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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews the upcoming Denver Nuggets road trip, including the possibility of Jonas Valanciunas returning from injury in tonight's game vs the Washington Wizards. Then, Ryan goes over details about Spencer Jones, Denver's trade deadline goals, and why the repeater tax will impact their plans to keep Peyton Watson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nuggets vs. Wizards Injuries Bates, Braun, Johnson and Jokic are out for Denver with Valanciunas questionable. Gordon, Hardaway and Murray are probable. Vukcevic and Young are out for Washington. Bagley, Coulibaly, Johnson and Middleton are questionable.

LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Nuggets Injuries Reaves and Thiero are out for LA. Bates, Braun, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver. Gordon, Hardaway and Murray are probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers at Nuggets 10PM ET—LA improved to 25-16 following their 110-93 home victory against Toronto. Lakers shot 48% with 39% from three. DeAndre Ayton led with 25 points with 13 rebounds. Luka contributed 25 points with seven assists. LA allowed 42% shooting with 22% from three. Denver fell to 29-14 with their 110-87 home defeat against Charlotte. Nuggets hit 41% with 21% from three. Jamal Murray scored 16 points with two assists. Julina Strawther came off the bench with 15 points and two assists. Denver allowed 49% shooting with 32% from three.

LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Nuggets Injuries Reaves and Thiero are out for LA. Bates, Braun, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver. Gordon, Hardaway and Murray are probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers at Nuggets 10PM ET—LA improved to 25-16 following their 110-93 home victory against Toronto. Lakers shot 48% with 39% from three. DeAndre Ayton led with 25 points with 13 rebounds. Luka contributed 25 points with seven assists. LA allowed 42% shooting with 22% from three. Denver fell to 29-14 with their 110-87 home defeat against Charlotte. Nuggets hit 41% with 21% from three. Jamal Murray scored 16 points with two assists. Julina Strawther came off the bench with 15 points and two assists. Denver allowed 49% shooting with 32% from three.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Hornets vs. Nuggets Injuries Plumlee is out with Diabate questionable for Charlotte. Bates, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver with Braun questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Hornets at Nuggets 8PM ET—Charlotte is on a back-to-back after playing at Golden St on Saturday night and losing 136-116. Denver is also back-to-back after hosting Washington and winning 121-115.

Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Wizards vs. Nuggets Injuries Coulibaly, Vukcevic and Young are out for Washington with Middleton questionable. Bates, Braun, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver. Brown, Gordon and Murray are proable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Wizards at Nuggets 9PM ET—Washington is on a back-to-back after playing at Sacramento on Friday. Denver improved to 28-13 following their 118-109 road victory against Dallas. Nuggets shot 49% with 42% from three. Jamal Murray led with 33 points with five assists. Aaron Gordon supported with 22 points with six rebounds. Denver allowed 44% shooting with 15% from three.

Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nuggets vs. Mavericks Injuries Bates, Braun, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver. Davis and Irving are out for Dallas with Christie doubtful. Washington and Williams are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Nuggets at Mavericks 9:30PM ET—Denver is on a back-to-back after playing at New Orleans on Tuesday and winning 122-116. Dallas improved to 15-25 following their 113-105 home victory against Brooklyn. Mavericks shot 51% with 44% from three.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Bucks vs. Nuggets Injuries Prince is out with Porter questionable for Milwaukee. Bates, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver with Murray questionable. Braun and Gordon are probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Bucks at Nuggets 8PM ET—Milwaukee improved to 17-21 following their 105-101 home victory against LA Lakers. Bucks shot 48% with 35% from three. Kevin Porter led with 22 points and six assists. Giannis contributed 21 points with six rebounds. Milwaukee allowed 43% shooting with 42% from three. Denver is 25-13 with their 110-87 home defeat against Atlanta. Nuggets hit 42% with 34% from three. Payton Watson scored 25 points with 11 rebounds. Aaron Gordon came off the bench with 14 points and nine rebounds. Denver allowed 49% shooting with 37% from three.

Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nuggets vs. 76ers Injuries Bates, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver. Watford and Oubre are out for Philadelphia with Embiid probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Nuggets at 76ers 8:30PM ET—Denver is back-to-back after playing at Brooklyn on Sunday and losing 127-115. Philadelphia improved to 19-14 following their 130-119 road victory against NY Knicks. 76ers shot 54% with 47% from three.

Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nuggets vs. Nets Injuries Bates, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas are out for Denver. Braun and Gordon are questionable with Murray probable. Claxton and Highsmith are out for Brooklyn with Porter probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Nuggets at Nets 3:30PM ET— Denver fell to 23-11 following their 113-108 road defeat against Cleveland. Nuggets shot 43% with 36% from three. Jamal Murray led with 34 points and seven assists. Payton Watson chipped in with 21 points and four rebounds. Denver allowed 50% shooting with 41% from three. Brooklyn drops to 10-22 with their 119-99 road defeat against Washington. Nets hit 40% with 21% from three. Terance Mann scored 14 points with three assists. Day'Ron Sharpe chipped in with 14 points and nine rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 51% shooting with 38% from three.

Jonas Valanciunas is out for 4 weeks with a calf strain. Lovely. The Nuggets biblical plague of injuries continues unabated. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets limited options and how we are in peak survival mode right now. 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.

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Injuries Bates, Braun, Gordon, Johnson, Jokic and Valanciunas out for Denver with Murray and Strawther probable. Nance and Strus are out for Cleveland. Hunter and Merrill are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Nuggets at Cavaliers 7:30PM ET—Denver improved to 23-10 following their 106-103 road victory against Toronto. Nuggets shot 42% with 29% from three. Peyton Watson led with 24 points and eight rebounds. Jamal Murray chipped in with 21 points and seven rebounds.

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets domination over the Sacramento Kings, led by Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas. He discusses Jokic's place among all-time great centers before asking how important the road win streak actually is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - We have no idea what to make of this Broncos vs Giants game coming up on Sunday. The Giants look rejuvinated with Jaxson Dart under center. The Broncos have to readjust from the London trip without a bye week. But, Dart is still a rookie. And this Broncos defense is great at making rookie QBs suffer.17:09 - Let's not get too excited about preseason...but that being said...the Nuggets looked good last night vs the Bulls at Ball Arena! Murray looks lean and ready to roll. Valanciunas looks like an actual backup center who can get physical in the post and share minutes with Jokic. This revamped lineup already seems like the real deal.34:07 - Lane Kiffin took a hilarious shot at one of his peers during his presser yesterday. It's a great zinger off the top of his head. That turned into a discussion about laugher: fake laughter, real laughter, pity laughter, forced laughter, you name it. Laughter in its many forms.

0:00 - That Broncos vs Jets game was so incredibly bad and boring. It set the game of football back decades. Maybe they were trying to win over the Brits by only kicking the football. I digress...we asked Adam Schefter if he was able to stomach the whole thing, then got Schefty's thoughts on the NFL weekend that was.18:14 - The Chargers and Chiefs both won yesterday. The AFC West is looking like the AFC wild wild West. Broncos NEED to consistently move the ball on offense to keep pace. And their offense runs incredibly hot and cold. Yesterday proved one thing to us: they really miss Ben Powers and need to figure out how to stay afloat while he's out.34:11 - It's only preseason, but the Revamped Nuggets are looking sharp out there. Thank goodness we successfully secured Valanciunas and didn't let him go to Greece. Also, the Avs lost to the Stars again on Saturday. The curse lives on. The Avs power play is still not where it needs to be. Fans in Ball Arena booed their own squad, and Nathan MacKinnon wasn't having it.

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's FPI for the Broncos projected win total, playoff chances and more. Are the Broncos goals or winning double digit games and making the playoffs still on the table? Will the Broncos be able to turn around their undisciplined narrative and avoid the amount of penalties they've had the first three games? What are the chances the Broncos can make a playoff run to the AFC championship game or Super Bowl? What should the Broncos record be over the next 4 games to get themselves back in the AFC playoff picture? The guys share their wild story of a snake making it in to their golf cart the other week out on the course. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro joining the show to discuss ESPN's list of the top 100 players in the NBA and where certain Nuggets landed on the list. What do the guys make of players rising on the list like Aarron Gordon, Cam Johnson, Valanciunas, and Christian Braun? 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers' fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers' fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a look at the NFL offensive and defensive rookie of the year odds and Phil explains what it would take for RJ Harvey or Jahdae Barron to take home the awards. Do we finally have a conclusion to Jonas Valanciunas joining the Nuggets as he put out a statement today “clearing the air”? We breakdown what Valanciunas brings to the Nuggets roster and Jokic’s tour out in China this week. Could we see Noah Fant re-join the Broncos after being released by the Seahawks today? Would Fant be able to do the heavy lifting that a backup tight end typically does? Does Kansas City’s George Karlaftis’ contract provide a model for what Nik Bonitto’s contract will look like?

On today's Mortcast, Jeff talks about the theory of depth behind the Nuggets approach to this offseason. IF it works correctly the Nuggets should win 60 games (knock on wood). Jeff also goes over the VERY public messaging to Jonas Valanciunas about his role from the Nuggets and what that means. Enjoy the show!

0:00 - Ben Tenzer joined PHD yesterday and offered his side of Jonas Valanciunas situation. 17:04 - The MLB All-Star game is still the King of Exhibitions. Last night's game was awesome, and no other leagues have a comparable All-Star game. Not even close. Why is that?34:45 - Broncos first round draft pick Jahdae Barron finally signed his rookie deal! RJ Harvey is the last remaining unsigned rookie. That Texans 2nd-round draft pick who signed a full guaranteed deal really muddied the waters for everyone.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following DaRon Holmes II's glorious return to NBA Summer League. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by ... doing nothing?! Denver's MVP center became extension-eligible last week but declined to sign on the dotted line, according to league sources. Here's why Nuggets fans need not freak out — yet. + Jonas Valanciunas caused a stir in NBA circles by ... visiting Greece?! The recently acquired backup to Jokic was offered a three-year contract by EuroLeague power Panathinaikos, and Valanciunas signaled mutual interest by visiting Greece. Yet the Nuggets hold all the cards. What happens next? + Nuggets big man DaRon Holmes II returned to NBA Summer League a year after rupturing an Achilles tendon at the very same venue. How did the second-year player look? And how might he slot into what's becoming a deep Nuggets rotation? + With the Cam Johnson-MPJ trade now complete, the fellas ponder if the Nuggets might now have a better starting five than when the franchise won the NBA title in 2023. What's Denver's best public park? You better believe the fellas have some opinions. Producer: AAron Ontiveroz Music: "The Last Dragons" by Schama Noel

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show talking about the best thing they saw all weekend between the Rockies drafting Ethan Holliday to the Wimbledon champaign incident. The Valanciunas deal is complete and Richie may have to watch his back as Greek public enemy #1. One deal is done but two key deals are still in limbo for the Broncos, is it time to start worrying about the Broncos’ unsigned rookies? Richie and Stoke begin the Daily Top 5: Sports Rants to end the first hour.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s list of top 10 offensive tackles in the NFL. With Garrett Bolles and Mike McGlinchy not making the list or honorable mentions, should they feel disrespected? We dive into the trend of many NFL second round picks not having signed their rookie contracts yet including Broncos second round pick, RJ Harvey. How will veteran players view rookies “holding out” without playing a down of NFL football yet? The Nuggets trade for Jonas Valanciunas finally went through over the weekend and yet we still have uncertainty if he will play for the Nuggets this season. Should the Nuggets play hard ball with Valanciunas and make him honor his contract in the NBA? We look at one of the best defenses in NFL history in the ’84 Bears and question if the Broncos can match or better the all-time sack record.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Jonas Valanciunas trade being official. Unfortunately that doesn't mean the saga is over but it does mean that he is now officially a member of the Denver Nuggets. In the second half Jeff talks about LeBron James and his very public frustration over his inability to direct the Lakers moves and how that is playing out publicly. Enjoy the show!

0:00 - With the 4th pick in the MLB draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday. His dad, Matt, still hasn't touched home plate. Also, the Valanciunas trade is finally officially official. He's a member of your Denver Nuggets, baby. 15:34 - Strahinja Jokić showed up at Summer League over the weekend. Couple things. First of all, that dude is still an absolute UNIT my goodness. Second of all, why was he in the building? What's he doing there? Also, it's the offseason...let's dig into another QB rankings list. Where does Bo Nix stack up? What are we expecting from him in 2025?37:22 - LeBron's definitely leaving the Lakers...right? Everything he's been saying and doing lately makes it seem like he's working his way out.

David Adelman made some, uh, interesting comments about Jonas Valanciunas and his role with the Nuggets during Summer League game one. Jeff talks about that and Cam Johnson's perfect 'fit' with the Nuggets and how it's probably more about defensive dexterity than it is offensive fit. Enjoy the show!

00:00 Cross talk.19:40 Spring is in with Nate, Avs extend Manson, Deion Sanders' health.41:15 Nuggets Summer league and Valanciunas Watch.

