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How much trouble are the Nuggets in with Aaron Gordon’s injury? | Mile High Hoops
The Denver Nuggets had their best win of the season followed by their worse loss. But the biggest loss was the injury news of Aaron Gordon. What shoulder the team do? Now on Mile High Hoops with Shapiro and Piro.
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Nov 24, 2025 11:0 AM
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What Peyton Watson's breakout can do for Denver | Mile High Hoops
Peyton Watson had the best game of his career for the Nuggets last night, can he keep it rolling for Denver against the Rockets? Join @Shapalicious and @MediaByAP on Mile High Hoops
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Nov 20, 2025 2:0 PM
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What feats are you dreaming Nikola Jokic achieves? | Mile High Hoops

Nikola Jokic makes history every night but what hasn't he accomplished that you would like to see? Shapiro and Piro discuss the Joker and red hot Nuggets on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

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Nov 17, 2025 3:0 PM
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How can the Nuggets survive two key injuries | Mile High Hoops

Nikola Jokic just had two of the best games of his career but the attention in Denver is just as much on injuries to Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson. The two wings left Wednesday's win and did not return. Now what for the Nuggets? Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

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Nov 13, 2025 1:30 PM
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Nuggets bench is full of cult heroes | Mile High Hoops

Nuggets bench is full of cult heroes. The bench depth has been very impressive and Nikola Jokic's start to the season has been insane. Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops podcast...

00:23:46
Nov 10, 2025 1:30 PM
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The Nuggets have a simple way to get WAY better | Mile High Hoops

Home cooking is working for the Denver Nuggets but one thing they focused on this offseason still hasn’t shown up in games quite yet. Why the team is close to a giant breakthrough and what it will mean, now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast with Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro

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Nov 6, 2025 1:35 PM
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An early season NBA power ranking | Mile High Hoops

Where do the Denver Nuggets stack up in the NBA after five games? Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast as they go over the start of the league’s season and set up a big week at Ball Arena.

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Nov 3, 2025 1:40 PM
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Nuggets snap the streak against the Wolves, what does it mean for the season? Mile High Hoops
A complete win and one against a rival gives hints at what the Nuggets future will look like moving forward. Join Shapiro and Piro on Mile High Hoops as they break down the Nuggets 3 game win streak and tell you why the NBA cup needs to change.
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Oct 30, 2025 1:30 PM
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Early lessons from the Nuggets start | Mile High Hoops
Nikola Jokic is off to a strange start but Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon look strong. What have we learned from the Nuggets first two games? Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!
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Oct 27, 2025 1:15 PM
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The three things we’re looking for on Nuggets opening night | Mile High Hoops

The Nuggets season tips TONIGHT. Does a magical campaign begin in just a few hours? The guys lay out a few things they’ll be looking to in Golden State to know if things could be special. Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!

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Oct 23, 2025 1:30 PM
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It’s championship or bust for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets this year | Mile High Hoops
The NBA season starts TODAY. Finals picks, MVP prediction, Nuggets record, biggest question in Denver and the West, dark horses, breakout stars and more. Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!
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Oct 21, 2025 10:30 AM
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Reacting to Christian Brauns massive extension with the Nuggets | Mile High Hoops

The Denver Nuggets just PAID Christian Braun, what does it mean for the team and the two guard? Reacting to the deal and how this changes the franchise’s future. Join Shapiro and Piro on the Mile High Hoops Podcast!

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Oct 20, 2025 1:30 PM
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Nuggets Media Day: Why it’s championship or bust this season

The Denver Nuggets hosted Media Day on Monday and made one thing clear: they’re chasing a championship this season. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro were at Ball Arena and have some big thoughts about Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, David Adelman and more on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast

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Sep 30, 2025 2:0 AM
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Why the Denver Nuggets WON the offseason
The Denver Nuggets have made four significant additions this offseason, acquiring Cameron Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro explain why the team is SO MUCH better now than before on the Mile High Hoops Podcast. Plus, does Nikola Jokic's contract decision mean anything?
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Jul 10, 2025 3:16 PM
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Nuggets make BLOCKBUSTER move, TRADE Michael Porter Jr.

