Afternoon Drive

Mike Klis of 9News released an article this morning on Rockies General Manager Bill Schmidt. Schmidt addressed the team's historically poor performance, but per usual, it was full of ridiculous excuses. Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl break down the delusion that Schmidt and Dick Monfort live under. SGA wins NBA MVP with 71 of the first-place votes. Nikola Jokic earned the other 29 first-place votes. Quick reaction to the MVP results and a look at Jokic's greatness compared to some other all-time greats. Tune in to a Thursday edition of Hot Takes!

Michael Malone made his presence felt on ESPN's NBA Countdown, as he had a couple comments last night that rubbed Nuggets fans the wrong way. Both the Nuggets and Avalanche are still in championship windows, so how will each team attack the offseason? There are betting odds on Michael Porter Jr.'s next team, with the Warriors leading the way with 3-to-1 odds to land MPJ. Eric and Bruce break it all down on a mid-week edition of Hot Takes!

The Nuggets are in search of a head coach, as well as a general manager. Has David Adelman shown enough to keep the HC job?  Would the Nuggets 2022-23 championship team have won the title in this year's Western Conference? Plus, with so many questions this offseason, do the Nuggets need to go into the second apron? Michael Malone has been named as a studio host for ESPN's NBA Countdown for the Western Conference Finals. What kind of insight will Malone provide? Eric and Bruce discuss on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes!

Well, after a courageous effort in Game 6 to force a seventh game, it didn't go the Nuggets way yesterday in Game 7, as OKC dominated Denver, 125-93. The Nuggets have a flawed roster, so what can be done in the offseason to improve? Eric and Bruce discuss all options, including potential trades of Michael Porter Jr. and Zeke Nnaji. Will the Nuggets go into the second apron this year? The guys explore all possibilities on a Monday edition of Hot Takes!

Nuggets use a gutsy performance to win Game 6. Jamal Murray battled through an illness, Nikola Jokic was Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun was solid and Julian Strawther provided a much-needed boost off the bench. Should Strawther have been playing more this series? And what are the chances the Nuggets can go into Oklahoma City and take Game 7 as well? Eric and Bruce break it down!

The NFL released the 2025 schedule last night, so naturally Eric and Bruce react to the Broncos schedule. Did Denver get a favorable draw to start the season? Is a Week 12 bye week ideal? And how about the Broncos getting four nationally televised games. Also, Nuggets-Thunder Game 6 is tonight - how much should David Adelman play Nikola Jokic in the second half? And how short should MPJ's leash be tonight? The guys dive into all of it!

Nikola Jokic had an MVP-type game last night in Game 5, but the Nuggets collapsed late, as OKC outscored Denver 34-19 in the 4th quarter to claim the win. The series is headed back to Denver for Game 6 on Thursday - can the Nuggets still win the series? And what should be done about Michael Porter Jr., who struggled again last night, scoring 2 points. How much championship mettle has Oklahoma City shown in the last two games? Tune in to a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes!

The Nuggets are in Oklahoma City for Game 5 tonight. Nikola Jokic has struggled in his last three games, so what is OKC doing to throw the MVP off his game? Can the Nuggets steal Game 5 like they did Game 1? NFL is slow rolling its schedule release - Broncos will play the Chiefs in Kansas City on Christmas and will play the Jets in London. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had some thoughts on the Buddy Black firing.

Bruce gives a quick recap of Broncos rookie minicamp before he and Eric dive into DEN-OKC. Denver looked gassed in their Game 4 loss to the Thunder. Have the lack of depth on the bench and minutes played by the starters finally caught up with the Nuggets? And what does it say about the series that Nikola Jokić can't find a way to overcome OKC's defense against him? The Rockies fired Bud Black after an absolutely horrendous start to the season. Who is really to blame for Colorado's struggles in the last few years?

