
Locked On Nuggets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Denver Nuggets and the NBA. Hosts Matt Moore, Swipa, and Ryan Blackburn delve deep and provide your daily Nuggets fix with expert, local analysis and coverage of all aspects of the Nuggets franchise. Locked On Nuggets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Nuggets locker room and all over the NBA. Locked On Nuggets podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Yo...

Ryan Blackburn breaks down an epic Christmas game for the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic plays one of the very best games of his entire NBA career with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists. Jamal Murray also had a h...

The Denver Nuggets find themselves with their first loss on the road in MONTHS! Jokic and Murray have sensational playmaking game but an 21 point deficit proves to be TOO much. Plus...Cam Johnson goes DOWN with an inj...

The Denver Nuggets WHOOP the Utah Jazz 135-112 and became just the SEVENTH team in NBA History to have three players make six-or-more 3PTS in a game! Jokic and Murray have TERRIFIC games in just three quarters and the...

Denver Nuggets stumble as the Houston Rockets ignite from deep, exposing questions about Denver’s resilience when top stars stumble. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggle on an off night, while Kevin Durant drops 31...

The Denver Nuggets have won six in a row and Jamal Murray has been a WAGON this year. He's on pace for a career year AND some. Jokic keeps shattering the record books and we can never take it for granted. Ryan Blackbu...

Matt Moore and Swipa discuss Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic and how they can be an all-time Top Ten Duo. They talk about Denver's defensive wrinkles and how it can improve, and preview the game vs. Orlando. Ever...

The Denver Nuggets win their 5th straight game vs the arguable 3rd best team in the NBA and they did this with Peyton Watson going down in the first quarter. The Nuggets duo MAYBE had their most important game of the...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup this weekend. They ask if the Spurs can actually challenge the Nuggets at the top of the Western Confer...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Nuggets' defense, the first quarter of David Adelman's "rookie" season and how he and the new staff have done, plus a debate on whether the Nuggets should add Chris Paul. <...

Jamal Murray is exceeding any regular season stretch he's had before and his play this season has raised the ceiling of expectations for just how good this Denver Nuggets team can be on a night to night basis. Murray...

The Nuggets are getting OBLITERATED defensively over the last 8 games and it stems from SIMPLE communication issues, a lack of necessary effort and confusion that seems to stem from how they are supposed to execute ce...

Ryan Blackburn goes solo to break down the Denver Nuggets 125-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were excellent, while Peyton Watson and Cam Johnson filled in exceptionally well. Ryan br...

hTe Nuggets got BLITZED by the three-ball and bench minutes vs the Bulls but is this an anomaly? Why do 3PTS do so much damage vs Denver? The Nuggets are on pace for 60+ wins and that should shape how we view the seas...

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On Friday's episode of BOOM and GLOOM, Swipa and Ryan discuss some of the things that haven't worked for the Denver Nuggets so far and how Denver can move forward if Christian Braun and Cam Johnson are out for longer....

The Nuggets are continuing their trend of double-digit wins this season and Nikola Jokic is playing at unseen levels. Can they keep this up? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Next time someone goe...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn yap about the Nuggets' win over the Kings, Nikola Jokic's superbmazeincredibawesomeness and why no one can hit an open three. Plus, the bench! 07:24 Joker Dominates, Bench Delivers<...

The Denver Nuggets currently have the #2 defense in the NBA per NBA.com and that is...quite the surprise given how last year went for this team. What's different? How has it improved? Jokic has taken ANOTHER step forw...

The Denver Nuggets bounce back with another win and they are showing an early sign of dominance that simply was not there last season. Christian Braun is playing well but there is a way he must round out his game for...

The Nuggets could have blown out the Kings, but didn't because of their defense. Still, another dominant, impressive performance for the offense behind a masterclass from Nikola Jokic and strong games from Christian B...

It's No Jinx! Because we'd never jinx anyone. On today's show we talk about real or not on several Nuggets trends, discuss if Denver should even bother calling on Ja Morant, Zach LaVine or Trae Young, and discuss Russ...

Matt is HEATED at the officials after the Nuggets lose to the Blazers in a 4th quarter collapse. You can bear hug Jokic, but don’t touch Jerami Grant! Denver lost this game on their own, though, with turnovers and def...

Happy Halloween! Swipa and Ryan preview the start of the NBA Cup tonight with the Denver Nuggets facing the Portland Trail Blazers. They also discuss the Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray injuries. Follow & Subscrib...

