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Episode 878
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the ESPN Top 100 Player Rankings list that placed Jamal Murray 46th, Christian Braun at 62nd, and had three other Nuggets placed as…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
A CRITICAL Injury might help the Denver Nuggets
Episode 877
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the injury of Fred VanVleet for the Houston Rockets and how his loss changes the Western Conference playoff picture. Then, he ran…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
More Rotation Stuff + The OKC Thunder Rematch will Feed Families
Episode 876
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares additional thoughts on the Denver Nuggets rotation, breaking down five separate rotation concepts that the Nuggets will utilize in the…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Nuggets Ideal Rotation will be 9 Players
Episode 875
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the state of the Denver Nuggets rotation heading into the 2025-26 regular season. If the Nuggets are to take advantage…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
If the Denver Nuggets FAIL, it’s because THIS Happened
Episode 874
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the other side of the "Surprise" events with some negative surprises. If the Nuggets 2025-26 season doesn't go as expected, it's pr…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Five MAJOR Surprises that could shake the Nuggets
Episode 873
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down what the baseline expectation for the Denver Nuggets should be along with five significant events that could change that expectat…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Serbia loss shows Nikola Jokic has one MAJOR weakness
Episode 872
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Serbia EuroBasket loss in the Round-of-16 to Finland. Nikola Jokic was tremendous offensively, but it wasn't enough for a fla…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Serbia looks VERY vulnerable at EuroBasket + Kawhi Leonard Controversy
Episode 871
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the loss by Serbia vs Turkey in their final EuroBasket Group Play game. Serbia and Nikola Jokic will advance, but they look shaki…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
What ACTUALLY Matters for the Denver Nuggets this Year
Episode 870
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares what he believes are the most important points of the season for the Denver Nuggets in 2025-26. Is it more important to start or finis…
Published on 2 months ago
Why Nikola Jokic will LEAD NBA in Assists next year
Episode 869
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Serbian National Team winning vs Estonia in EuroBasket in dominant fashion. He also discusses Jokic's chances …
Published on 2 months ago