Podcast appearances and mentions of peyton watson

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on Peyton Watson and how concerned they are about the sample size of playing well. We pivot to the Buffs and react to ESPN's FPI analytics predicted winning probability in each of their games this season. With only being favorites in 4 of their games, would a 4-8 season be considered successful? We react to ESPN building the best starting lineup in the NFL with only backup players. Who is the Broncos' best backup player, and could he step in to a starting role? What is the most likely for the Broncos between JK Dobbins going for 1,000 yards, Courtland Sutton going for 1,000 yards, Jaylen Waddle going for 1,000 yards, Nik Bonitto getting 15 sacks, and Evan Engram going for 800 yards? We react to Hunter Goodman's three-home run performance from Sunday, as he becomes the first Rockies player to have multiple games with three home runs in a season. Could he set the NL record for home runs by a catcher? What kind of haul could the Rockies get if they decided to trade Goodman before the trade deadline this year?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix and the Broncos after Nix came out at number 58 on the NFL's top-100 players list today. We hear from his teammates, competitors, and football analysts on what makes Nix so special and why he is deserving of his ranking. Is Nix still an underrated athlete compared to the other quarterbacks in the NFL? Does Nix still have residual "hate" from not liking him as a prospect coming out of college? Today's "Three Count" features a recap of Spain's dominant performance in a 1-0 win over Argentina to win the World Cup, NFL players pushing for all these NFL stadiums to keep the real grass they put in for the World Cup, and all the weird events and "bits" Tom Brady was a part of this weekend at Fanatics Fest. We debate where LeBron James will sign in free agency and when we think he will make his decision. We also react to Michael Porter Jr. recruiting Peyton Watson to Brooklyn. How much will Watson's contract end up being worth? Will it be more than Christian Braun's contract from last offseason? 

What's up everyone. Ray and Peter sat down for a conversation with Uncle Rollie for a podcast on the Summer league latest and our thoughts on the offseason. In this segment, we discuss the failed Jaylen Brown trade talks, his reroute to the 76ers and how that might relate to Peyton Watson.Find us online!Ray@rayvonehackshaw Peter@bucketsince88 Uncle Rollie@UncleRollie_

On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina in extra time, 1-0. Spain only conceded one goal the entire tournament, so how dominant was Spain's run in this World Cup? With the Broncos rookies reporting to camp tomorrow, Eric and Troy review the Broncos' offseason and discuss what grade they would give their offseason. The Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team deal. How does this move affect the Nuggets and the Peyton Watson situation? Will LeBron James pick which team he will play for in the 2026-27 season today? Tune in to a Monday 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 a new report about Peyton Watson generating interest from the Milwaukee Bucks. Can the Nuggets benefit if Watson ultimately leaves via sign-and-trade? Plus, Ryan discusses the Summer League standouts and more. 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 hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sort through a thought exercise put together by Bill Barnwell assigning pick compensation to players on every NFL roster. Is Bo's valuation fair? What's with Barnwell's price tag on Drake Maye? Is winning enough anymore, or do style points outweigh wins? John and Chad update us on the latest in the ongoing Peyton Watson contract standoff. The guys wrap up the third hour talking about the way the 2nd Apron has affected how teams in the NBA can build, how it’ll affect contract talks moving forward, and how it has killed a championship window for the Nuggets.  

00:00 High Five.14:15 Peyton Watson update.31:50 Final thoughts.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 106-103 Summer League win over the OKC Thunder, led by 32 points by Trevon Brazile. The Nuggets' 35th overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft had his breakout moment, and he wasn't the only one with a great game. Ryan discusses the rest of Summer League, a new suitor for Peyton Watson in free agency, and what the rest of the Western Conference looks like now. 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 continue their conversation on Peyton Watson. We react to The Athletic giving the Nuggets the worst offseason grade in the NBA, a D-. What teams have the cap space to offer Watson a big-time contract? Could we see the Nuggets entertain a sign-and-trade for Watson? Do the Nuggets have their sights set on getting under the luxury tax for the upcoming season? We react to Courtland Sutton coming in at number 68 on the NFL's top 100 list. With all the criticism within Denver, is Sutton disrespected within his own town? Is Waddle getting too much love for being the "new guy in town"? Are we sure Sutton will take a backseat to Jaylen Waddle? Will Sutton end up in the Broncos Ring of Fame at the end of his career? We debate if we are too close to the Broncos to give a fair assessment of Bo Nix? Why is Nix so far down on ESPN's scouts, coaches, and executives poll as well as PFF's rankings of NFL quarterbacks? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Bo Nix and the Broncos. How is Nix viewed compared to the other quarterbacks from his draft class? We dive into Seth Wickersham's article detailing his time with Sean Payton. How difficult is it to work on Payton's coaching staff? Does Payton have those same obsessive qualities as the greats like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady? We pivot to the Nuggets and the Peyton Watson situation. Would the Nuggets be willing to match a big contract offer sheet offered to Watson? Are the Nuggets waiting to see where LeBron James signs with a team to unload salary? What teams have the cap space to offer Watson a big-time contract? What options does Watson have moving forward in restricted free agency? We wrap up the show with Zach sharing his pick of Hunter Goodman to win the MLB All-Star Game MVP tonight. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go down a rabbit hole debating Bo Nix and his standing in the NFL. Does Drake Maye get too much love compared to Bo Nix? What does Nix do better than Caleb Williams? What more does Bo Nix need to do to be ranked higher going into next season? Would we swap Nix for any of Williams, Maye, or Jayden Daniels? Does Nix's situation with a great defense and head coach hurt him in these kinds of polls? Today's "Three Count" includes if we're concerned with Mike Klis putting it at a 70% chance the Broncos are still on track for 2031 at Burnham Yard for their next stadium, Spain beating France to move on to the World Cup Final, and Macklin Celebrini becoming the youngest athlete to ever be on the cover of an EA NHL video game. We break down the Peyton Watson situation with the Nuggets. Are we buying the interest reported about multiple teams in Watson? Would the Nuggets actually match a big offer sheet offered to Watson? 

7-14-26 Hour 1 - Home Run Derby, Peyton Watson and Nuggets Staring Contest

On a Monday morning edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the top NFL quarterbacks for 2026. Is Bo Nix appropriately ranked? What does Nix need to do to move up the list? Are there any other glaring issues with the rankings? What is the latest with the Peyton Watson contract talks? Is Cam Johnson going to get traded still? After an injury-riddled and disappointing season, can Christian Braun revive his game in 2026-27? Plus, the Nuggets signed Alpha Diallo from the EuroLeague. Is Diallo the type of defensive player the Nuggets have been missing? Eric and Troy get after it on a Monday 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.

We give our early summer league impressions on Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer. Then, what to make of the Kawhi Leonard trade being on hold? Is this evidence that the league is handling this the wrong way? We also talk about the ongoing LeBron James drama on where he will play next year, and where he should play next year. Plus, the latest on Peyton Watson and the Clippers and breaking down the six-team trade. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! 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.

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.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they break down how dire the Nuggets’ cap situation really is as they break down the Valanciunas waiving and the upcoming Peyton Watson move, either from the Nuggets or someone else. A Broncos player finally appears on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list and it has the guys wondering how many Broncos made the cut. Why does Sean Payton abandon the run so easily? Mike and Stoke try to diagnose why the Broncos’ coach favors the passing game. Will that improve under Davis Webb? The guys end today’s episode telling Soccer Guy why they deserve to be strutting around right now.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will debate if Von Miller will be in the NFL next season and what team he will play for. Could the Broncos use a guy like Miller if Jonathan Cooper is suspended or cut from the Broncos? How much does Miller still have in the tank? We react to Zach Allen coming in at number 73 of the NFL's top 100 players. Is Allen somehow still underrated? Who else from the Broncos are we expecting to be on the list? How will the Rockies approach the MLB trade deadline? Will we continue to see a new era of Rockies baseball under Walker Monfort's leadership? We react to the latest with NBA free agency, in which Peyton Watson's situation may be greatly impacted by the NBA stepping in on the Kawhi Leonard trade. Could the Nuggets still trade a starting-caliber player like Aaron Gordon or Cam Johnson this offseason? What is the motivation behind Nikola Jokic waiting till next season to sign his contract extension? 

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets cap situation, their lack of movement in free agency despite having only 10 players under contract and the haggling with Peyton Watson has left them frozen. A lack of ambition and willingness to take any risk has frozen them in a weird and cap strapped place. 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.

7-09-26 Hour 3 - Jeff Legwold on the show, Peyton Watson, Drunk Takes

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl get into the latest with the Nuggets. Was it the right move to waive Jonas Valančiūnas? Could Peyton Watson actually leave Denver? Why haven't the two sides reached a deal yet? The Nuggets are reportedly not one of LeBron's top three destinations, so is Denver officially out of the King James' sweepstakes? Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Thursday edition 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.

0:00 - Brett Kane thinks Christian Pulisic is not the future of US Soccer. The guys break down why the US has fallen so far behind in the world's game. 20:24 - The guys break down what they liked and did not like about Sean Paytons coaching process. 36:38 - Peyton Watson is still looking for a home in the NBA. Does it help the Nuggets with the process taking so long? 

00:00 More with Jeff Legwold.14:55 High Five.33:05 Peyton Watson, Rockies. 

