In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following Denver's win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a down-to-the-wire classic. Among the topics discussed: + As expected, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama put on a show against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Tuesday night. Are the Nuggets and the rest of the NBA just living on borrowed time? Could Wemby actually win eight defensive player of the year awards? + Jamal Murray has now missed six straight games, and it's not apparent when exactly ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following a 3-1 road trip for the defending NBA champions. Among the topics discussed: + Do the Nuggets need to fear the Celtics or the Bucks more? Is there another team coming out of the Eastern Conference that should give Nuggets fans pause? + The fellas catch up and rehash Kyrie Irving's miraculous left-handed hook shot that took down the Nuggets in Dallas and why Anthony Edwards should be feared by anyone who encounters him. + The gold standard for Nuggets fame is securel ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by USA Today national NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt to talk about Denver and the NBA. Among the topics discussed: + The Western Conference appears to be loaded. Where do things stand in the hierarchy around the Nuggets? Bennett and Jeff give their thoughts. + Lebron James gave Jeff a special shout out at the All-Star Game. The two talk about that and LeBron reaching 40,000 career points against the Nuggets in a prime-time showdown. + The Suns took down the Nuggets in a thriller on Tuesday night. Wh ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by Oklahoman beat writer Joel Lorenzi to break down a tight MVP race and the remaining slate of games in the NBA season. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic has come out of the All-Star break on a tear, but can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander get the West’s No. 1 seed and take home his first MVP? + Where does Luka Doncic rank? All the stats are there, but do do the Mavs have enough wins for a solid case? + Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a career year, but are Jokic and SGA too far ahead of the f ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Denver Post Nuggets beat writer Bennett Durando is joined by his predecessor Mike Singer. + Did Joel Embiid cede the MVP after sitting out against the Nuggets for the fourth straight game at Ball Arena? Citing knee soreness minutes before tipoff, Embiid scratched from lineup for the Nuggets' home matchup of the year. + Giannis and the Bucks come to town and the Nuggets edge them 113-107 to complete the weeklong trifecta of wins over the top three teams from the Eastern Conference following victories at Boston and a home win against Philadelphia ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene at the tail end of an epic road trip for Denver. Among the topics discussed: + How impressive is the Nuggets' road performance? Are you more sold on this team as the leading NBA title contender? Is the win at Boston the most telling game of the year as the team looks ahead to the playoffs? + The fellas take a look at Jamal Murray's All-Star case. What is the likelihood he emerges as a reserve? Where does he rank in a stacked Western Conference backcourt? + Bennett speaks on t ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene to talk about the one thing that matters most: Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid. Among the topics discussed: + In the first matchup of the season between the two men who won the last three MVPs, the 76ers and Joel Embiid came out on top against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Did Philadelphia have the right idea with its defensive strategy? + After a recent strong stretch of play, has Michael Porter Jr. become No. 3 in the pecking order for Denver?  + The Nuggets fin ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a miraculous comeback at Golden State and fourth-quarter fade vs. Orlando. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic didn't call glass from 39 feet, but the basket counted anyway against the Golden State Warriors. Where does the shot rank among the ever-growing lore of Jokic game-winners and clutch shots? + Michael Porter Jr. was diplomatic in his response to a question about his lack of fourth-quarter shots. Is this a real problem for the Nuggets? Does Denver need to ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after two weeks with a bunch of news to discuss. Among the topics discussed: + For the first time in quite some time, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic actually got a friendly whistle in a Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors — prompting a testy rant from Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Was the future Hall of Fame coach right about players baiting officials? And even if he is, is there anything the NBA can do about it? + Later that night, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suff ..read more

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets' win in Toronto. Among the topics discussed: + Jamal Murray made his glorious return to Toronto, near his hometown of Kitchener. How was the reception? And where does he stand among all of the Canadian ballers? + Peyton Watson continues to submit gems off the bench both offensively and defensively. Could Watson end up being the Nuggets' best player off the bench by the end of the season? + After seeing what the Oklahoma City Thunder did to the Denver Nuggets ..read more