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Pickaxe and Roll

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Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.
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John Canzano and Bay Area News Group’s Jon Wilner provide sourced, in-depth reporting and analysis on the Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, MWC, and more. You want the goods? We've got them.
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This is a Charlotte Hornets podcast breaking down NBA news, analysis and rumors. The All Hornets podcast feed has three different shows and hosts covering the Hornets each in their own unique way. From exclusive player & coach interviews, live trade deadline shows and NBA Draft analysis, this podcast is your one stop shop for Charlotte Hornets fans. Podcast Schedule Tuesdays - "Inside The Hive" with James Plowright & Chase Whitney Thursdays - "Hornets & Heartbreak" with Mark Biernacki & Tim ...
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The world at war, thousands of miles away...but is the home front really safe? Follow the adventures of Helen Meeker, a special agent working for President Franklin Roosevelt to fight against Nazi espionage on American soil during World War II. Helen and her team must face an enemy that seems to lurk in every corner of the United States -- armed with diabolical technology, ruthless schemes, and a determination to overthrow all that is good. Armed with the support of a president and the dedic ...
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Ryan Blackburn discusses a sketchy rumor about Gary Trent Jr. and when/if the Russell Westbrook move will happen. Then, he previews Las Vegas Summer League for the Denver Nuggets. Who are the important players to watch? When are the Nuggets playing? What's at stake for the Nuggets this year? Ryan shares his thoughts on Jalen Pickett, Julian Strawth…
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In part 1 Chase and James reflect on Charlotte's off-season moves including trading for Josh Green and Reggie Jackson, re-signing Miles Bridges and saying goodbye to some familiar names. At the 39 minute mark, James is joined by Dallas Mavericks superfan Liam Horsley who shares his insight into what the Hornets are getting in Josh Green. In Part 2 …
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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, SEC and Mountain West Conference Football Media Day events. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww…
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Ryan Blackburn discusses how the Jamal Murray contract extension talks have stagnated a bit, despite being initially reported as expected to get done. Why hasn't the extension become official yet? What are Murray and the Denver Nuggets waiting for? How do the Paris Olympics factor into negotiations? Ryan breaks down his reporting and perspective on…
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First- James Plowright joins Mark and Tim to breakdown the new Miles Bridges contract. Then, Tim and Mark reflect on Kemba Walker retiring and joining the hornets staff. They also rank the top 5 horncats of all time and give their thoughts on the Josh Green signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Eric & Atticus are back to discuss the retirement of Hornets legend Kemba Walker. Josh Green is a Hornet! How does he fit into what the new front office is looking to build? Subscribe to the All Hornets Podcast Network on Apple here 🎧: https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and analysis 💻…
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Ryan Blackburn discusses the latest news and updates around the Denver Nuggets in Free Agency. The Nuggets still have 12 reported players on their roster and are hoping to make more additions, possibly including Russell Westbrook. Will the current Los Angeles Clippers guard be traded to the Nuggets? Who else is coming to Denver? Ryan discusses the …
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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the news that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is signing a 3-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic. The Denver Nuggets lose their starting shooting guard and will look to replace him organically, headlined by the ascension of Christian Braun into the starting lineup. Are the Nuggets making the right decision? Is Braun read…
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The ultimate guide to the next 72 hours, the most important of Charlotte's summer. Chase and James start by briefly discussing the Hornets moving on from JT Thor, Seth Curry and the current Miles Bridges stand-off. In Part 1 (12 min), they mock the Hornets off-season in the scenario Miles Bridges re-signs. Looking at both sub $7.5 million free agen…
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On the latest episode of Weekends with Swipa, Ryan Blackburn and Swipa go over all the crazy rumors, signings, and trade ideas that have happened in the last week for the Denver Nuggets. Is the Paul George or Klay Thompson rumor real? Are the Nuggets going to lose Kentavious Caldwell-Pope? Will they trade Zeke Nnaji? Ryan and Swipa make some predic…
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Ryan Blackburn discusses a litany of moves made today, including Reggie Jackson getting traded, along with three second round picks, to the Charlotte Hornets in a pure salary dump. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope officially opted out of his contract, so could Jackson's money be used to help re-sign Caldwell-Pope? Ryan also discusses the reported four-year…
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Mark and Tim breakdown the 42nd pick in the 2024 draft KJ Simpson! Then, they briefly discuss the trade for Reggie Jackson and 3 second round picks. After that (14:30), they dive into the pick of Tidjane Salaun at #6 from last night. https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and analysis 💻: …
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John Canzano and Jon Wilner interview Ashley Adamson about the Pac-12 Network, the Big Ten Network and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotli…
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Chase and James share their views on Charlotte's surprising selection of Tidjane Salaun with the 6th pick in the 2024 draft. Was he the best option available to them? What is the team's vision? What can we expect from Salaun in his rookie season? How does this effect Miles Bridges? All Answered, and more. Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrat…
