On the finale of Rainbow Skyline, Dave DuFour and Kendra Andrews say goodbye to the podcast, and look ahead to what's next. Whether you have listened once or to every episode, thank you all so much for supporting the Rainbow Skyline podcast. None of this would have been possible without your help. From Dave, Kendra and the rest of our Athletic staff, best wishes to all and go Nuggets! Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveDuFourNBA Follow Kendra on Twitter: @kendra_andrews Learn more about your ad...

Sure, a larger number in the win column would be welcomed by Nuggets fans, but is the club right about where everyone expected them to be to begin the season, or are they off course? Dave and Kendra investigate that thought and compare it to the reality of Denver's current situation. What were the expectations for the defense early on (4:30)? What about performances from Nikola Jokic (10:00), Jamal Murray (12:00) and Michael Porter Jr. (14:30)? How about everyone else (18:30)? Follow Kendra...

Merry Christmas/Christmas Eve to all! Is there a gift receipt for Denver's loss to the Sacramento Kings in the season opener? Dave and Kendra share their reactions to the Nuggets first contest of the new season (:45). How concerning was Jamal Murray's performance, and Will Barton's night-in, night-out output is vital to this club's success (6:15). Dave and Kendra dish on their irrational takeaways from game one, including: P.J. Dozier is going to more important for Denver this season than...

Dave DuFour and Kendra Andrews return to answer five of the biggest questions looming over the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2021 season. Chiefly, who will fill the void Jerami Grant left (1:45)? Could we see a rejuvenated Paul Millsap? Is a Millsap, JaMychal Green Zeke Nnaji rotation talented enough to recreate Grant's production from last season? Who will step up as the team's best defender (7:00)? Will the club be resigned to tasking Gary Harris with the most difficult matchup? Plus,...

We practice load management here on Rainbow Skyline, so with Dave and Kendra rested and back in the starting rotation, the duo address the Nuggets' most recent off-season moves, particularly, Jerami Grant's departure from Denver (1:00). What's the fallout of this key loss? Who does Denver see as a viable replacement, and why did Grant leave? After chatting about subtractions from the team, Dave and Kendra converse about additions and new faces within the organization (10:30). How will...

Dave and Kendra are back from their post-NBA bubble vacations to breakdown Denver's 2021 NBA Draft haul! What are the Nuggets getting in draftees Zeke Nnaji and R.J. Hampton? Will they figure into the team's designs this season, or are they more developmental projects? The duo also preview the upcoming free agency period and key in on targets that would help Denver...including Facundo Campazzo (the signing would come included with Campazzo stan, Dave.) Follow Dave on Twitter:...

Dave and Kendra welcome The Athletic's Seth Partnow to today's program to explore Denver's next steps on their road to becoming a Finals contender. The trio broadly tackle what advancements Denver needs to make in order to improve (3:00) before keying in on Jerami Grant, who was crucial to the team's Western Conference Finals run in the bubble and, potentially, future endeavors (6:30). The triumvirate consider the Nuggets' position if Grant decides to sign with another team (8:45). What other...

What are Denver's top off-season priorities coming off the heels of a Western Conference Finals appearance? Dave and Kendra analyze team needs and who is worth retaining, like Jerami Grant (1:30). Will Paul Millsap return and if so, it would have to be at a less expense rate...right (3:30)? For all his incredible defensive showings in the bubble, Gary Harris is remains an undersized wing defender. What can the Nuggets do to improve their backcourt depth, particularly as it relates to defense...

Dave DuFour and Kendra Andrews welcome special guest, Tim Connelly, Denver Nuggets' president of basketball operations, to Rainbow Skyline! The trio address the most important topic for any Northeasterner (Connelly's from Maryland), what's the best crab chip brand? Moving on to less pressing matters, the group gabs about Denver's playoff bubble run; what the next step is in the club's title-contending aspirations; if Denver can be an attractive destination for premiere free agents; Connelly...

Trailing once again, three games to one, in the Western Conference Finals. the Denver Nuggets have their backs against the wall. But maybe they wouldn't have it any other way? Dave and Kendra breakdown WCF game 4 and react to Nikola Jokic's underwhelming performance, the rebound disparity and more (:30). What are the Nuggets chances in game five (9:00)? Is it time to insert Michael Porter Jr. into the starting lineup (10:00)? Lastly, will we see another history return from the brink by Denver...

After a crushing late-second game two loss at the hands of Anthony Davis and the Denver Nuggets, Dave and Kendra come to order to talk the high and low points of Denver's loss (:30), including: What happened on that final play and what are our thoughts on the inner workings of the Nikola Jokic-Davis chess match? Jamal Murray has cleaved defenses throughout the playoffs and the Lakers are no exception. But there is a time when he's not frustrating coaches and players alike, and that's when...

Wow. Just...wow. Down three games to one, again, and Denver still found a way to prevail. The Nuggets are Western Conference Finals-bound after stunning the Los Angeles Clippers in historic fashion. Dave and Kendra react to the moment the record books were re-wrote, plus Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's strong shoulders that carried this band of down-to-the-wire world beaters (:30). The duo credit Mike Malone's brilliant coaching and player management (9:15) before keying in on one of the...