The Denver Nuggets are finding NEW ways to win in 2025 and this is a STARK different from last season as they are able to depend on their DEPTH to accentuate the high level play from Jokic and Murray. S...

Ryan Blackburn and Matt Moore break down the Nuggets' loss in the season opener to the Warriors in overtime. Aaron Gordon was amazing. Jamal Murray was really good. Nikola Jokic had stats. And Cam Johnson struggled.</...

Matt and Ryan discuss the Christian Braun deal and how it happened, what it means and why Peyton Watson was not extended. Will PWat be with the Nuggets long-term? Plus they react to NBA opening night and Matt talks ab...

The Denver Nuggets resign Christian Braun to a MONSTER deal that will carry CB from his age 25 season to is age 28 season. How does this deal fair for both sides, what can we expect from CB moving forward and how will...

No Jinx returns for Sunday night as Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn conduct their final assessments of the Denver Nuggets and the Western Conference. They give their predictions for the Christian Braun and Peyton Watson...
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The Denver Nuggets have looked good so far and the fan base has a lot of thoughts about this team. The past two years were full of drama, injuries and disappointing finishes in the playoffs. Is this the team to make i...

Matt and Ryan discuss the Nuggets’ win over the Bulls. The starters look absolutely incredible and this is set to be Jamal Murray’s best start to a season EVER. Plus, how the bench looks, who should be in and out of t...

The Denver Nuggets look like a brand new team and the energy felt palpable through the screen. Are the Nuggets in fact, better than ever? Jokic looks engaged. Jamal is playing both ends. Peyton is a ball handler now?...

Matt and Swipa break down the Nuggets’ defense through two preseason games and give their assessment of where they are and where they’re going. Plus, can Jonas Valanciunas be an every night player, and should he be? W...

Matt and Ryan talk Christian Braun’s jumper and overall growth, the return of the Jamal Stagger again, whether DaRon Holmes has to play more, and the key to lowering turnovers for the bench. 0:00 Intro: Christia...

Swipa and Ryan react to a great Denver Nuggets preseason win over the Toronto Raptors in which the starters looked fantastic. The turnovers were an issue, but they didn't take away from a nice performance. Swipa and R...

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No Jinx begins the week before Denver Nuggets Media Day on Monday by asking the burning questions ahead of the 2025-26 NBA Season. How will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and others approach the beginning of the season?...

It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder can tak...

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Swipa and Matt talk about what they want to hear the tone be from Denver on Monday's media day and whether it's really possible this is a Jamal Murray REVENGE season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENER...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss Michael Malone's "bad taste" comments about his time in Denver, MPJ wanting to "go at" the Nuggets, the backup point guard spot, and why Kawhi Leonard, despite his success and awe...

The annual NBA offseason survey has arrived and Jokic and the Nuggets...ot a lot of love among NBA insiders. Should Jokic be viewed as favorably as he is? Where do the Nuggets rank as title contenders in NBA circles?...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the ways Cam Johnson changes the Denver Nuggets in a positive way ahead of a pivotal 2025-26 season. They also discuss how long they see Johnson in a Nuggets uniform before rev...

Media day is RIGHT around the corner and there are so many new pieces that have been added to this team. How will each player grow? How will the team be shaped by Adelman? What Xs and Os will help this team to flouris...

Swipa and Ryan debate the value of Christian Braun on the present and future of the Denver Nuggets roster, including where his contract extension number should be. They also discuss this iteration of the Nuggets and h...

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Matt and Ryan react to Nikola Jokic reaching the top of the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player Rankings this year, discuss if anyone is close to catching him, and lament the loss Serbia sustained to Finland in the EuroBaske...

Boom and Gloom wrap up the week with a discussion about Carmelo Anthony and his complicated relationship with the Denver Nuggets ahead of his enshrinement in the Hall of Fame this weekend. Then, they make predictions...

Pablo Torre broke a crazy potential scandal involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer and some suspicious money. NBA Squad breaks down all that we know, what this could mean for the league and m...

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No Jinx begins the week with a quick look at EuroBasket where Nikola Jokic is dominating and Jonas Valanciunas is showing his capabilities. Then, Matt and Ryan ask a simple question about a few NBA teams: is THIS a ti...

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Matt and Ryan go through Part 2 of their "Every Game" Prediction, looking at the second half of the 2025-26 Denver Nuggets season to determine a Win-Loss Record Prediction. Can the Nuggets set a franchise record for w...

