Denver Nuggets fans face tough “Would You Rather” dilemmas as contract decisions loom and questions about the team’s future intensify. Should the Nuggets overpay Peyton Watson or risk losing him for an uninspiring sign-and-trade? Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn break down comparable NBA deals, cap implications, and what a $30 million AAV could mean for Denver’s roster construction. The conversation heats up with bold hypotheticals: Is it time to blow up the core around Nikola Jokić for a defensive overhaul, or should the Nuggets run it back despite recent playoff disappointments? Hot topics include trading draft picks for impact role players, weighing Jamal Murray versus Donovan Mitchell as a running mate for Jokić, and the importance of young talent like Christian Braun and Peyton Watson. With tax strategies and Colorado’s brutal sports spring adding pressure, the hosts dissect every angle of the Nuggets’ high-stakes offseason. 00:00 Analyzing Peyton Watson's Game Model 04:07 Nikhil Alexander Walker's free agency 06:43 NBA trade discussions 12:23 Discussing Jamal's trade value 13:33 Discussing a potential NBA trade 18:54 Evaluating Player Performance 21:08 Discussing Denver's draft challenges 24:04 Discussing team building and player age 26:43 Assessing Peyton's potential role 31:02 Discussing Nuggets' team strategy 35:01 Financial strategies in online discourse 36:17 Ryan's persistence Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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 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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. 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.
