Ryan Blackburn breaks down his takeaways from Denver Nuggets Media Day, discussing the introduction of Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric to the team, the battle for the starting shooting guard spot, Calvin Booth and Aaron Gordon on an extension, some general surliness from Jamal Murray, and more. Ryan also says Nuggets fans should be more excited for this season after hearing from the team. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Ryan Blackburn breaks down his takeaways from Denver Nuggets Media Day, discussing the introduction of Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric to the team, the battle for the starting shooting guard spot, Calvin Booth and Aaron Gordon on an extension, some general surliness from Jamal Murray, and more. Ryan also says Nuggets fans should be more excited for this season after hearing from the team. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Ryan shares his insights and experiences from Nuggets Media Day

Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic, and more from Denver Nuggets Media Day

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his most pressing questions facing the Denver Nuggets heading into tomorrow's Media Day festivities. What's next for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? Will Michael Malone offer Christian Braun the starting spot immediately? Which players are on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musclewatch">#MuscleWatch</a>? Ryan asks one question about every player, coach, and even the front office.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his most pressing questions facing the Denver Nuggets heading into tomorrow's Media Day festivities. What's next for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? Will Michael Malone offer Christian Braun the starting spot immediately? Which players are on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musclewatch"&gt;#MuscleWatch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;? Ryan asks one question about every player, coach, and even the front office.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Ryan previews Media Day and what he wants to know from everybody in the Denver Nuggets organization.

1 Question for everyone at Denver Nuggets Media Day

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn continues his 20Q series, focusing on Nikola Jokic. Could the Denver Nuggets superstar actually win a fourth MVP award? He would join even more incredible company than he's already in if he did. Should Nuggets fans WANT him to win if it means less of a chance for a championship? Ryan discusses, making a prediction for how long Jokic can keep playing at this level as well.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn continues his 20Q series, focusing on Nikola Jokic. Could the Denver Nuggets superstar actually win a fourth MVP award? He would join even more incredible company than he's already in if he did. Should Nuggets fans WANT him to win if it means less of a chance for a championship? Ryan discusses, making a prediction for how long Jokic can keep playing at this level as well.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Ryan goes over the possibility of Nikola Jokic winning a 4th MVP and how long he can maintain his current level of play.

Could Nikola Jokic ACTUALLY win a 4th MVP?

Ryan Blackburn shares the newest City Edition jersey and NBA Cup Court leaks for the Denver Nuggets. Then, he continues the 20Q Preview Series with a look at Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson. Neither played significant minutes last year. Could that change in the 2024-25 season? Ryan shares his thoughts. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Ryan Blackburn shares the newest City Edition jersey and NBA Cup Court leaks for the Denver Nuggets. Then, he continues the 20Q Preview Series with a look at Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson. Neither played significant minutes last year. Could that change in the 2024-25 season? Ryan shares his thoughts. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Ryan discusses the Jersey and Court leaks for the Nuggets this week before going over Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson. Is there a path to playing time for either of Denver's 2023 second round picks?

Will Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson get a CHANCE in 2024-25?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn continues the 20Q series with a breakdown of the opponent the Denver Nuggets lost to in the playoffs last season. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves still a dangerous threat? Have the changes the Nuggets made done enough to oust the T'Wolves? Ryan goes over changes for both teams and how it would impact a possible playoff series, then discusses the building rivalry between Denver and Minnesota.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn continues the 20Q series with a breakdown of the opponent the Denver Nuggets lost to in the playoffs last season. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves still a dangerous threat? Have the changes the Nuggets made done enough to oust the T'Wolves? Ryan goes over changes for both teams and how it would impact a possible playoff series, then discusses the building rivalry between Denver and Minnesota.&lt;/p&gt;
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Ryan breaks down the changes in both Denver and Minnesota and how they might affect a playoff series in 2025.

Why the Timberwolves are still the biggest threat

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