Here we go, Nuggets fans.

Just 9 days away from the season opener. As far as the Nuggets went last year, I still think they have higher yet to go. I'm incredibly excited about this season and the additions that the Nuggets have made to the roster. I do not honestly believe that the Nuggets will be able to win another 55 games this season, but I do believe that they will win around 52 or so and challenge the Blazers for the division.

I'm going to the preseason game vs. the Twolves on Tuesday night and I couldn't be more ecstatic. I will get to (hopefully) see Lawson, Graham, White...sometimes preseason games are the best games for getting to see that first spark in a player, something that propels him to the next level.

It also means that I'll probably get to watch Kevin Love devour 3 pounds of nachos with cheese while sitting on the bench with his broken hand.

Remember, preseason games are just that - pre-season. The Broncos looked terrible in the preseason, and yet here they are at 5-0. The Nuggets have struggled some this preseason, but I do not think that that is any indication of the way they are going to be playing this year. I do think J.R.'s absence is going to hurt though, and I would be happy if we went 3-4 to start the first 7 games, TBQH.

Anyway...after a long summer of baseball and watching Rocktober fizzle out, I'm anticipating my Nuggets like none other. I hope you all are as well.

It's good to be back on Denver Stiffs/Pickaxe and Roll. :)