Nikola Jokic looks big on team Serbia. Through one lens, that could be a concern since he’ll need to be mobile enough defensively at the NBA level. But through another lens, the 3x NBA MVP looks STRONG. Physically dominant. Could his size be intentional? And how would that play out for the Nuggets this season? Plus, which Nuggets players are most likely to score 50? Get a triple-double? Get thrown out of a game? We hand out the gold, silver and bronze for a list of Denver Nuggets superlatives.

Miroslav is joined by Wade, Kyle Simonsen, and Tyler Schwartz. The squad discusses the game between Serbia and Germany, the ceiling of Nikola Jokić's all-time individual ranking, and then plays Trivia Games.

Of all the things the Nuggets have accomplished in the Jokic era, a 10-game winning streak has eluded them. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team breaks down their chances of a 10-game win streak and also talks about the importance of getting off to a hot start this year. Plus, remembering the 2019 season, a year that saw Monte Morris and Jamal Murray breakout. And lastly, snake drafting the best NBA nationally televised broadcast teams.

On today’s DNVR Nuggets podcast, we give our instant reactions to the NBA schedule. Plus. we ask which one of us is highest on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the rest of the Denver Nuggets. It’s a way of previewing each player and explaining why we do or do not believe in each player for the Denver Nuggets this season. Do we have faith that Julian Strawther will work out? What about Peyton Watson’s new jump shot? Or Bruce Brown’s second stint? Plus, looking back at the 2019 Denver Nuggets season.

Would you rather see Jokic win his 4th MVP or Jamal Murray make his 1st NBA all-star game? Would you rather Jokic get an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Michael Jordan this season or Dirk Nowitzki? Would you rather the Nuggets sweep the Wolves in the playoffs or the Thunder? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team looks at a series of Either/Or questions for the season. Plus, we rank every playoff series from worst to best.

Nikola Jokic got reinforcements in the form of shooting and depth this offseason. Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. will provide scoring and spacing. But did this Nuggets get better on defense? And do they need to get better defensively in order to contend for an NBA championship? What will they lose with Russell Westbrook's departure? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses on today's live show. Plus, a look back at the 2018 season, a look ahead to opening night, and a look far into the future to predict who will be the team and player of the 2020s Intro - 0:00 Welcome in - 1:00 Kessler Edwards to the Nugs! - 4:40 Releasing the schedule one game at a time - 9:00 Nurk is out of shape - 20:32 Defensive Concerns? - 22:55 Teams and Players of the 2020s - 33:10 Looking back at the 2018 Nuggets - 44:00 📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21 WWE at the DNVR Bar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wwe-summerslamwatch-party-tickets-1517484851039?aff=oddtdtcreator Cake Mortgage: Get started on your Cake Mortgage home loan today at https://start-nonqm-dnvr-sports.cakehome.com/ Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let’s Go Places! First Bank: So, if you're ready for better banking and the chance to earn a little extra, head to efirstbank.com/bonus. Certain restrictions and requirements apply. Member FDIC. Raising Cane’s Rooftop Fridays: https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/ Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvr bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 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 Go to https://millerlite.com/dnvr to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Lite pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Tastes like Miller Time. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenuggets. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 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. #Nuglife

Nikola Jokic played basketball over the weekend. This time for Serbia in a friendly against Greece in preparation for the FIBA Eurobasket later this month. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team breaks down what they saw, discuss Jokic’s dominance and conditioning, and more. Plus, could Cam Johnson be the most improved player on the roster? How about Christian Braun? Also, Jokic is the GOAT at two skills, and neither of them are passing. And lastly, the Timberwolves and Nuggets rivalry will pick back up on Christmas this year.

Grace, James, and Andy join Miroslav to discuss whether Jamal Murray needs to be better than in the past two seasons for the Nuggets to have a real shot at the NBA Championship next season.

Nikola Jokic and Serbia are getting ready for EuroBasket, so Harrison Wind and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) welcome in Miroslav Cuk form Serbian Corner to preview the tournament, Serbia’s roster and what expectations are for Jokic and his country. Also, the Nuggets preseason schedule is out and the guys take Mailbag questions and calls from DNVR Diehards about the Nuggets offseason.

