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Ep 714CSG #624: News and Notes - Nuggets camp, AD at Center and the incentives of the Draft

News and Notes edition of the Mortcast for all you news and notes sluts out there! On today's editionNuggets camp: Not much to go over as this has been a pretty news free training camp for the NuggetsAnthony Davis hates playing his best position: AD had a quote about what Lakers camp has been like ... Jeff talks about how AD might be a player who hates the postition he's best at more than any player he's seenThe negative incentive for the drafts and how it doesn't change bad organizations: Jeff talks about Ryen Russillo's podcast talking about great players getting drafted by terrible organizations. Should the negative incentive structure be changed?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.

Oct 8, 202329 min

Ep 713CSG #623: Nuggets are trying sustainability (aka Two Timelines)

The buzz word of the day coming from Nuggets Governor and President Josh Kroenke and VP Calvin Booth was "sustainability". On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how precarious that leaves the Nuggets chances of repeating this season and how the "two timelines" thing doesn't sit well with ambitions for a repeat. 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.

Oct 3, 202328 min

Ep 712CSG #622: The Lillard trade to the Bucks, Nurkic and the travails of Masai Ujiri

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the just-completed Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks. What does that mean for all the teams involved? Jeff talks about how Jrue Holliday might somehow net more assets for the Blazers than Lillard did. How Nurkic won't help the Suns the way they think he will. And how Masai Ujiri needs to take an L once in awhile to loosen up opportunities for the Toronto Raptors.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.

Sep 28, 202328 min

Ep 711CSG #621: News and Notes On Lillard, Jokic and ESPN

News and Notes edition of CSG! Jeff is going to try to do this every Saturday. Lets see if he sticks to it. This week:Damian Lillard rumors: Will Masai Ujiri gamble on another player who doesn't want to play for his team? Jokic: How long will Jokic play? Will he retire in his prime? If so ... will the Nuggets show more urgency to repeat. ESPN: How the rumors on the looming NBA media deal affect ESPN. Between NBC, Streaming and terrestrial new channels maybe diversification will be the thing that leads the NBA to cover it's own league a bit better?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.

Sep 23, 202330 min

Ep 710CSG #620: CU vs CSU from the perspective of an old guy

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how, as a long time CU fan, he just doesn't have the hate for CSU and how it's just the perspective of an old man. Maybe CSU fans should like Deion Sanders presence in CU, as annoying as it is for them, because it means there may be more 'juice' to this series. 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.

Sep 19, 202328 min

Ep 709CSG #619: The NBA, Fiba, and how the league has juiced offense far too much

FIBA is over for the Summer and the US placed fourth. Admittedly the NBA didn't send their "best" ... but on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this might mean something different. How the NBA's evolved play style is something that is so different from the rest of the world and how the juiced offense era might be hindering the US in world competition.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.

Sep 14, 202330 min

Ep 708CSG #618: How the Melodrama is much different from what's going on with Lillard and Harden

Jeff is back!This week he goes over the differences between what went down with Carmelo Anthony in 2010-11 and the current James Harden and Damian Lillard situations. Completely different time, situations and CBA conditions. Melo had unique leverage over the Nuggets that can't be replicated in the post 2023 CBA world.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.

Sep 1, 202332 min

Ep 707CSG #617: Daryl Morey brought this Harden problem on himself

On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about the toxic relationship between Daryl Morey and James Harden. The roots of the issue began in 2012 and got worse and worse as time progressed, all enabled by Daryl Morey. What we are seeing in Philadelphia right now with the Sixers is the logical conclusion of Morey coddling Harden for so many years. He created a monster that might destroy the Sixers.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.

Aug 17, 202326 min

Ep 706CSG #616: Ryan Blackburn tries to convince Jeff to be less cynical about the Nuggets offseason

On the latest Morcast on CSG Jeff welcomes Ryan Blackburn, head of Nuggets Coverage at Mile High Sports and host of the Pickaxe and Roll Podcast, to try and get Jeff out of his cynical mindset about what the Nuggets did this offseason. Does Ryan succeed? Listen and find out. Also Ryan and Jeff talk about Lillard, Harden and various NBA topics. 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.

Jul 28, 202352 min

Ep 705CSG #615: On Lillard, the 90's Blazers, and balancing hard ball with doing right

On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff ruminates about the concept of playig hard ball with players in trades and how yes, you can do it ... but there's an expiration date for said hard ball. Eventually your reputation will proceed you and you'll get stuck in General Manager purgatory. Also Jeff waxes nostalgic about the awesomeness of the 1990's Trail Blazers. 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.

Jul 12, 202332 min

Ep 704CSG #614: Nuggets free agency and embracing my own irrelevance

On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about Nuggets Free Agency. The moral of the story is the Nuggets are still great but they got a little worse when Bruce Brown walked out the door. Also Jeff doesn't necesarily believe that the Nuggets draft picks are the panacea the Nuggets front office does.In the second half Jeff talks about his irrelevancy within the Nuggets media ecosystem and how he's just going to f**king embrace it. 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.

Jul 5, 202328 min

Ep 703CSG #613: Why isn't anyone talking about the changes to the NBA cap FLOOR?

On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about the changes to the new CBA and how the alterations to the salary cap and salary FLOOR will fundamentally shape free agency for the rest of this new CBA. Why isn't anyone talking about the new salary floor rules? 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.

Jun 28, 202329 min

Ep 702CSG #612: Ownership matters and how Dick Monfort has failed upwards

The Colorado Rockies are a listless, rudderless mess that gives up 25 runs in one game. On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how ownership matters, draws an allegory with the Denver Nuggets of the 1990's and talks about how Dick Monfort has "failed upwards" by owning a team almost by accident.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.

Jun 26, 202333 min

Ep 701CSG #611: Nuggets draft haul and ESPN's awful NBA Draft coverage

The Denver Nuggets selected guard Julian Strawther, guard Jalen Pickett and forward Hunter Tyson in the 2023 NBA Draft. On the Latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how that's cool and all ... but if these guys get significant minutes that means something has gone terribly wrong. The Nuggets big focus this offseason is the Bruce Brown problem and how to solve it (hopefully he returns).In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about ESPN's extremely poor Draft coverage and how the Worldwide Leader needs to "get with the times" as the NBA moves into an era with more parity. Can ESPN do it, or does the NBA need to look elsewhere (as Jeff wants them 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.

Jun 24, 202331 min

Ep 700CSG #610: Nuggets draft preview and the MPJ dilemma

Jeff previews the NBA Draft and if the Nuggets can move up into the first round and get a (likely) guard they need on the roster.In the second half Jeff talks about MPJ and his desire to be a star and how that conflicts with the Nuggets need for him to accept being a third or fourth banana. It doesn't matter right now, but will probably matter 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.

Jun 21, 202331 min

Ep 699CSG #609: Nuggets/Jokic gave the league a crisis and your guide to NBA "stupid season"

It's officially the offseason at the Mortcast! The Nuggets are NBA champions and the sun is shining brightly. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets and Jokic have given the League an existential crisis over their size and Jokic being a 1 of 1. In the second half of the podcast Jeff goes over what he calles "NBA Stupid Season" and gives a bit of a guide into keeping your sanity as trade rumors and more pop up out of nowhere. 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.

Jun 19, 202331 min

Ep 698CSG #608: The Denver Nuggets reached the promised land! NBA CHAMPS!

They did it folks! They did it! The Denver Nuggets on the back of Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr gut out a gritty 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat to secure their first ever NBA champtionship. It's surreal and wonderful to behold for a long time fan who never thought he would see this day. In the second half Jeff reflects on the long journey to this point for himself. How he got here and just how damn long it's been. It is validating to see this now. 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.

Jun 13, 202333 min

Ep 697CSG #607: Nuggets are on the DOORSTEP of a CHAMPIONSHIP!

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Finals by a score of 108-95 placing them one victory away from the first championship in the 56 years history of the franchise (ABA/NBA)The rundown:1. Jeff pats himself on the back about what he said after game 22. Shout out to Tim Connelly for the Aaron Gordon trade3. Bruce Brown is "the spice" for this Nuggets team4. Malone's relationship with Jamal Murray is reason #2 for the Nuggets success5. The MVP stuff probably nees to endEnjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 10, 202333 min

Ep 696CSG #606: Nuggets WIN GAME 3 and the NBA has JOKIC problem

The Denver Nuggets prevailed over the Miami Heat in Game 3, 109-94. The Nuggets didn't exactly "adjust" to the Heat. Did everything they always have ... just did it better than the 4th quarter of game 2. Jeff talks about how Jokic, Murray and Braun came through for the Nuggets and how the Heat look different when they don't hit every shot. In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about how the NBA is yes, lazy and they want players to go out and get their own endorsements and advertising ... but on the flip side the league desperately WANTS to promote Jokic and he kind of just doesn't want to be promoted. Which create this issue. The best player in the league and the league he plays in don't know how to benefit each other.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.

Jun 8, 202332 min

Ep 695CSG #605: Nuggets lose game 2 at home and it's now a BIG test for Michael Malone

The Nuggets lost at home for the first time in these playoffs in a three point loss to the Miami Heat in game 2. In the grand scheme of things it took a massive effort and near perfect 4th quarter to beat the Nuggets so one shouldn't be too worried about the result. However, the post game presser's by Jeff Green and Michael Malone served as a contrast and Jeff talks about how Malone's hot headedness is the worst part of his coaching and how you shouldn't listen to his post game pressers but pay close attention to his post practice and pre game pressers. 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.

Jun 5, 202331 min

Ep 694CSG #604: Nuggets BEAT the HEAT in GAME One and the NBA is at a CRISIS point with Denver

The Denver Nuggets didn't play their best game but convincingly prevailed over the Miami Heat to take game one of the NBA Finals. On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Heat, talks about Nikola Jokic's greatness and how the Nuggets can be even better in game 2. In the second half Jeff goes over how the NBA is at a crisis point in trying to promote the Denver Nuggets. The overreliance on athletes getting endorsements has hit the "immovable object" of Nikola Jokic. He just refuses to do so. The league needs to get creative with the best player in the game. 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.

Jun 2, 202333 min

Ep 693Trey Mitchell PREVIEWS the FINALS

Trey Mitchell of Mile High Cinema Podcast is back to talk about the Nuggets/Heat Finals. Trey goes over his emotions after the Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, how the Nuggets might fare against the Heat and the journey to get here. Jeff and Trey also talk about Michael Porter Junior and his arduous journey to get to this point. One day away from Finals Game 1 folks. Lets drink it in. Be sure and follow Trey at @thetreyinator and @5280Cinema 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.

May 31, 202343 min

Ep 692Tim Miller talks EMOTIONS, NUGGETS FINALS and the matchup with the HEAT

The Bulwark and The Next Level podcast's Tim Miller joins Jeff again to talk about his emotions when the Nuggets finally climbed their way to the finals, optimism, and the Nuggets matchup against the Heat. Are we being too optimistic? Do we need to throw some cold water on our expectations, lest we be disappointed? Nah ... we are FANS! That's our answer. 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.

May 30, 202347 min

Ep 691CSG #603: The 1994 Nuggets and their great "lost" series versus the Jazz down 0-3

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Celtics vs Heat series and how awful an "eye bleedingly" bad it has been visually and what it would look like if/when the Nuggets face either team. In the second half Jeff talks about the 1994 Nuggets comback from 0-3 down to tie the series vs the Utah Jazz. What the series looked like and what analogies you can draw to what is happening right now in the Celtics/Heat series. 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.

May 28, 202331 min

Ep 690CSG #602: Nuggets success is giving the NBA media an existential crisis

The NBA media infrustructure is having a hard time with the Denver Nuggets and their recent success. On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about how NBA Laziness (covered in a previous episode you should definitley listen to) and ESPN's myopic tendency to cover drama and big markets is causing the league and it's media partners to be really uncomfortable.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.

