On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the 7 game win streak Denver Nuggets are attempting to buck the trend in the NBA of over-reliance on three point shots ... out of necessity. How the Nuggets offensive limitations created a throwback to the 80's offense for the Nuggets. Also the team is heading into their toughest stretch of the year and …

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff ruminates about organizational philosophy in the NBA, particularly with KSE and their professional sports teams. Also Jeff talks about how executives operate within the restrictions that are placed on them and that is where they should be judged. Lastly Jeff urges KSE to make a decision on Calvin Booth. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets (predicted) inaction at the trade deadline. What does it mean going forward. Also Jeff talks about MPJ's heater and Jokic's very stern philosophy on trades. He wraps up the podcast talking about the NBA's big week of trades and how it knocked the NFL off it's perch during Super Bowl week. Enjoy th…

In the new-ish NBA CBA title contention windows have shrunk rapidly due to the aprons and the massive repeater tax penalty. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how timing the title contention window to the repeater tax has shrunk the NBA's title contention windows and how that affects the Nuggets. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff goes over the shocking Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The reactions, the chaotic night, the weirdness. He talks about if this and the DeAron Fox trade affects the Nuggets. Also Jeff goes over the Nuggets limited trade deadline options and says that is ok. Wait until the offseason. Enjoy t…

One part two of the trade deadline primer, Jeff talks about the (very minor) deals the Nuggets can maybe do if they include one of their "young guys". Also Jeff talks about the Hawks dangling Bogdan Bogdanovic and how it would be a great trade (along with DeAndre Hunter) for the Nuggets IF the Hawks are into that sort of thing. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets issues with making substantial trades right now due to multiple factors. Also Jeff mentions the Nuggets looming repeater tax bill which might factor into decisions made about trades. On Friday Jeff will present the positive options at the deadline. Enjoy the show!…

The Denver Nuggets were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Like the line in Paul McCartney's song "Too Many People" the Nuggets took their lucky break and broke it in two. How the Nuggets broke a 3 and D wing and turned it into 3's or D's and how that has made Malone's life that much more difficult. Enjoy the show!…

On the Latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how sleeved Nikola Jokic is a demon on the court who can score and assist from everywhere. Also Jeff goes over how Phil Jackson would LOVE Nikola Jokic and how Jokic's own perception of basketball, how it is about opportunity over efficiency, is breaking the minds of analytics everywhere. Enjoy the show!…

The Denver Nuggets beat the hapless and injured Philadelphia 76ers by nearly 40 on Tuesday Night. It doesn't say too much about the Nuggets other than they are finally stabilized and beating teams they should. On the other hand the Sixers are falling apart and it might be exposing a fatal flaw in the "Morey" plan. Enjoy the show!…

After a terrible month and a half from Christian Braun he has stabilized himself by balling out the last three games. Is playing the three the key to unlocking Braun? Also we are now at January 20th and there's still no indication of the future of the Nuggets front office beyond this year. Jeff says, get it done now! Either way. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff gives it up and gives appreciation to Aaron Gordon. Not only a great player but the heart and soul of this Denver Nuggets team. You miss him when he's not out there. He reminds Jeff of his favorite Nuggets player of all time: LaPhonso Ellis. Enjoy the show!由Mile High Sports

Jamal Murray had his best game since 2023 against the Dallas Mavericks last night. It was great to see Jamal step up like that and it felt good to see the other Nuggets not have to work so hard. Also Jeff talks about the pressure on Jamal because of the Nuggets splitting the skills of one player into two. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest Mortcast Jeff, overcoming a hip flexor he sustained by being old, talks about the Nuggets 'real' question. To emphasize offense with Mike at the four, or defense with Gordon at the four. What path will they take. Also Jeff eulogizes former CU Buffs coach Bill McCartney, who died on Friday. The Buffs were the first taste the state had …

The Boston Celtics pulled away in the 4th quarter as the Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets put forth a spirited effort but lost. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the loss was nothing to be ashamed of but also showed the limitations of the Booth-boys assembled. Enjoy the show!由Mile High Sports

Upset that the NBA didn't feature Jokic vs Wembanyama? Never fear because the NBA's new media deal will feature even more 'availability' and, crucially more games over the air on NBC which opens up options to see it's great talent. Enjoy the show!由Mile High Sports

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets blazing pace we haven't seen in over 30 years and if that is something that is sustainable. In the second half Jeff talks about the Charles Barkley/JJ Redick comments on Inside the NBA and goes over the NBA's aesthetic issues with casual fans Enjoy the show!…

Happy New Year from the Mortcast. On this last show of 2024 Jeff talks about resolutions for the Nuggets and the NBA. Resolutions about defense, shooting a practice facility for the Nuggets. For the NBA how about opening up the CBA and doing something about the first apron restrictions? How about stop having ideas about the All Star Game? How about…

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets victory over the Pistons. What the Nuggets did much better and what they will struggle to improve. In the second half Jeff discusses how difficult the NBA Western Conference is and how that his hurt the Nuggets aims of developing. Enjoy the show!由Mile High Sports

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to remain patient until the offseason because their options will grow. They are sort of stuck right now until then. However Jokic is increasingly frustrated and the Nuggets approach to the team is butting up against the reality of Jokic's patience and frustration level. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest pre-Christmas Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets good-vibes win over the Phoenix Suns. Does that mean the Nuggets are back? Also what does it mean that Jamal wasn't there? In the second half Jeff talks about how super defensive those who cover the league get about the criticism of three point volume. Jeff says that defensiveness i…

The Nuggets are in a deep malaise right now and something needs to be done. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about three steps the Nuggets can take to improve their outlook for this season and into the future. Enjoy the show!由Mile High Sports

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Athletic article in which Michael Porter Junior is linked to trade talks about the headliner Zach Lavine among others. When looking at article's like that it's important to ask why they were put out. Also it's important to ask if this is a 'save my job' rumor? How the Nuggets lack of vision on who will be…

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nuggets very slowly getting better but they are certainly not BACK after a very weird victory over the Kings. Incremental progress is what we should be looking for. Also, Jeff talks about NBA expansion and how the league has needed it for almost a decade. It will improve the NBA. Enjoy the show!…

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets really weird win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Turnovers, sloppy play, better defense and a great second half. Are the Nuggets 'back'? No. This is a step in the right direction though. Also Jeff wades into the NBA ratings discourse and says ratings and style of play criticism can be/are two separ…