
DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast
The daily Denver Nuggets podcast, hosted by credentialed journalists, insiders, and analysts Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, Eric Wedum, and Duvalier Johnson. Get exclusive insights, analysis, and updates on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and the entire Nuggets roster. DNVR Nuggets is the #1 live podcast for Nuggets fans worldwide—recorded daily at the DNVR Bar in downtown Denver.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 12min
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Season Preview: Is he approaching his peak, at his peak, or past his peak?
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a perfect fit with the Nuggets' starters last season and they're running it back. Have we already seen KCP's peak or is the best still ahead? Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum answer the big question about KCP heading into this season, discuss a shocking stat, and give their bold prediction for this year.Start - 0:00Big Question - 0:54Shocking stat - 4:36Bold Predictions - 7:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 5min
Loser's Lounge: The surprising standout from Nuggets' fourth preseason game
Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Dev Johnson break down the Nuggets' preseason loss to the Clippers where Denver's starters rested and the second unit got a ton of run. The fellas discuss Braxton Key's surprising standout night, Hunter Tyson finding his offense and Julian Strawther's first off shooting night. Also, reactions to Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji's games and if they're in the rotation, and thoughts on Calvin Booth's comments responding to his quotes from The Ringer's article.Fast breakdown - 3:00Dev's big takeaway - 5:20Wind's takeaway - 6:00Adam's takeaway - 9:10Braxton Key - 13:50Hunter Tyson - 23:00Julian Strawther - 29:00Peyton Watson - 33:40Zeke - 38:00The runway to get through the rough moments - 43:20Justin Holiday - 48:50Calvin's comments - 54:00BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441543/10874TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/Find the nearest Mile High City Golden Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today!Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2023 • 14min
Christian Braun Season Preview: Just how good can he be defensively?
Christian Braun carved out a role for himself on the Denver Nuggets last season by being one of the best defenders of the Nikola Jokic era. But just HOW good can CB become defensively and what do we think his season looks like? How many starts will he see this season? And what are our BOLD predictions for Christian Braun? Harrison Wind, Eric Wedum and Dev Johnson go to Braun Taun to find out.Start - 0:00Big Question - 1:30Over-Under - 5:28Bold Prediction - 8:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2023 • 11min
Nikola Jokic Season Preview: Can he get even better this season?
Can Nikola Jokic get EVEN better? What would that look like? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind and Dev Johnson answer the big question, take a look at a shocking stat, and give their bold predictions for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in the 2023-24 NBA season.Big Question - 0:30Shocking State - 4:30Bold Predictions - 6:28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
Building the best bench lineup to surround Jamal Murray
Jamal Murray is likely going to be tasked with carrying the Denver Nuggets bench in Michael Malone's 9-man regular season rotation. What is the best-supporting cast made up entirely of bench players that you could build around him? What is the personality of those lineups going to be? Does Julian Strawther work next to Murray? The fellas discuss. Also, Calvin Booth had some pointed quotes in an article by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor.Practice notes from David Adelman - 2:30Jokic Notes - 13:50Jalen Pickett notes - 20:05KOC's article with Calvin Booth - 24:20The Bruce quote - 33:00Bench lineups with Jamal staggering - 44:50Opening night rotation? - 48:40What do we want to see from the rest of the preseason? - 57:50Superchats - 1:02:00BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441543/10874TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/Find the nearest Mile High City Golden Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today!Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Winner's Lounge: The Julian Strawther hype train is officially leaving the station
ALL THE NUGGETS ARE GOOD! The Denver Nuggets got the preseason win at home against the Chicago Bulls. Jamal Murray gave us his first flurry of the season and then Julian Strawther caught fire AGAIN. Julian Strawther's hype train has officially left the station. The starters look unstoppable and the bench looks promising. Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, Duvalier Johnson, and D-Line Co. come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar.Quick recap - 2:30Dev's big takeaway - 6:15D-Line's takeaway - 7:30Vogt's big takeaway - 9:10Adam's takeaway - 16:30Strawther HYPE TRAIN - 21:50In the rotation opening night? - 30:00Wind chimes - 40:40Tenacious Zeke - 52:00Hunter Tyson - 55:30Pwat - 59:20Superchats - 1:09:00BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441543/10874TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/Find the nearest Mile High City Golden Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today!Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballtermsWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 2min
Serbian Corner - Can Strawther be another Booth's banger?
