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It’s championship or bust for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets this year
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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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May 13, 2025 2:0 PM
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Are the Nuggets on the ropes following Game 4 loss vs Thunder?

The Denver Nuggets blow Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a horrible first and fourth quarter. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro talk it through on the Mile High Hoops Podcast now.

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May 11, 2025 6:54 PM
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Nuggets WIN Game 3 vs. Thunder despite terrible night from Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets are up 2-1 on the Oklahoma City Thunder after they clutch up with another playoff overtime win. On a night Nikola Jokic was off, Denver's cast outplayed OKC's. Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro talk it out on the Mile High Hoops Podcast

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May 10, 2025 12:58 AM
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EMBARRASSING: Nuggets STOMPED by Thunder in Game 2

The Denver Nuggets get crushed in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series comes to Colorado tied, but which game are you reading more into? Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro break it down on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.

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May 7, 2025 11:9 PM
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Aaron Gordon STEALS Game 1 with wild winner, can Nuggets ROB the series?

The Denver Nuggets make out like thieves, taking Game 1 from the Oklahoma City Thunder just before the horn. Will the Nikola Jokic classic be enough to flip the entire series? Now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast with Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro.

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May 6, 2025 12:52 AM
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Nuggets BLOW OUT the Clippers in Game 7, does this CHANGE everything for Denver?

The Denver Nuggets are through to Round 2, getting a giant win in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Legacies were on the line, but what does it change for a matchup with the NBA-best Thunder? Now on the Mile High Hoops Podcast with Jake Shapiro and Aniello Piro

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May 3, 2025 10:10 PM
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Nuggets NOT good enough in Game 6, Clippers force Game 7

The Denver Nuggets come back to Colorado losers of a Game 6 AGAIN. Now, a trip to Round 2 is on the line against the Los Angeles Clippers, but who has momentum? Jake Shapiro live from Intuit Dome and Aniello Piro discuss on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.

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May 2, 2025 1:47 AM
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Playoff Jamal Murray RETURNS as Nuggets STOMP Clippers in Game 5

The joy was back in Denver as the Nuggets thrived behind Jamal Murray's night to top the Los Angeles Clippers in a pivotal Game 5 of the NBA playoffs. Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro tell you why this year's Game 6 should be different on the Mile High Hoops Podcast.

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Apr 30, 2025 2:5 AM
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Will the Clippers play their BEST TRICK on Joker’s Nuggets again in Game 5? | Mile High Hoops

The Denver Nuggets have a pivotal Game 5 later tonight and Mile High Hoops wants to know if the Los Angeles Clippers found something special to beat Nikola Jokic late in Game 4.

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Apr 29, 2025 3:10 PM
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Are you more CONCERNED or CONVINCED with the Nuggets after a WILD Game 4

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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Apr 26, 2025 8:11 PM
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Is the season OVER for the Denver Nuggets?

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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Apr 25, 2025 12:34 AM
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