No Jinx begins the week by going through every single game on the Denver Nuggets 2025-26 NBA season. Matt and Ryan give their predictions for every matchup of the first half of the season to generate a win-loss record...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn debate the conferences and just how much tougher the West is. How unfair is it that the West is that much tougher? Plus, why it's so impressive Nikola Jokic is a tank. Support Us By Suppo...
No Jinx begins the week with a reaction to the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves announced as a Christmas matchup. Matt and Ryan discuss the Nuggets vs T'Wolves rivalry, what Nuggets fans should WANT from this...
Matt and Swipa break down the Nuggets' chances of winning various awards next season including MVP4 for Jokic and All-NBA for Jamal Murray. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn...
Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the importance of forward Peyton Watson heading into his fourth NBA season. Will he secure a rookie extension? Is Watson a trusted option in the playoffs? Matt and Ryan discuss...
Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into Doncic's physical makeover and its potential impact on his game. They explore the restricted free agent market, with a focus on Jonathan Kuminga's situation with the...
Swipa and Ryan break down the four extension eligible players this offseason: Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, and Cam Johnson. They discuss what fair contracts would be, how to fit in every player, and w...
Ryan goes solo to break down the top of the Western Conference and how many elite teams there actually are. Then, he discusses Jamal Murray, who has suddenly become extremely underrated and under-appreciated by a larg...
Matt and Ryan begin the week with some Conspiracy Corner about LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Nikola Jokic's agent, Misko Raznatovic, meeting together on a boat. They also discuss NBA expansion and what it would l...
Jamal Murray has a huge opportunity in front of him and perhaps his development is the key to unlocking the full potential of this Denver Nuggets team. Matt and Swipa discuss what a career year from Jamal Murray could lo...
Ryan Blackburn breaks down some important news and notes from today's introductory presser for Cam Johnson. He breaks down Johnson's interview, as well as thoughts from Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer, before doing some fi...
Damian Lillard's return to Portland shakes up the NBA landscape. What's behind this unexpected move? The Locked on NBA Squad Show panel dives into Lillard's decision, debating its impact on the Blazers and young star Sco...
BOOM AND GLOOM, aka Swipa and Ryan, react to the placement of Nikola Jokic among the Top 100 Players of All-Time on the Bleacher Report ranking. How high can Jokic go on an all-time list after the first 10 years of his c...
The Denver Nuggets have officially acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings and with that the Nuggets are likely deeper than they've ever been. How will the Nuggets use all of the players on their roster? How...
Swipa and Ryan break down why Cameron Johnson is such a great fit as the starting small forward for the Denver Nuggets, as well as expectations for his ceiling in that role. Then, they check on the Summer League Nuggets...
BOOM and GLOOM return to discuss the first game of Denver Nuggets Summer League. DaRon Holmes II made his return from injury and looked pretty good. Swipa and Ryan break down his fit with the 2025-26 Nuggets and depth ch...

Matt Moore breaks down the return of a legend in Bruce Brown and why his return means what it does to Denver fans. He discusses the hysteria surrounding Nikola Jokic not extending and why Matt doesn't believe Joker wi...
Denver Nuggets NBA champion, Michael Porter Jr., is now a Brooklyn Net but I want to take some time to remember his stellar Nuggets career and some of his most important memories. Cam Johnson is officially in Denver and...
NBA free agency shakeups have reshaped the league landscape. But which moves will actually impact the standings? Nick Angstadt and a panel of NBA analysts break down the Houston Rockets' offseason spending spree, the Los...
Matt and Swipa talk the fallout from Josh Kroenke's press conference, the questions about the core four and how boring it will be for Nuggets fans Wednesday night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free...
The Nuggets held their introductory press conference for Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer and there are A LOT of takeaways to talk about. The Nuggets seem like they believe the core is good enough to win but they need more on...
Swipa, Matt Moore, and Ryan Blackburn discuss the hirings of Jon Wallace and Interim GM Ben Tenzer to run the Denver Nuggets front office. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free ca...
NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land? Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace...
The Denver Nuggets are still without a GM, President of Basketball Operations and without a clear direction of leadership. How should Nuggets fans feel about this? Let's talk about why I think standing pat is not a viabl...
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Swipa and Ryan DEBATE who could build a better version of the Denver Nuggets dating back to the championship winning squad. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONuggets?sid=YouTube Lo...
NBA playoffs ignite fierce debates. Who's the real superstar? Are the Thunder destined for dynasty status? Matt Moore, Danny Cunningham, Jake Madison, and Ku join Nick Angstadt to dissect memorable playoff moments. They...
Swipa and Ryan share some intriguing trade targets for the Denver Nuggets this offseason to improve the team without breaking up the starting five. Then, they make their NBA Finals Predictions. Follow & Subscribe on all...
The Denver Nuggets are currently enjoying their offseason while the NBA Finals are set to start tomorrow. It feels like their is a narrative circulating that Jokic was NOT good during these playoffs and I want to discuss...
Jake Coyne joins the show and we are talking about his offseason preview and how the Denver Nuggets can address their areas of need this summer. The Nuggets hare tasked with building another title team under a new CBA an...
JEFF MORTON JOINS THE SHOW! The Denver Nuggets are headed into their most impressive offseason ever? The Nuggets have had a lot of bad decisions that led to this moment but even WITH that...they went 7 with OKC. Is that...
NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota Timberwolves' depth in the Western Conference...

