Jake Shapiro analyzes all of the latest happenings with the Denver Nuggets, the NBA and the Colorado basketball scene. Powered by Mountain High Appliance.
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The Denver Nuggets pulled a wild win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, taking Game 4 at the buzzer thanks to Aaron Gordon. A massive Nikola Jokic performance put the team up 22, but they blew the lead. How do Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro feel about the wild game? Now on The Mile High Hoops Podcast.…
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The Denver Nuggets were crushed in Game 3 by the Los Angeles Clippers. Do you have any confidence in Nikola Jokic and company splitting right back? Mile High Hoops Podcast with Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro
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The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are tied at 1-1 in the NBA Playoffs. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro knows there’s only one guy from Colorado that can save the Pickaxes now. They’ll tell you why Jamal Murray has to get hot on Thursday night on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Los Angeles Clippers tied the series at 1-1 on Monday with a 105-102 win over the Denver Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. apologized for the loss, but was it his fault or someone else's? Now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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Russell Westbrook hit a clutch three and made a few important layups late in Game 1 of the Denver Nuggets' NBA playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Why Russ was much much-needed spice for Nikola Jokic and crew against Kawhi Leonard and company. And what does it mean for the Nuggets the rest of the series?…
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We break down the Los Angeles Clippers from every angle possible on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast. How the Denver Nuggets can kick the Clips once again and what will decide the series.
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The Denver Nuggets locked up the No. 4 seed with a torrid end to the season. What are your initial reactions going into the NBA playoffs? Plus both Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro were at Josh Kroenke’s press conference, what did they learn? Find out on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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With David Adelman in charge of the Denver Nuggets, will the team avoid the NBA Play-In? Plus more about the shocking firings of Calvin Booth and Michael Malone and where Nikola Jokic fits in all of this. It’s the Mile High Hoops Podcast with Jake Shapiro/@Shapalicious.
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The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA by firing head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth on Tuesday, what’s next? How does this impact Nikola Jokic and the NBA Playoffs? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro discuss on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Denver Nuggets have lost two straight and it’s dropped their seeding in the West. Worse than that, they’ve revealed that the team has a major issue with how Russell Westbrook has been playing. Jake Shapiro talks about the panic in Denver on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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Can the Denver Nuggets finally snap their sour streak against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro discuss the most important game left on the Nuggets schedule and what is key for the matchup on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Nuggets finally regained full health but they still looked rough against the shorthanded Bucks. Denver’s defensive woes continued and Jamal Murray thinks he knows why the Nuggets struggle on that end, but why has the team been unable to fix the issues?
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The Nuggets lost again without Nikola Jokic, getting cooked by Colby White’s Bulls. Did the team’s fatigue remind you of last year’s playoff exit. And does Denver have too many issues to overcome. Join Jake and Aniello now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast
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The Denver Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray again and despite the Lakers being without LeBron James, they still had a star. Los Angeles’ big traded boded big last night while Denver is stuck in injury limbo on a big four-game road trip.
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The Denver Nuggets have had their worst and best wins of the season in their last two games. Jake Shapiro breaks down a crazy stretch of play in the latest Mile High Hoops Podcast. Plus you won’t want to miss Jake’s March Madness sleepers.
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On Thursday’s episode of the Mile High Hoops Podcast Jake Shapiro unboxes Nikola Jokic’s newest shoes and sees how they compare to other NBA star’s signature sneakers. Also Jake looks at the Nuggets loss to the Wolves.
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We learned a lot from the Nuggets split set with the Thunder, but mostly Denver fans should feel more confident in there team. Jake Shapiro tells you why he’s backing the three-time MVP over this year’s frontrunner for the postseason on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Denver Nuggets picked up a very frustrating win over the Kings last night where they battled the NBA’s newest defense for Nikola Jokic. Here’s how the Nuggets cameback and what they know they need to work on in the season’s home stretch.
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The Nuggets may have dropped in the standings but Denver fans should be feeling pretty good about the team after their east coast trip. Jake Shapiro explains why it’s positive vibes in the Mile High on today’s show
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Jake Shapiro looks around the league to give his updated NBA power rankings, placing the Denver Nuggets in a tweener tier. Find out who are the top championship contenders on Thursday’s Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Lakers went all out to stop Nikola Jokic and there were some worrying signs from Denver’s blowout loss but Jake Shapiro will tell you why it’s not the end of the world for the Nuggets
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What’s the best Nikola Jokic moment? Celebrating the three-time MVP’s 30th birthday | Mile High Hoops
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Nikola Jokic celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday, so let’s look back on what we love most about the best player in Denver Nuggets history. What’s ahead for the star center and his team? Jake Shapiro is taking all things Joker on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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Does Jake Shapiro believe Nikola Jokic will win the MVP? Today on the Mile High Hoops Podcast, we’re talking about why the latest Nuggets surge is sustainable and how Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr. are on the verge of career-best marks.
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Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 last night to send the Nuggets into break as winners of eight straight. Is the Blue Arrow getting enough credit for the turnaround he’s had this season? Join Jake Shapiro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!
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The Nuggets didn’t make a single move at the NBA Trade Deadline, so where does the team stack up in the West now after a load of moves around the league. And what’s the best way Denver can now get better? Join Jake Shapiro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!
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Jake Shapiro has the latest from Ball Arena where Nuggets brass just signed a deal to get the team back on Comcast. Mile High Hoops talks all things KSE and TV.
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Luka Doncic is on the move from one Nuggets foe to Denver’s sworn enemy. Jake Shapiro reacts on a very busy episode of Mile High Hoops where his trade deadline thoughts have changed thanks to the Slovenian and some Nuggets injuries
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Should the Nuggets make any of these four deals before the NBA Trade Deadline? | Mile High Hoops Podcast
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The Nuggets are on their worst skid of the season but some relief could be coming in the form of the NBA Trade Deadline. What type of deal can Denver make and what should we expect when the clock strikes zero next week?
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The Nuggets are quickly losers of two in a row to start a long road trip. With the Wolves again haunting and familiar issues popping against the Bulls, should Denver basketball fans be more cornered about the team? Join Jake Shapiro now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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It’s NBA Rivalry week and the Nuggets are playing an odd collection of foes, begging the question who is the franchise’s rival? Jake Shapiro provides an in-depth look at several strong candidates for Denver fans to aim their disgust.
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The Denver Nuggets are red hot and the run their riding is giving title season flashbacks—how does this year's team compare to the champs? Jake Shapiro points at what we can learn by comparing and contrasting the two Nikola Jokic-power groups.
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We’ve reached the halfway point of the Denver Nuggets season and it’s time to review everyone on the roster and grade how they’ve done thus far. Jake Shapiro goes over the highs and lows from the first half of the year on Mile High Hoops.
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The Denver Nuggets are finally full healthy and this is when the team took off during their title season. If this season is special the time is now for the Nuggets, Jake Shapiro exactly what the team needs to take a step up.
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Even though Nikola Jokic was out due to illness the Nuggets split a back-to-back, and impressed in different ways in both games. With our new knowledge is it time for Denver to make a change to its starting lineup and what would it be? Jake Shapiro breaks it down on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Denver Nuggets host the reigning champion Boston Celtics on Tuesday—can Nikola Jokic lead the Mile High City crew past the NBA’s elite? Plus, Bradley Beal is interested in joining the Nuggets, what does that mean, Jake Shapiro will tell you now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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The Denver Nuggets are finding their stride and Russell Westbrook being part of the starting five has helped. As we kick off 2025, is it time for the Nuggets to make a shake up? Plus what are the New Year’s Resolutions for the Mile High Hoopers? Join Jake Shapiro now!
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The Nuggets split with the Suns. Is Denver flashing some higher highs or are the flaws too glaring? Jake Shapiro goes over his naughty and nice list on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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Jamal Murray is flashing positive signs that the Blue Arrow might be back, what are we seeing? Plus there are big trade rumors involving the Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr., are any of them appealing? Join Jake Shapiro and Will Petersen now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!
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The Nuggets clearly need to make a trade, but how much of a shakeup is required. One star NBA player that may be on the block is Jimmy Butler and his fit in Denver could be fascinating. Jake Shapiro goes over the pros and cons with the hypothetical big deal.
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The Nuggets suffered losses to the NBA’s worst and best teams but Nikola Jokic rolled through the weekend. Can the three-time MVP’s historic run keep Denver as an NBA contender or are the problems exposed too deep?
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The Nuggets face the NBA-best Cavaliers on Thursday, and there are all sorts of matchup problems for Denver. But Jamal Murray against Donovan Mitchell is always a show and Nikola Jokic can win any game, as proved by his efforts on Tuesday against the Warriors. Join Jake Shapiro for an update on all things Mile High Hoops.…
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A big Nuggets issue has been on display recently and it’s likely going to be exposed on Tuesday, what is it? Is there anything Denver can do to find more depth and will Aaron Gordon help solve that issue? What can we learn against the Nuggets next two contending opponents.
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The Nuggets just played one of their worst games in years and their coach was livid. Is there something deeply wrong in Denver or can the winningest coach in team history pull them out of a recent rut?
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The Nuggets take on two contenders in the next three games, here’s what we will learn | Mile High Hoops Podcast
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The Nuggets return home and might get Nikola Jokic back. Denver hosts contenders soon and we’re going to learn about Michael Malone’s group. Also, the coach is about to make history and it’s worth talking about. But there’s a big injury now hanging over the Nuggets.
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The Nuggets wanted to make Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic teammates via an NBA Draft night trade. How different are things in Denver if the deal gets done. Jake Shapiro plays a little what-if and reviews the struggling Nuggets Jokic-less road trip.
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With a bunch of time off early for the Denver Nuggets, Jake Shapiro reviews the start to the NBA season and shares his tier list. From title contenders to Flagg hopeful, this Mile High Hoops Podcast is all about stacking up the league.
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The Nuggets are winners of five straight thanks to the incredible play for Nikola Jokic. Jake Shapiro gushes over the three-time MVP’s performance against the Thunder and Mavericks, which were of Joker’s best games ever. Speaking of, what is the best Jokic game so far? Join the conversation and Jake right now!…
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No Jamal Murray, no Aaron Gordon—no problem? The Nuggets won again and beat one of the NBA's best teams thanks to giant games from Russell Westbrook and several young players. Jake Shapiro tells you why this victory was so important for Denver.
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The Denver Nuggets picked up a second consecutive home win last night, with big-time contributions from a group of young players who needed to step up. But with Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon sidelined and big-time opponents coming up, can Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets power through? Join Jake Shapiro now!…
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Russell Westbrook was exactly what the Nuggets needed in their OT win Tuesday, could it be a sign of a leap forward for Denver’s bench? Jake Shapiro looks at a number that could change everything for the Nuggets and shares why the rematch with the Wolves is completely different.
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