Jeff Morton on MPJ, Murray, Malone, and early season trends

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Jeff Morton on MPJ, Murray, Malone, and early season trends

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Ryan Blackburn and Jeff Morton, host of the CSG podcast and the King of Thornton, discuss the underwhelming start to the Denver Nuggets season. They look at where the Nuggets are struggling the most, discuss the returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., and take a closer look at Michael Malone's role in Denver's defensive struggles.

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Oct 25, 2022

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