MOCK DRAFT: Who Should The Nuggets Take With Their NBA Draft Pick?

Denver Nuggets face a pivotal decision in the 2026 NBA Draft: can they land a true difference-maker at pick 26, or will they opt for a reliable rotation piece? Hosts Nick and Ryan Blackburn break down their final draft boards, spotlighting prospects like Dalen Swain, Cameron Carr, Joshua Jefferson, and Zuby Ejiofor, with lively debate over Jaden Quaintance's upside versus risk. Mock draft simulations add intrigue—what if a projected lottery talent unexpectedly slides? Their conversation explores positional needs, from athletic, switchable wings to plug-and-play power forwards, and the potential impact of drafting a creative guard like Ibuka Okorie. The show asks: should Denver swing for long-term potential or prioritize immediate bench strength behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? With consensus forming on ideal targets, the pressure is on the Nuggets front office to make the pick count. Don’t miss this strategic look at Denver’s draft-day options and what it means for the franchise’s future. 00:00 Discussing the Nuggets' 26th pick 06:04 Draft pick strategy discussion 08:45 Discussing draft prospects preferences 11:49 Using the Cali app for investing 16:18 Analyzing a player's potential 17:51 Potential of young basketball players 20:02 Denver's draft strategy discussion 24:00 Finding and Communicating with Talent 28:58 Discussing First-Round Point Guards 32:27 Discussing Denver's point guard options 35:32 Evaluating NBA player prospects 37:19 NBA draft recap preview Everydayer Club If 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/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 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. 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. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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)