The Denver Nuggets don’t look like the Denver Nuggets right now | Pickaxe and Roll
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets trailed by as many as 17 points, except unlike against the Portland Trail Blazers, they completed the comeback. Ryan discusses the game, the body language, what’s wrong with the team, and more. He also previews the Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns matchup tonight.
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You Need a trade… Only thing can break stagnation is a trade (or changing the coach)..
Jokic had made a statement that I had made earlier in the game. They do not have the HUNGER they need to be real contenders. And the way MPJ looked, he looks very full as hell out there just moping around, getting blown by on every drive. Embarrassing for him I'm glad Coach took him out. That's what I was calling for. I'm soo disappointed i really though we could be a Dynasty but the only player that's getting better is Jokic. The other guys have either stepped backwards or even keal
I would consider a trade between Porter/Gordon and Markkanen/Clarkson. I think it’s a solid ways and there are ways to make it happen and the contracts match.
They are sooooo frustrating to watch right now. Look great at times but the discipline and effort isn't there alot of times. Hope they pull it together soon or Junior is definitely getting dealt for sure. Was listening to a bulls podcast this am. They seem excited to get Junior but taking Zeke seems to be the hangup😂 cant say i blame em. Getting rid of him is the best part of that Lavine trade
The Atlanta game might have shown what they’re capable of when things click, but the rest of the season feel like a roller coaster of ups and downs.
Same Gm, Same Head Coach, Same Players, in Russ starts(5-1) the team wins 80% of their games, in all the non-Russ starts the team wins 50% of their games.
I think part of it is the pace, energy, defense, and play making he adds at the start of those games, plus his ability to get guys(including Jokic, easy shots around the basket)
That's why i don't advocate trading MPJ.
In those Russ starts MPJ got into a good rhythm and he was far more active, including attacking the offensive glass for putback dunks.
Before i made any major trade(meaning MPJ) i would go 12-15 games with: Jokic, Gordon, MPJ, Murray, and Russ in the starting lineup to see if that gives the team a spark.
Use CB as a super sub(30+ mins) and using staggered minutes, use: Jordan, Gordon, Watson, CB, and Murray as the reserve unit.
When Murray and Gordon sit and CB comes in, you are running a five of: Jokic, MPJ, Watson, CB, and Russ.
The fill in players are: Strawther and Tyson….
Saric and Nnaji need to be moved even if it means adding 2nd rd picks to get it done.
One more serviceable vet would really help.
Maybe waive Pinkett to create a roster spot and sign someone like: Robert Covington, Lonnie Walker, Justin Joliday, or a similar vet wing….
I'm not sure if they would do it but Nic Batum from The Clippers would be a nice veteran to add via trade.
I think the team is mostly fine and just need a spark to start games.
Yup, Braun really needs to be a lock down perimeter defender. If he can't be that then we're in trouble.
I mean that's fine MPJ can have a bounce back game, but it's the consistency with him. Never know when your gonna get a solid night from him or not.
How about Jordan Clarkson for Julian Strawther and Zeke Naji. I believe the salaries would work. They get a young piece in Strawther and we get a true 6th man, veteran ready to win now. We also keep our core. If we have to throw in a 2nd
We need to be very careful letting a lame duck GM make a massive trade, considering its a GM that is likely not here next year. I dont think the players nor the coach love him…and Josh Kronke clearly doesn't or Booth would have an extension by now wouldn't he???
Booth incompetent signings, Malone messages getting tired and players tuning him out, lack of energy and athleticism on roster. Think they need to trade MPJ to shake things up and fine Murray every time he walks the ball up the court.
Whats wrong with the weak bench no defense and perimeter defense Daron Holmes getting injured no production from Jordan Pickett Nnanji Tyson their not playing enough Cancar injury prone not signing Pope Brown max contracts to Porter Murray Gordon signing extensions where they cant make a trade
In addition to the damaged atmosphere where the relations between the players are obviously not good, except for Russ who plays for everyone, even Joker has descended into that group of players. PW is like Bambi on the ice, he is still trying to prove himself, and the product of that is 15-20 missed dunks so far, which could have been easy points, with a layup. Julian is helpless in defense and it will show when we play the best teams. All the talk about the MPJ trade will fall on Denver's head and there will be nothing from the trade until the summer. Jokic loses his patience more and more because he creates space and passes the ball to all MPJ, CB and others, and instead of shooting the ball, they return the ball to Jokic where in many cases the ball is intercepted. That's why we see Jokic in a completely different light in the last two games and again with a triple double, even Russ can't bring up Jokic with his energy because he knows that the two of them won't be able to do it alone. Denver has a bench that would be rated 23th or 24th just because of Russ.