Pickaxe and Roll

Nuggets begin preseason with a loss in Boulder

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the first game of the (pre)season for the Denver Nuggets, a loss to the Utah Jazz on the CU Boulder ca

Nuggets' most DISRESPECTED player is ready for a Bounce Back

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over what's happened at the last couple days of Denver Nuggets Training Camp and what David Adelman is sayi

What David Adelman, Denver Nuggets are saying at Training Camp + Ryan Nembhard signs

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses some of the important notes and quotes from the first two days of Denver Nuggets training camp. He sha

Media Day Reaction and Takeaways

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to Denver Nuggets Media Day and all of the interviews with Nuggets players, coaches, and front office exe

Nikola Jokic still Best Player in NBA in 2026-27

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the ESPN NBA player rankings heading into the 2026-27 season, including another placement for Nikola

David Adelman facing pressure heading into 2026-27

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman and how important Year 2 will be for his future. Ryan discusse

DeMar DeRozan valued highly by Nuggets veterans

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn returns after a significant absence to discuss what's new for the Denver Nuggets. He shares thoughts on Cam Whit

The Biggest What-If's of the Nikola Jokic era

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the most important butterfly effect moments for the Denver Nuggets of the last 12 years, the points th

Jeff Morton on the Nuggets plan, NBA Ownership concerns, and Video Games

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jeff Morton of the CSG Podcast to chat about a variety of topics. They focus on the Denver Nuggets'

The best fit for DeMar DeRozan in Nuggets Rotation

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the new rotation featuring DeMar DeRozan and how the Denver Nuggets will use the scoring veteran to bo

Emergency Pod: DeMar DeRozan signs minimum contract

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn hops on for an emergency episode to react to the addition of DeMar DeRozan as a SIXTH MAN to replace Peyton Wats

The Peyton Watson Trade is really, really bad

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets sign-and-trade of Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers for two draft picks in t

Cavs clearing space for Watson + "No Evidence" vs Kawhi, Clippers

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the never-ending free agency saga that is the Peyton Watson discussion. Could the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets get a GIFT of a schedule

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 2026-27 schedule release. He breaks down the important games, the easiest and most

What the Nuggets MUST learn from the Knicks championship run

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses what the Denver Nuggets can learn and apply from the championship run involving the New York Knicks la

Why Lonnie Walker IV signing makes very little sense

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets signing Lonnie Walker IV out of nowhere in free agency and why the decision doesn't

Jokic and Murray will put up EXCELLENT numbers in 2026-27

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares statistical projections for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon in the 2026-27 season, discussin

Jokic, Murray, and Gordon are under the spotlight

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets issues centering around their Core 3 of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordo

Spencer Jones returns to the Nuggets after OKC Scare

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the contract that Spencer Jones signed over the weekend. Jones initially signed with Oklahoma City,

Will Nuggets Trade for a Backup Point Guard?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the LeBron James free agency FREEZE. Then, he goes over the Denver Nuggets point guard position and if