Dave and Kendra are joined by The Athletic's Los Angeles Clippers reporter, Jovan Buha, to assess the West Conference Semi-Finals series between the Nuggets and Clippers as well as preview the upcoming game seven.

Dave and Kendra check the pulse of the Nuggets-Clippers series and highlight factors that have played into Denver's three losses (:30). Has Los Angeles snuffed out Mike Malone and co.'s game plan? What should we expect from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in game five and, possibly, beyond? Was Michael Porter Jr. right in voicing his opinion about what the club needs to do to position themselves better to win (10:00)? The duo look ahead to the series' fifth installment, and predict whether the...

What. A. Game. The Nuggets narrowly avoid elimination at the hands of Utah, and now set their sights towards the Clippers. Dave and Kendra breakdown the electrifying elimination game (:30), including: Jamal Murray's performance; Nikola Jokic's "Sam from Lord of the Rings" outing, in how he carried the team down the stretch. The duo also converse about Denver's potent perimeter defense, specifically from Gary Harris, Torrey Craig and Jerami Grant (9:00). Afterwards, the two talk the upcoming...

What a comeback! Down three games to one, on the brink of elimination, the Nuggets guts out two wins over Utah to force a decisive game seven. Dave and Kendra key in on Denver's primary moving force behind their resurgence, Jamal Murray (:30). How has Murray been able to score at will? Have those who've criticized his craft now been silenced, and should he be considered the club's top scoring option? The duo also delve into Jokic's performance over the last couple games and discuss his and...

C'mon guys, let's not get DEFENSIVE about today's podcast topics haha (I've already submitted my two weeks). Dave and Kendra, with the help of Michael Malone sound bites, diagnose why Denver's defense has been so porous this season (1:00). The Nuggets are under performing in most phases of the defense, including allowing offensive rebounds, three-point shooting and points in the paint. Which two areas do you prioritize? Which one goes by the wayside (6:15)? Did Utah's defensive adjustments...

Kendra Andrews welcomes The Athletic's senior NBA columnist, John Hollinger, to today's show! The pair examine the performances from Denver's greenhorns, specifically PJ Dozier and Bol Bol (:30). What areas of their games need polishing before they can consistently contribute? Is Michael Porter Jr. living up to his draft-night billing based off early bubble outings (5:15)? Where do the Nuggets go from here (8:00)? What steps, moves, etc. need to be fulfilled before this team can contend? What...

Professor DuFour and Andrews unabashedly share their Nuggets team grades in the early proceedings of the seeding games (1:00). Although it's out of the team's control, how much have injuries limited the progress of this club, and what's the latest on the members who are on the mend? The duo assign marks to the starting rotation (6:30), and pose an array of starter-related questions like: Can Paul Millsap find consistency on offense (8:30); Will Torrey Craig remain in the starting lineup...

We back! And guess what?! Denver's got their whole team back in the bubble (seamless segue there, I know)! Dave and Kendra discuss the entire team being reunited in the bubble (:30), and describe how Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray and others look in their return (4:30). Could Bol Bol earn meaningful minutes in the playoffs this season (8:45)? And if no this season, how does he project as a contributor moving forward? With Malone and company finally playing with a full deck of cards, how can...

Rainbow Skyline warmly welcomes Dave DuFour as its new co-host! He and Kendra recap the Nuggets' scrimmage against the Washington Wizards and marvel at Denver's fearsome tall ball lineup (:50). Despite this unique configuration, is there potential for real game application? We won't bury the lead any further: Bol Bol was so much fun to watch (6:45)! What areas of his game stood out to both Dave and Kendra, and can his progressing defense translate to an actual game (11:00)? With Monte Morris...

Kendra welcomes the Nuggets beat writer for Mile High Sports, T.J. McBride, to the program! The duo discuss Nikola Jokic's arrival in the NBA bubble, and how his newfound, slim figure could impact his game (1:45). In spite of the elation surrounding Denver's superstar's return, there are still other Nuggets who have yet to find their way to Orlando (7:45). Kendra and T.J. share their impressions of recent Nuggets practices, and consider whether Bol Bol can bolster the bench in this condensed...

With Nikola Jokic still absent from Orlando, Nick and Kendra breakdown the less than ideal start to Denver's stay in the bubble (1:30). Aside from Jokic, other Nuggets were missing from the departing flight from the Mile High City; how alarming is it to have players show up at different times to the bubble (3:15)? Canceled team practices are beginning to mound as Covid test results continue to be delayed. How will this impact the timeline players have to practice (7:30)? New Nuggets GM Calvin...

In lieu of a positive test for Covid-19 among Denver's traveling party, Nick and Kendra discuss the shutdown, and react to coach Mike Malone's comments on the matter in a recent interview (:45). Also in that interview, Malone expressed his and the team's expectation that Nikola Jokic, who's tested positive for Coronavirus, will join the Nuggets in Orlando (9:30). Despite the group's assumption, the timeline for Jokic's return is growing more and more dicey. How can we expect Denver to manage...