The main crew is back — Grant, John Browner and Beav — for a loaded night. The guys open on the World Cup, where Argentina erased a two-goal Egypt lead in stunning fashion (Messi doing Messi things) and a VAR overturn had everyone yelling "rigged." Then it's deep into Clippers offseason chaos: the Kawhi, Brandon Ingram and Walker Kessler deals still aren't official, the CBA apron is making everything a nightmare to track, and the panel goes to war over whether a $116M swing for Peyton Watson makes any sense — or whether Lawrence Frank is just doing stuff to do stuff. Should they simply re-sign Bennedict Mathurin and develop the No. 5 pick instead? In the post-show, the crew relitigates the SGA regret and closes with a full LeBron James free-agency breakdown: Denver, Golden State, or Philly? New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed and 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.

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.

00:00 Peyton Watson update.15:55 Best NFL rosters.31:25 More on Nikola Jokic's comments.

The full crew's back after the Fourth of July — Grant, John Browner and Beav dig into a loaded night. The Clippers win the Rui Hachimura sweepstakes on a two-year deal, and the guys break down the fit at the four, the John Collins fallout, and whether a Bennedict Mathurin or Peyton Watson move is next. Then it's on to Team USA's brutal Round-of-16 exit to Belgium (and why Christian Pulisic took the brunt of it), a Summer League deep dive headlined by Darryn Peterson looking like a problem, Cam Boozer in Memphis, the Utah Jazz's ceiling and locker-room questions, the coaching carousel, and the NBA's one-free-throw experiment that sends John completely over the edge. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Produced and Directed 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.

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.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets updated Free Agency checklist and why Peyton Watson might be on the move. Could the Nuggets trade Watson to the Los Angeles Clippers? Ryan goes through the scenarios and discusses how Denver operates from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and 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? 

Jake Shapiro and James Merilatt filled in for Dover and Cecil today as they previewed tonight's US Men's soccer match. Do the Broncos have a huge weakness on the roster right now? What's the latest with Peyton Watson and his possible big extension with the Nuggets? 

In the 3rd hour, Jake and James broke down how difficult the Broncos' schedule is to start the season. What's the latest news with Peyton Watson and the Nuggets? The fellas then reacted to the news of DeMar DeRozan becoming available and if he's a fit for the Nuggets. Are the Rockies having a failed season or are they showing some promise? 

In the final hour, Jake and James gave their thoughts on Folarin Balogun getting to play tonight for the US tonight. Is Bo Nix a top-five quarterback in Broncos history already? What's the latest with Peyton Watson and the Nuggets as they try to bring him back. Closing out the show, the guys discussed if they would've been star struck at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. 

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Peyton Watson's contract as opposed to Christian Braun's. The decision that was made and how just because you want something doesn't mean you'll get it. In the second half Jeff discusses the LeBron stuff and how the Nuggets really don't want the league to think they're cheap 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.

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their thoughts on FIFA rescinding Folarin Balogun's red card and making him eligible to play vs. Belgium tonight in the Round of 16. Should this decision have been made and how does it reflect on the United States as a country? The Nuggets are reportedly “very open” to sign-and-trade options involving Peyton Watson. Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was selected to his second consecutive All-Star Game. Eric and Troy break it all down on a Monday edition 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.

It's time for another Shortcast! Jeff talks about the Nuggets signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones while they wait for Peyton Watson and (faint FAINT possibliity LeBron). What this means going forward. Jeff ends this shortcast with a rant about how unethical restricted free agency is when the NBA is operating with a fake cap. 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.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over what's happened with the Denver Nuggets so far, signing Marvin Bagley III last night and making overtures to LeBron James. He discusses Peyton Watson's market, the Jaylen Brown trade, and other free agency moves Nuggets fans need to know. 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, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. Chad has a crazy conspiracy theory about the Nikola Jokic contract situation. Are the Nuggets and the NBA at large in danger of losing The Joker? They look at the state of the Nuggets’ roster and front office to determine what their next course of action should be. Do the Nuggets need to take a step back before they can make any progress? The Broncos looked like they had a plan at WR... but then they traded for Jaylen Waddle, John and Chad discuss what changed and how much pressure is being on Jaylen Waddle to be the miracle cure. It looks like the Nuggets lucked out with Peyton Watson’s suitors spending their cap elsewhere, John and Chad break down the Nuggets’ roster to see what other work they need to do.  

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. They discuss Peyton Watson’s role; what it would be if he comes back to the Nuggets and whether he’d be happy in it. The Nuggets used their veteran minimum move wisely, according to John and Chad, the guys break down how he’ll fit in. It’s fun to dream about getting an all-time great player, John and Chad explore the possibility that Lebron James comes to Denver. How would he fit with the Nuggets? Chad lays out the possibility that Nikola Jokic is in the middle of his exit plan from the NBA. John and Chad wrap up today’s show speculating what the Nuggets are going to do with Cam Johnson.  

for the fourth and final hour of Dover and Cecil with Dan Jacobs filling in for the fellas, Dan and Dante get into the relationship between LeBron James and Josh Kroenke and why that might be the thing that brings him to Denver.  They also break down the Peyton Watson contract situation and how much money he may actually get.  The guys close out the hour with some cross-talk between Dan and Dante, and the hosts of the drive for today Mike Rice and Justin Adams.   

