Stat of the Week: Nikola Jokić is now leading the MVP race
Have we seen a shift in voter perception for who should win the 2021-22 NBA MVP award from Joel Embiid to Nikola Jokić?
Is Nikola Jokić just Thanos now? | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Denver Nuggets 106-100 win as Nikola Jokić decimates the Sacramento Kings as a scorer, rebounder, playmaker, and…
Nuggets survive back-to-back vs Warriors B Team | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 131-124 shootout victory over the injured Warriors as they survive the back-to-back behind another…
Nikola Jokić is finding a way
In a trying season for Nuggets fans waiting for Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. to return, Nikola Jokić has made their absence…
This is Joker’s house | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 138-130 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans as Nikola Jokić puts together one of the greatest…
Boogie dominates and Barton breaks the record in win over Rockets | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 116-101 win over the Houston Rockets as DeMarcus Cousins dominates, Will Barton breaks the franchise…
Highlights: DeMarcus Cousins scores 31 points, lifts Nuggets to win without Nikola Jokić
About two hours before tip-off, Nikola Jokić was added to the Denver Nuggets injury report as questionable with a non-COVID…
A deep dive on the Suns, Warriors, and the Western Conference playoff picture | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan breaks down the West playoff race, discussing each team’s strengths and weaknesses along with how the Nuggets match up in…
Nuggets starters lay an egg versus shorthanded Thunder | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 119-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as the Nuggets starters shot a historically low three-point…
MPJ update and the big awards races | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan discusses the update to Michael Porter Jr.’s playing status, where Jamal Murray is at, and more from practice before focusing…
Stiffs Mailbag: Michael Porter Jr. is probably coming back, plus a closer look at the Nuggets bench
Answering Twitter questions from Denver Stiffs readers on Michael Porter Jr.’s impending return, the Boogie-Bryn duo, buyout…
Nuggets bench dominates Blazers to extend longest win streak of the year | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 124-92 decimation of the Blazers led by Denver’s bench unit. Boogie, J-Myke, and Bryn were all awesome.…
Nuggets win another close one against the Kings | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings as Monte Morris and Aaron Gordon show out and DeMarcus Cousins makes…
Will Barton dominates, Nuggets cruise to first post-ASB win | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 128-110 win over the Sacramento Kings as Will Barton looks great and Michael Malone earns his 300th win by…
Practice updates, Nikola Jokić the leader, and mid-season big man grades | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan discusses the non-updates on Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. today, discusses Nikola Jokić as a leader, performs mid-…
Jeff Morton on Michael Malone, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan and Jeff Morton discuss the nuances of Michael Malone’s coaching status with the Nuggets before talking about the returns of…
Mailbag + Nuggets wing and forward grades | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan discusses the Nuggets wings and forwards, hands out mid-season grades, and opens up the mailbag, answering questions about…
All-Star Joker + Nuggets mid-season guard grades | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the All-Star game festivities on Sunday, including Nikola Jokić’s performance, before handing out mid-season grades…
All-Star weekend and greatest Nikola Jokić moments | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan discusses Bones Hyland in the Rising Stars game, the pillars of the NBA tomorrow, and celebrating Nikola Jokić’s 27th…
Revisiting Nuggets preseason preview predictions
Examining Nikola Jokić’s season, Michael Porter Jr.’s injury, Nuggets expectations, and more.
Monte Morris earns his moment, hits buzzer beater to beat Golden State | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets big 117-116 win over the Golden State Warriors as Monte Morris hits the game-winner, Nikola Jokić outduels…
The West playoff picture with Brady Klopfer | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan and Brady discuss the talent and depth of the Western Conference playoff picture and the unique paths of both the Warriors…
Nuggets mess around, are clearly better than the Magic | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Nuggets 121-111 win over the Orlando Magic as Nikola Jokić and the team proved they were clearly better than the…
Bones Hyland and Zeke Nnaji are passing the crash course in Jokić ball
Have the Nuggets struck gold with their two most recent first round selections? They’re passing the early tests so far.
Nikola Jokić | handshake meme | game-saving blocks | Pickaxe and Roll
Ryan recaps the Denver Nuggets 110-109 win over the Toronto Raptors as Nikola Jokić makes the big play and his teammates make some…