Pickaxe and Roll – Details, episodes & analysis

Ryan Blackburn shares thoughts on the 2025 NBA Draft, how the Denver Nuggets can get involved, and other teams he's watching closely leading up to draft night.

Ryan Blackburn shares his Western Conference tiers before the NBA Draft and Free Agency and explains how the Denver Nuggets might be the second best team in the conference. Then, he asks the impossible question: how can the Nuggets keep up with the Thunder next time these two teams meet in the playoffs?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares some Reasons for Optimism for the Denver Nuggets heading into the offseason, from DaRon Holmes' return to the court to internal development of young players to better organizational alignment.

Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 126-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists, but because he only shot 50% from the field, the Nuggets lost. Jokic is being asked to do too much, and even though Michael Porter Jr. was very good and Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon were solid, it wasn't enough. Ryan discusses the game, the differences between the Cavs and Nuggets, and where Calvin Booth fits in to this problem.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Nuggets win over the Warriors, Jokic's greatness against LeBron and Steph, and more. He goes over the NBA Cup standings and who he would pick in both conferences.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets close loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. James Harden and Norman Powell combined for 67 points. While Nikola Jokic had 28 points and a triple-double, no other Nugget had more than 18. Ryan discusses what happened, why the concerns are real, Aaron Gordon returning to play, and more.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 122-103 win over the Utah Jazz. Nikola Jokic had an easy 30 points, Jamal Murray scored efficiently (just not from three), and Michael Porter Jr. got going in the second half. The Nuggets needed an easy win after the New York Knicks matchup, and they got it. Ryan discusses the game.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets ugly loss to the New York Knicks. Denver couldn't stop New York, and that led to an epic press conference from Michael Malone. Did what he, Jamal Murray, and Nikola Jokic have to say change anything about last night? How concerned should Nuggets fans be?

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares final thoughts on the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend, focusing on the dominance of Nikola Jokic and what he's doing this year. Then, he focuses in on Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. finding their way with the Nuggets this season. Finally, he previews the Nuggets game against the New York Knicks tonight.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 123-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the return of Nikola Jokic. It was a physical game, and Jokic handled it about as well as he could have. Unfortunately, Jamal Murray didn't. He's really struggling right now and in a self-proclaimed slump. Ryan breaks down what happened last night, why Russell Westbrook closed over Christian Braun, and what's next for tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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