Did the Denver Nuggets win the trade by dealing MPJ for Cam Johnson? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro go through a WILD first few hours of free agency, including bringing back Bruce Brown, now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

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Jun 30, 2025 8:27 PM
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Reacting to the Nuggets Front Office Moves – Genius or Gamble?

The Denver Nuggets now have a front office, finalizing their structure on Monday by promoting interim general manager Ben Tenzer and adding Timberwolves' executive Jon Wallace. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro react to the long-awaited announcement. Plus, what do Kevin Durant and Dario Saric have to do with it?

00:33:42
Jun 23, 2025 2:49 PM
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What we LEARNED from David Adelman’s introductory news conference | Mile High Hoops

Josh Kroenke introduced David Adelman as the Denver Nuggets 23rd head coach on Wednesday — Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro were there. Is the boss right that a culture reset is NOT needed? Is DA focused on the right things as he takes over? And the debate rages on: do the Nuggets have enough to win another title or not? Now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

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May 29, 2025 2:43 PM
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Six QUESTIONS about the Nuggets roster they MUST answer this offseason | Mile High Hoops
Should the Denver Nuggets star hunt this summer or spend the offseason accumulating depth? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro debate that question and several other big ones on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast.
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May 27, 2025 2:19 PM
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Why the Nuggets Chose David Adelman as Head Coach | Offseason Vision Explained

The Denver Nuggets named David Adelman as their new head coach in a Thursday press conference, where big boss Josh Kroenke explained his vision for the team's offseason. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro break it down on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

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May 22, 2025 4:35 PM
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What’s the BIGGEST question of the Nuggets offseason? | May 20, 2025

The Denver Nuggets season ended on Sunday in a Game 7 for the second straight season so how does the team attack the summer? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro give their first thoughts about the offseason on today’s Mile High Hoops Podcast.

00:36:12
May 20, 2025 2:37 PM
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Nuggets run out of gas in Game 7, lose to Thunder

For the second straight season, the Denver Nuggets' season ends in Game 7 of the second round, but this one feels a lot different. After a great start, Denver played a lousy game, and now a huge offseason begins. Jake Shapiro is live in OKC with Aniello Piro to chat about it all on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.

00:47:25
May 18, 2025 6:49 PM
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THE NUGGETS ARE NOT DONE YET! Force Game 7 After Beating OKC!

The Denver Nuggets did it again, off the ropes, to get the Oklahoma City Thunder in an elimination game — winning Thursday 119-107 thanks to an unlikely hero. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro break it down on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.

00:32:33
May 15, 2025 11:37 PM
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What RADICAL thing could the Nuggets do in Game 6? | Mile High Hoops

The Denver Nuggets are now behind the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-2 in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, does the Mile High City crew have any tricks left? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro debate if Denver can force a Game 7 and send this series back to the Sooner State.

00:20:56
May 15, 2025 2:14 PM
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Jokic drops 44 but Nuggets COLLAPSE AGAIN, Jamal Murray owns game 5 loss

Nikola Jokic put up 44 points in a monster Game 5 — but the Nuggets melted down again in the fourth quarter. We break down Denver's collapse, Jamal Murray taking full responsibility postgame, and what it means with the Nuggets now down 3-2 heading back to Denver. Can they still survive the Thunder and force Game 7? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro talk it through on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

00:46:29
May 14, 2025 12:26 AM
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Did OKC turn a corner with HUGE Game 4 win over the Nuggets? | Mile High Hoops

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at 2-2 in the NBA Playoffs. Jake Shapiro and James Merilatt see a path for Denver to something special this year but it starts with a win tonight in the Sooner State. Why Nikola Jokic might have a LEGENDARY night.

00:26:56
May 13, 2025 2:0 PM
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