Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are currently navigating the CBA and they have to atone for mistake no one forced them into and now they are staring down Klutch Sports as Peyton Watson is trying to secure as big of a bag as possible. Yet, Christian Braun's contract appears to be THE inflection point and the Nuggets did NOT do their due diligence last season to foresee that Watson's camp would use the Braun contract AGAINST them in negotiations.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Crisis Averted! Matt and Ryan discuss Spencer Jones' contract being matched by the Denver Nuggets, avoiding him leaving to go to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's what it means for Peyton Watson and the rest of Denver's offseason.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Matt and Ryan discuss Spencer Jones signing an offer sheet with Oklahoma City. Will the Nuggets match?

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2026

Swipa and Ryan react to LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers of all places, joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and a variety of underrated role players. Are the Sixers true contenders? Are the Denver Nuggets still in that conversation?

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

A look at the report the Nuggets have rebuffed offers for Cam Johnson and how it fits with the rest of the unknown about them.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Swipa is back! He and Ryan Blackburn talk about Swipa's trip to New York, the Denver Nuggets playing the waiting game with Peyton Watson and Rich Paul, and Swipa's perspective on the Nuggets young guys at Summer League.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Ryan discusses Summer League takeaways, an important Oklahoma City trade, and Denver's remaining checklist items.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

Ryan Blackburn discusses Sign-and-Trades for Watson, Trevon Brazile/Bryce Hopkins playing well, and LeBron James.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2026

Ryan Blackburn shares his early thoughts on Western Conference Win Total lines from FanDuel and what they say about the Denver Nuggets and their standing.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2026

Victor Wembanyama just took a potential $51,000,000 pay reduction in order to make sure the San Antonio Spurs can keep all of their players and this DIRECTLY effects Nikola Jokic and Peyton Watson for Denver. Is the CBA, and it's aprons, just an excuse for ownership to avoid the cost of putting together a competitive roster as consistently as they should? Let's find out.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Alpha Diallo signing, Denver Nuggets roster building, the ongoing free agency of Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones, and Bruce Brown, and Summer League takeaways.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2026

The Denver Nuggets are set to play Summer League basketball tonight so what are Ryan and Swipa looking forward to. We have MORE reporting coming out about Peyton Watson...let's hear what Ryan has to say.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2026

The Denver Nuggets are currently awaiting for Peyton Watson, and his camp, to agree to terms with the Nuggets or with another team with the desire to match the whatever contract he is given. The approach Denver has right now is very indicative of what they should have done with Christian Braun.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

The Denver Nuggets have WAIVED Jonas Valanciunas while giving themselves some tax relief BUT now they must decide what to do with the rest of the roster and most namely...Peyton Watson. Should the Nuggets foot a $200M+ tax bill and keep the team the same? Is Peyton worth the risk?

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

Ryan Blackburn discusses the latest in NBA Free Agency, shares his Top 10 list of remaining Denver Nuggets Free Agent Targets, and then discusses what happens if/when LeBron James chooses a different destination for 2026-27.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

Ryan Blackburn and Matt Moore discuss a Denver Nuggets Free Agency that's been held up by two factors: Peyton Watson and LeBron James.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2026

Ryan Blackburn breaks down his ideal free agency plan from this point forward to add LeBron James. He also discusses the Tyus Jones re-signing, Marvin Bagley's fit in Denver, and the perfect three-team trade for the Nuggets.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2026

The Nuggets are still in the LeBron race. Even if it's far-fetched, what does LeBron on the Nuggets look like? Plus, thoughts on the Jaylen Brown trade and more from Swipa and Matt.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2026

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Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2026

Ryan Blackburn and Matt Moore discuss Nikola Jokic again, give updated takes on his perspective, and then discuss some significant trade and free agency targets for the Denver Nuggets to explore like Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2026

Marc Stein just dropped a detailed report explaining that Nikola Jokic might opt-out of resigning with the Denver Nuggets this summer with hopes of Denver improving the roster...is this a big deal?

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2026

Ryan and Swipa go to work and put together some of the best trade ideas to rebuild the Nuggets core! Let's see what they've come up with!

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2026

Ryan Blackburn discusses the additions of Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins in the second round of the NBA Draft. He shares Denver's depth chart, what's next for Denver, and reacts to the LaMelo Ball trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2026

The Denver Nuggets use BOTH of their 2nd round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft to select a rim-rolling big man and offensively-inclined forward. How do these two players help Denver and can they become contributing pieces sooner rather than later?

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2026

The Denver Nuggets didn't make a selection at #26. They made a trade...for 2nds? Was this the right move for Denver? Who should they target tomorrow? How do Ryan and Swipa feel about the draft?

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2026

Ryan and Matt discuss the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat trade rumors, some actual trades and signings that happened this weekend, and what the Nuggets can do to fit into the festivities.

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2026

Swipa and Ryan break down the 2026 NBA Draft and offer their Best/Worst Case scenarios for the Denver Nuggets. They also discuss some trade ideas, including a rumor about Coby White.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2026

Swipa gives his top draft board for the Denver Nuggets including at No.1 the player that Matt dislikes most. This should be fun.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2026

Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn debate the mechanics and prospect of trading up in the 2026 draft. Plus, a look at the potential fits of Zuby Ejiofor, Jayden Quaintance, Ebuka Okorie, and Isaiah Evans.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2026

Ryan and Matt react to the Knicks title, Nuggets trade plans coming into focus, and important offseason dominoes.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2026

Swipa, Ryan, and eventually Matt discuss Peyton Watson and the possibility of losing him in free agency in one of the wildest episodes ever.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2026

The Nuggets are better off than people realize BUT with improvements in mind they also need to make sure they don't take away from their STRENGTHS.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2026

Ryan and Matt discuss some NBA offseason rumors, including a Giannis Antetokounmpo looming trade. They discuss the Western Conference and Denver's place in it. They also start talking about the NBA Draft, which is just over two weeks away.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2026

Ryan and Swipa share some bold predictions for the 2026 NBA Offseason and the ensuing 2026-27 season. The Denver Nuggets and their fans are looking ahead to how Denver can return to the NBA Finals, and both Ryan and Swipa have viewpoints on how they can get there.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2026

Matt and Swipa discuss an alternative plan for the offseason, what was the best offseason in Nuggets history, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

Ryan discusses what the Denver Nuggets are going to do to change their roster this offseason, what they're capable of doing, and one trade they have to consider in the next few weeks.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of the most important offseason in franchise history and the Kroenke's are playing with big money with the Rams and that energy must be maintained with the Nuggets!

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Matt and Ryan discuss OKC's ever-so-painful loss to the San Antonio Spurs, preview Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals, and break down what Denver needs to win vs San Antonio in the future.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

We talk about whether to have Christian Braun bounce back or Peyton Watson surge, paying the tax and then ducking or duck and spend, and more on this episode of Swipe And Gripe.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Swipa and Ryan discuss Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on the latest Locked On Nuggets episode. What does Jokic want with the rest of his time in Denver? What do the Nuggets owe to Jokic? And, what can Denver do to rebuild their contention hopes on the fly?

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026