Pickaxe and Roll

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets finding a nice bit of momentum after two road wins last week. Christian Braun's shooting threes on volume, Jamal Murray is dominating games, and the Nuggets are showing value defensively. Ryan breaks down where the Nuggets are at and what's next this week.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets win on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, going over a simpler Nuggets strategy to get things done. He discusses what Denver's rotation looks like at ideal health vs where they've lived to start the year. Finally, Ryan previews the NBA Cup with Denver's matchup against the Phoenix Suns tonight. Can the Nuggets break tradition and have Cup success?

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes to Number Thirty-Eight with Danny Bailey to talk about the Denver Nuggets inauspicious 1-2 start. Ryan shares a shocking stat, and the two discuss Denver's beginning of the season. They also discuss panic vs patience and when's the right time to really think about changing things up for Denver.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses Saturday night's overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans, sharing his thoughts on Denver's slow start, boos from Ball Arena, Trevon Brazile, and Denver's comeback. He also discusses the relationship between fans, media, and the team/players, whether added pressure is helpful or not, and if the Nuggets can turn things positive with a good week.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 96-84 loss on opening night vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, a defensive affair that saw Denver's offense disappear in the second half. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggling, a Cam Johnson injury, some positives defensively and rebounding, and what Nuggets fans can take away from the opening night loss.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes to Number Thirty-Eight with Danny Bailey and offers a final preview of the Denver Nuggets season. They go over the high stakes of the season, discuss NBA opening night, preview Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder, and offer bold predictions for the year.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the return of Spencer Jones and a well-positioned Denver Nuggets team. He breaks down what to expect early on before making full season predictions for win-loss records in the NBA. Where will the Denver Nuggets rank in the Western Conference?

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to Friday night's Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason finale. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray shined, Christian Braun had a strong performance, and Trevon Brazile made big plays next to the Nuggets starters. Ryan discusses the game, Denver's readiness for the regular season, and Julian Strawther's injury update.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over what happened in last night's preseason loss for the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Clippers. He discusses the starters' play, the bench lineups, Trevon Brazile and Cam Whitmore scoring in different ways, the Julian Strawther injury, and much more. He also goes over the NBA's annual GM survey.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes to the Number Thirty-Eight Studio with Danny Bailey to discuss the Denver Nuggets title hopes. They discuss the positives heading into the 2026-27 season, why Ryan's against splitting starter and bench lineups so much, and what it will take for the Nuggets to win a championship this year.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets victory over the Chicago Bulls and how the Nuggets starting frontcourt appears ready to go for the regular season. Ryan discusses Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, Nikola Jokic, and Denver's starters. He also discusses Denver's bench and an emerging trend with Julian Strawther. Finally, Ryan discusses the defense.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares some insights and discussions about the Denver Nuggets and their plan for the rest of preseason. He discusses the differences between a 9-man, 10-man, and 11-man rotation in Denver, the first 20 games of the season, and makes some bold predictions about Denver's regular season.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets preseason win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, showcasing a better starting lineup performance and solid depth across the board. Ryan discusses Aaron Gordon looking ready for the season, Julian Strawther showing more than many expected, and asks the simple question: Did Ryan underrate the Nuggets?

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the first game of the (pre)season for the Denver Nuggets, a loss to the Utah Jazz on the CU Boulder campus. Nikola Jokic and the starters had some fun plays, and there's talent to be excited about on the Denver Nuggets bench. Ryan discusses the game, some fair takeaways to have, the bench as it stands today, and more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over what's happened at the last couple days of Denver Nuggets Training Camp and what David Adelman is saying about the team's performance. Then, Ryan discusses Christian Braun, who is attempting to bounce back from a rough 2025-26 season with an improved all-around game and health. Finally, Ryan discusses what he's looking for in Denver's preseason game tomorrow vs the Utah Jazz.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses some of the important notes and quotes from the first two days of Denver Nuggets training camp. He shares insights from head coach David Adelman on rotations, transition defense, and identity. He also discusses the addition of Ryan Nembhard in free agency and the biggest training camp battles heading into preseason.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to Denver Nuggets Media Day and all of the interviews with Nuggets players, coaches, and front office executives. Nikola Jokic declared his intentions plainly regarding his contract. Jamal Murray and the rest of the starters had interesting things to say. DeMar DeRozan was introduced to Nuggets fans. Ryan discusses it all and more on this episode.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the ESPN NBA player rankings heading into the 2026-27 season, including another placement for Nikola Jokic as best player in the world. Ryan discusses other Nuggets and where they rank as well as where Ryan would personally have placed various Nuggets this season. Then, Ryan goes over some major questions heading into Denver Nuggets Media Day next week.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman and how important Year 2 will be for his future. Ryan discusses balancing trust in the veterans with developing other options on the bench before wrapping up with how quickly Media Day is approaching.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn returns after a significant absence to discuss what's new for the Denver Nuggets. He shares thoughts on Cam Whitmore rumors, a meaningful DeMar DeRozan article, Aaron Gordon becoming a Nuggets leader, and much more.

DeMar DeRozan mental health article by Mirin Fader: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7595799/2026/09/17/demar-derozan-nba-mental-health-raptors-bulls-kings/

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