Basketball in the Mountains

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Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King talks basketball across the Mountain time zone from the NBA to college.

  1. 3d ago

    2026-27 Season Preview: Can Utah State continue its golden era in the Pac-12? (with Jason Walker) | Episode 99

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! It's time to begin our team-specific season previews with the college basketball season just a few weeks away and there's no better team to start with than reigning Mountain West champion Utah State. Jason Walker from Cache Valley Daily returns to talk all things Aggies ahead of the first season under coach Ben Jacobson and in the new-look Pac-12. They talk through the biggest storylines for the team, including why this golden age of Utah State basketball feels set to continue thanks to a talented roster led by returning conference player of the year Mason Falslev. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the college basketball season right around the corner! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  2. 6d ago

    Full NBA season predictions! Conference standings 1-15, awards & playoff picks and more (with Troy Finnegan) | Episode 98

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! Troy Finnegan from ClutchPoints returns for a full 2026-27 NBA season predictions show. The guys run through their Eastern and Western conference standings projections 1-15, highlighting where they agree and where they don't. Plus, full awards picks and playoff predictions each with a different NBA champion. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  3. Oct 10

    A vibes-based preview for the Nuggets, Suns & Jazz with the NBA season two weeks away! (with David Arroyo)

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! Friend of the show David Arroyo joins for the first time for a vibes-based NBA season preview less than two weeks away from the start of the 2026-27 campaign. After taking a general look at the league, the guys dive into the Nuggets and the biggest questions facing the franchise. Is there any reason to still be worried about Nikola Jokic not re-signing next summer? Is this the last year of the Jokic-Murray-Gordon trio? Will the DeMar DeRozan signing meaningfully improve the bnech? Then, they take a look at the Jazz, who will look to take a major step forward this season after years of rebuilding. David gives his take on why he thinks Utah is a playoff team and the reasons for optimism in Salt Lake City, led by Keyonte George and Darryn Peterson. Finally, the guys discuss the Suns, who have killed all of the good vibes from last season in the summer, mostly due to the trade for Miles Bridges. How long will Phoenix be content with a ceiling as the No. 7 seed in the West and will Devin Booker ever request a trade? Plus, a look at some of the encouraging young depth on the roster. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  4. Aug 28

    The Peyton Watson saga finally ends with a trade to the Cavaliers, so now what for Denver? Full Nuggets offseason review (with Vinny Benedetto) | Episode 96

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! Vinny Benedetto from The Denver Gazette returns to talk all things Nuggets in the wake of the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade to the Cavaliers that brings back an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to Denver. The guys talk through a disappointing offseason for the Nuggets, one that has frustrated the fan base and leaves a lot of questions heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, especially for a new-look bench unit that will now be led by new free agent signing DeMar DeRozan. Still, Denver might be the top team behind favorites San Antonio and Oklahoma City in the Western Conference and Vinny and Tyler give their takes on how the Nuggets season could go, both good and bad. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  5. Aug 6

    NBA Summer League takeaways with Tyler Rucker from No Ceilings NBA! | Episode 95

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! Tyler Rucker from No Ceilings NBA joins to talk all things Summer League. Starting with players from local college teams, the guys give their take on No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and how the former BYU star performed in Las Vegas, as well as his fit with the Washington Wizards going forward. Then, they hit on one of the stars of the summer in Arizona's Brayden Burries, who went to the Milwaukee Bucks in the lottery and shined in Vegas. They wrap up by discussing all three NBA teams in the MT time zone, starting in Utah and with new Jazz star Darryn Peterson, who looked the part both in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. Finally, they break down Khaman Maluach's impressive showing for the Phoenix Suns and how he fits in the rotation this season before giving a few quick takeaways on Nuggets rookies Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  6. Jul 31

    A Denver Nuggets vibes check a month into free agency and with Peyton Watson still unsigned (with Troy Finnegan) | Episode 94

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! Troy Finnegan returns for a temperature check on the Nuggets fan base a month into free agency and with the team doing very little so far. Peyton Watson still remains unsigned and his restricted free agency doesn't seem to be coming to an end anytime soon, nor do any trades feel imminent. Tyler and Troy assess the few moves Denver has made so far, including the signings of Marvin Bagley and Alpha Diallo, as well as the news that veteran coach Dave Joerger is joining David Adelman's staff as the top assistant. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  7. Jul 2

    A surprise Jazz trade with Walker Kessler going to Lakers for bounty of picks! Plus, a disappointing Suns trade and a quiet start to free agency for the Nuggets (with Chandler Holt) | Episode 93

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! Chandler Holt from KSL Sports returns to talk all things Jazz in the wake of a stunning trade as center Walker Kessler is sent to the Los Angeles Lakers for multiple first-round draft picks and swaps. Why Utah was so eager to make this move this summer and what could come next for the franchise with No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson also in the fold. Tyler and Chandler also talk about what to expect from the Jazz's young players at NBA Summer League, most notably Peterson and Ace Bailey. Finally, Tyler wraps the show with some thoughts on the Phoenix Suns trading for Miles Bridges, a move that disappointed large portions of the fan base, as well as the Nuggets having a quiet start to free agency as the Peyton Watson (and more) situation is yet to be resolved in Denver. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

  8. Jun 28

    Jazz take Darryn Peterson at No. 2! Full NBA Draft recap, plus Suns re-sign Mark Williams and Nuggets rumors galore | Episode 92

    Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains! It's a solo edition today as we're talking all things NBA Draft. It's time to get excited about the future in Utah as the Jazz take Darryn Peterson No. 2 overall in what they hope is the final piece of the rebuild and the spark that returns the franchise back to contention in the Western Conference as soon as next season. Next, Tyler breaks down the Suns moving up to draft Arizona's Koa Peat with the final pick in the first round and Phoenix also re-signing Mark Williams to a very reasonable contract to essentially fill out the roster. Finally, he breaks down the Nuggets' two second-round picks and the swath of rumors surrounding Denver, including Nikola Jokic potentially not signing a super-max extension this summer and Celtics star Jaylen Brown being a potential trade target. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs Follow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

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