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Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.

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  • #1063
    Yesterday · 46 min

    Jokic's response + Road Trip preview

    Ryan Blackburn discusses Nikola Jokic delivering a great performance for the Denver Nuggets in their blowout win last Wednesday. He shares an early breakdown of Denver's minutes allotment in their rotation so far, and a preview of the upcoming four-game road trip.

  • #1046
    Wednesday · 47 min

    Just how concerning is Nikola Jokic's first 6 games?

    Ryan Blackburn goes to Number Thirty-Eight with Danny Bailey and discusses Nikola Jokic. Ryan and Danny discuss the six-game start, as well as Denver's place in the updated Western Conference and a Cam Johnson injury the Nuggets avoided.

  • #1061
    Monday · 46 min

    Denver Nuggets finding MOMENTUM on the road after slow start?

    Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets finding a nice bit of momentum after two road wins last week, including Christian Braun's shooting threes on volume and the Nuggets are showing value defensively. Ryan breaks down where the Nuggets are at and what's next this week.

  • #1060
    October 30 · 47 min

    NBA Cup Preview | Denver's Quarter-by-Quarter breakdown

    Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets win on Wednesday. He discusses what Denver's rotation looks like at ideal health before previewing the NBA Cup with Denver's matchup against the Phoenix Suns tonight.

  • #1059
    October 28 · 45 min

    An Insane Stat to start the season | Urgency vs Patience

    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.

  • #1058
    October 26 · 49 min

    Comeback wins, Player/Fan relationships, and Pressure

    Ryan Blackburn discusses Saturday night's overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the boos from Ball Arena, and Trevon Brazile. He also discusses the relationship between fans, team, and whether adding pressure is helpful or not.

  • #1057
    October 23 · 41 min

    Jokic, Murray struggle, Denver Nuggets drop season opener

    Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 96-84 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, discussing 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.

  • #1055
    October 19 · 50 min

    Win Predictions and Minute Projections

    Ryan breaks down Spencer Jones' return before making full season predictions for win-loss records in the NBA. He also projects minutes for the Denver Nuggets rotation.

  • #1054
    October 17 · 47 min

    Nuggets wrap up Preseason with IMPRESSIVE showing vs Lakers

    Ryan Blackburn reacts to Friday night's Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason finale. He discusses the game, Denver's readiness for the regular season, and Julian Strawther's injury update.

  • #1051
    October 12 · 53 min

    AG on a Mission this season

    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 much more.

  • #1049
    October 7 · 38 min

    Positivity for Nuggets Bench? Was Ryan Wrong?

    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?

  • #1048
    October 5 · 44 min

    Nuggets begin preseason with a loss in Boulder

    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.

  • September 29 · 49 min

    Media Day Reaction and Takeaways

    Ryan Blackburn reacts to Denver Nuggets Media Day and all of the interviews with Nuggets players, coaches, and front office executives, including Nikola Jokic declaring his intentions plainly regarding his contract.

  • #1044
    September 24 · 50 min

    Nikola Jokic still Best Player in NBA in 2026-27

    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. Then, he goes over major questions heading into Denver Nuggets Media Day next week.

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