This week, Miroslav is joined by Kalle Sorbo (@KalleSorbo), Technical Lead Producer of DNVR Sports, to talk a bit about his former and future projects for DNVR. Then, Nick Hertzog (@NickHertzogInc), former host of The Dig, and Steven Reinert (@StevenReinert2), one of the best Nuggets fan voices out there, join to talk about their strongest impressions from the first two preseason games versus the Suns and the Bulls.The fellas wrap up with a Nuggets game at the end of the show.An ALLCITY Network ProductionPARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsportsSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_SportsBUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21WIN MONEY THROUGH SPLASH SPORTS: https://splashsports.com/dnvr Download the DROPS by SoleSavy app at https://links.solesavy.com/dnvr for free to claim your 25% off your first month’s membership!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DNVR and get on your way to being your best self.Visit https://www.breckenridgedistillery.com/bourbon-of-denver-broncos/ for your chance to win Breckenridge Distillery prizes AND Broncos tickets!!Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase.Check out https://pinsandaces.com and use code DNVR to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping.Use Code: DNVR for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses at https://ShadyRays.com Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVRNugs and use promo code “DNVR” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items.AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Just visit https://drinkAG1.com/NUGGETS When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_02162536 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up! Must be 21+ and physically located in CO. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2023 • 58min
The Denver Sports Podcast: Is Nikola Jokic entering the season with a completely new mindset?
The Nuggets have only played two preseason games, but Harrison Wind is already drawing conclusions about how Nikola Jokic will begin the season. Andre Simone joins The Denver Sports Podcast to discuss the score-first, high-volume shooter that Jokic has been so far this preseason and the depressing, bad, awful Denver Broncos.Intro: 0:30The Bench and Preseason for the Nuggets: 3:00Is Nikola Jokic a high-volume scorer?: 16:46Is Nikola Jokic being a scorer is a good thing?: 28:15NBA MVP candidates: 33:42The disaster that is the Denver Broncos: 44:44BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441543/10874TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/Find the nearest Mile High City Golden Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today!Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
Loser's Lounge: How concerned should we be about the Nuggets' bench?
The Nuggets fell in Chicago to the Bulls Thursday night and lost their first preseason game. Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, Dev Johnson and Eric Wedum break down the loss and discuss how concerned they should be about the Nuggets' bench, if Julian Strawther is really this good, Peyton Watson's struggles, and how Zeke Nnaji fared against Andre Drummond. Also, if this a new, aggressive, shot-hungry Nikola Jokic and will it translate to the regular season?Fast breakdown - 3:00Vogt's big takeaway - 5:30Eric's big takeaway - 7:00Dev's big takeaway/ Jokic's big night - 11:00Jamal's night - 22:00KCP and AG - 25:30Justin Holiday - 28:10What's the deal with the bench? - 32:30Pwat's night - 39:20Other bench guys - 47:40Strawther - 53:30BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441543/10874TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/Find the nearest Mile High City Golden Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today!Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 8min
Nikola Jokic is going to win his 3rd MVP this season, according to NBA GM's
Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum give their Hangover Takes from the Nuggets' preseason opener and then react to the NBA GM survey. Who is this GM that keeps voting for Joel Embiid?Hangover takes from D-Line - 3:15Never Ordinary bet365 top 5 standouts - 7:20Where are we at with Strawther hype? - 16:30ESPN's player rankings top 50 - 23:30NBA.com's GM survey - 38:30Jokic MVP loading? - 42:00Next breakout season? - 48:00Best by position - 52:20Best center - 54:00Best offseason moves - 56:00Superchats - 1:07:00BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441543/10874TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/Find the nearest Mile High City Golden Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today!Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices