Best Jeff Timmons Podcasts (2024)

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CSG #684: Dream and Nightmare scenarios for a Nuggets offseason: Part Three Booth's rookies 33:12

3d ago33:12

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In the final installment of Dream and Nightmare scenarios for the Nuggets, Jeff talks about the "Booth approach" to the Nuggets and how he believes the team will stick to the rookie stockpile approach for one more offseason. How Booth's Boy's will get one more shot. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #683: Monty Williams firing and how the NBA is awash with Lucre 28:27

6d ago28:27

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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the overwhelming "filthy" amounts of money in the NBA. How this Lucre and the firing of Monty Williams prove that the NBA we used to know is gone. It's awash in money to burn. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #682: Dream and Nightmare scenarios for a Nuggets offseason: Part Two trade season 29:13

11d ago29:13

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Part two of Jeff's fantasy looks at the Denver Nuggets offseason. This week Jeff talks about how the Nuggets would need to trade a max deal in order to stay flexible under the new cba. Hitting the second apron is almost a de-facto hard cap so in fantasy land Jeff talks about an MPJ trade scenario. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #681: The passing of Jerry West and how Doncic needs a West in his life 28:13

13d ago28:13

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The Logo himself, Jerry West, passed away this week at the age of 86. One the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about West's hyper competitive legacy, his drive, and how Luka Doncic could learn a lesson from West's own personality. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #680: Dream and Nightmare scenarios for a Nuggets offseason: Part One The 2025 Draft 28:21

18d ago28:21

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A new three week Monday series on the Mortcast begins today talking about different scenarios for a Nuggets offseason and how it could play out. In week one Jeff goes over the most insane one (that definitely won't happen) and talks about scenarios/reasons behind it. The trading Jamal and Mike for 2025 Lottery pick scenario. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #679: How the mega money in the new media deal for the NBA makes expansion easier 28:53

22d ago28:53

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The NBA media rights deal is nearing completion with a staggering 76 billion over 11 years reported to be the number. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a make-good deal for the NBA after years of missteps and how it greases the wheels for expansion. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #678: The Nuggets and the smartest guy in the room syndrome 29:33

26d ago29:33

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The Denver Nuggets of 2023-24 fell victim to their own way of thinking. Locking themselves into a high floor, low ceiling approach to roster supplements without considering that they might need to replace key players. The Smartest Guy in the Room syndrome. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about that approach and how the Nuggets ended up with the …

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CSG #677: The Nuggets need to understand that no one there will outlast Nikola Jokic 29:08

29d ago29:08

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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the need for humility to make the Nuggets better this offseason and the tacit understanding that Nikola Jokic and maximizing his game with player additions needs to be had. The Denver Nuggets need to refocus around Nikola Jokic to make him better and therefore the Nuggets better. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #676: The New Media deal and the changing NBA landscape 30:41

1M ago30:41

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The new media right deal for the NBA is imminent. On the Latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the implications of the new package that will (likely) feature a diminished ESPN, NBC and Amazon and how Turner fumbled the bag. Also Jeff talks about how the new influx of money will loosen up future trades and likely grease the skids for expansion teams. En…

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CSG #675: Nuggets end of season presser breakdown 28:14

1M ago28:14

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The Denver Nuggets held their all-too-soon end of season press conference with Josh Kroenke, Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone on Thursday. Jeff breaks down some highlights on the latest Mortcast. It's what Josh Kroenke said about 'owing it to Nikola Jokic' that was the highlight. What does that mean and is there still a bit of a disconnec…

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CSG #674: Nuggets cant sit on their hands again this offseason 28:55

1M ago28:55

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The Denver Nuggets season ended disappointingly 98-90 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. On the lastest Mortcast Jeff talks about the changes that need to happen for the Nuggets to get better than the Wolves. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #673: Nuggets win game 5 on the back of a Jokic masterpiece 28:25

1M ago28:25

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Nikola Jokic doesn't need motivation to put up a masterpiece performance like he did in game 5. However other probably needed a boost. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic's mastery in Game 5 and how the disrespect from Shaq and others in the media sphere didn't motivate Jokic, but rather motivated his teammates. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #672: Nuggets tie series with Wolves on the back of Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic 28:37

2M ago28:37

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The Denver Nuggets tied their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 2 games apiece on the back of Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets forced the Wolves into some interesting lineup decisions. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets matched the Wolves speed with no lineup adjustments. Also a discussion on Tim Connelly a…

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CSG #671: Nuggets blow out Wolves in Game 3 29:15

2M ago29:15

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The Denver Nuggets got off the schneid and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-90 in game 3 on Friday. Also, the disrespect of the Nuggets reached a crescendo in between Game 2 and 3. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jamal Murray coming back in fine form and the media who covers the league not so secretly wanting an American face of the NBA…

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CSG #670: Jamal Murray's unfortunate year manifested in Game 2 meltdown 28:43

2M ago28:43

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Back in the last offseason Jamal Murray mad a 'bet on himself' in that he rejected the Nuggets extension offer because he was hoping to get all star or all NBA. It did not happen and Murray missed 23 games due to various injuries. This added stress to this Nuggets season. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Jamal's stress filled season and how …

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CSG #669: Managing Murray and his injuries is key to the Nuggets present ... and future 29:35

2M ago29:35

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The Nuggets dropped game one against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. The biggest question for the Nuggets remains one that is quite complicated: How do you manage Jamal Murray and his injuries going forward. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about threading the very tight needle between making sure Jamal Murray is healthy and trying to win. Wh…

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CSG #668: Finch, Malone and the unlocking of Jokic in 2016-17 29:48

2M ago29:48

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As we approach the rematch showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jeff talks about the "Chris Finch" year of 2016-17 and how it created a bit of tension but unlocked Nikola Jokic. How Chris Finch revamped the Nuggets offense around Jokic and how two 'big dogs' on the same coaching staff doesn't often work. Enjoy the sho…

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CSG #667: MPJ has taken the leap 28:25

2M ago28:25

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The Denver Nuggets prevailed over the Los Angeles Lakers in game 5 of their first round series, sending the Nuggets to the second round and the Lakers home. In today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Michael Porter Junior proved himself in this series and how the Nuggets need to learn a lesson from their 'approach'. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #665: There's more than one way to build a team 28:14

2M ago28:14

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There is more than one way to build a team in the NBA. Be it through culture, consistency or luck there is no one definitive way. Also Jeff talks about the potential for an NBA media package with Amazon and what that means for the league. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #664: Nuggets take 2-0 lead over the Lakers on the back of one simple adjustment 31:16

2M ago31:16

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The Nuggets made a spectacular comeback against the Lakers in game two, overcoming a 20 point deficit to defeat the team from LA. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how on adjustment from Michael Malone and the Nuggets coaching staff choked out the Lakers offensive roll. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #663: Sometimes we forget, the Nuggets just reminded everyone in game 1 versus the Lakers 28:50

2M ago28:50

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The Denver Nuggets prevailed over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game One to kick off the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Sometimes we forget and we need a reminder of how good the Nuggets are. There was some hesitation in national media analysis of the Nuggets leading up to the series. No one picked against them but there was some hesitancy you didn't hear earlier …

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Tim Miller breaks down Nuggets vs Lakers First Round Series 40:44

2M ago40:44

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The Bulwark's Tim Miller is back with Jeff on the Mortcast to talk about the Los Angeles Lakers struggling to beat a New Orleans Pelicans team with an injured Zion Williamson and break down the Nuggets series with the Lakers How will the teams match up? Does it matter even if we break it down because these teams know each other quite well. Jeff and…

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CSG #662: Nuggets fell in it against the Spurs, only to come out smelling like a rose 29:05

3M ago29:05

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The Denver Nuggets decided to make things as hard as possible for themselves as they stopped playing in the second half versus the San Antonio Spurs and ... lost. By the end of the Weekend they ended up not so bad at all. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the Nuggets ended up in a better position than they otherwise should have got and ho…

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CSG #661: DIA affects how the NBA views the city of Denver 28:59

3M ago28:59

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Yeah it might be the definition of 'first world problems but it's very much real ... Denver International Airport and it's location in the middle of nowhere plays a big part in how NBA players and more view the city of Denver. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the massive transportation hub and it's massive inconvenience and problematic u…

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Steve Gorman on 1993 MTV Rock n Jock, NBA basketball and the 'swing' of his band BagMen 50:08

3M ago50:08

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Drummer, Rock Star, Radio Host in Minneapolis and Jeff's great friend Steve Gorman returns to CSG to talk about his co MVP turn at the 1993 MTV Rock n Jock game, his favorite sports teams and how his band Bag Men has that swing. It's always a pleasure to have Steve on the podcast. Check him out on the radio in Minneapolis or check out Bag Men on Ap…

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CSG #660: West chaos for the Nuggets and ownership chaos for the Timberwolves 28:34

3M ago28:34

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The Denver Nuggets 'righted the ship' against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. Since we are deep into what Jeff calls NBA Stupid Season there really isn't too much we can glean from most matchups right now. In the second half Jeff talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership chaos and how this sort of thing can spiral ... drawing on the Nuggets…

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CSG #659: The Rockies rudderless ship and Dick Monfort's Peter principle 29:47

3M ago29:47

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The Colorado Rockies lost an extremely embarrassing 16-1 game to the Arizona Diamondbacks on the opening day of the season. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about Rockies owner Dick Monfort and the Peter Principal. The Rockies are rising to the level of their own incompetence and Dick Monfort is that level. Enjoy the show!…

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Around the NBA with Trey: On the NBA's gambling issues and the hottest teams in the west 47:07

3M ago47:07

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Jontay Porter is in a whole lot of trouble and it has to do with gambling. On the latest Around the NBA with Trey, Jeff and Trey talk about the gambling and the implications of such close relationships to gambling companies. In the second half Jeff and Trey talk about hot teams in the league and if the Celtics are and all time great team. Enjoy the…

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CSG #658: The Mortcast guide to shutting off your brain during NBA 'stupid season' 28:10

3M ago28:10

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The Nuggets played the Portland Trail Blazers without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray last night. That is all you need to know. On the latest Mortcast Jeff guides you through how to shut off your brain and de-stress during NBA 'stupid season'. In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about where Michael Malone excels as a coach and the one place …

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CSG #657: Nuggets play the Timberwolves three times in less than a month and it's weird 28:41

3M ago28:41

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The Nuggets begin a stretch where they play the Minnesota Timberwloves three times in less than a month. Also Adam Silver has some pretty dopey ideas for the NBA and having League Pass have a gambling aspect is one of them. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #656: On the Nuggets sending a message to the league 29:24

4M ago29:24

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The Denver Nuggets are 11-1 since the All Star break and have sent a message to the league, the people who cover the league and most importantly the Thunder and Wolves. Jeff talks about how and why that matters. The recent rules emphasis in the league has showed one thing ... above all else, everything emanates from how the game is called. Jeff has…

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CSG #655: Nuggets must fight through boredom to become a dynasty 28:32

4M ago28:32

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Like all great teams the Denver Nuggets must fight through boredom. Jeff talks about how the last two games are an example of this phenomena. How indicative of boredom are the last two games the Nuggets played? Mental lapses and knowing your are better than your opponent can creep up on a team really quickly. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #654: On the drop in NBA scoring and how NBA players believe in ref conspiracies 28:43

4M ago28:43

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The NBA has seen a precipitous drop in scoring since the All Star break. Jeff addresses what he believes the reason is and what that means in the historical context of the league. In the second half Jeff talks about a segment he heard on the Hoop Collective on NBA players believing conspiracies about NBA refs because of the Netflix Tim Donaghy doc.…

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CSG #653: How one player makes a difference in the NBA and that's NIkola Jokic 28:13

4M ago28:13

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Most of the time in NBA history having the best player trumps having the best team. On the latest Mortcast Jeff gives an example in the Nuggets own history of this truism and he explains how this person in the modern league is Nikola Jokic. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #652: On liking the city of Denver and Wemby 'impatience' 29:42

4M ago29:42

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Stephen A Smith doesn't like Denver. Who cares? Also the constant framing of 'threat' by ESPN when it comes to Victor Wembanyama is weird. You can be 'impatient' without it meaning anything more than wanting to win. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #651: How sheer stubbornness has kept me in the Nuggets media landscape 28:22

4M ago28:22

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On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his personality defect of stubbornness has kept him in the Nuggets media landscape. Also, Jeff goes over how more stories need to be told in the modern media and how that still can be a valuable thing even if it doesn't generate clicks. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #650: Appreciating Jokic for what he has done for Denver 29:41

4M ago29:41

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Nikola Jokic has done something that one might have thought impossible even 5 years ago, he's made the Denver Nuggets a respected organization in the NBA. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how out of all of Jokic's achievements this might be his greatest. In the second half Jeff speaks about the fallacy of the "Spurs model" and how NBA front …

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CSG #649: MPJ had space to show out and Gillespie has the 'trust' 29:09

4M ago29:09

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Michael Porter Jr had 34 points and played consistently well all game as the Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night. Jeff talks about the factors of 'why' and says that Mike can duplicate this performance, even when Jamal comes back. Collin Gillespie had himself a career night. He is playing over Jalen Pickett because of one word:…

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CSG #648: Nuggets can both win and rest if they evenly stagger starters 28:17

4M ago28:17

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The Denver Nuggets don't seem to be too concerned about getting the #1 seed in the Western Conference. In that spirit, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets could maintain winning without burning out the starters. It begins with evenly staggering the starters with the bench and taking advantage of the schedule. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #647: Nuggets need to beware of burnout and thoughts on why the NBA needs to expand 29:42

4M ago29:42

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We are now post All Star game. There's a few days left of the break before teams return to action. In the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about in the final 27 games the Nuggets need to beware of burnout. Also, it's past time for the NBA to expand. Jeff talks about why they need to learn the right lesson from expansions past. Enjoy the show!…

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CSG #646: Nuggets are locked in to their roster and what that really means 28:54

5M ago28:54

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When the Nuggets gave Reggie Jackson the Taxpayer MLE in the offseason they, effectively, hard capped themselves and locked in their roster for this season. It is very unusual for a championship team to devote second round picks guaranteed contracts and then subsequently limit their flexibility. Was this the right approach? It depends on if you thi…

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CSG #645: We all need to appreciate MPJ the player more than we do 28:16

5M ago28:16

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The Nuggets played their first game this season without Michael Porter Jr against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. It didn't go well at all. Maybe we as Nuggets fans and even Nuggets coaches are finally seeing Mike's value on this Nuggets team. MPJ is what makes the Nuggets unique and on the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how a change of vie…

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CSG #644: CASH CONSIDERATIONS - The Podcast. How the Nuggets got a little richer at the deadline 28:53

5M ago28:53

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Hello cash considerations, my old friend. Your Denver Nuggets made a blockbuster move as they traded 'never to see the NBA' Ismael Kamagate to the Los Angeles Clippers for old reliable ... STRAIGHT CASH, HOMEY! All joking aside this was a weird NBA trade deadline and Jeff talks about how a lot of the deals seemed to lack the needle moving aspect an…

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CSG #643: Trade deadline, Connelly and Gordon plus the sad story of Klay Thompson 28:41

5M ago28:41

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As we are a day away from the NBA trade deadline, Jeff talks about where the Denver Nuggets are and how not to expect anything major coming from the team. Also, a rumination about how the Aaron Gordon trade in 2021 might be Tim Connelly's master stroke (in terms of trades). In the second half Jeff talks about Klay Thompson not closing games of late…

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CSG #642: On the mid-year doldrums and the Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji problem 28:48

5M ago28:48

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The Nuggets went through the previous week going 3-1 including double wins versus the Portland Trail Blazers and a close shorthanded loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jeff talks about what we can learn from these games as well as lineups that told a story about the Nuggets thinking. In the second half Jeff talks about the trials of Nuggets Center/…

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CSG #641: Nuggets measuring stick vs Milwaukee and the air in Denver and Embiid 33:22

5M ago33:22

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Welcome back to the Mortcast, post illness. On the Agenda today Nuggets wins over the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks say more about the team than any other they have played this year. Jeff discusses measuring stick games and how Nuggets fans need to get used to the Nuggets picking and choosing this year. Jeff also covers Joel Embiid missing…

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Around the NBA with Trey: The Bucks new coach, trades in the NBA and Nuggets chances 44:38

5M ago44:38

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Episode 3 of Around the NBA with Trey! This week: A surprising mid-season firing of Adrian Griffin by the Milwaukee Bucks. Doc Rivers will be the new coach. Jeff and Trey discuss what it means for the Bucks this year (more of the same). A couple of early trades happened in January. The fellas talk about each and how they impact the Heat and the Pac…

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CSG #640: Nuggets get BIG win over the Boston Celtics on the road 29:02

5M ago29:02

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The Nuggets gutted out a Finals-esque victory of the the previously undefeated at home Boston Celtics 102-100. What this win says about Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as well as the Nuggets. Also, the Nuggets bench still has some serious issues. Can the Nuggets remedy them or are they in a position where they need to just gut things out until the of…

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CSG #639: The Rose Rule and why media votes for awards shouldn't be linked to NBA cotnracts 26:42

5M ago26:42

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On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Zach Lowe's decision to stop voting for awards and what that means in the long rung. How the NBA's solution to players overperforming their contracts has caused discourse to become more toxic and sway influence in media companies. Enjoy the show!By Mile High Sports

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CSG #638: What's in a number? How Melo's relationship with the Nuggets is incredibly sad 29:21

6M ago29:21

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Carmelo Anthony had some things to say about the Denver Nuggets giving Nikola Jokic the number 15. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Melo's complaint about the Nuggets giving his number away, how dumb it is ... and how both sides have perpetuated the dumbest cold war in the history of sports. No one looks good.…

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