Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have emerged as one of the best road teams EVER to start the NBA season and they have a chance to break the NBA record in a couple of weeks...but does it matter. Swipa and Ryan break down why it matters.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Matt Moore and Swipa discuss the Rockets as a West competitor, the Jamal Murray trust meter, and preview playing the Kings... again.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Jamal Murray is exceeding any regular season stretch he's had before and his play this season has raised the ceiling of expectations for just how good this Denver Nuggets team can be on a night to night basis. Murray has also been BALLING in the non-Jokic lineups which is a HUGE story all by itself.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn share a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, then they discuss a Denver Nuggets 115-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets to complete a perfect 3-0 road trip. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic dominated, and the Nuggets have now won 10 road games in a row.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

Swipa and Ryan share their First Quarter Grades for every Denver Nuggets player to play a role in the 1st Quarter of the 2025-26 NBA Season.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

The Nuggets are off to a great start but the defense isn't better and Cam Johnson isn't the scorer MPJ is. With Jonas Valanciunas' numbers similar to the other centers, did the Nuggets actually get better in trade so far?

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Swipa and Ryan Blackburn react to an incredible Jamal Murray performance en route to 52 points and a Denver Nuggets win over the Indiana Pacers.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

The Nuggets are getting OBLITERATED defensively over the last 8 games and it stems from SIMPLE communication issues, a lack of necessary effort and confusion that seems to stem from how they are supposed to execute certain coverages. Jokic has been phenomenal this year...but if AG, Braun and Jamal maybe being out...he has even more to do? Don't love that. Let's talk.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Denver Nuggets Saturday night win vs the Phoenix Suns on the second night of a back-to-back. They also discuss Cam Johnson and his return to form over the last couple weeks.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Ryan Blackburn goes solo to break down the Denver Nuggets 139-136 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets couldn't stop the Spurs' perimeter attack and made critical errors late in the game. Is this cause for concern or a blip in the season?

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Ryan Blackburn goes solo to break down the Denver Nuggets 125-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He discusses the dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as well as the surprising volume scoring from Peyton Watson.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn react to the Aaron Gordon timetable, a 4 to 6 week absence for a right hamstring strain. They discuss the biggest changes and how the Denver Nuggets can survive.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Swipa and Ryan Blackburn do a final preview of Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets in an NBA Cup matchup tonight. Is this a playoff preview? How much do measuring stick games matter throughout the year? Swipa and Ryan break down some nuances and give some predictions.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Swipe and Gripe on the Nuggets' biggest game of the year (so far) and Peyton Watson's emergence.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the Denver Nuggets 125-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in which Peyton Watson scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

The Nuggets got BLITZED by the three-ball and bench minutes vs the Bulls but is this an anomaly? Why do 3PTS do so much damage vs Denver? The Nuggets are on pace for 60+ wins and that should shape how we view the season.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Nuggets' loss to the Bulls, the defensive breakdowns, the miscues, the bench woes, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down a 10-2 start for the Denver Nuggets to begin the 2025-26 season.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

On Friday's episode of BOOM and GLOOM, Swipa and Ryan discuss some of the things that haven't worked for the Denver Nuggets so far and how Denver can move forward if Christian Braun and Cam Johnson are out for longer. Then, they preview the Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

The Nuggets are continuing their trend of double-digit wins this season and Nikola Jokic is playing at unseen levels. Can they keep this up?

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Ryan and Swipa react to an awesome Denver Nuggets win vs the Los Angeles Clippers. Nikola Jokic had 55 points and was unstoppable as a scorer.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

The Denver Nuggets currently have the #2 defense in the NBA per NBA.com and that is...quite the surprise given how last year went for this team. What's different? How has it improved? Jokic has taken ANOTHER step forward and basketball keeps getting easier and easier for him to play. Is this a career-season for Denver's MVP? Let's talk about Cam Johnson.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the latest stats and trends from the Denver Nuggets to start the season. They discuss next steps for the team and the rotation before previewing and predicting the upcoming three-game road trip.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the Nuggets' commanding win, spotlighting Jokic's near triple-double, Murray's improved playmaking, and pumping the breaks on Cam Johnson slander.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Matt Moore and Swipa break down if the Nuggets are as good as the number say, if fans should overreact to Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic's starts, and what Christian Braun needs to do.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Ryan Blackburn goes solo on the latest episode of Locked On Nuggets to break down Nikola Jokic's amazing 30-point triple-double in a Denver Nuggets win vs the Miami Heat. The Nuggets still aren't playing their best, but they're getting by with impressive Jokic decision making.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

The Denver Nuggets bounce back with another win and they are showing an early sign of dominance that simply was not there last season. Christian Braun is playing well but there is a way he must round out his game for the team to take a next step.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

Happy Halloween! Swipa and Ryan preview the start of the NBA Cup tonight with the Denver Nuggets facing the Portland Trail Blazers. They also discuss the Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray injuries.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

The Denver Nuggets BLITZ the New Orleans Pelicans last night and there are so SIGNS of a championship team ALREADY. Let's get into it.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down the Denver Nuggets demolish of the New Orleans Pelicans in a 122-88 win. They discuss the 29-2 run to start the second half, an unstoppable play the Nuggets are running to perfection, and a bench unit worthy of tons of credit.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

The Denver Nuggets are finding NEW ways to win in 2025 and this is a STARK different from last season as they are able to depend on their DEPTH to accentuate the high level play from Jokic and Murray.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Ryan Blackburn goes solo, recapping a fantastic Denver Nuggets win against the rival Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses the 43 points by Jamal Murray, a strong but understated game by Nikola Jokic, a scoring explosion by Tim Hardaway Jr. off the bench, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn begin the week by discussing the best moments from the first two games of the Denver Nuggets season. They also break down what's great about the bench unit this year before debuting the "Jinx of the Week" to wrap things up.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2025

Swipa and Ryan Blackburn provide their hangover takes from last night's Denver Nuggets overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors. Can Aaron Gordon have his best shooting season yet? Is Nikola Jokic ready for the year? Are the Nuggets going to start the season slow? They discuss the Nuggets loss, as well as the NBA's gambling controversy, on the latest episode.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Ryan Blackburn and Matt Moore break down the Nuggets' loss in the season opener to the Warriors in overtime. Aaron Gordon was amazing. Jamal Murray was really good. Nikola Jokic had stats. And Cam Johnson struggled.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025