Vlatko Cancar suffers an ACL tear and it's a disaster for him, the Nuggets, and the season. Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world. How long will that be the case and who will usurp his throne? Plus, a debate of Reggie Jackson vs. Jalen Pickett and their roles in the rotation. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise...

Matt Brooks of Nuggets.com joins the show to talk all things Denver. They discuss the differences in Denver and Brooklyn's approach to team building, the experience of covering the championship, how Jamal Murray unlocked new levels of passing dominance, Denver's summer league, the biggest challenge to their championship defense, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you...

Adam Mares shares the latest reports out of team Canada about Jamal Murray's availability for the FIBA World Cup. Plus, favorite opponents for opening night. And a look at two player and power rankings for the upcoming season that put a lot of respect on the Denver Nuggets' name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. both had wildly successful seasons in the Nuggets' championship run. But neither have been an All-Star and both have room to improve in the regular season next year. So what does a leap for Murray in the regular season look like? What would get his all-the-time numbers to match Playoff Murray? How can MPJ capitalize on momentum for the first time in his career to make a real jump into stardom and not just star roleplayer status? We debate Murray vs. MPJ and...

Adam Mares and Matt Moore team up for a return to World's Finest Nuggets Podcast. They talk about where Denver stands headed into 2023-24, the ceiling and floor for the team, what to expect as we stand in August, and more. Plus, a conversation about choosing minutes between Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji and where both players stand with the org headed into next season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with...

The Denver Nuggets just won an NBA championship going 16-4 through the playoffs and dominating every team they faced. But was that the absolute prime of the Jokic-Murray era or are their brightest days still ahead? Plus, which teams will rise and which teams will fall out West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Mares looks at what it would mean for Zeke Nnaji, Peyton Watson, and Christian Braun to have a breakout year with the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voja Medic is one of the hosts of the Nuggets Serbia podcast and a huge fan of both the Denver Nuggets and the Serbian national team. He joins the show to share his perspective on Nikola Jokic's decision to skip this summer's FIBA world cup and the many layers that come with it. Plus, what will change for Jokic now that he's an NBA champion? Are Serbs bad as frontrunners? Will he ever be motivated to chase ghosts? And one really interesting reason he might not retire as early as so many...

Nikola Jokic will reportedly not play for Team Serbia in World Cup. Matt discusses the why and why nots, why it's a bummer for Serbian fans even if they understand his needs. Matt talks about KCP potentially expanding his role to make up for the loss of Bruce Brown, and about why the non-Jokic minutes have to assert their Jokic Independence this season to really make strides. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to...

Matt wraps up guest week with a very special guest: you! He takes your questions about the Nugget's rotation, the MVP race next season, Michael Porter Jr's future, and the rotation questions heading into training camp in the fall. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat...

Vinny Benedetto of the Colorado Gazette joins the show to talk about what it was like covering the Nuggets' championship run from a beat writer perspective. They talk about the key moments in the season, how that shaped Vinny's coverage, and how he's approaching covering the Nuggets' title defense. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code;...

Jena Garcia (@VidaVivaDiva) joins the show to relive the Nuggets' championship. What were the moments she'll never forget? What was the identity of this team and how was Denver the story of an underdog even though they were the 1-seed? What are the biggest threats to Denver's chances of a repeat, and what's important in building relationships with athletes based on mutual respect? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up...

Zach Bye from 104.3 The Fan and host of the Mile High Hoops Podcast stop by to talk all things Nuggets and the NBA championship run. What was the biggest surprise in their run? Zach and Matt Moore talk Nikola Jokic's current and rising place among the all-time greats in the sport of basketball, and whether Denver is now the new Titletown USA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s...

The incomparable Katy Winge joins Matt Moore to go through her experience covering the Denver Nuggets' championship run. They talk the moment she knew they could win the title, who impressed her the most as a 16-gamer, and the eternal images she'll remember of Denver's championship postseason. They also talk about her special dynamic with the team as someone close to the team but also media, and let her give some credit to the behind the scenes folks that helped Altitude win a Heartland...

Matt Moore talks the end of Summer League, how injuries will be more dangerous to Denver's path next season, and wonders how motivated the Nuggets will be to pursue a lot of regular season wins next season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the...

Adam Mares provides notes on the 3rd Denver Nuggets summer league game and shares who he thinks is most ready to hop into an NBA lineup. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/lockedonnba and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Mares shares his detailed scouting report on Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson, and the rest of the summer league Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denver signs their rookies to multi-year, guaranteed deals. We go into the thought process behind those decisions and what they mean for the future of the rotation. Then we ask the question: how can the Nuggets be better this upcoming season? How likely is that? What does it look like with a more inexperienced but maybe not altogether worse bench? Finally, we preview Summer League Game 1 and talk about why veteran ring chasers didn't "flock" to Denver. Support Us By Supporting Our...

We go through the Summer League roster for the Nuggets and identify both what they can accomplish as a team and individually. What are the key elements for how they will play and what they need to develop? We talk Jalen Pickett, Collin Gillespie, Peyton Watson, Ishmael Kamagate, and the rest of the roster plus a review of Summer League and who got closer to Denver this summer? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give...

Denver loses Jeff and Bruce, and things will not be the same. Can Denver find a different path to greatness next season with a super young bench? We break down the offseason and wonder about potential vs. uncertainty on Locked on Nuggets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.  PrizePicks First...

Bruce Brown gets the bag and rides his horse to Indiana for a whole pile of cash. Denver can't replace Bruce, not even with an amalgam of players. They re-signed DeAndre Jordan and gave Reggie Jackson a two-year deal which is a little questionable, in Matt's mind. Plus, what the rest of the West did and why Denver will probably bet worse next year than this year, making the quest to repeat that much tougher. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to...

Bruce Brown reportedly has a suitor in... the Lakers?! We talk about what that would mean for Bruce's legacy, the choice in front of him in between two potential scenarios with the Nuggets and LA's MLE, the ramifications of the new CBA on the market and more on Bruce Brown. Then, we look around the Northwest Division and how the John Collins trade makes Utah stronger, if OKC is ready for a run, and if the Wolves are a sleeping giant. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For...

Jalen Pickett has Adam Mares' attention. We break down why Adam believes in the Penn State booty-ball guard so much and how he fits with the Nuggets. Plus, why there is more skepticism about first-round pick Julian Strawther from Adam, why Christian Braun might play summer league, and when the Nuggets need in free agency. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay...

Adam Mares shares his takeaways from a very interesting 2023 NBA Draft for the Denver Nuggets. 29th pick - Julian Strawthers, Gonzaga 32nd pick - Jalen Pickett, Penn State 37th pick - Hunter Tyson, Clemson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denver selects three older players ready to go right now for a team looking to repeat in the NBA Draft. Julian Strawther brings elite shooting and offensive skill, Jalen Pickett has a big game to get buckets, and Hunter Tyson is ready to fire. Matt Moore breaks down what the Nuggets accomplished on draft night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler...