Joel Rush
@joelrushnba.bsky.social
Denver #Nuggets writer for Forbes.
Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone.
Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off.
My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/
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Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone.
Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off.
My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/
My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
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Joel Rush
@joelrushnba.bsky.social
· Sep 27
Can Bruce Brown Regain His 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship Form? [Film Study]
Bruce Brown was pivotal in the Nuggets' first title win, and a fan favorite.
This film study examines if he can regain that championship impact in his return to Denver.
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Bruce Brown was not only pivotal in the #Nuggets' first title win, but a fan favorite.
In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?
I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
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In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?
I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
@forbes.com Sports: www.forbes.com/sites/joelru...
No matter the ultimate outcome of this game, I stand by this. 👇 The Broncos should've crushed this game. Instead it's been fold after fold after fold all night. Pretty disappointing for an ostensibly aspiring Superbowl contender.
Broncos - overrated until proven otherwise when it actually counts.
I'm entirely unimpressed with the Broncos' defense, which I was told was the best in the league. They look soft, they look like they're just giving up easy crap, they do NOT look like the Orange Crush (and yes, I had the can collection featuring Lyle Alzado in 1977).
December 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
No matter the ultimate outcome of this game, I stand by this. 👇 The Broncos should've crushed this game. Instead it's been fold after fold after fold all night. Pretty disappointing for an ostensibly aspiring Superbowl contender.
Broncos - overrated until proven otherwise when it actually counts.
I'm entirely unimpressed with the Broncos' defense, which I was told was the best in the league. They look soft, they look like they're just giving up easy crap, they do NOT look like the Orange Crush (and yes, I had the can collection featuring Lyle Alzado in 1977).
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Broncos - overrated until proven otherwise when it actually counts.
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Wow, the rookie Pat Bryant delivers what could become the biggest play for the Broncos in this game, clinching a clutch pass to nab another 1st down, and sets up Harvey to punch it through for the TD.
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Wow, the rookie Pat Bryant delivers what could become the biggest play for the Broncos in this game, clinching a clutch pass to nab another 1st down, and sets up Harvey to punch it through for the TD.
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Did Evan Engram borrow Zeke Nnaji's hands?
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Like I said before. Swiss cheese.
I'm entirely unimpressed with the Broncos' defense, which I was told was the best in the league. They look soft, they look like they're just giving up easy crap, they do NOT look like the Orange Crush (and yes, I had the can collection featuring Lyle Alzado in 1977).
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Like I said before. Swiss cheese.
I'm entirely unimpressed with the Broncos' defense, which I was told was the best in the league. They look soft, they look like they're just giving up easy crap, they do NOT look like the Orange Crush (and yes, I had the can collection featuring Lyle Alzado in 1977).
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I'm entirely unimpressed with the Broncos' defense, which I was told was the best in the league. They look soft, they look like they're just giving up easy crap, they do NOT look like the Orange Crush (and yes, I had the can collection featuring Lyle Alzado in 1977).
If you were to look at the ratio by NFL quarterbacks (w/ X number of starts) of the fewest 1st half touchdowns to the most 2nd half touchdowns, could anyone beat Bo Nix? Seems like he can't do diddley squat in 1st halves.
December 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
If you were to look at the ratio by NFL quarterbacks (w/ X number of starts) of the fewest 1st half touchdowns to the most 2nd half touchdowns, could anyone beat Bo Nix? Seems like he can't do diddley squat in 1st halves.
Like, I'm no NFL expert, but it strikes me that the Broncos' offensive line may have some issues.
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Like, I'm no NFL expert, but it strikes me that the Broncos' offensive line may have some issues.
I admittedly am very out of the loop on Broncos/NFL stuff, but my general understanding is that their tight end play has been weak of late. But that last play was perfectly executed, good to see.
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I admittedly am very out of the loop on Broncos/NFL stuff, but my general understanding is that their tight end play has been weak of late. But that last play was perfectly executed, good to see.
Did Evan Engram borrow Zeke Nnaji's hands?
December 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Did Evan Engram borrow Zeke Nnaji's hands?
Ok, there we go, great interception, now it's incumbent on Nix to orchestrate a TD drive.
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Ok, there we go, great interception, now it's incumbent on Nix to orchestrate a TD drive.
But damn, swiss cheese on 3rd & 12. Isn't the Broncos' defense supposed to be good?
Man, been waiting for that sack. Been very underwhelmed by the Broncos defense this game.
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
But damn, swiss cheese on 3rd & 12. Isn't the Broncos' defense supposed to be good?