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

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Nuggets and the NBA as free agency kicks off in an hour. What will be the Nuggets' first move? Will someone like Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon get moved to free up cap space? How can the Nuggets improve their defense? Will the Nuggets match an offer sheet for Peyton Watson? What teams will have their sights set on Watson? Would the guys match an overpay offer sheet for $30 million per year for Watson? Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos practice and fan availability for training camp, Chris Johnson sharing his story of battling ALS on Good Morning America, and a memo sent to NFL teams on Brendan Sorsby's football future. We react to the tear Hunter Goodman is on as he set the Rockies record for most home runs before the All-Star Game. Should Goodman participate in the Home-Run Derby? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and the NBA as free agency kicked off an hour ago. We react to the reports that LeBron James will not return to the Lakers and the Warriors are considered the favorite to land him. Would this make the Warriors a legitimate threat in the West? Could the Lakers try to sign Peyton Watson with the new cap space created? Would the Nuggets match a massive offer sheet Watson is offered and be willing to pay the repeater tax to keep this roster together? What do the guys make of the report the Nuggets will bring in a veteran assistant coach? With the NFL's top-100 list continuing to trickle out, we wrap up the show debating what Bronco is most likely to be on the list a year from now that's not on it this offseason. Could JK Dobbins make the list if he is able to remain healthy this season? Will the Broncos give Dobbins more red zone opportunities to score than last season? 

0:00 - Serena Williams is an ageless wonder. She's making her return to Wimbledon at 44 years young. After that, the Portland Trailblazers traded for Ja Morant. What happened to Ja, man? A few short years ago, he was ELECTRIC. He was the heir apparent. He was the future. Can Portland restore him to his former glory?(The bump music in question was "Be Her" by Ella Langley. Vic is a certified Ella Fella.)14:08 - According to Brian Windhorst, LeBron James will inform the Lakers TODAY that he's leaving the team. If that happens, the Lakers would have a ton of extra cap space to sign, you guessed it, Peyton Watson. 30:12 - Oh, by the way...Keegan-Michael Key recreated the famous Key & Peele Substitute Teacher sketch using the names of current World Cup players. Oh, by the way...Dianna Russini got out of a speeding ticket in a very unique way. How have you talked yourself out of a ticket?Oh, by the way...a pitcher for UCLA has one of the strangest superstitions we've ever seen. 

0:00 - Pour one our for Marc Moser's bees. He lost another hive. But this time, it was a bear attack. Not a winter freeze/Moser's inadequacies. 13:26 - Mason Marchment is on the move! He's no longer a Dallas Star. He's also (deservedly so) on our HATE LIST. It's been a while since we've opened that thing. Let's take a look and see if everyone still deserves to be there.Also, what grade would you give the Broncos offseason so far?31:33 - Rumblings around the NHL...would you take Andre Burakovsy back in an Avalanche sweater? NBA rumblings...will Peyton Watson still be a Nugget by the end of today? Will someone make him an offer?

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. 

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? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Val Nichushkin trade from earlier today, which sent him to Columbus in exchange for multiple draft picks. We discuss the complicated history of Val's time in Denver, from the addiction problems to being one of the best players on the championship team in 2022. We pivot to the Nuggets as they selected two players last night in the second round of the NBA Draft. Would the Nuggets have been better off selecting Tarris Reed at number 26 in the first round rather than the two players they picked last night? Do the guys trust the Nuggets' co-GMs to lead the team to another championship? Will the financials get in the way of the Nuggets competing at the highest level this season? Will the Nuggets be able to keep Peyton Watson given their financial limitations? Will it come at the cost of losing Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss how Val Nichuskin will be remembered in Denver. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they selected two players last night in the second round of the NBA Draft. Should Nuggets Nation still be waiting for the organization to flip some of their players after not making a move during the draft? What was the Nuggets' goal during the draft? How confident are the guys that the Nuggets will re-sign Peyton Watson? Who is Trevon Brazile, the Nuggets' 35th overall pick from last night? What question marks does Brazile have as a prospect? Today's "Three Count" includes the wild story behind Patrick Surtain's podcast co-host getting arrested for robbery and kidnapping, the Timberwolves trading for LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards, and the Rockies hosting a dad's trip for all the players' dads to join the team in Minnesota this weekend. We revisit the Val Nichushkin trade from earlier today, which sends him to Columbus.