Ryan Blackburn breaks down his takeaways from Denver Nuggets Media Day, discussing the introduction of Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric to the team, the battle for the starting shooting guard spot, Calvin Booth and Aaron Gordon on an extension, some general surliness from Jamal Murray, and more. Ryan also says Nuggets fans should be more excited for this season after hearing from the team.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his most pressing questions facing the Denver Nuggets heading into tomorrow's Media Day festivities. What's next for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? Will Michael Malone offer Christian Braun the starting spot immediately? Which players are on #MuscleWatch? Ryan asks one question about every player, coach, and even the front office.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn continues his 20Q series, focusing on Nikola Jokic. Could the Denver Nuggets superstar actually win a fourth MVP award? He would join even more incredible company than he's already in if he did. Should Nuggets fans WANT him to win if it means less of a chance for a championship? Ryan discusses, making a prediction for how long Jokic can keep playing at this level as well.

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Ryan Blackburn shares the newest City Edition jersey and NBA Cup Court leaks for the Denver Nuggets. Then, he continues the 20Q Preview Series with a look at Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson. Neither played significant minutes last year. Could that change in the 2024-25 season? Ryan shares his thoughts.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn continues the 20Q series with a breakdown of the opponent the Denver Nuggets lost to in the playoffs last season. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves still a dangerous threat? Have the changes the Nuggets made done enough to oust the T'Wolves? Ryan goes over changes for both teams and how it would impact a possible playoff series, then discusses the building rivalry between Denver and Minnesota.

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Ryan Blackburn continues the 20Q series with a breakdown of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. What can Nuggets fans expect from Gordon this season? Will he be a long term piece for the Nuggets? He's eligible for extension on September 27th. Will the Nuggets try to get a deal done? Is he a sneaky trade candidate if the Nuggets aren't willing to pay him? Ryan discusses every scenario.

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Ryan Blackburn shares additional thoughts on the Jamal Murray extension and how the Denver Nuggets are effectively locked into their current core for the foreseeable future. Then, he turns to Zeke Nnaji and what he can provide to the Nuggets in 2024-25 after a disappointing 2023-24. Could Nnaji find more opportunities than expected? Ryan discusses him and other frontcourt players the Nuggets will go to next year.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the news that Jamal Murray will sign a new contract extension with the Denver Nuggets through the 2028-29 season. After a longer delay than expected, Murray got his deal, and the Nuggets are set for the 2024-25 season with one fewer question. Was it a good deal? What can the Nuggets expect from Murray for the next five years? Ryan breaks it down.