Rainbow Skyline: A Show About The Denver Nuggets The Athletic

On the finale of Rainbow Skyline, Dave DuFour and Kendra Andrews say goodbye to the podcast, and look ahead to what's next. Whether you have listened once or to every episode, thank you all so much for supporting the Rainbow Skyline podcast. None of this would have been possible without your help. From Dave, Kendra and the rest of our Athletic staff, best wishes to all and go Nuggets!

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Sure, a larger number in the win column would be welcomed by Nuggets fans, but is the club right about where everyone expected them to be to begin the season, or are they off course? Dave and Kendra investigate that thought and compare it to the reality of Denver's current situation. What were the expectations for the defense early on (4:30)? What about performances from Nikola Jokic (10:00), Jamal Murray (12:00) and Michael Porter Jr. (14:30)? How about everyone else (18:30)?

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Merry Christmas/Christmas Eve to all! Is there a gift receipt for Denver's loss to the Sacramento Kings in the season opener? Dave and Kendra share their reactions to the Nuggets first contest of the new season (:45). How concerning was Jamal Murray's performance, and Will Barton's night-in, night-out output is vital to this club's success (6:15). Dave and Kendra dish on their irrational takeaways from game one, including: P.J. Dozier is going to more important for Denver this season than Torrey Craig last year (14:00). Plus, the dynamite Denver duo preview the Nuggets' Christmas game against the Los Angeles Clippers (18:45).

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Dave DuFour and Kendra Andrews return to answer five of the biggest questions looming over the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2021 season. Chiefly, who will fill the void Jerami Grant left (1:45)? Could we see a rejuvenated Paul Millsap? Is a Millsap, JaMychal Green Zeke Nnaji rotation talented enough to recreate Grant's production from last season? Who will step up as the team's best defender (7:00)? Will the club be resigned to tasking Gary Harris with the most difficult matchup? Plus, Jamal Murray will no longer be hid on defense. Who do Dave and Kendra believe will comprise the starting lineup (12:00)? Is Michael Porter Jr. a for-sure regular? Who can we expect to impact the team off the bench? Though not a betting man, Dave believes Nikola Jokic has a puncher's chance of being a contender for MVP (14:15). Does the short turnaround to start the year bode well for Jokic? Lastly, what are the duo's expectation for Denver this year (19:15)?

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We practice load management here on Rainbow Skyline, so with Dave and Kendra rested and back in the starting rotation, the duo address the Nuggets' most recent off-season moves, particularly, Jerami Grant's departure from Denver (1:00). What's the fallout of this key loss? Who does Denver see as a viable replacement, and why did Grant leave? After chatting about subtractions from the team, Dave and Kendra converse about additions and new faces within the organization (10:30). How will JaMychal Green be deployed within the confines of the offense and defense? How will Denver's other acquisitions be used? Lastly, the podcast pair key in on an important element within Denver's offense that may experience regression this year (16:30).

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Dave and Kendra are back from their post-NBA bubble vacations to breakdown Denver's 2021 NBA Draft haul! What are the Nuggets getting in draftees Zeke Nnaji and R.J. Hampton? Will they figure into the team's designs this season, or are they more developmental projects? The duo also preview the upcoming free agency period and key in on targets that would help Denver...including Facundo Campazzo (the signing would come included with Campazzo stan, Dave.)

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