Valanciunas ready to come to Denver? No Dumb Questions

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie dive into the Broncos and if Bo Nix will be trending upward this season. How confident are the guys in the Broncos offensive weapons as we head into the season? Is there room for Vele, Harvey, Mims and Franklin to grow into legitimate roles on the Broncos offense?  What is the latest in the Nuggets and Jonas Valanciunas saga? Is Valanciunas’ desire to play in Europe have more to do with a non-guaranteed contract in 2026-2027? What are Valanciunas’ priorities when it comes to him wanting to play in Europe instead of Denver next season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche’s offseason moves. With a slow start to free agency, will the Avs still make a splashy move?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to Jonas Valanciunas’ comments on potentially being a member of the Nuggets. Is Valanciunas not appreciating the opportunity he has of playing on an NBA championship contender and playing with the best player in the world? What are Valanciunas’ priorities when it comes to him wanting to play in Europe instead of the Nuggets next season? Today’s “Three Count” features the MLB using the ABS system for challenges in the All-Star game, Abdul Carter having a very interesting signature, and TSA announcing they will no longer require passengers to take off their shoes while going through security. We react to Coach Prime’s comments from Big 12 media day today. What should the expectations be for the Buffs this season and how will Deion handle his first quarterback competition in Juju Lewis and Kaidon Salter?

0:00 - Can we stop it with these dumb "aerodynamic" bike helmets that are all pointy and stupid looking? Do they really give you an advantage at all? Also, Vic has some more info about the (alleged) new location of the Broncos stadium.18:54 - A top EuroHoops website used a quote from Vic Lombardi in an article about the whole Valanciunas situation. But they misinterpreted his quote and claimed he said something he didn't actually say. Plus, they didn't appreciate our sarcastic tone.34:26 - Tamar Bates, one of the newest Nuggets, is a lifelong Chiefs fan. Can he swallow his pride and root for the Broncos while he's in Denver? Also, let's take the Valaniunas situation to the Altitude Sports Radio Court. Honorable Judge Brett Kane presiding. We need a ruling once and for all.

0:00 - We're gettin' the band back together! Tyler and Scotty are back on the show. What do they think of everything that's happened to the Nuggets in the past week or so?16:00 - Our real enemy in the Valanciunas fight isn't Greece as a whole. It isn't Lithuania. So who is it?35:08 - The Nuggets completely overhauled their coaching staff after the new Brain Trust took office. Are we surprised by that at all? Should we be?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos history at tight end since 2015. Will the addition of Evan Engram be the solution the Broncos have been looking for at tight end? Will Engram be able to top Noah Fant’s production from the early 2000’s? We react to the latest with Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets. What did Valanciunas have to say about the situation, and could the Nuggets have a better option at back-up big? We have NBA news as Bradley Beal intends to sign with the Clippers after being waived by the Suns. Does this move change the guys’ opinion of the Clippers? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Jokic not signing an extension with the Nuggets this offseason and what we can expect from Deion Sanders at Big 12 media day tomorrow.

0:00 ... Open animation ... Ross Geiger welcome and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer. 0:33 ... Show #164 is dedicated to Phoenix guards Jalen Green and Bradley Beal, both of whom stand 6-4. 0:52 ... Norman Powell is traded to Miami, John Collins is traded to the Clippers, and Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson go to Utah ... we'll discuss the deal from the perspective of all three teams.  Everyone agrees that Miami won this trade. 6:37 ... Kevin Durant is finally in Houston after an historic 7 team trade.  Besides the Rockets and Suns, five other teams get spare parts and second round picks while Houston moves closer to OKC in the west and Phoenix "embraces the rebuild." 9:58 ... The Rockets made another significant trade, sending Cam Whitmore to Washington where he will have a chance to play near his Maryland home.  The Wizards have made some bold moves and Bruce thinks they may be this year's version of the Pistons who could double their win total of 18 from last season. 14:28 ... What is Bradley Beal's future in Phoenix?  Bruce thinks he could be a dynamic 6th man for a good team since whichever team picks him up after his buyout in Phoenix will not be paying him max money since Phoenix will be paying most of his salary. 20:53 ... The Pacers lost Myles Turner, who signed with Milwaukee as a free agent but they acquired Jay Huff from Memphis.  Standing 7-1, he's not a great shot blocker or rebounder but makes 40% of his three point attempts.  It will be his 5th team in 5 seasons. 24:02 ... Paolo Banchero signed a huge rookie max extension on Monday with Orlando for 5 years and almost $240 million.  There will be great expectations with all Orlando's young stars signed to long-term deals. 26:22 ... Jaxson Hayes re-signs with the Lakers after being benched in the 2025 playoffs which is somewhat surprising.  Will he have a good relationship with LA coach JJ Redick?  It should be an interesting storyline moving forward. 29:46 ... The Knicks have officially locked up Mike Brown as their next head coach.  Everyone likes the hire and his style should work well with a mature veteran team that won't mind being challenged. 32:07 ... Summer League action is underway and some of the young guys are impressing everyone right out of the gate.  VJ Edgecombe of Philly scored 28 in his debut and could make an immediate impact for the 76ers.  Ace Bailey of Utah had an uneven debut but showed ability at both ends of the court. 36:33 ... Nikola Topic of OKC finally made his debut on Saturday and had 14 points against Memphis.  Finding minutes as a rookie with the defending champs won't be easy, but Topic has the goods to make it in the NBA. 39:08 .... The Memphis Grizzlies have a loaded Summer League roster with three rotation players participating.  Ross predicts they'll be the Summer League champions. 42:31 ... It's time for the Classic Card Challenge where Bruce pulls random cards of former players and quizzes Ross and World B.   Those dudes show serious knowledge and a great sense of NBA history. 51:05 ... Final Thoughts ..... Bruce on Jonas Valanciunas, who was traded from New Orleans to Denver but is trying to bolt for a Euroleague team in Greece.  Bruce has always admired Valanciunas but this move shows that winning an NBA title just isn't that important to him. 52:26 ... World B on James Wiseman, who signed a one year deal with Indiana after missing last season with an achilles injury.  World B is rooting for him in his comeback. 54:03 ... Ross feels the Las Vegas Summer League will be spectacular this month. 54:56 ... Ross says goodbye TRT 55:10              