What grade would you assign to the Cam Johnson trade? What about the Bruce Brown signing? Harrison Wind and special guest Ryan Blackburn run through every Nuggets transaction this summer and grade the work that the Nuggets front office did. Intro - 0:00 Catching up with the fellas - 1:00 Jokic all -time triple-double leader? - 7:00 Who’s on the bench? - 14:30 MPJ for Cam Johnson Grade - 20:33 Big Val Trade Grade - 33:00 Bruce Brown returns - 39:50 Time Hardaway Jr - 45:50 Running it back with Adelman - 53:25 📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21 WWE at the DNVR Bar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wwe-summerslamwatch-party-tickets-1517484851039?aff=oddtdtcreator Cake Mortgage: Get started on your Cake Mortgage home loan today at https://start-nonqm-dnvr-sports.cakehome.com/ Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let’s Go Places! First Bank: So, if you're ready for better banking and the chance to earn a little extra, head to efirstbank.com/bonus. Certain restrictions and requirements apply. Member FDIC. Raising Cane’s Rooftop Fridays: https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/ Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvr bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 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 Go to https://millerlite.com/dnvr to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Lite pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Tastes like Miller Time. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenuggets. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 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. #Nuglife

Let’s reminisce about Nikola Jokic’s historic, all-time legendary season. Also, the Nuggets are playing a preseason game in San Diego against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves and Jokic dominated his first exhibition game for Serbia ahead of the EuroBasket tournament. Harrison Wind and Brendan Vogt talk about all the latest Nuggets news on the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The Broncos are building a stat of the art practice facility and then stadium. Will that put pressure on the Kroenkes and Denver Nuggets ownership to improve their facilities quicker? Also, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) talk about the Luka Doncic extension and go to Nostalgia Corner.

Are the Nuggets good enough on defense to win the championship? Is David Adelman a better coach than Michael Malone? Is Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon the Nuggets second-most important player? Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) buy or sell key Nuggets offseason questions and then dive into the Mailbag to answer questions from Diehards.

The Denver Nuggets have a lot of storylines heading into the 2026 season. Nikola Jokic will be coming off of Eurobasket, where he is likely to improve as a leader. Jamal Murray gets a full offseason to workout. Big Valanciunas, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bruce Brown bolster the bench. Peyton Watson is working on his shot. There are also some concerning storylines. Like David Adelman’s rookie season, Zeke Nnaji’s contract, and a shallow point guard rotation. The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses all of them. Plus, opening gifts from our listeners! Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The Nuggets over-under win total for next season is set at 53.5 next season. Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) discuss if the Nuggets will go over or under that total and what factors will go into that. The guys also discuss the win totals for every other team in the NBA.

The Denver Nuggets won a title in 2023 with the best team in Denver Nuggets history. On paper, the 2026 team is better. So how do the two teams stack up? And what does it tell us about the new look team? Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Jamal Murray has been the main player tasked with carrying the non-Jokic minutes over the last few seasons and it hasn’t gone well. The Bench hemorrhages points and has not established an identity. Some of that is due to a thin bench unit, short on talent. This year, the bench is deep. But are we sure he is the guy who should be carrying the load? Is Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon a better option? The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses that and takes a look back at the year it all started for Nikola Jokic in Denver. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Nikola Jokic was emotional following a victory at the hippodrome in Sombor, Serbia over the weekend. More emotional than we are used to seeing. And he shared interesting perspective about the difference between work and passion. Plus, LeBron James was spotted with Misko Raznatovic, Jokic’s Serbian agent. What was that meeting about? The DNVR Nuggets team breaks it all down and discusses other topics surrounding the Denver Nuggets. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Miroslav is joined by Jeremy Nicolls, Daniel Lynch, and Rayvone Hackshaw to talk about the Nuggets' fans' feelings about Nikola spending a big part of his summer with the National Team.

What are your boldest predictions for the Denver Nuggets next season? Will Christian Braun take a leap? Can Jokic be better than ever? Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!