The Denver Nuggets are reportedly bringing back Head Coach David Adelman. Does that suggest the Nuggets are going to have more of a run it back approach? What do we think of the decision, and what are we hearing the team is thinking about right now? Can they still be contenders if they bring back Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon to fill out the big 3? Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, and Brendan Vogt come to you LIVE from DNVR HQ to break down everything you need to know in this edition of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast!

0:00 - Into

2:50 - What we're hearing

17:55 - Prioritizing PWat or Cam Johnson?

26:00 - Adelman is back

33:40 - The case for running it back with Jamal

42:45 - The case for running it back with AG

51:00 - Just changing guys 6-10?

57:15 - Superchats

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After six excruciating games to watch, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets got eliminated by the decimated Timberwolves team without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu.

Andy Bailey of the Bleacher Report joins Miroslav to discuss how much the perception of this Nuggets team has changed since the regular season and their 12-game winning streak. Plus:

• Distributing the blame pie

• If I were Josh Kroenke

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Nuggets fans are waking up to a new reality after the Denver Nuggets came up short in the 2026 playoffs. Nikola Jokic suddenly seems vulnerable and Jamal Murray may no longer be a reliable running mate for the 3x MVP. Aaron Gordon’s health is in doubt going forward and there is no easy way forward. So what was actually learned about David Adelman, Josh Kroenke, and the future of the Nuggets? The DNVR Nuggets podcast lays out the over-arching lessons from a difficult year.

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3:45 - Team needs more athleticism

18:25 - Jokic needs defense

28:45 - The Nuggets need ball handling

33:20 - AG's health can't be relied upon

35:35 - Jokic needs to work on his 3

38:20 - Can Jokic & Murray still be the foundation?

49:50 - The Nuggets took the wrong path since the championship

1:08:35 - Superchats

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