0:00 - Come on, man. Why haven't we heard anything about Valanciunas yet? This song and dance is getting tired.16:35 - What are some of the greatest sports empires in history?33:28 - Is Bo Nix a legit dark horse candidate for MVP? What would it take for Bo to get there?

0:00 - What are some of the most iconic venues/arenas/stadiums in sports history? Which ones have we visited?17:58 - Why is it so hard to get info from Lithuania? We can't figure out what's happening over there? Can someone get Lithuania on the line?34:51 - Valanciunas' decision doesn't just affect the Nuggets. It'll affect the NBA as a whole. If he's allowed to dip for Greece, it'll set a precedent for how we handle contracts.

00:00 Katy Winge is in with Nate talking Valanciunas and Nuggets.20:00 Get to know Katy.40:30 Nikola Jokic won't signing an extension yet.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the summer league debuts for Ace Bailey vs. V. J. Edgecombe including some impressive flashes and where there is still a lot of room for growth before talking if the Lakers should be concerned about Knecht's struggles. Then, the guys talk why Valanciunas' deal with Denver has slowed, the most interesting players still available, Kyrie's interesting comments and why the NBA cap had a massive change for the league. Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour wondering if the Nuggets just opened themselves up to a locker room cancer after strong-arming Jonas Valanciunas to honor his contract. They discuss whether Mahomes is still the boogeyman or if he has fallen back to the QB pack. We get story time with Stink featuring a brand-new story about a M.O.B. during his vacation cruise. They have a very relaxed James Merilatt on to get his thoughts on the Nuggets’ free agent moves, the Valanciunas situation, bad contracts, and impending deals for the Broncos to finish the third hour.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the first batch of the NFL’s top 100 player rankings. Zach Allen was featured in the #90-100 list, is this disrespectful and should he have been ranked higher? We dive into the odd situation between the recently added Jonas Valanciunas and the Nuggets. What is the likelihood that Valanciunas does not play for the Nuggets this season and instead in Europe, as he reportedly wants to? Does Valanciunas have any leverage over the organization for the Nuggets to allow him to play overseas? What do the guys make of Myles Garrett advocating for Joe Flacco to be the starter in Cleveland over Shedeur Sanders? We wrap up the hour with the Broncos and Zach asks if John Franklin-Meyers is an underrated and underpaid player that the team should be looking to keep in Denver.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the ongoing story of Jonas Valanciunas reportedly wanting to return to Europe to play basketball and not honoring his contract with the Nuggets. Will the Nuggets be the “nice guy” and allow Valanciunas to play in Europe? Zach and Phil recap their 4th of July weekend. How bad of a loss would Valanciunas be for the Nuggets’ second unit? We pivot to the Broncos and Zach asks if John Franklin-Meyers is an underrated and underpaid player that the team should be looking to keep in Denver. If the Zach and Phil were the GM of the Broncos, which looming contract extensions would they prioritize?