May 25, 202326 min

Ep 689CSG #601: Nuggets are going to the FINALS!

THEY DID IT! The Denver Nuggets vanquished the Los Angeles Lakers, their own personal boogeyman, to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in their NBA franchise history. Jeff gushes about Jokic, Murray, Porter and Gordon before putting this victory in context about what it means to defeat the Lakers. 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.

May 23, 202331 min

Ep 688Carmelo Anthony retires time to talk about his Nuggets legacy

Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 Seasons on twitter. On the latest bonus Mortcast Jeff talks about the two era's that define Melo's legacy in Denver and how eventually everyone will let bygones be bygonesEnjoy the show! Congrats on retirement Melo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 202336 min

Ep 687CSG #600: Nuggets are one win away from the Finals, let fans feel however they want to

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in game 3 of the Western Conference Finals to go up 3-0 in their best of seven series. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets got there, who was the standouts in the game, and how the Denver Nuggets are very mentally tough.In the second half Jeff says ... it's been 56 years of Nuggets history. Let fans feel however they want to. Their suffering has earned them this moment. 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.

May 21, 202328 min

Ep 686Trey Mitchell on The Nuggets winning game 2 over the Lakers

Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to chat about the Nuggets game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. What did Trey think of Jamaly Murray's 4th quarter explosion. Are the Nuggets disrespected by the National Media? All things are discussed including Tupac. Don't ask.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.

May 19, 202347 min

Ep 685CSG #599: Nuggets go up 1-0 on the Lakers; Did the Lakers adjust too early_

The Nuggets beat the Lakers in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Much was made of the Lakers adjustment and their big comeback in the 4th quarter. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers adjustment "worked" but also how the Lakers were desperate to win Game One and the Nuggets foiled their playoff long strategy.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.

May 17, 202328 min

Ep 684CSG #598: Lakers want to conserve energy, Nuggets can't let them

Tonight the Nuggets and Lakers play for the Western Conference crown for the 4 time in 38 years. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers strategy is to steal game one and let LeBron coast in game 2 cannot succeed and how the Nuggets need to meet the Lakers energy.Jeff's prediciton? Nuggets in 5.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.

May 16, 202325 min

Ep 683CSG #597: Nuggets misery vs the Lakers began with a last second sky hook in 1979

The Nuggets have a long and torturous playoff history versus the Los Angeles Lakers. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how a last second, game winning sky hook by Kareem began the Denver Nuggets misery vs the Lakers in 1979.Also Jeff talks about how this is the best Nuggets team to ever face the Lakers and how Nuggets fans should act like they're the favorites (they are) no matter what Lakers fans project. 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.

May 14, 202328 min

Ep 682Andy Feinstein on reclaiming Denver Stiffs and these great Denver Nuggets

Andy Feinstein joins Jeff to talk about him reclaiming the Denver Stiffs name from SB Nation oblivion and how special this Denver Nuggets team could be. Great conversation with a tremendous friend and former colleague. 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.

May 11, 202339 min

Ep 681Trey Mitchell on the Nuggets going up 3-2 on the Suns

Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to talk about the Nuggets going up 3-2 on the Suns behind an epic Nikola Jokic performans. We are indeed blessed to be able to watch Nikola Jokic play every game. Also Jeff and Trey talk about fake trades, flow of the game and the advantages of buying physical media.Be sure and check out Trey's podcast, Mile High Cinema. Available wherever you get your podcasts.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.

May 10, 202352 min

Ep 680CSG #596: On Jokic supernova, Murray slowness and Ishbia beclowning

The Nuggets come back to Denver with their series with the Suns tied at 2-2. What happened to make the series this way? Also Jeff talks about Jamal Murray's deliberate nature and how that is hurting the Nuggets right now and how when MPJ isn't making shots it hurts even more. However, Nikola Jokic had 53-4-11 and went absolutely supernova.Also Jeff talks about Mat Ishbia. His actions during the game and how his approach is helpting create a rivalry between the Nuggets and Suns.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.