Nuggets host the Thunder tonight in Game 3. How will Denver respond and what adjustments will they make after getting their doors blown off last game? Can the supporting cast step up and challenge OKC? Broncos minicamp begins this weekend - which rookies are Eric and Bruce most looking forward to seeing? Tune in to a Friday edition of 'Hot Takes'

Game 2 was an embarrassment for the Nuggets, as Oklahoma City blew them out, 149-106. Thunder set the tone early and score 87 points in the first half. Which was worse in the first half for the Nuggets - their offense or defense? Look ahead to Game 3 in Denver tomorrow night. Where does last night rank in terms of all-time blowouts involving Denver teams? Eric and Bruce get into it all!

Game 2 of the Nuggets vs. Thunder second-round series is tonight. How do the Nuggets matchup vs. OKC compared to how they did vs. the Clippers? Should David Adelman consider changing the starting lineup amid MPJ's struggles? Yesterday, the Avs fired assistant coach Ray Bennett, but announced Jared Bednar and Chris MacFarland will both be back next season. Any surprises with Bednar and MacFarland coming back? Eric and Bruce break it all down!

The Nuggets went into Oklahoma City and stole Game 1 from the Thunder, as Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds. Eric and Bruce take a closer look at some of the numbers from Game 1. David Adelman gave his team an inspiring postgame speech in the locker room after the win. Who is really the NBA MVP - SGA or Jokic? The guys get into it all!

Good news and bad news in the Mile High City for the pair of Game 7's on Saturday. Nuggets cruise to victory on their home floor over the Clippers and advance to play the OKC Thunder in the second round. Avs can't hold a 2-0 lead and lose Game 7, 4-2 to their division rival Stars. How much of a chance do Eric and Bruce give the Nuggets against the West-leading Thunder? And how much blame do Jared Bednar and Chris MacFarland deserve for the Avs first-round exit? Tune in to a Monday edition of Hot Takes!

The Avs beat the Stars, 7-4 in Game 6 and force a Game 7 back in Dallas tomorrow evening. Avs finally get the puck to bounce their way in Game 6, despite Oettinger outplaying Blackwood. The Clippers use a big 3rd quarter to take Game 6 from the Nuggets. Norman Powell and Nic Batum were instrumental in the win for LAC. What are the chances the Nuggets and Avs are victorious in Game 7 tomorrow? Eric and Bruce dive into it all!

The Nuggets and Avalanche are at it again tonight, with both teams playing in Game 6. Nuggets will face the Clippers in LA and the Avs face the Stars at Ball Arena. Can the Nuggets close out the series tonight? Will the Avs force a Game 7 back in Dallas? Eric and Bruce dive into the monumental playoff games tonight for the home teams.

Nuggets look very impressive in their 131-115 Game 5 win over the Clippers. Jamal Murray scores 43 points in the victory, including going 8-14 from long range. Nikola Jokic only scores 13 points in the win, but records another triple-double. Can the Nuggets close out the Clippers in Game 6? Eric and Bruce look at the Post NFL Draft power rankings and debate whether the Broncos are really the fourth best team in the AFC.

In Game 5 last night, the Stars jumped out to a 3-0 lead and beat the Avs by a score of 6-2. Dallas got a couple of fortuitous bounces on the two goals in the first period. Rockies lose to the Braves, 6-3 and are now 4-24 in 2025. It's the worst start to a season by any National League team in 149 years. Eric and Bruce dive into the Nuggets vs. Clippers pivotal Game 5 tonight from Ball Arena. Can Denver get contributions from their bench unit tonight? The guys break it all down!

Busy weekend in Colorado sports, as the Nuggets earned a dramatic victory in Game 4 with Aaron Gordon dunking home an alley-oop at the buzzer to tie the series with the Clippers at 2-2. Avs come out firing in Game 4, shutting out the Stars, 4-0. Gabe Landeskog scores a goal in the win. Avs-Stars Game 5 tonight in Dallas. Shedeur Sanders falls all the way to the 5th Round, before the Browns finally select the QB. How does Shedeur fit in Cleveland? Eric and Bruce break it all down!

Broncos shock most people by selecting defensive back Jahdae Barron with the 20th pick. Will Denver go with a running back in Round 2? Nuggets get blasted in Game 3, Jokic visibly frustrated. Shedeur Sanders slips out of the first round. Eric and Bruce break it all down on a Friday edition of 'Hot Takes.'