CSG Podcast

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how a collective lack of belief (from his perspective) seems to be haunting this Denver Nuggets team as they lose yet another game down the stretch. Can this Nuggets team survive 2025? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets look broken. How the Minnesota game broke them and how everyone who's watching this team right now, with Jokic putting up such great numbers, has increased the pressure on the Kroenkes. Josh in particular. How will he address it this offseason? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff marvels over Nikola Jokic's amazing 61-10-10 performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Denver on Tuesday. He also says the Nuggets losing despite that herculean effort felt like a very consequential loss. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's been talk about surrounding Nikola Jokic with defense first players as a way to build around the superstar in the future. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about why that is a bad idea: Why do you want to make Jokic's life more difficult? Why not do what it takes to replicate the 2022-23 championship team. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the NBA's rules left a gap that could be exploited by someone as talented as Nikola Jokic ... how out of the death of the traditional point guard emerged Nikola Jokic. A pass first center who plays like the point guards of old. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Nikola Jokic dropped 39-10-10 against the shorthanded Bucks in his return to action for the Nuggets. Also MPJ looked a bit better than he has the last few weeks. Plus Jeff talks about how the team now has more information about young players and how Dario Saric (potentially) opting out of his Nuggets contract helps the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In what will probably be the weirdest CSG ever recorded, Jeff attempts to draw a comparison between Paul McCartney and Wings and the 2025 Denver Nuggets. Very specifically the Wings at the Speed of Sound era. Your regular Mortcast style will return on Monday. Jeff is so sorry. Haha. Try to enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikola Jokic looked about as weary as he's ever been as he spoke post game about the Nuggets not being able to "flip a switch" on defense. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the benefits of Jokic missing these games, the Nuggets change in attitude about their playoff positioning, and how this stretch of games is critical for decision making on the Nuggets future. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about ESPN's tense relationship with Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and how that sort of affects the tone of the Nuggets coverage ... also how NBC's coverage of the NBA next year will help ease the death grip that ESPN has on NBA coverage and why that's a good thing. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the defense on Nikola Jokic is designed to exhaust him, and it's having it's desired effect on both ends of the floor for the best player in the NBA. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets roster full of one way players is making things more difficult. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets beat the Lakers Z Squad on Saturday night. While they got the win the Nuggets defense has proven to be vexing. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about where the Nuggets defensive issues begin and how the solution might be to use more zone. Also, Jeff gives Nuggets twitter a pep talk in accepting that the 2025 Nuggets are not the 2023 Nuggets and it will all be ok. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets deeply struggled in their latest loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Michael Malone needs to remember how to be flexible with his starting lineup with AG out. Also, the team looks kind of unhappy and need to do what it takes to find that happiness again. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets got blown out in the 4th quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Along with Aaron Gordon getting injured and his importance to the team, the Nuggets also sort of confirmed where their 2025 ceiling is at. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about that and how change is good. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikola Jokic put up a monster and historic 31-21-22 stat line in the Nuggets overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. On today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how we all need to unplug from Social Media and just re-learn how to appreciate great and historic moments from NBA players. Also Jeff gives flowers to Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the 2025 Dallas Mavericks and how the catastrophic and personal trade that Nico Harrison made at the deadline reminds him of the 1996 Nuggets. There is a difference between decisions made out of talent evaluation and others made out of (apparent) personal animus. How the 2025 Mavs could be set back for a decade. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets lost by 7 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Michael Malone made mistakes in this game and didn't give his team the best chance to win. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to balance getting roster information with winning and maintaining home court advantage. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trey Mitchell returns for another Around the NBA with Trey. This episode Jeff and Trey talk about what Luka to the Lakers means and how it reshapes the West now and in the future. In the second half Jeff gets Trey's thoughts on the 2025 Nuggets, if they can make a run this year and what they need in the future. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks to Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports, Pick Axe and Roll podcast and Locked on Nuggets about the Nuggets difficulties in beating good teams and whether that is a cause for concern. Also Jeff gives a ray of sunshine to Nuggets fans who might be frustrated with the Nuggets. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets got blown out by the Lakers in their first 'test' for this crucial stretch of schedule against over .500 teams. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the psychology of playing good against better opponents and how the team is very aware their winning streak came against the bottom of the league. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff wishes Nikola Jokic happy birthday and talks about the unique position the Denver Nuggets are in. Where the obligation and pressure is not Jokic's but the NUGGETS. How that change in dynamic is unique to NBA superstars and how difficult it is to walk the line between team building and obligation. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the werid NBA All Star weekend, it's failures, and how the responsibility for those failures rests with Commissioner Adam Silver and the unwillingness to participate in All Star activities of LeBron James. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the 7 game win streak Denver Nuggets are attempting to buck the trend in the NBA of over-reliance on three point shots ... out of necessity. How the Nuggets offensive limitations created a throwback to the 80's offense for the Nuggets. Also the team is heading into their toughest stretch of the year and the team NEEDS to keep winning. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff ruminates about organizational philosophy in the NBA, particularly with KSE and their professional sports teams. Also Jeff talks about how executives operate within the restrictions that are placed on them and that is where they should be judged. Lastly Jeff urges KSE to make a decision on Calvin Booth. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets (predicted) inaction at the trade deadline. What does it mean going forward. Also Jeff talks about MPJ's heater and Jokic's very stern philosophy on trades. He wraps up the podcast talking about the NBA's big week of trades and how it knocked the NFL off it's perch during Super Bowl week. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the new-ish NBA CBA title contention windows have shrunk rapidly due to the aprons and the massive repeater tax penalty. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how timing the title contention window to the repeater tax has shrunk the NBA's title contention windows and how that affects the Nuggets. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff goes over the shocking Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The reactions, the chaotic night, the weirdness. He talks about if this and the DeAron Fox trade affects the Nuggets. Also Jeff goes over the Nuggets limited trade deadline options and says that is ok. Wait until the offseason. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One part two of the trade deadline primer, Jeff talks about the (very minor) deals the Nuggets can maybe do if they include one of their "young guys". Also Jeff talks about the Hawks dangling Bogdan Bogdanovic and how it would be a great trade (along with DeAndre Hunter) for the Nuggets IF the Hawks are into that sort of thing. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets issues with making substantial trades right now due to multiple factors. Also Jeff mentions the Nuggets looming repeater tax bill which might factor into decisions made about trades. On Friday Jeff will present the positive options at the deadline. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Like the line in Paul McCartney's song "Too Many People" the Nuggets took their lucky break and broke it in two. How the Nuggets broke a 3 and D wing and turned it into 3's or D's and how that has made Malone's life that much more difficult. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how sleeved Nikola Jokic is a demon on the court who can score and assist from everywhere. Also Jeff goes over how Phil Jackson would LOVE Nikola Jokic and how Jokic's own perception of basketball, how it is about opportunity over efficiency, is breaking the minds of analytics everywhere. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets beat the hapless and injured Philadelphia 76ers by nearly 40 on Tuesday Night. It doesn't say too much about the Nuggets other than they are finally stabilized and beating teams they should. On the other hand the Sixers are falling apart and it might be exposing a fatal flaw in the "Morey" plan. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a terrible month and a half from Christian Braun he has stabilized himself by balling out the last three games. Is playing the three the key to unlocking Braun? Also we are now at January 20th and there's still no indication of the future of the Nuggets front office beyond this year. Jeff says, get it done now! Either way. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff gives it up and gives appreciation to Aaron Gordon. Not only a great player but the heart and soul of this Denver Nuggets team. You miss him when he's not out there. He reminds Jeff of his favorite Nuggets player of all time: LaPhonso Ellis. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jamal Murray had his best game since 2023 against the Dallas Mavericks last night. It was great to see Jamal step up like that and it felt good to see the other Nuggets not have to work so hard. Also Jeff talks about the pressure on Jamal because of the Nuggets splitting the skills of one player into two. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff, overcoming a hip flexor he sustained by being old, talks about the Nuggets 'real' question. To emphasize offense with Mike at the four, or defense with Gordon at the four. What path will they take. Also Jeff eulogizes former CU Buffs coach Bill McCartney, who died on Friday. The Buffs were the first taste the state had in big time championships and set the table for the glorious 90's in Denver sports. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Boston Celtics pulled away in the 4th quarter as the Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets put forth a spirited effort but lost. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the loss was nothing to be ashamed of but also showed the limitations of the Booth-boys assembled. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upset that the NBA didn't feature Jokic vs Wembanyama? Never fear because the NBA's new media deal will feature even more 'availability' and, crucially more games over the air on NBC which opens up options to see it's great talent. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets blazing pace we haven't seen in over 30 years and if that is something that is sustainable. In the second half Jeff talks about the Charles Barkley/JJ Redick comments on Inside the NBA and goes over the NBA's aesthetic issues with casual fans Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year from the Mortcast. On this last show of 2024 Jeff talks about resolutions for the Nuggets and the NBA. Resolutions about defense, shooting a practice facility for the Nuggets. For the NBA how about opening up the CBA and doing something about the first apron restrictions? How about stop having ideas about the All Star Game? How about Expansion? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Pistons. What the Nuggets did much better and what they will struggle to improve. In the second half Jeff discusses how difficult the NBA Western Conference is and how that his hurt the Nuggets aims of developing. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to remain patient until the offseason because their options will grow. They are sort of stuck right now until then. However Jokic is increasingly frustrated and the Nuggets approach to the team is butting up against the reality of Jokic's patience and frustration level. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest pre-Christmas Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets good-vibes win over the Phoenix Suns. Does that mean the Nuggets are back? Also what does it mean that Jamal wasn't there? In the second half Jeff talks about how super defensive those who cover the league get about the criticism of three point volume. Jeff says that defensiveness is misplaced. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets are in a deep malaise right now and something needs to be done. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about three steps the Nuggets can take to improve their outlook for this season and into the future. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Athletic article in which Michael Porter Junior is linked to trade talks about the headliner Zach Lavine among others. When looking at article's like that it's important to ask why they were put out. Also it's important to ask if this is a 'save my job' rumor? How the Nuggets lack of vision on who will be running the team is adding to the pressure on them. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets very slowly getting better but they are certainly not BACK after a very weird victory over the Kings. Incremental progress is what we should be looking for. Also, Jeff talks about NBA expansion and how the league has needed it for almost a decade. It will improve the NBA. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets really weird win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Turnovers, sloppy play, better defense and a great second half. Are the Nuggets 'back'? No. This is a step in the right direction though. Also Jeff wades into the NBA ratings discourse and says ratings and style of play criticism can be/are two separate things. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it won't be easy for the Nuggets to make any deals in a trade this year. In the second half he goes over the problems with the NBA CBA and how it's restrictions have frozen the league in place and that was not its intent. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikola Jokic is continuing his supernova season while also calling out things he is critical about. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a good thing, how it puts pressure on the disconnected ownership of Stan and Josh Kroenke, and how it will probably show benefits NEXT year. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the rot of mediocrity has set in to the Nuggets team and is dangerously approaching apathy. In order to clarify the vision of the Nuggets team they either need to extend Calvin Booth or let him go. The team, coaches and everyone in between needs definite clarity on the vision for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikola Jokic gave us yet another reminder of how great he is. On the latest Mortcast, Ryan Blackburn from Mile High Sports, the Pickaxe and Roll podcast and Locked on Nuggets joined Jeff to talk about the greatness that is Nikola Jokic. Also, the guys chat about the team and Charles Barkley's comments about "wasting" Jokic. Is there truth to it or is Chuck blowing smoke? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.