Mike Evans

Mike Evans co-hosts 104.3 The Fan’s “Schlereth and Evans,” along with Mark Schlereth. Listen weekdays from 6a-9a. He’s a proud graduate of Syracuse University. Follow Mike: @MikeEvans1043

Right here, right now: It’s finally the Nuggets time to shine

Denver has grown up right before our eyes, as the Nuggets have morphed into a championship-caliber team during the playoffs
5 days ago

Could the Denver Nuggets turn into the NBA’s next dynasty?

The deck was stacked against the San Antonio Spurs, as well, but with a model very similar to the Nuggets, the Spurs hoisted five trophies
11 days ago

Nuggets ace championship test in monster Game 2 victory

On a night when they weren't supposed to win, Denver overcame everything being stacked against them to show they're a title-worthy team
18 days ago

The Avalanche face huge uncertainty heading into offseason

With two key players becoming huge question marks and a farm system that hasn't produced of late, Colorado might become a one-hit wonder
26 days ago

Two Nuggets can’t afford to be subpar in monster game with Suns

The stark contrast between how Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played in Games 1 and 2 versus Games 3 and 4 tells the story
28 days ago

As another playoff run starts, the Avs appear poised to defend their Cup

The are five big reasons why Colorado can make another deep playoff run this season, giving them a legit chance to hoist back-to-back Cups
2 months ago

There’s nothing left for the Avs to accomplish (in the regular season)

With a "big" game looming against the Wild, there's no need to worry about anything that happens between now and the start of the postseason
2 months ago

A season-long bumpy ride for the Avs is getting smooth at the right time

Despite having to battle through a Stanley Cup hangover, players leaving via free agency and injuries, Colorado is poised to win the West again
3 months ago

The Broncos are acing free agency with a plan that makes perfect sense

Sean Payton is building Denver's roster from the inside out, creating an identity that the team hasn't had since the Gary Kubiak days
3 months ago

Which team has a better chance of winning a title – the Avs or Nuggets?

Both tenants at Ball Arena have a great chance of making deep playoff runs, but trying to guess which one will go further is tricky business
3 months ago

The Nuggets should have only one response to getting slighted by the NBA

The best team in the Western Conference was ignored and disrespected during All-Star Weekend, which should provide ample motivation
3 months ago

It’s unfair for Russell Wilson to be labeled a villain in Broncos Country

The notion that Sean Payton has to ride into town in order to put a troublemaking quarterback in his place is inaccurate and misguided
4 months ago

Sean Payton is a home run hire to be the Broncos next head coach

It's time to debunk the criticisms of the Broncos new head coach, as Denver hit it out of the park by getting the best candidate available
4 months ago

It’s time for Nuggets fans to dream big; it’s NBA Finals or bust in Denver

Given the state of the Western Conference, as well as the way the Nuggets are built and the health of the team, it's time for new heights
5 months ago

Despite the standings, it’s still too early to be worried about the Avs

If the playoffs started today, the defending Stanley Cup champions wouldn't make the dance, but there's no reason to panic just yet
5 months ago

It’s time for Russell Wilson to make some concessions with the Broncos

If the quarterback wants to make amends for a dismal season, there are four things that he needs to change ASAP to make things right
6 months ago

The Buffaloes are about to find out just how the sausage is really made

Having a big-time college football program brings a lot of positives to a university, but it also means being willing to accept what it takes
6 months ago

Broncos Country can still hold out hope for Russell Wilson

There are reasons why Denver's offense has derailed and their quarterback's play has gotten so bad, and it's not all about No. 3's decline
6 months ago

Avs are setting the standard for what other Denver sports team should be

On a Denver sports scene that is littered with poor play, poor coaching, poor ownership and poor culture, the defending Stanley Cup champs stand as a beacon on the hill
7 months ago

Stubborn and selfish Russell Wilson will get Nathaniel Hackett fired

The head coach is doing what the quarterback wants, which has resulted in a terrible offense that is about to get one of them a pink slip
7 months ago

After saving his job in London, Nathaniel Hackett can’t rest easy

The Broncos head coach survived the bye week, but he won't survive the season if things don't get better on the field in the second half
7 months ago

At deadline, the Broncos wave the white flag on the 2022 season

By trading away a core member of their defense, Denver admitted that they aren't going anywhere this season and have turned toward 2023
7 months ago

The issues for the Broncos offense aren’t totally a Russell Wilson problem

While the Broncos may have lost to the Jets, Russell Wilson won, because with Brett Rypien starting the Denver offense actually looked worse
7 months ago

After six games, Russell Wilson has lost the right to do things his way

It's been all about Russell Wilson since the quarterback arrived in Denver, a pattern that needs to change if the Broncos are going to improve
8 months ago