May 8, 202327 min

Ep 679Tim Miller on the Nuggets vs Suns, connecting with your history and Carmelo

On the latest CSG, Tim Miller returns to talk about the Nuggets playoffs so far. How has the team looked in their first seven games? What did Tim take away from the Nuggets game 2 defensive victory and what can we expect from the Nuggets in game 3.Also Jeff and Tim talk about the Nuggets inability to connect with their past (a Kroenke issue) and the Melo jersey retirement debate that erupted on twitter after Melo was seen at the Knicks game this week.Another great talk with Tim! 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.

May 4, 20231h 3m

Ep 678CSG #595: Nuggets go up 2-0 on the Suns with a masterful Jokic perfomance

The Nuggets win a slug fest 90's style game 97-87 over the Phoenix Suns to go up 2-0 in their semifinal series. Jeff talks about what the Nuggets did right, what the Suns did the muck things up and how the Chris Paul injury was NOT the big loss that caused the Nuggets to reel the Suns in.Also Jeff compliments the Nuggets fans for the Nuggets in 4 chant during the game. How the Nuggets have missed a rivalry for years and how this is a good thing for the Nuggets and Suns ... and the League. Enjoy the snow! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 202328 min

Ep 677CSG #594: Nuggets defeat the Suns on the back of Jamal Murray in Game One

The Denver Nuggets blew out the Phoenix Suns 125-107 in game of the NBA Western Conference semifinal matchaup in Denver. Jamal Murray. That's all you have to say about this one. In the second half of the podcast Jeff waxes poetic about what Jamal accomplished and what it means to be a 16 game player. Also, Jeff gives kudos to Christian Braun and Michael Porter Junior. Two guys who stepped it up defensively in a big time 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.

Apr 30, 202327 min

Ep 676CSG #593: Nuggets vs Suns preview and the benefit of transparency and accounability from Stan Kroenke

Today Jeff previews the Nuggets vs. Suns second round matchup. This will be a 1980's type of series with both teams unable to stop the other one. Who will win this offensive war of attrition? Also, Jeff talks about Suns onwer Matt Ishbia announcing that he will air Suns games over the air for free and this seemed interestingly timed on the eve of Nuggets Suns. Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke needs to be accountable and answer questions and he wont. This has been the biggest issue from a catestrophic PR perspective for the Nuggets and Avalanche. 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.

Apr 28, 202328 min

Ep 675CSG #592: Nuggets prevail in 5 over the Wolves; here comes the Suns

The Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109, advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2021. They will once again face the Phoenix Suns who defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic being awesome despite his shooting struggles, MPJ powering through, Jamal's tough shot making and Michael Malone's "no point guard" panic move/brain fart in the first half. Then Jeff previews the second round series agains the Suns. Is this actually an easier match up for Jokic? We talk about it inside.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.

Apr 26, 202327 min

Ep 674CSG #591: Nuggets don't sweep but have a chance to do it the gentlemanly way

The Nuggets dropped game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Not much to take away from the game other than Jamal Murray needs to back off the hero ball and the Nuggets need to play with an extremely fast pace in game 5. Other than that ... it's hard to sweep, folks. Those are just facts.Also, Jeff draws a comparison between this series and on the Nuggets played against the Dallas Mavericks in 2009. Both series the Nuggets went up 3-0. Both lost close games in game 4. Jeff thinks this will end up just like that series did as well.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.

Apr 24, 202325 min

Ep 673CSG #590: Nuggets go up 3-0 on the Wolves, will the national NBA media catch up_

The Nuggets went into Minneapolis and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first round playoff series to go up 3-0. What sets this Nuggets team apart from others? What can we learn from the Nuggets playoff series agains the Warriors last year? In the second half of the podcast Jeff addresses the struggle the national media has in adjusting their narratives. Some of it is the Nuggets own fault, some of it is general media laziness. Also, Jeff talks about what a disgrace it is that the Athletic doesn't have a Nuggets beat writer. They're the #1 seed in the West! Come on. 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.

