Are the Nuggets & Clippers the New Western Powerhouses? | ALL NBA PODCAST

Oct 14, 2025

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the top storylines from the NBA preseason, focusing on what we learned from the Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup. They discuss key additions for both teams, evaluate Nikola Jokić and Jonas Valančiūnas in a double-big lineup, and analyze John Collins’ impact on the Clippers. The duo also highlights Kawhi Leonard’s sharp form to start the year, why the Nuggets should expect more from Cam Johnson, and whether Christian Braun has taken another leap. Plus, they examine if Denver’s more aggressive defensive approach can make a real difference this season. Lastly they look ahead at the best remaining pre-season games.

00:00 - Intro

03:30 - What did we learn from the Nuggets Clippers pre-season game?

06:26 - Who is the most interesting addition for the Nuggets and Clippers?

12:02 - Evaluating the Jokic & Valanciunas double big line up

17:55 - John Collins’ impact on the Clippers

19:30 - Kawhi Leonard looks sharp to start the season

23:32 - Why the Nuggets should expect more from Cam Johnson

32:15 - Has Christian Braun hit another level?

34:50 - Will the Nuggets’ more aggressive defense make a difference this year?

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