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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. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Mount Rushmore of Colorado-born athletes and who the GOAT is. Darrin Chiaverini joins the show to discuss his time with Davis Webb at Texas Tech, what Webb will bring after his promotion to become the Broncos' offensive coordinator, and Coach Chiaverini's praise of Phil after coaching him at CU. Chiaverini shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter "skipping the line" to be honored at Colorado. Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to Chiaverini's comments on the Buffs, Jack Drury getting traded to Nashville to rejoin the Avs former GM Chris MacFarland, and the top 5 picks in the NBA Draft last night. We react to Dick Monfort charging $23 a head to watch World Cup games at McGregor Square. Is this move "fair or foul"? Is Monfort being greedy, or is this just capitalism? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and debate who has more pressure on them this season between Sean Payton and Bo Nix. Will Nix take the next step from the neck up and be able to dissect defenses at the line of scrimmage? Will Nix get a mega contract extension at the end of the season if he plays well? What pressure does Payton have after receiving a contract extension in the last month? Could Payton re-take over play calling if the Broncos get off to a slow start? How sure are the guys that Davis Webb will deliver on the hype as an offensive coordinator? Today's "Three Count" includes reacting to the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokoumpo to the Miami Heat, Micah Nori becoming the next head coach of the Trailblazers, and the NFL informing Brendan Sorsby that there will not be a supplemental draft. Will the Heat win a championship with Giannis? We react to pictures and videos of Jokic coming from Team Serbia, and how in shape Jokic looks. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Jonathan Cooper situation. Zach shares some digging he did into the court documents and reveals Cooper was not breaking the law by contacting his girlfriend after the first arrest. The guys look into Harvey Steinberg's history of representing Broncos' players and members of the organization, and Zach shares why he now believes Cooper will play for the Broncos again. Could the Broncos' ownership group still step in if Cooper is not convicted of his crimes? With the high-profile name of Harvey Steinberg, will we see this case settled out of court? Today's "Three Count" features Wyndham Clark winning his second US Open over the weekend in a wire-to-wire tournament win, and the US winning another World Cup match 2-0 over Australia to move on to the knockout round. We react to the Rockies taking 2 of 3 from the Pirates over the weekend. We look back at where the Rockies were a year ago and show appreciation for how much more competitive they are this season. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as we anticipate how they will approach the offseason. With co-GMs, we debate who the decision maker will be. We react to reports that the Nuggets are interested in bringing in fellow Serbian, Bogdan Bogdanovic. Would he be a good fit for what the Nuggets need? We react to more reports that the Nuggets are looking to move up in the draft from pick 26. Would the guys be willing to move on from Cam Johnson to do so? How can the Nuggets embrace the shift in the NBA to add more length and become more defensive and physical? Today's "Three Count" includes a preview of tomorrow's second World Cup match for the United States as they take on Australia, recapping the sights from the New York Knicks championship parade this morning, and an update after the first day of the US Open. Our 9 News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his takeaways from minicamp, the Broncos' depth at edge rusher, and whether or not Jahdae Barron will get more snaps in his second NFL season. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to take a deep dive into the Broncos' minicamp practice today. Zach and Phil share about all the sights and sounds from practice. What differences have the guys noticed in RJ Harvey from year 1 to year 2? We hear from Sean Payton on cancelling practice tomorrow. The guys emphasize how professional of an operation the Broncos are running at practice with the new ownership group and Sean Payton running football operations. Who will get more touches between Harvey and Jonah Coleman? What changes are the guys seeing in the offense with the promotion of Davis Webb to offensive coordinator? Today's "Three Count" features Lil Jordan Humphrey continuing to shine at Broncos practice, Leo Messi's hat-trick in his opening World Cup game, and a debate on if Brendan Sorsby will be drafted in the NFL's supplemental draft. What do the guys make of Hakeem Butler's early returns from Broncos practice? Does the former UFL player have a chance to make the roster? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos as they started minicamp this week. We hear from Bo Nix on where the team is at at this point in the offseason, his procedures on his ankle, and much more. Was Nix going in for a second surgery to remove bone spurs, the right path for Nix to be 100% healthy this season? Will Nix come back and be able to utilize his mobility as he did before the surgeries? What has Nix missed out on by being sidelined the past few weeks? Who didn't the guys see out at practice today? Today's "Three Count" includes RJ Harvey having behind-the-scenes surgery for a labrum injury from the AFC title game, the Golden Knights not bringing back John Tortorella after taking Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final as an interim head coach, and Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft. Could the Broncos new stadium be a host for the 2031 Women's World Cup if the construction is completed by then? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they enter a season with lower expectations for the first time in a long time. Is Nikola Jokic signing a contract extension with the Nuggets what is best for both sides? Does Jokic want to be a "one team guy" or is winning another championship the most important thing to him? We pivot to the Broncos as they look to buck the trend and be successful the season after winning so many one-score games. Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies scoring a franchise record 23 runs in their win on Sunday in Las Vegas, the USA having a perfect start to the World Cup with their 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday night, and the New York Knicks bringing home a championship for the first time in over 50 years. What is the number one thing to monitor at the Broncos mandatory minicamp this week? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their heated debate on whether to consider this a "good year" for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Broncos as Sean Payton and the Broncos agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Denver until 2030. Why did they decide to give Payton an extension now, with two years left on his original deal? We hear from Payton on the length of the contract and his excitement for football, even at his age. Today's "Three Count" features Evan Engram continuing to have a good few weeks at Broncos OTAs, debating if Nathan MacKinnon was disrespected by coming in 3rd for the Hart Trophy, and the US kicking off their World Cup campaign tonight in Los Angeles. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the latest update on Jonothan Cooper's legal trouble, if this situation could lead to the Broncos parting ways with Cooper, and how the new Broncos ownership will handle this situation. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos as they continue to work out at OTAs. We hear from Sean Payton about how his contract extension gives the players in the locker room consistency. What did Phil notice at practice today? Why were JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleaman absent from practice today? Will we continue to see an uptick in production from Evan Engram in the offense this season after a slow start to his time in Denver? How much has Bo Nix been involved during practice? Today's "Three Count" includes our reaction to one of the greatest NBA Finals games in history in which the Knicks came back from down 29 to win on a miraculous OG Anunoby tip-in, the Rockies going for a sweep today after beating the Cubs in two straight games, and previewing the World Cup that started today. We hear from Sean Payton about how bringing in Jaylen Waddle lifts the entire receiving room. Who will step up and be the number three receiver behind Waddle and Sutton? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the NBA Finals and the surge in attention and viewership. Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now, even with legends like LeBron James and Steph Curry on the final years of their careers. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Is Victor Wembanyama currently the best player in the world, and how would a championship impact that title? Will Jokic regain his three-point shot next season, after struggling in the playoffs? Today's "Three Count" features Warren Schaffer's comments on opposing teams taking over Coors Field, Altitude television changing their crew to call Nuggets games, and the guys making their picks for Game 4 in the NBA Finals tonight. Could Jarrett Stidham be a cut candidate this season? We debate if Mason Rudolph could be a better fit to back up Bo Nix with a crowded quarterback room in Pittsburgh? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. NBA Finals champion and former Colorado Buffalo, Derrick White, joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals, what it's like playing against Victor Wembanyama, and the shift towards defense in the NBA in recent years. Derrick shares about what makes Denver special to him and talks about his youth basketball camp he's hosting this summer. Today's "Three Count" includes all the obstacles the Broncos are facing with their potential new football stadium and district, and where Bo Nix and Patrick Surtain ranked in the NFL in merchandise sales. We react to the massive news that Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to play this season in college football, even after the news of Sorsby placing thousands of bets on college football. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their OTAs took place last week. When will we see Bo Nix throw with the Broncos as he recovers from his ankle procedures over the offseason? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on if he expects Patrick Mahomes to play in the season opener against the Broncos, the decision not to kick a field goal in the AFC Championship, and all the one-score games the Broncos won. Today's "Three Count" features us discussing the hail storm in the Denver metro area today, more reaction to Sean Payton's comments on Trey Wingo's podcast, and Kyle Freeland becoming the all-time leading pitcher in innings pitched in Rockies history. We react to Caleb Lohner going down with an injury and reportedly will miss OTA's and minicamp practices. How big of a deal is this for someone on the roster bubble, trying to transition from the practice squad to the active roster? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Aniello and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. We react to the news of the day, in Jonathan Cooper being arrested on domestic violence charges. Will this story bring any distractions to the Broncos locker room or organization? Why are there such wide-ranging opinions on the Broncos, where some have the Broncos as Super Bowl favorites and some have them as the 15th-best team in the league? Who is the biggest competition for the Broncos in the AFC? Today's "Three Count" features the Hurricanes coming back from down 2-0 to even the series with a 4-3 win in overtime, how much would it take for us to take a hockey puck to the face like Brayden McNabb did in last night's game, Aaron Judge going down with a stress fracture to his ribs, and previewing Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest with Jonathan Cooper, his first impressions of Jaylen Waddle in a Broncos jersey, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos OTA practice they were in attendance for today. How involved or not involved was Sean Payton as his role has changed to no longer being the play-caller? What did the guys make of Jaylen Waddle's first public practice with the Broncos? Is there a specific vision for how Waddle fits into this offense? We hear from Sean Payton on his initial thoughts on Jonah Coleman. Will Coleman's short and stout body frame translate well to the NFL? Is there a competition for the backup quarterback position, or is it Jarrett Stidham's job to lose? Today's "Three Count" includes the reports that the Broncos will not have a joint practice this preseason, the Knicks going into San Antonio and stealing Game 1, and discussing the Nuggets' paths forward to being competitive again. We break down Jonah Ellis' time at inside linebacker as the Broncos potentially change his position on the defense. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? Today's "Three Count" features more of Kiszla's criticisms of Nathan MacKinnon, the Rockies' hot streak of winning 4 of their last 5 games, and Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover for next season. We preview the NBA Finals, the ticket prices for each venue, and more. The guys share how they see the series going and predict their NBA champions. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil pivot off the Avalanche and to the Broncos as their OTA's are underway. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Could the Broncos move on from Sutton next offseason to save cap space in 2027? Today's "Three Count" includes Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to be the President of Hockey in Nashville, Cale Makar coming in 2nd for the Norris Trophy, previewing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes tonight, and reacting to the College Football Playoff schedule for 2026-2027. We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the Avalanche and Nuggets rosters are and if they are still in championship windows. We pivot to the Broncos and debate what we are looking for the most in Broncos' OTA's tomorrow. Will newly acquired Jaylen Waddle flash? Will Davis Webb be more vocal in his new role? Where does the Broncos receiving room rank among the postion group in the NFL? Are Waddle and Sutton co-number-one options? Today's "Three Count" features Rockies prospect Ethan Holiday going down with a season-ending injury in the minor leagues, John Elway walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert over the weekend, and the Spurs beating the Thunder in OKC to move on to the NBA Finals. We react to Bill Simmons calling out Nuggets ownership to go out and pay Peyton Watson on top of keeping their other key players. Should the Kroenke's be willing to go into the 2nd apron in order to keep this Nuggets group together?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets before pivoting to the Broncos. We continue to react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? How much will a tougher schedule impact the team? Will we see the Broncos blowout teams in a way we didn't last season? Today's "Three Count" features an update on the land agreement for the Broncos' next stadium location at Burnham Yard, previewing Game 7 between the Thunder and the Spurs after a heated series, and breaking down the Colorado Eagles in the AHL Western Conference Final. Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Chris Simms' rankings of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. Where did Bo Nix land on the rankings? We go quarterback by quarterback and debate if Nix should be ahead or behind those individuals. Could Bo Nix be a top 10 quarterback after this season? We hear from Simms on why ranking Nix was so difficult with the limited sample size of two NFL seasons. Does Bo need to work on being more efficient and consistent? How much running will we see from Nix in year 3? Today's "Three Count" includes an all-time upset in tennis earlier today at the French Open, Shohei Ohtani doing Shohei Ohtani things by hitting a homerun and pitching 6 innings of no-hit ball last night, and previewing the Colorado and CSU announced game times and networks. We react to Von Miller making another plea to be a member of the Broncos again. Do the Broncos have a roster spot to use on Miller while they are in a championship window? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they look to fight off elimination in Game 4 tonight. Have the Avs mirrored the Nuggets in getting out-executed against a lesser team? Do the guys agree with Jared Bednar's decision to bench Scott Wedgewood and go with MacKenzie Blackwood? If the Avalanche lose tonight and get swept, will tonight be Bednar's final game as the Avs head coach? Have the Avs shown they are front-runners, and when times get tough, they aren't built for it? We go one-by-one and point out all the Avs players underachieving in this series. Today's "Three Count" includes the Knicks railroading their way to the NBA Finals and pushing their winning streak to 11 straight, if the Knicks have a chance against whoever wins the Western Conference, and a crazy stat with the most recent 4 teams to represent the East in the NBA Finals. We react to the reports that Nashville could be waiting to hire the Avs' Chris MacFarland as their next GM. Could the Avs lose their general manager to another organization over finances? 