Apr 22, 202330 min

Ep 672CSG #589: Nuggets go up 2-0 on the Wolves by Jokic, Murray and Porter giving them no chance

The Denver Nuggets withstood the Minnesota Timberwolves throwing the proverbial kitches sink of effort at them in the third quarter by establishing a simple fact: They are the better team. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets made this fact obvious by Jokic being casual, Jamal getting his own and dropping 40 and MPJ establishing the team isn't just Jamal and Jokic in a masterful fouth quarter. 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.

Apr 20, 202328 min

Ep 671CSG #588: Nuggets flipped the switch in a Game One blowout of the Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets pounded the Minnesota Timberwolves by nearly 30 points in game one of their first round playoff series. Did the Nuggets play possum at the end of the regular season? On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets prioritizing their health over everything else at the end of the season caused us all (including the Timberwolves) to underestimate them. Also, Jeff chides Michael Malone for putting Jokic back in when the Nuggets were up by 30 points. You can't have a Mortcast without Malone criticism. Ha!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.

Apr 17, 202327 min

Ep 670CSG #587: Nuggets playoff history misfortune and Embiid needs to be quiet

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff attempts to recontextualize the Nuggets playoffs misfortune and make the argument that bad luck has hurt them more than lack of talent. Jeff highlights 4 such moments (among many). Also, Jeff talks about how Joel Embiid can't seem to take the W and be happy that he is winning ... interview after interview complaining about how he has been treated. It's not helping him and making people who would otherwise be on his side turn against him.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.

Apr 13, 202325 min

Ep 669CSG #586: Nuggets starters valued health over everything down the stretch

The sub par play of the Denver Nuggets alarmed some observers down the stretch, but it was clear from the moment the Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at home in early March that they would be prioritizing health in the playoffs over consistency in meaninless games. Is that the right strategy? We will find out once the playoffs begin. Also, Jeff discusses how the Milwaukee and Philly games from late March are probably instructive of which Nuggets team can show up in these pressure packed playoff games.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.

Apr 10, 202325 min

Ep 668CSG #585: State of the NBA - The League is Lazy

On the latest (very short) Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the NBA's reliance on players promoting themselves abdicates the league's responsibility in promoting it's stars. How this and a bunch of other factors have combined to hurt the visibility of 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.

Apr 7, 202312 min

Ep 667CSG #584: The matchup that wasn't and how Embiid was avoiding altitude, not Jokic

So we had a matchup that was supposed to happen, but didn't. Joel Embiid sat out his big MVP battle matchup with Nikola Jokic on Monday and everyone was left fumbling for reasons. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Embiid sitting seemed to be projected from the start of the Sixers road trip, the odd decision for Embiid to play against the Suns on Saturday, and how the city of Denver likely played a factor in Embiid sitting out this game. 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.

Mar 29, 202330 min

Ep 666Nate Timmons on the state of the Nuggets, the 2013 team and Stiffs memories

The OG CSG Nate Timmons joined Jeff to talk about all things CSG and Denver Nuggets. Do these Denver Nuggets have a chance in the NBA Playoffs? Do we trust them. Nate and Jeff also talk about the 2013 Nuggets team and contrast them with the current one. Along the way they talk movies, and how Denver Stiffs pioneered everything you see right now. Great show as always with Nate Timmons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 20231h 23m

Ep 665CSG #583: How Brian Taylor abruptly quitting ended the first golden era of Nuggets basketball

In a dramatic but little-known incident in team history, in January of 1978 back up point guard Brian Taylor (who galvonized the Nuggets second unit) didn't show up for one game. In the New York Times the very next day Taylor announced that he was now a free agent. The affect on the Nuggets was profound and was the first in a series of events that eventually derailed the 1970's Golden Era of the Nuggets. Jeff talks about its affect and how the team responded ... or didn't respond. Here's Jeff's interview with Dan Issel from 2017: https://www.spreaker.com/user/milehighsports/csg-278-nuggets-legend-dan-issel-talks-t Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 202329 min