The Denver Nuggets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday afternoon, 125-93. The Nuggets led after the first quarter but it was all Oklahoma City in the second quarter and onwards. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on...

The Denver Nuggets took care of business in Game 6 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-107. The Nuggets and Thunder will face off in Game 7 on Sunday. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the way tonight, but it was Julian S...

The Denver Nuggets were unable to get the job done against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5, losing 112-105. Nikola Jokic was unreal, but the Nuggets supporting cast was not great. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on...
The Denver Nuggets are in OKC ready to play the Thunder in a PIVOTAL game 5. Can the muster the energy and play to overcome OKC AGAIN on the road? What can we expect from Jokic? The title of BITW is one that he's earned...

The Denver Nuggets blew a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4. Denver lost the game 92-87 and now the series is tied at 2-2 heading back to Oklahoma City. Aniello Piro breaks down the g...
he Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 after a DOMINATING 4th quarter and overtime performance. Everyone on the Nuggets is stepping up and they are finding ways to win games when it matters most. Can th...

The Denver Nuggets managed to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 despite Nikola Jokic having one of the worst games of his NBA career. Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. all showed up big time for he...

The Thunder struck back in a big way. But the series is still tied 1-1 coming back to Mile High. We talk the officiating (which didn't decide the game), the message OKC sent, and what the series looks like from here f...

The Denver Nuggets were noncompetitive in Game 2 of their playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic fouled out of the game as it was an awful night for Denver. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on tonig...
The Locked on NBA Squad show brings together hosts from across the network to discuss the latest NBA playoff developments. In this episode, they analyze the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles against the In...

No Jinx strikes again! Matt and Ryan break down an incredible Denver Nuggets Game 1 win that saw an Aaron Gordon game-winning three and a stellar Nikola Jokic performance. How did the Nuggets win this game?! Su...

Aaron Gordon once again played hero for the Denver Nuggets, hitting the game-winning three as the Nuggets managed to STEAL Game 1 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic finished with 42 points and 22 rebounds while...

The Denver Nuggets CRUSHED the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7, 120-101. After a tight first half, the Nuggets managed to pull away from the Clippers in the second half to punch their ticket to the second round. The Nugge...

The Denver Nuggets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6, 111-105. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook were not good enough as the Clippers managed to force a Game 7. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...
Swipa and Ryan preview Game 6 of the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers series. What can Nikola Jokic do to bounce back from a low scoring performance? Will James Harden and Kawhi Leonard leave their mark in an elimi...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the Denver Nuggets' pivotal Game 5 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. They analyze Jamal Murray's stellar 43-point performance, which tied for the highest-scoring playoff g...

The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series, 131-115. Jamal Murray scored 43 points while Russell Westbrook put together a solid game. Nikola Jokic also finished with a triple-d...

This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West features hosts from various NBA podcasts discussing the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series, the Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup, and the Thunder's playoff prospects. The host...
The Denver Nuggets are set to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the Mile High City and this game will go a long way in determining who wins this series. Can the Nuggets pull this off? Jokic needs to take it to the Clip...
No Jinx returns! Matt and Ryan share their hangover takes on Game 4, discuss the potential absences of Michael Porter Jr. and Russell Westbrook in Game 5 as well as some playoff adjustments, and react to a big Los Ang...

The Denver Nuggets held off the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their playoff series thanks to an Aaron Gordon SLAM at the end of regulation. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on today's Locked On Nuggets POSTCAST. Yo...

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn react to the Nuggets' demoralizing loss to the Clippers in Game 3. They both believe that while Denver can extend the series, that the end result is clear. This era of Nuggets basketball...