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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets trading up to select Dayton center DaRon Holmes II with the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Holmes is a perfect fit, and Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth ensured the Nuggets got their guy by trading multiple second round picks to secure Holmes. Ryan discusses the pick, what Holmes' role could look li…
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Ryan Blackburn discusses at least 25 names the Denver Nuggets could add through a Trade or Free Agency. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the first priority, but what happens if he leaves? How can the Nuggets fill his starting shooting guard spot? Could they trade for a wing like Bogdan Bogdanovic or Kevin Huerter? What about signing a new backup point g…
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We open the show with a special five minute discussion on Chase's experience being on a duck boat taking part in the Boston Celtics' championship parade. To skip straight to the Hornets content, see the timestamps below. In Part 1 (8 mins), Chase and James discuss various rumors including; Should Charlotte trade up to 3? Nick Richards to NYK? Are S…
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On today's episode, Tim and Mark give their final prospect rankings for the top 15 players in this draft. They rank all of the players they have previously discussed, as well as a few new names: Jared McCain, Tidjane Salaun, and Devin Carter. https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and ana…
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Ryan Blackburn is joined by Crown Hoops NBA Draft Analyst and Denver Nuggets fan CTFazio in a two-part podcast. In Part 2, Ryan and CT go over various point guard, shooting guard, and big wing prospects that the Nuggets might select in the 2024 NBA Draft next week. They also make predictions on what the Nuggets actually do with the 28th and 56th pi…
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Ryan Blackburn is joined by Crown Hoops NBA Draft Analyst and Denver Nuggets fan CTFazio in a two-part podcast. In Part 1, Ryan and CT go over the 2024 NBA Draft and preview some of the most interesting prospects at the top of the draft. They also discuss the best candidates at Backup Center the Nuggets can find with the 28th overall pick.…
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**1 WEEK UNTIL THE DRAFT** Chase and James debate the top eight prospects in contention for Charlotte at the 6th pick. For each player they flip a coin, and go head to head arguing either the "Pros" or "Cons" of each prospect. As you listen, think and let us know which side of the debate you feel more drawn to! https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out A…
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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the end of the 2023-24 NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics win the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. Why didn't the Denver Nuggets win it? What other takeaways were there from the season? Then, Ryan goes over the 2024-25 favorites and what to expect from teams taking the next step. Finally, he discusses the bench min…
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Chase and James breakdown Dalton Knecht's strengths, weaknesses and fit with the Charlotte Hornets following ESPN's report that the Hornets are showing "Strong Interest" in the former Tennessee Volunteer. https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and analysis 💻: https://shorturl.at/nuxDU Par…
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Ryan Blackburn goes over the rise of the Boston Celtics, how they built their roster, and what the Denver Nuggets can learn from their success. Ryan discusses Denver's limited trade assets and future draft picks before debating whether a Nuggets vs Celtics NBA Finals is still possible after some missed opportunities.…
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On today's episode, Tim and Mark do a deep dive on Donovan Clingan, Alexandre Sarr, and Zach Edey. They breakdown their performances over the past season and discuss the performance of these players at the Combine. https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and analysis 💻: https://shorturl.at…
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John Canzano and Jon Wilner interview Michael Aresco, the recently retired commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. Aresco is a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He talked about the future of college athletics, the looming concerns, the College Football Playoff, the Group of 5 schools, the increasing power of the Big Ten and SEC, and more…
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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets search for a roster upgrade this off-season. After losing Bruce Brown last year, the Nuggets missed everything he provided to the playoff rotation. The Nuggets didn't truly replace him last year. Will they make the same mistake this year? Ryan discusses the need …
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Chase and James analyse six sourced reports regarding the Hornets intentions this draft cycle and decide if they are; true, maybe true, or false. Knecht at 6? Interest in Cody Williams? Reluctant to draft a center? Is the 6th pick Castle/Sheppard's floor? We discuss them all and more. Subscribe to the All Hornets Podcast Network on Apple here 🎧: ht…
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Chase and James deep dive into Ron Holland II, one of the prospects with the greatest disparity between their rankings. They look at his strengths, weaknesses and fit with the Charlotte Hornets. Subscribe to the All Hornets Podcast Network on Apple here 🎧: https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the lates…
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(Recorded on Thursday afternoon LIVE from L'Eagle Denver) The NBA Finals are here, and the Denver Nuggets are sitting on the sidelines after a disappointing end to the season. What can the Nuggets learn from the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks as they clash in the NBA Finals. How can the Nuggets look to improve the bench, and what does the NBA'…
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On today's episode, Mark and Tim give their rankings of 5 forwards that the Hornets might take in the upcoming draft. These include: Cody Williams, Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, and Dalton Knecht. Subscribe to the All Hornets Podcast Network on Apple here 🎧: https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated c…
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John Canzano and Jon Wilner field listener questions about the Pac-12, Big Ten, College Football Playoff, sports issues, sports movies, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/John…
