The Denver Nuggets ended up trading the 26th pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft tonight, but don’t tell Ryan that. He reacted live, along with some helpful hands, to discuss the NBA Draft live while it was going on. THere was a lot of build-up, then some trepidation. In the end, the Nuggets didn’t make a selection at all.
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes LIVE to react to the 2026 NBA Draft and whatever the Denver Nuggets decide to do. He’s joined by CTFazio to analyze the draft and Jeff Morton of the CSG Podcast to discuss what the night’s events mean for the Nuggets overall. Will the Nuggets make a selection with the 26th pick???
UPDATE: They will not.
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