believed. Big Shot of the Week goes to a Virginia man who donated a kidney to a stranger and wore his Santa hat into surgery to do it.   And to close it out — since it's just the two of them — they finally play 82 and 0 on the show for the first time, drafting all-time rosters and trying (and mostly failing) to go undefeated.   00:00  Kickoff: Just Rob and Rob This Week 01:34  Christmas Day Slate Revealed 02:34  Jokic, Steph and the Nuggets-Warriors Debate 07:05  NBA Opening Week Schedule 08:04  Pistons Outlook and the Jalen Duren Standoff 10:34  Old-School Contract Holdout Stories 12:34  Setting Up 82 and 0 14:11  Kawhi's Latest Secret Endorsement Deal 15:34  The 2019 Clippers Free Agency Allegations 20:34  Will Kawhi Suit Up This Season? 22:34  Dillon Brooks Cashes In 24:34  Wemby's Paris Minicamp 27:05  VJ Edgecombe's LeBron FaceTime Story 29:34  Scottie Pippen Sounds Off on Zion 37:34  Remembering Don Nelson 39:30  Vinatieri's Hall of Fame Roast 40:55  QVC Wig Clip of the Week 42:32  Big Shot of the Week: Dave Bell 43:36  Playing 82 and 0 53:03  TV Talk and Sign-Off

Hollywood's Headlines covers the return of NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Xfinity, the Hall of Fame Game drawing its biggest audience since 2021 with 7 million viewers, and a wild attempt by a Greek businessman to lure Nikola Jokic away from the NBA to play for a team in Athens. Plus, a father-son duo is accused of stealing a Patrick Mahomes trading card valued at $12,000, and Hollywood previews the big card show he'll be attending this weekend, featuring plenty of celebrity athletes.

Governor Wes Moore joins to recap the Preakness News and why the Triple Crown is still valuable. Louie and Zach do their daily CFB segment discussing the Heisman Trophy frontrunners and what local made the list, and what local should've. The guys wrap with Jokic news and Cooper Flagg's rookie card being worth a million dollars already. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio, regresamos para hablar de los nuevos líos con Kawhi, la nueva de Kevin Durant, estrenamos segmento llamado ¿Qué pasaría? Hablamos de la situación de Curry en Golden State y cerramos con trivia. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

0:00 - Davis Webb recently spoke about Bo Nix's progress heading into his 3rd season as the Broncos QB. What's next for Bo, and more importantly, the Broncos offense as a whole?12:46 - Nikola Jokic hasn't signed his extension yet. The longer he waits, the more money he can make. That's why he didn't sign last offseason, and might wait till this next offseason. Is that selfish? Should he take a team friendly discount like Jalen Bruson so the team has more money to spend?29:21 - Oh, by the way...candidates for the 2027 Pro Football HOF class have been announced. Who should make the hall?Oh, by the way...Jacob Wilson of the Las Vegas Athletics of Sacramento via Oakland, has gone 111 consecutive games without committing and error. As a SHORTSTOP! That's insane.Oh, by the way...remember when the Broncos used to do "rookie haircuts" as a form of hazing? Do you miss it? Or are you happy it's gone?

00:00 Panathinaikos wants Jokic, Burnham Yard update.12:50 Sean Payton comments.31:15 Nikola Jokic talk.

It's a two-man Tuesday — Grant and John Browner — and it ends in the funniest place in football: the 49ers' training camp, which sits next to an electrical substation and has produced nine injuries in five practices. Mike Evans' quad, Ricky Pearsall done for the year, hamstrings and calves and ribs everywhere — and the internet has responded by drawing the substation bigger, and more evil, with every new pull. John's verdict is harsher than the meme: the Niners are cheap, the practice field looks like a prison yard, and — in the night's instant classic — children are like sponges: you can only squeeze out what you pour in. Before the curse: a Dodgers panic check. They're 13-15 since July 1, swept by the Red Sox, dropped a series to the Cubs — and still up big, with Skubal's six-inning debut wasted by zero run support. John's message to the freak-out crowd: look at the division lead, this is September spring training, and the Phantom IL is working as intended. Plus the Padres winning John back exactly as promised on his own show, the Rutschman-to-Boston deal that shames the Skubal package, and a wide-open AL where the Rays have the best record and nobody can name the favorite. Then the NBA block: why the Spurs standing pat is the smartest move of the summer (Dylan Harper starts, Castle is 6-8 now, and the Harper-Castle war for a $400M contract is coming), John's prediction that De'Aaron Fox leaves on the first thing smoking, and a full teardown of the Nuggets wasting peak Jokic — cap hell, the homegrown-love disease, and the Jamal Murray trade to New Orleans that John would make tonight. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona 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 debate if Pat Bryant is on track to become an emerging star for the Broncos. Will Bryant's consistency overshadow Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims' big-play ability with their speed? We pivot to the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic. We hear from the Hoop Collective and their thoughts on how the Nuggets should not want Jokic's extension hanging in the balance. Is Jokic being selfish if he takes the most amount of money possible when we've seen stars like Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama take less recently? Zach and Phil recap their time out at Broncos training camp today. Is the Broncos defense showing they're a top defense again after a slow start to camp last week? 

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down the biggest questions of the 2027 offseason including why it could be a huge summer for the Nuggets & Jokic and Steph Curry & the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares statistical projections for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon in the 2026-27 season, discussing what expectations should be. He also breaks down Denver's rotation and where it may rank on defense. Then, he discusses a Nugget of Life that Jokic has already figured out: Work-Life Balance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Friday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss their excitement for the beginning of training camp, which officially starts today. Eric and Troy both give three things to look out for at camp. Also, Sean Payton will be presenting Drew Brees at his Hall of Fame induction. What type of similarities do Brees and Bo Nix have? Plus, are Jokic's Nuggets becoming the Milwaukee Bucks? Why is Denver stuck in the position they are currently in? Check out 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.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets issues centering around their Core 3 of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon instead of their wing rotation. He shares some additional news and notes on the Nuggets roster, including Dave Joerger joining the coaching staff. Finally, he talks about Kawhi Leonard and the Aspiration case holding up the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to explain why LeBron James joining the 76ers is truly a one of a kind situation and break down who will need to sacrifice the most in order to make it work in Philadelphia. Then, we discuss if Steph Curry could have a future outside of Golden State now that the Warriors have missed out on LeBron before talking about what the other teams who missed out on LeBron can do from here. Finally, we illustrate how the Thunder put the Nuggets in a difficult position and if Jokic may not stay in Denver forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to explain why LeBron James joining the 76ers is truly a one of a kind situation and break down who will need to sacrifice the most in order to make it work in Philadelphia. Then, we discuss if Steph Curry could have a future outside of Golden State now that the Warriors have missed out on LeBron before talking about what the other teams who missed out on LeBron can do from here. Finally, we illustrate how the Thunder put the Nuggets in a difficult position and if Jokic may not stay in Denver forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's Shortcast Jeff talks about the upcoming season and how Jokic's decision to wait until he has to make a decision on his option to accept a new contract from the Nuggets, as much as we trust him, will create just the most irritating Nuggets discourse we have seen in a long, long time. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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?

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? 

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? 

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.  

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

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

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