Ryan Blackburn
@NBABlackburn
Denver Nuggets for @MileHighSports | Pickaxe and Roll | Co-Host of @lockedonnuggets
Hopping on with @HPbasketball now to get his thoughts on Summer League, expectations for DaRon Holmes, Denver signing a final 2-way, and more! youtube.com/watch?v=9YtyT2…

NEW episode of Pickaxe and Roll! I gave a Projection for Denver's Season Long Minutes by Rotation Spot to emphasize how much deeper the Nuggets are in 2025-26. youtu.be/nmWrRriBeR0

Live show! No Jinx on why the Nuggets' defense will be better this upcoming season. youtube.com/live/Pi22NmTm0…
“Why do Nuggets fans want Jonas Valanciunas so badly?” -Half of Greece
Can you name the top 10 Jokic back-ups with the most points in the Jokic era? 🤔 (w/ @JoestarJokic & Pablo Escoball)
MHS Today with @sdrotar & @natelundy | Broncos with breakout potential | @NBABlackburn on Denver's roster flexibility x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Engagement Baiting
NEW Episode of Pickaxe and Roll! Some quick news and notes on the Nuggets roster before we do a Contender Tier List for all NBA teams. Here's why I hate your favorite team (except the Nuggets and *******). youtu.be/XwWJhha80Ck
Nice! That will be cool for Murray, Barrett, and the Canadian fans.
The NBA today announced that the 2025 NBA Canada Series presented by Bell will feature a preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, Oct. 6. More: pr.nba.com/toronto-raptor…
NEW Episode of Pickaxe and Roll! Some quick news and notes on the Nuggets roster before we do a Contender Tier List for all NBA teams. Here's why I hate your favorite team (except the Nuggets and *******). youtu.be/XwWJhha80Ck

This is interesting. Dillingham - 5 Topic - 2 Wells - 4 Buzelis - 6 Wemby - 15 Hansen - 4 (why not?) Kyshawn George - 3 Shannon - 1
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Full NBA Tier List on tomorrow's Pickaxe and Roll episode!
I kinda doubt that Jonas and Denver stay together for longer than a year. Maybe things go well and Denver picks up the team option. This just seems like the ideal 1-year run for both parties to me.
Do you see working out as the backup C and he loves Colorado and the fans so much he wants to resign? Or would you rather he play the yr then find a more suitable if not better option?
Next year, something else can happen. For this year, Jonas is committed to the Nuggets.
Jonas Valanciunas spoke with me to clear the air on the Nuggets and Panathinaikos situation: "I want to clear the air about my playing situation next season now that Denver has made their decision to keep me. The idea of playing for Panathinaikos, closer to home, was very…
Jones earned this opportunity. Pretty cool to see that pay off.
The Denver Nuggets are signing guard Curtis Jones to a two-way NBA contract, agent Austin Walton of NEXT Sports tells ESPN. After going undrafted out of Iowa State, Jones had a stellar summer league for the Nuggets, averaging 15 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists on 47% from 3.
The last squads show was pretty fun 😅
“Well it’s really nice when you’ve got 5 mighty mice that are allowed to tie him down by the arms, it’s really cool” 😂 @NBABlackburn
And this is my response: As we've reported for a week, Beal's buyout HAD to wait until after July 15th. And it did. Section F on Page 61 of the NBA's CBA explains this; link provided below so you and Ishbia can read it. The buyout could not happen before July 15 because it…
And this is my response: As we've reported for a week, Beal's buyout HAD to wait until after July 15th. And it did. Section F on Page 61 of the NBA's CBA explains this; link provided below so you and Ishbia can read it. The buyout could not happen before July 15 because it…
Ryan got it straight from the horse's mouth: Denver is NOT hard-capped at the first apron due to some cap maneuvering. This gives Denver the most possible options to maneuver in season, incl. $6.8M remaining on the TPE,
Late Night Locked On Nuggets about to start! - Cam Johnson is the perfect fit in Denver - Some interesting notes from Nuggets Front Office today - Final Summer League Takeaways youtube.com/live/ApqKpxI4p…
Brooks earning that pay check!
Hear from Coach Munson after tonight’s win 🎤 #MileHighBasketball
Late Night Locked On Nuggets about to start! - Cam Johnson is the perfect fit in Denver - Some interesting notes from Nuggets Front Office today - Final Summer League Takeaways youtube.com/live/ApqKpxI4p…

Alright, that wraps up Summer League for the Nuggets, an impressive final blowout win over the LA Lakers. Curtis Jones: 22 points, 8 assists Tamar Bates had 11 points in 9 minutes before getting knocked out KAE: +26 in 19 minutes with some ELITE defense Final Thoughts?
Yo the Nuggets are throttling the Lakers here this is awesome lmao Curtis Jones and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu are dominating here.