In hour 2 of The Memorial Day edition of The Drive, John Davis and Chad Andrus debate which injury in Denver sports was the most impactful in derailing their team's championship hopes between Bo Nix, Cale Makar, and Aaron Gordon. Would the Nuggets have had a chance at winning a championship if Aaron Gordon were healthy? Would Bo Nix have led the Broncos to a Super Bowl if he hadn't missed the AFC Championship? Was Cale Makar the difference in the Avs being down 0-3 or being competitive in the series? How much did the coaches on each team help or hurt after each team sustained injuries? Today's "Three Count" features recapping the Spurs and Thunder as they go into game 5 in a 2-2 series stalemate, Princeton taking home the NCAA Men's Lacrosse championship, and previewing the Knicks and Cavaliers as New York looks to sweep the Eastern Conference Finals. Is trading Jamal Murray the best course of action for the Nuggets to become more flexible with the roster and also add youth and athleticism? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they get set for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final tonight. We react to the news of Cale Makar being ruled out for the game, and we share what our panic level is heading into the game. We hear from Paul Bissonette saying the Avs will not win the series without Makar, and Zach shares history on what a win or loss means for the Avs tonight. Who needs to step up for the Avs the most in Makar's absence? Is there a chance we see MacKenzie Blackwood in Game 3 if tonight doesn't go well for Scott Wedgewood? Today's "Three Count" features the Knicks winning their 9th straight playoff game with Josh Hart exploding offensively, and the Hurricanes getting blown out by the Canadians after the Canes 8-0 start to the playoffs. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will approach preseason football, what the offense will look like with Davis Webb calling plays, and if Sean Payton will still call a handful of plays each game. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche after they fell in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. What is the panic level for the guys for the Avs to make the Stanley Cup Final? What are the guys' updated predictions for how the series will end? Will the Knights' goaltender, Carter Hart, be the difference maker in the series? We hear from Jared Bednar on the lack of execution from the Avs and point out all the missed opportunities from the Avalanche to score goals. Today's "Three Count" includes Erik Johnson calling his shot that either Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews will be on the Wild in the near future, the Avs hoisting Bernie to the ceiling of Ball Arena at the Avs game last night, and the litany of injuries suffered in last night's Thunder and Spurs game. We react to Bleacher Report naming Aaron Gordon as the 5th most realistic trade target in the NBA this offseason. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they start the Western Conference Final tonight. Will the Avs take advantage of their championship window and win their second Stanley Cup in the last 5 years? Will the Avs' depth continue to be as successful as we saw in the first two rounds of the playoffs? We discuss when we will see Cale Makar in this series, as it was announced earlier today that he will not play in Game 1. Which team will have the edge at goal tender? Should we respect the Golden Knight's average regular season? Today's "Three Count" features Nashville officially being named the host of the Super Bowl in 2030, previewing Game 2 between the Thunder and Spurs tonight, and Aaron Rodgers announcing this will be his final season in the NFL. After seeing all the success from Kroenke-owned sports teams, we debate if ownership needs to be more hands-off. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on the Nuggets and if they have been left behind in the Western Conference. We pivot to the Broncos and hear Dr. Chao on Patrick Mahomes' ACL recovery. Will Mahomes be able to extend plays in the early part of the season? Will the Chiefs rely on the run game more than usual after signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to a big contract this offseason? We react to the news of Rashee Rice violating his probation and being ordered to spend 30 days in jail. Today's "Three Count" includes Shedeur Sanders in a quarterback battle with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, the Canadians taking down the Sabers in Game 7 to move onto the ECF, and previewing tonight's Game 1 between the Knicks and Cavaliers. We debate if the Rockies should be interested in trading Mickey Moniak as he's having one of the best seasons in the NL. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their schedule. What does Phil make of the Broncos' first 6 games of the season? How much room for error will Davis Webb have as a first-time play caller? Will Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix be ready to play in their Monday Night Football matchup in week 1? Phil goes through the Broncos' schedule and picks every game. Today's "Three Count" features Phil recapping his vacation in Hawaii, Zach recapping his weekend, and previewing the NBA Conference Finals, which kick off tonight with the Thunder hosting the Spurs. Are the Spurs and Thunder the next great NBA rivalry? Will SGA receiving his MVP award tonight inspire Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to pull off an upset in Game 1?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos' schedule after it was released yesterday. Are the Broncos being disrespected for having only 5 nationally televised games this year, when 13 other teams have more? We go through and rank the top 5 most important games on the schedule for the Broncos. Will weeks 16 and 17 be for home-field advantage in the playoffs as the Broncos take on the Bills and Patriots? Is week 1 at Kansas City too early to be the most important game of the season? Today's "Three Count" features the NHL levying a huge fine and taking away a draft pick from the Golden Knights after they refused to do media after winning their second round series, and Mitch Marner potentially passing up Nathan MacKinnon for the goal of the postseason in the NHL. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his biggest takeaways from the Broncos schedule, if the NFL is purposely making the Broncos schedule tough in the first 6 games, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish their conversation on the Broncos' schedule in 2026. Are the Broncos in for regression after going 14-3 last year? We pivot back to the Avalanche as they came from behind to close out the Wild in Game 5 last night. After the Avs showed off their depth in last night's win, the guys debate if this is the deepest Avs team we have seen in the Nathan MacKinnon era. The guys give Chris MacFarland his credit for the in-season trades he made, which are showing up huge in the playoffs. We hear from Jared Bednar on what his message was to the locker room to come back after a shaky first period. Today's "Three Count" includes the Rockies also coming back from down 3 to win yesterday behind Mickey Moniak's impressive performance, James Harden and the Cavs coming back from down 9 to win in Detroit, and Zach's parenting conundrum with his son cussing at the age of 7. Who should we be rooting for in the Ducks and Golden Knights series to be the opponent for the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Broncos and what we know about their schedule so far. We take a quick detour in the conversation to discuss the Nuggets not conducting a full search for the coaching and front office openings last year, and how poor their practice facility is. We return to discussing the Broncos and the pattern of the team's slow starts the past three seasons under Sean Payton. Zach shares the NFL history of how important it is for Sean Payton to win a Super Bowl in the next two seasons. Today's "Three Count" features the Vikings being interested in Broncos assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt for their general manager vacancy, the Rockies getting a close-up look at Paul Skeens after he struck out 10 batters in yesterday's game, and Dylan Harper going off in the Western Conference Semifinals for the Spurs as a rookie. Does Sean Payton have a new "pet cat" in Caleb Lohner after he popped out at Broncos rookie minicamp last week? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their huge win in Game 4 last night. Can anyone beat the Avalanche if they are playing their best hockey? What went into Jared Bednar's decision to start MacKenzie Blackwood, and who will he start in Game 5? What did the guys make of Josh Manson's double minor when punching with the end of the stick in his hand? Is Manson a dirty player? Did the Avs need an "enforcer"? Will the Avs close out their first playoff series at home for the first time in 18 years? Today's "Three Count" includes new Broncos TE Justin Joly being listed by ESPN as a non-first round pick that will make an impact in their rookie season and Avs' general manager Chris MacFarland being named a finalist for the NHL's General Manager of the Year Award. The guys debate if George Paton will outlast Sean Payton in the Broncos organization after Paton signed a 5-year contract extension last week. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James continue their conversation on the Nuggets and Josh Kroenke labeling himself as the "Chief Culture Officer". Did Kroenke not set the expectation of the Nuggets as a championship or bust team? We pivot to the Broncos and discuss Sean Payton's update on Bo Nix's ankle. Will Nix be ready to roll for the Broncos' offseason program? Is there reason to be concerned with Nix's ankles moving forward? Today's "Three Count" features a look around the NHL and NBA playoffs, both the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers getting swept in the second round of their playoff runs, and our reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results. We dive back into the Avalanche and their disappointing Game 3 loss on Saturday. Did the Avs let the Wild back in the series with their win? Do the Avalanche have the right leadership to refocus and have a better approach in Game 4? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets as their ownership, front office, and head coach spoke today. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thoughts on Aaron Gordon's health. How concerning has Gordon's lack of availability been the past two seasons? How much will finances and ducking below the tax factor into the Nuggets' moves this offseason? What did the guys make of Kroenke saying everything is on the table besides trading Jokic? Will the Nuggets "run it back" for the 2026-2027 season? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? Today's "Three Count" features what the guys are looking for at the Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend and Pat McAfee hopping on the Avs bandwagon. Our 9News Broncos' insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss George Paton signing a contract extension with the Broncos, if Paton has more power today than he did a few years ago, and what he is looking for at rookie minicamp. 

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

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their win last night to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Wild. We look back at the history of when any NHL team takes a 2-0 lead, as well as the Wild's history when trailing 0-2. Is this series already over or do the Avs need to keep their foot on the gas? How big was Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after a tough Game 1? The guys give Marty Necas his credit after having an incredible playoff through the first 6 games. We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the criticism of Necas in the past. Today's "Three Count" features a preview of the Rockies and Mets game tonight as the Rockies have been on a losing skid, previewing tonight's playoff games in the NBA with Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 2, and EJ Warner accepting a rookie camp invite with the Broncos. We react to ESPN's rankings of every Big 12 team's offseason. Where did Colorado land on the rankings, and how do the guys feel about the Buffs heading into the 2026 season? 

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

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their discussion on Bo Nix posting a video of himself running at the Broncos practice facility. Is Nix's video misleading as many think this video is from months ago or even a year ago? Who is Nix trying to convince with this video? We pivot to the Nuggets and discuss ESPN's Shams Charania's recent reporting on the Nuggets keeping David Adelman but being open to making moves with the roster outside of Nikola Jokic. Are the Nuggets making a mistake by bringing back Adelman for a second year and potentially wasting more of Jokic's prime? Today's "Three Count" features the Nuggets' ownership not maximizing their window after not being willing to spend on front office executives and coaches, Joel Embiid exercising some demons by beating Boston in game 7 to move on to the second round, and Skip Bayless joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take this Friday. We dive into the reports on Aaron Gordon being looked at as a trade candidate for teams like the Lakers, Suns, and more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets final game of the season as they got bounced in the first round to the Timberwolves. Did the Nuggets make a mistake by matchup up with the Wolves in the first round? Were they overconfident after a Game 1 win? Was Michael Malone the problem for the Nuggets? We break down David Adelman's performance in this series and question what he brings to the table. How has Christian Braun become such a shell of himself on the court? Are either of Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun's contracts tradeable? Today's "Three Count" includes an early preview of the Avalanche's second-round opponent in the Minnesota Wild as they beat Dallas in the first round last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the concern level for Bo Nix after another ankle surgery this offseason and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get set to face off with the Timberwolves in an elimination game in Game 6. Will we see Aaron Gordon suit up for the Nuggets tonight? Is this version of Gordon a better option than Spencer Jones? Who is the X-Factor for the Nuggets tonight? Will we see Cam Johnson continue his success from Game 5? We pivot to the Broncos and hear from Mike Klis on Bo Nix's surgery and what his timeline will look like heading into OTA's. What will Nix miss if he is unable to participate during OTA's? Today's "Three Count" features the odd similarities of the Broncos final pick in the draft and Khalil Mack, local legend Calais Campbell signing a one-year contract with the Ravens at the age of 39, and previewing the Wild and Stars game 6 tonight. We hear from Jarde Bednar and his thoughts on the style of hockey played in the first round and how that will look moving forward in the playoffs. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix going in for another ankle surgery this offseason. What is the concern level for Nix after he went in for his 5th surgery on his ankle? Will this be a recurring issue for Nix during his time with the Broncos? Is it fair to label Nix as "injury prone"? Should the Broncos be interested in Aaron Rodgers if Nix is unable to start the season healthy? Today's "Three Count" includes Phil's answer on whether the Broncos should bring in Aaron Rodgers, a reaction to the Rockies losing to Cincinnati 7-2 yesterday, the NCAA expanding its tournament to 76 teams, and the Spurs moving on to the second round of the playoffs. We look into the Wild and Stars series as we get closer to knowing who the Avalanche will take on in the second round of the playoffs. We hear from Erik Johnson and his thoughts on the Avs' struggling power play. Did Scott Wedgewood get snubbed after not being announced as a Vezina Award finalist? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil break down two more Broncos draft picks from over the weekend. Today we take a deep dive into 4th and 5th round picks, Kage Casey and Justin Joly. How will Casey develop with the Broncos on the offensive line with all the depth they already have? Should we expect anything from either Casey or Joly in their rookie seasons? We pivot back to the Nuggets and discuss if we fully bought back into the Nuggets after winning game 5 or if last night was a result of Anthony Edwards being out with an injury. Are the Nuggets finally showing the heart and fight they needed in games 2-4? Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to the video of Garrett Bolles changing a random Denver civilian's tire on the highway, the Rockies starting a series against the NL Central leading Reds tonight, and an update on the NBA playoffs. We react to Nathan MacKinnon not being named as a finalist for the NHL's Ted Lindsay Award. Will this fuel MacKinnon even more to go out and win the Stanley Cup Finals?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they each get set for big playoff games tonight. We react to Aaron Gordon being listed as questionable on the Nuggets' most recent injury report. Should the Nuggets sit Gordon out tonight to give themselves the best chance to win a championship in the long run? What are the guys expecting from Jokic tonight coming off a loss? What are the keys to victory for the Nuggets tonight? What are the keys to victory for the Avalanche? Will the Avs continue their high level of defense? Today's "Three Count" includes another chapter in the Mike Vrabel and Dianni Russini story. We breakdown the Rockies as they have already exceeded expectations this season. Will the Rockies win today to secure their first series win over San Diego since August of 2024. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche after their thriller overtime win last night over the Kings in game two. Has Marty Necas been a disappointment so far in the playoffs after a scoreless first two games? We pivot to the Nuggets and Zach shares the history of how series go when the Nuggets are tied 1-1 during the Jokic era. Today's "Three Count" features why the Nuggets fumbling game two hurts even more after seeing Victor Wembanyama go down with a concussion last night, discussing how great Lebron James has been in the playoffs this year for the Lakers to take a 2-0 lead, and a fan at the Rockies and Padres game making an all-time catch in the stands last night. We react to Chade Dollander's impressive performance last night and the three good outings he has stacked in a row. We hear from Dollander and his comments on being dominant. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Timberwolves series after Minnesota tied the series at 1-1, last night. Will a long series with Minnesota prevent the Nuggets from going out and winning a championship? What adjustments can David Adelman and the Nuggets defense make to impact the TWolves more? Why were the Nuggets not able to sustain their success from the first quarter? Did the Nuggets overlook the TWolves going into game two? Today's "Three Count" includes Zach's update on Bo Nix that he heard at the Nuggets game last night, Victor Wembanyama winning the NBA's defensive player of the year award unanimously, and our reaction to many Denver fans critisizing the NBA broadcast last night. Zach points out the recent struggles the Nuggets have had in game twos in the playoffs and the guys debate why they have lost five of their last six. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets after their game one win over the Timberwolves. We breakdown the Nuggets responding after the TWolves came out firing and turning over the Nuggets. How much room is there for Jamal Murray to play better after he struggled from three in game one? We hear from TWolves head coach, Chris Finch on amount of Jamal Murray free throws he shot. Will the referees allow the Wolves to play more physical in game two? How big was Bruce Brown's impact on the game off the bench? Will we see Peyton Watson play in this series? Today's "Three Count" features a report that the Patriots are likely to trade for AJ Brown after June 1, three Nuggets being announced as finalists for NBA Awards, and wrapping up the weekend for the Western Conference playoffs in the NBA. We hear from David Adelman and his thoughts on how the Wolves came out hot and the physicality in the game. How do the guys grade Adelman's performance in game one? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they get set to start their playoff runs. Which team is under more pressure heading into the playoffs? Would Jared Bednar be on the hot seat if the Avs can't make it back to the Stanley Cup finals? The Athletic's NBA analyst Jon Krawczynski joins the show to discuss the Timberwolves underwhelming season, how the TWolves will try to slow down Nikola Jokic, and who the x-factor is for Minnesota in this series. Could the TWolves "blow up" their roster if the series doesn't go well for them? Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to our conversation with Jon Krawczynski, CU landing a huge financial commitment to the Athletic department from a donor, and Chase Dollander dealing in last night's game against the Astros. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the anticipation around the draft without a first round pick, if the Broncos will make a big splash like Aqib Talib predicted, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John are joined by DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro to breakdown the upcoming Nuggets playoff run. How does the western conference bracket set up for the Nuggets chances of winning a championship? Are the Nuggets and Timberwolves officially rivals? Is this year's Nuggets team better than the 2023 championship teams? How will the Nuggets use their depth to not overuse their guys in the first round? How will the Timberwolves approach trying to slow down Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets offense? Today's "Three Count" includes Steph Curry and Draymond Green turning back the clock with a vintage performance in last night's play-in tournament, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham winning their appeal for extraordinary circumstances appeals to qualify for NBA awards, and Dante's simple fixes to making the NBA regular season matter more. We react to Rockies recent losing skid and dive into what is going wrong with the team.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get ready to go on a championship run. Is this year's team better than the 2023 team that won the title? We hear from Anthony Edwards on the rivalry between Minnesota and Denver, Julius Randle's thoughts on what he's learned about playing against Jokic, and Chris Finish's thoughts on slowing down Jokic. Today's "Three Count" features Deion Sanders and Colorado securing a commitment from a four-star quarterback and reacting to two thrilling games in the first day of the NBA's play-in tournament. NHL Network's Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss how the Avalanche stack up against the rest of the playoff teams, if the Avs will roll out multiple goaltenders during the playoff run, and how well Marty Necas has fit with the Avs since the trade last season. Who would Johnson vote for the Hart Trophy this season?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Drew saying he thinks MacKenzie Blackwood will start "a majority" of the playoff games for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Nuggets as we preview their first-round playoff matchup with the Timberwolves. Who is the best player in the series? Which team has the better second option? Will Jamal Murray have the same playoff rise we've seen from him in the past, even after having his best regular season yet? Today's "Three Count" includes Ball Arena hosting outdoor watch parties for the Nuggets and Avalanche playoff games and previewing tonight's NBA play-in tournament games between the Suns and Blazers as well as the Hornets and Heat. We react to Mike Klis' mock draft in which the Broncos select a tight end with the 62nd pick and a running back with the 108th pick. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will continue their conversation on Colorado and Deion Sanders. How long with Sanders be in Boulder? Is CU in a financial position to move on Sanders if there isn't more winning this season? We pivot to the Nuggets as they officially set up a playoff series with the Timberwolves. We look back at the history between these two teams including the Nuggets series win on their way to a championship to losing a heart-breaking game seven by blowing a historic lead. Are the Nuggets and TWolves one of the few remaining rivalries in the NBA? Today's "Three Count" features DU winning an 11th national title in hockey with their goaltender Jonny Hicks having a historic tournament, Rory McIlroy winning the Masters for the second consecutive year, and previewing the other NBA playoff series. We react to Avs coach David Bednar taking a puck to the face in a scary sight over the weekend.