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about a Greek article that just came out about how Valanciunas Lithuanian agent might have made things worse than they should have been. Also Jeff talks about how the job of Jokic's back up might be an extremely thankless job for a center in the NBA. Referenced article: https://www.sdna.gr/mpasket/1328173_i-alitheia-gia-balantsioynas-i-eggyisi-apodesmeysis-i-stasi-toy-panathinaikoy-kai Enjoy the show!

0:00 - It's Summer Sports Radio, baby! That means it's time for some piping hot lists. Berto found a list that ranked the greatest NFL draft picks of all time at each spot (Greatest #1 pick ever, #2 pick ever, etc). Who is the greatest #1 overall pick of all time?15:25 - We need some clarity from the Valanciunas camp ASAP. Does he want to win here with Jokic or not? But it has to come directly from the source. 31:43 - Even though the Rockies suck, they still packed Coors Field over the 4th of July Weekend against the garbage White Sox! Turns out, an embarrassingly bad season won't keep people away from 20th and Blake. Also, Kris Bryant's back has gone from bad to worse. Will he ever step foot on a baseball diamond again?

0:00 - Vic keeps finding snakes in his house. Yikes. Why'd it have to be snakes? Also, why would Jonas Valanciunas choose to play basketball in Greece instead of the NBA?18:02 - The NFL is releasing their annual Top 100 list, and Zach Allen came in at #90. If he's the 90th best player in the NFL, you're gonna have to pay him, right? PAY him.33:36 - A Texas Tech player signed a 3-year FULLY GUARANTEED NIL DEAL. Yet again, the line between college sports and pro sports continues to blur. 

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers discuss the NBA season that has wrapped up. Free agent moves and much more. Kevin Durant's Arrival in Houston (1:45–9:11) Durant was acquired for Green and a pick, with minimal downgrade to rotation. Mackenzie assigned a +3 point net value to Houston, projecting a 58-win season via Pythagorean models. Houston now features elite coaching (Ime Udoka) and depth across positions. Denver Nuggets Strengthen (14:57–20:38) Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown, and a potential Valanciunas deal enhance Jokic's support. Mackenzie noted improved flexibility and defense. Despite Vegas favoring them less in regular season, they're top-tier playoff contenders. Milwaukee Bucks Crisis (24:13–29:18) Dame waived for financial and personal reasons. Miles Turner signs for $107M but doesn't replace Lopez's defense. Mackenzie ranks them 20th in power ratings despite Vegas' 40:1 title odds. Janis likely to be traded soon. Lakers Sign DeAndre Ayton (33:31–37:25) Ayton brings personality and effort concerns. His 18% rim contest rate is worst among centers. Despite teaming up with Luka/LeBron, Mackenzie predicts defensive issues. Projects 43.5 wins, lower than market's 46.5. LeBron's Decision (37:26–42:08) He picks up $53M player option but keeps future open. Trade to GS for Jimmy Butler floated. Lakers prioritize future cap space over winning now—frustrating for LeBron's timeline. Knicks Coaching & Continuity (44:49–47:54) Mike Brown seen as a lateral move from Thibs. Knicks kept core roster and added bench depth. Mackenzie makes them East favorites until Garland returns fully for Cavs. Magic Breakout Prediction (51:56–56:43) Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs boost perimeter threat. Age curve and returns from injury forecast >50 wins. Mackenzie places them #2 in East behind the Cavs, calling them a regular-season powerhouse. Dallas Mavericks Evaluation (57:30–1:00:58) Kyrie's uncertain return hurts projection. Additions like DLo and Anthony Davis strengthen floor but limit ceiling. Mackenzie projects 39–41 wins, making them a fringe play-in team. Philadelphia 76ers Uncertainty (1:00:58–1:04:52) Despite roster similarity to last year, health of Embiid/PG makes projections volatile. Embiid played only 19 games last season. Munaf leans under; Mackenzie says to wait for in-season evidence. Closing Thoughts & Summer League Preview (1:06:32–1:07:53) Hosts close with excitement for Summer League and reflection on rapid offseason changes. Mackenzie teases potential picks and returns for more Summer League coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Independence Day!  On this 4th of July Morning show Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in.  In hour 2 the guys ponder which was more shocking Miko being traded or MPJ? Is there more news for the Nuggets and Valanciunas?  The top 5 backyard games continues.  The guys get into the Broncos scenarios to win the west. 

00:00 Nuggets trade for Valanciunas and sign Hardaway.21:40 More on the Nuggets moves.39:45 Ryan Blackburn joins the show.