CSG Podcast

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.

The Nuggets lost to the Clippers on Sunday night. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets record is accurate to who they are as a team right now. Mediocre with a generational player. That's it. Also Jeff goes over how annoyed he is with the "Foul when you're up three to prevent potential the game tying shot" gambit in 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 burgeoning chemistry between Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook and how, maybe, Jokic saw this from the beginning. Also discussed: Porter and Braun being the most consistent Nuggets after Jokic and how the team truly needs an identity. 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.

Thanksgiving-eve Mortcast on being thankful for the Denver Nuggets and how we need to accept criticism in this hot take society. Also Jeff talks about the Nuggets and Celtics and how a mentality emanates down from the executive office at Ball Arena and above about being ok with one title and accepting that the team will get worse. Happy Thanksgiving! 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 had a crazy and informative back to back games against the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. The Down and Up of your 2024-25 Nuggets. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets might have stumbled into a solution against the Lakers and how Nikola Jokic is the master of all. 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.

Adam Mares from DNVR and ALL NBA joins Jeff on the latest Mortcast. Topic's covered: The state of the 2024 Denver Nuggets, the travails of Jamal Murray, the transcendence of Nikola Jokic, the ineptitude of Joel Embiid and the state of 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.

The Nuggets have struggled these last two games in losses to the Pelicans and Memphis. The issue that keeps coming back up is that the Nuggets need a second floor raiser. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to find that player, be it Jamal, MPJ, someone else or someone via trade the Nuggets need to get more traditional before Jokic burns out. 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 lost to the severely shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night 101-94. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon didn't play for the Nuggets. The loss exposed some large weaknesses for the Nuggets and exposed Jamal Murray. The question we need to ask is can Jamal elevate without Nikola Jokic? 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.

Final installment of Jeff's retrospective on the 2014 ESPN article that changed everything for the Nuggets. This week Jeff talks about how the Nuggets adjusted in the 2014-15 season and how, while not 'responsible' for the changes the article put a fine point on the Nuggets issues at the time. 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 37 points, 18 rebound, 15 assist game in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Nikola Jokic is absolutely on a historic run to start this season. Out of necessity and circumstance this has been absolutely needed. Accepting that, on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets can sneak Jokic more rest this season. 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 are playing faster than they have since the George Karl era. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a good thing and how Michael Malone just needs to get used to it. Also Jeff talks about Jokic's remarkable start to the season and asks if the team is at risk of running him into the ground 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 part two of his series on the 2014 article in ESPN about the Denver Nuggets Jeff talks about how he received the article and how the Nuggets themselves received it and how it helped change the direction of the team that 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.

A new article from ESPN just dropped, 10 years after the last big article in the website. This one wasn't as bomb thowingly hot but it still conveyed a very obvious point of view across about a difference of opinion between coach and GM. Also, Jeff ends the podcast talking about how Tommy Balcetis needs to be the public voice of the Denver Nuggets front office for the sake of everyone there. 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.

A new Friday series for November comes to the Mortcast. Today's episode is part one of Jeff's series on the 10 year anniversary of "The Article" in ESPN about the team that fundamentally shook them. This week, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets got to November 2014 and some of the decisions that were made. 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.

"When the mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the earth" Yes folks ... Led Zeppelin reference for Nikola Jokic. We've reached peak podcasting. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how great Jokic is and why he's having to carry this Nuggets 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.

You better run! The Nuggets (specifically Michael Malone and Jamal Murray) can make their spacing issues a little less pronounced if they would just run a little. On the latest Mortcast Jeff advocates the Nuggets pick up the pace a little. 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 growing frustration (apparently) of NIkola Jokic and how the Nuggets shooting woes could be helped, a bit, if they just bothered to play faster. 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 his three tips for de-stressing during this potentially chaotic Denver Nuggets season. Also Jeff gives a preview for the Nuggets opening night game against the Thunder. What will he be looking for? Is it a barometer for the rest of the season? 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.

I break with Mortcast tradition and give my prediction on the number of wins the I feel the Nuggets will have this season, as well as where I see them placing in the Western Conference. This is what I'm calling "The season where we find out" with the Nuggets and we need to embrace the struggle. 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 might have a little gem on their hands as Julian Strawther might emerge as a great 6th man. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Strawther can be the Nuggets new JR Smith and why he works better as a 6th man (right now) than as a starter. 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 2024-25 season for the Denver Nuggets will be a very difficult one. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how that is a good thing and that we might be entering into a season of change for the Denver 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.