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Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets offseason and presents several fake trade ideas from Nuggets fans. Do they make the Nuggets better or worse? How does the new CBA and the second tax apron affect what the Nuggets can do? Ryan goes over all of the details, discusses trades involving Zeke Nnaji, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr., and other…
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Chase and James explore what the trade market could look like for the 6th pick in the 2024 draft. They run through eight different trade scenarios which include trading back, up and out of the draft altogether. Some names you will hear; Dyson Daniels, A.J. Griffin, Lauri Markkanen, Ayo Donsumu, Deni Avdija, Malcom Brogdon and more! Subscribe to the…
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The moment you have all been waiting for, the hottest name linked to Charlotte in the pre-draft cycle is finally getting his breakdown. James and Chase look at Castle's strengths, weaknesses, as well as discussing if recent reports of wanting to play point guard and potential reluctance to workout for Charlotte affects our position on drafting Cast…
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In the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes through the veterans on the roster in his final Season-In-Review episode for the week. Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were exactly what the Nuggets needed, but what about the other veterans? Reggie Jackson? Justin Holiday? DeAndre Jordan? Did the Nuggets have enough veteran t…
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In this episode, Tim and Mark give their power rankings of 4 guards that the Hornets may draft at #6- Nikola Topić, Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and Stephon Castle. Subscribe to the All Hornets Podcast Network on Apple here 🎧: https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and analysis 💻: https…
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Ryan Blackburn goes over the 2023-24 seasons for the Denver Nuggets young guys. Prospects Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Zeke Nnaji, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, and Hunter Tyson played varying roles for the Nuggets, and all are under contract for next season. Which players impressed? Which players regressed? Is there a future starter among th…
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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the life and legacy of Bill Walton, the shifting landscape of college athletics, ASU's athletic director hire, and football TV times. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on T…
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NBA Draft Analyst Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) of Locked On's NBA Big Board Podcast and his own Mavs Draft Substack joins to discuss a range of topics. In Part 1, he answers 10 key questions about the draft. Who is the analytics darling of 2024? Who is most likely to slide to pick #42 on draft night? Who has the best intel of the draft? All are ans…
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Ryan Blackburn begin Season In Review content for Pickaxe and Roll with evaluations for Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. as the team stars. Did the trio meet expectations? Where can they be better? Most importantly of all, can they be the leading trio on a championship team? Ryan discusses it all with a realistic lo…
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On the latest episode of Weekends with Swipa, Ryan Blackburn and Swipa go over the latest comments from Calvin Booth, Josh Kroenke, and Michael Malone on the future of the Denver Nuggets. Will there be major changes going forward? What's up with the free agency of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope? How do the Nuggets become better prepared for the playoffs …
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Chase and James reveal their top four 2nd round sleepers for the Charlotte Hornets who hold the 42nd pick in the second round of the 2024 draft. This segment was taken from the end of the Tuesday's episode and split out into it's own podcast. https://shorturl.at/fglFS Check out AllHornets.com a Sports Illustrated channel for the latest news and ana…
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Chase and James start the show discussing the fallout from the recent draft combine and which players in contention for Charlotte at #6 improved or hurt their stock. In Part 2 (13 min), they scout Matas Buzelis looking at both his strengths, weaknesses and potential fit with the Charlotte Hornets. *In the intro the segment on 2nd round sleepers was…
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Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the end of the 2023-24 NBA Season for the Denver Nuggets. What were the moments worth remembering? What moments were forgettable? Ryan discusses the plan heading into the season and whether there were problems from the outset. Did Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth do the right thing by going young? Ryan goes…
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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets stunning 98-90 Game 7 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets led by 20 points early in the fourth quarter before an offensive collapse led to a competitive fourth quarter. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, simply made more plays than the Nuggets. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic showed up fo…
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Ryan Blackburn previews Sunday's Game 7 matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets hosted practice on Saturday, and Ryan discusses what was said and what went down. After that, he goes through the Nuggets history of Game 7's. Then, Ryan shares his keys to victory for Sunday night, what Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Mic…
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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 115-70 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 as the series evens up at 3-3. Nuggets-Timberwolves will go to Game 7 on Sunday. Ryan discusses the struggles of Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and the bench regressing to the mean on the road. Nikola Jokic was fine, but even a spectacular Jok…
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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with media expert Patrick Crakes. The long-time media consultant formerly worked as the VP of InVivo Media Group and spent nearly two decades as a VP at Fox Sports where he focused on programming, business operations, and strategy. Crakes was also a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. Subscribe to this podcast and share i…
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