How are the Denver Nuggets staying afloat without Nikola Jokić? Harrison Wind & Brendan Vogt of the DNVR Nuggets podcast break down Denver’s 3–2 stretch with Jokić sidelined, powered by Jamal Murray’s playmaking takeover (including a career-high 17 assists) and Peyton Watson’s scoring surge. We also dig into how head coach David Adelman’s adjustments—and timely lifts from role players like Jalen Pickett and Zeke Nnaji—are helping Denver survive the non-Jokić minutes. Get the latest Nuggets analysis and what this stretch could mean for Denver’s playoff push once Jokić is back.

Peyton Watson is in the middle of a career breakout. His shot looks better than ever and he’s found an offensive game no one expected. The Nuggets and Peyton Watson failed to come to a contract extension this offseason setting him up to be an RFA this offseason. The Nuggets will be allowed to match any offers, but it will have real cap and apron implications. Do the Nuggets NEED to find a way to re-sign PWAT, and what is his ceiling? Harrison Wind and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The Denver Nuggets continue to play remarkably hard without their MVP Nikola Jokic. Against another insanely tough eastern conference opponent the Nuggets went into Boston and WON! Jamal Murray continues to be a playmaker with teams doubling him, and Peyton Watson just had one of the best games of his entire career. Zeke Nnaji continues to have a renaissance and the Nuggets keep relevant in the Western Conference standings without Jokic. Brendan Vogt, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

WHERE WERE YOU FOR THE JALEN PICKETT GAME?! The Nuggets were without arguably their top 7 players on the road against a healthy 76ers team and WON THE GAME! Jalen Pickett played the game of his life, every single Nugget that played stepped up and the Nuggets pulled off a miraculous win with the deepest guys on the bench. It was one of the best vibe wins of the Jokic era. Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this WINNER’S LOUNGE edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Michael Porter Jr got his revenge game. Despite the return of Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun the Nuggets got run in Brooklyn today led by the former Nugget. Jamal Murray set his career high in assists and Tim Hardaway Jr had a big game, but this one never felt close. How can the Nuggets survive the rest of this road trip with another game tomorrow? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The Denver Nuggets fought hard and gave the Cavs a scare in a way they had no business doing. Jamal Murray had an insane first half but tired out from having to carry too much of the load and barely scored in the second half. The Nuggets played inspired in the second half as a whole but it wasn’t enough to get the win ultimately. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The hits keep on coming for the Denver Nuggets as Jonas Valanciunas is now out for the next 4 weeks due to a calf strain. This comes on the heels of Nikola Jokic's hyper extended knee that will have him out for at least the same amount of time. Can the Nuggets withstand this and do some postgame comments from Peyton Watson after the Nuggets win over the Raptors shed some light on where this team's mentality is right now. The DNVR Nuggets podcast discusses on this latest Emergency Podcast.

Happy New Year! The Denver Nuggets down 4 started put up an inspired effort against the 4-seed Toronto Raptors tonight. With the Raptors focusing in on Jamal Murray so many role players stepped up in a great way despite some challenges like ANOTHER major injury to Big Val. Peyton Watson and Jalen Pickett were huge. Can the Nuggets be better in this Jokic-less stretch than we believed? Adam Mares, Duvalier Johnson, And Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Nikola Jokic is sidelined at least four weeks with a hyperextended knee, and Tim Legler breaks down the injury impact on the Denver Nuggets, the Western Conference standings, and what it means for their playoff push. Hear Legler’s honest reaction with Harrison Wind to the injury scare, why Denver can still stay afloat with a brutal road stretch ahead, and how reinforcements like Aaron Gordon could change the outlook when Jokic returns. Plus, the conversation dives into Jamal Murray’s All-Star level season, how defenses will adjust without Jokic, and the growing “65-game rule” problem affecting NBA awards and MVP eligibility.

The worst case scenario has been avoided. Nikola Jokic has no ligament damage and suffered a hyper-extended knee last night. He will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks. The Denver Nuggets are now down 4 starters, including the three time MVP of the NBA. Where does the team go from here and how can they survive this next stretch? The DNVR Nuggets fellas break it all down in this emergency edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The Nuggets lost their second game of the season road trip, but the result of the game is inconsequential. Nikola Jokic went down on the last play of the second half with a left knee injury. He was able to walk off the court under his own power, but Jokic’s injury is all that looms over this Nuggets season right now. Where does the team go from here? Adam Mares, Brendan Vogt, Duvalier Johnson, and D-Line Co. come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Jeff Morton joins Miroslav to discuss the last shot in Dallas, the Christmas win vs the Wolves, disappointment in Orlando, annoying NBA trends, and Spurs owning the Thunder.

The Denver Nuggets open up their 7-game road trip with a last second brutal loss against the Orlando Magic. Nikola Jokic was brilliant with his ELEVENTH 30-20-10 game in his career. But Jamal missed a would be game-winner and the Nuggets couldn’t get it done. What can we take away from the Nuggets loss to open up their long road swing? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic just gave us a Christmas night masterclass. The shorthanded Nuggets followed a brilliant Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray performance to a massive win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic had a 56 Point triple double and the Nuggets survived a late Timberwolves push that sent it to OT to hold on and win. What is there to take away from the massive Christmas win? Adam Mares, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this WINNERS LOUNGE edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

As we wrap 2025 let’s look back on the best moments of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast over the past few season. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets finally win an NBA Championship. The Denver Nuggets swept their long time foes in the Los Angeles Lakers en route to the NBA Finals. Aaron Gordon is revealed as Mr. Nugget, and Josh Kroenke brings the Larry O’Brien Trophy into the DNVR Lounge to celebrate the Nuggets Title. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt, Duvalier Johnson, and Eric Wedum (D-Line Co.) bring you their best segments over the last several seasons of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The Nuggets started the game in Dallas with one of their worst quarters of the season, but kept chipping away at the lead and had it tied heading into the 4th. Cam Johnson went out with a very concerning injury, and the Nugget fought back and forth but the comeback proved to not be enough The next time we see the Nuggets it will be for a big Christmas Night game against the rival Wolves. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

The game started with a 19-0 Denver Nuggets run and Jokic and the boys never looked back. Jamal Murray was incredible, the offense was laughably good at times, and the Denver Nuggets tied a record for 3 pointers made in a game. It was a great vibes game that was never in doubt. Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

Miroslav is joined by Gordon Gross to talk about the loss in the Rockets game, injuries to the main defenders, surviving with offense, and the reasons for having the best offense ever.

The Nuggets struggled in the early game against the Houston Rockets. Bruce Brown and Kevin Durant had a heated moment. Nikola Jokic got in fouls trouble and the Nuggets had an off day shooting or running offense without him. It was one of those days. Is there anything more to take away from the disappointing loss? How can the Nuggets bounce back. Harrison Wind and Duvalier Johnson come to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down everything you need to know in this postgame edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast.

The Nuggets are off to their best start in franchise history. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are both off to the best statistical starts in their careers. One of the qualities of this team is they have been at their best against the best teams. What is behind their hot start against tough competition and is this the best Nuggets team we’ve seen yet? 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!