BONUS Episode: Reader Questions and Season Predictions Part 2

**PART 2 BONUS Episode Of Our Season Preview**   Denver Nuggets fans brace for a bold season: can Nikola Jokic’s MVP campaign and Jamal Murray’s potential All-NBA leap propel Denver to the top of the Western Conference? Matt Moore, Ryan Blackburn, and Swipa debate win totals, Western Conference standings, and the ceilings for key rivals like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. The trio challenge conventional wisdom on teams such as the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks, raising compelling questions about defensive depth, bench rotations, and the Nuggets’ playoff resilience. Key segments spotlight who could be Denver’s most improved player—will Julian Strawther or Trevon Brazile make the leap?—and whether DeMar DeRozan or Marvin Bagley will anchor the bench as Sixth Man. Trade scenarios, the challenge of finding a backup point guard, and Aaron Gordon’s future are dissected. Can Coach Michael Malone’s adjustments cement the Nuggets’ contender status, or will tough early matchups shape the team’s identity?     ### **Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!** **Indeed** Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   **PrizePicks** Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code **LOCKEDONNBA** and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! **Odoo** **Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at** https://Odoo.com/lockedon**.** **KALSHI** **Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.** **Gametime** Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code **LOCKEDON** for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. **FanDuel** This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new **FanDuel Rewards Club**, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.   ***FANDUEL DISCLAIMER**: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)* Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.