Man, been waiting for that sack. Been very underwhelmed by the Broncos defense this game.
December 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Man, been waiting for that sack. Been very underwhelmed by the Broncos defense this game.
The Washington helmet logo, while definitely preferable to some racist shit, now kinda looks like a corporate logo. Think they oughtta keep workshopping it.
December 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The Washington helmet logo, while definitely preferable to some racist shit, now kinda looks like a corporate logo. Think they oughtta keep workshopping it.
Man, fantastic denial of the catch by Riley Moss to force the punt, looked like Washington was marching down the field, he shut it down.
December 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Man, fantastic denial of the catch by Riley Moss to force the punt, looked like Washington was marching down the field, he shut it down.
Feel like that last Bo Nix sequence was a perfect encapsulation of who he's been. First, great pass out of the pocket for the 1st down. Then, near-interception. Then, under pressure, incomplete. Then, another 1st down pass. Up and down and up again.
#Broncos
#Broncos
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Feel like that last Bo Nix sequence was a perfect encapsulation of who he's been. First, great pass out of the pocket for the 1st down. Then, near-interception. Then, under pressure, incomplete. Then, another 1st down pass. Up and down and up again.
#Broncos
#Broncos
Khaman Maluach is listed at 7'1", but it looks to me like he's probably taller. He looked pretty towering out there, even alongside Nikola Jokic.
November 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Khaman Maluach is listed at 7'1", but it looks to me like he's probably taller. He looked pretty towering out there, even alongside Nikola Jokic.
Spencer Jones for the #Nuggets tonight so far:
13 points, 5 of 9, 3 of 5 from 3, 7 rebounds, 1 assist (but like 2 more pretty great potential assists), 1 block, +10
Denver just has got to guarantee him to a standard contract before the deadline.
13 points, 5 of 9, 3 of 5 from 3, 7 rebounds, 1 assist (but like 2 more pretty great potential assists), 1 block, +10
Denver just has got to guarantee him to a standard contract before the deadline.
November 30, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Spencer Jones for the #Nuggets tonight so far:
13 points, 5 of 9, 3 of 5 from 3, 7 rebounds, 1 assist (but like 2 more pretty great potential assists), 1 block, +10
Denver just has got to guarantee him to a standard contract before the deadline.
13 points, 5 of 9, 3 of 5 from 3, 7 rebounds, 1 assist (but like 2 more pretty great potential assists), 1 block, +10
Denver just has got to guarantee him to a standard contract before the deadline.
Despite being a long-developing trend, this was largely cemented last playoffs by OKC & Alex Caruso, who was given free rein to absolutely maul Nikola Jokic on every possession w/ no calls.
Meanwhile, SGA grifts all night & gets praised for being "great at getting to the line."
Meanwhile, SGA grifts all night & gets praised for being "great at getting to the line."
We have now officially reached the "Devin Booker is allowed to bash Nikola Jokic in the face" level of the NBA green lighting smalls to just foul the shit out of Joker with no whistles.
November 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Despite being a long-developing trend, this was largely cemented last playoffs by OKC & Alex Caruso, who was given free rein to absolutely maul Nikola Jokic on every possession w/ no calls.
Meanwhile, SGA grifts all night & gets praised for being "great at getting to the line."
Meanwhile, SGA grifts all night & gets praised for being "great at getting to the line."
We have now officially reached the "Devin Booker is allowed to bash Nikola Jokic in the face" level of the NBA green lighting smalls to just foul the shit out of Joker with no whistles.
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
We have now officially reached the "Devin Booker is allowed to bash Nikola Jokic in the face" level of the NBA green lighting smalls to just foul the shit out of Joker with no whistles.
I mean, the obvious assumption would be that he wants to save time outs, but I can't claim to really know his reasoning.
Any idea why DA is so hesitant to use his challenges? I get the "keep your powder dry for a critical moment" notion, but he seems to take that too far.
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I mean, the obvious assumption would be that he wants to save time outs, but I can't claim to really know his reasoning.
Another missed challenge opportunity by DA, Book clearly kicked out.
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Another missed challenge opportunity by DA, Book clearly kicked out.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. catches fire and drains 4 triples in the 1st half for the #Nuggets
#MileHighBasketball
Tim Hardaway Jr. catches fire and drains 4 triples in the 1st half for the #Nuggets
#MileHighBasketball
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Tim Hardaway Jr. catches fire and drains 4 triples in the 1st half for the #Nuggets
#MileHighBasketball
Tim Hardaway Jr. catches fire and drains 4 triples in the 1st half for the #Nuggets
#MileHighBasketball