Matt Schubert

Sports Editor

Matt Schubert

Matt Schubert is the former Sports Editor for The Denver Post. He left in 2024. He is a graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. His journalism career has spanned three time zones and four states, with previous stops in Washington, Nebraska and Indiana.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets winces after a scramble for a loose ball against Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers ended up on the ground during the fourth quarter of the Clippers鈥� 105-102 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Kawhi Leonard goes nuclear, Nikola Jokic dons a sleeve and Russell Westbrook rides the rollercoaster

April 22, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk Denver's playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) shoots against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during a first-round NHL hockey playoff game in Dallas, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Avalanche-Stars Game 1 slapshots: If Mackenzie Blackwood is going to play like this, Western Conference is in trouble

April 19, 2025 at 9:48 p.m.

Instant reaction from the Avalanche鈥檚 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

University of Colorado Head Football Coach Bill McCartney is carried off the field after a 27-21 win against rival Nebraska, on Nov. 4, 1989, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Cliff Grassmick/Daily Camera)

CU to place bronze statue of Bill McCartney outside Folsom Field

April 19, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

On the same day the CU football program honored two of its most recent greats, the school announced it would soon honor one from its distant past, too.

Manager Clint Hurdle looks on during spring training practice in Tucson. John Leyba/ The Denver Post

Clint Hurdle to replace Hensley Meulens as Rockies hitting coach

April 17, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

The Rockies' offensive struggles finally caught up to Hensley Meulens -- and brought Clint Hurdle back into the fold.

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets backs down James Harden (1) of the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: A Nuggets-Clippers playoff preview, an NBA awards ballot reveal and the scariest postseason performers

April 16, 2025 at 5:59 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert dig into Denver's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Playoffs.

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during fourth quarter of the Timberwolves鈥� 140-139 double-overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets playoff scenarios, explained: Western Conference seeding, tiebreakers, first-round matchups

April 12, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

Don't want to sweat through another Nuggets vs. Timberwolves playoff series? Here's what you need to root for on Sunday to avoid it in the first round.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth stand side by side before Nikola Jokic (15) is awarded the Michael Jordan Kia MVP trophy before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Michael Malone, Calvin Booth fired in stunning franchise shakeup

April 8, 2025 at 11:44 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando Matt Schubert discuss the stunning firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth.

Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets stands on the sidelines during introductions before the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, December 10, 2018. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Memphis Grizzlies at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Michael Malone fired: NBA coaches react to former Nuggets head coach’s ouster

April 8, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

Michael Malone's firing sent shockwaves across the NBA with coaches across the league reacting to the end of his Denver Nuggets tenure.

University of Denver鈥檚 Zeev Buium poses for a portrait at Magness Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

DU defenseman Zeev Buium named Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick Finalist

April 3, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

Zeev Buium is chasing not one, but two pieces of hardware next week in St. Louis.

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to turning the ball over during the fourth quarter of the San Antonio Spurs鈥� 113-106 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Russell Westbrook’s Minnesota mistake, the Western pecking order and a confidence game

April 3, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk after a pair of regrettable losses for Denver.

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馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Kawhi Leonard goes nuclear, Nikola Jokic dons a sleeve and Russell Westbrook rides the rollercoaster

Avalanche-Stars Game 1 slapshots: If Mackenzie Blackwood is going to play like this, Western Conference is in trouble

CU to place bronze statue of Bill McCartney outside Folsom Field

Clint Hurdle to replace Hensley Meulens as Rockies hitting coach

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: A Nuggets-Clippers playoff preview, an NBA awards ballot reveal and the scariest postseason performers

Nuggets playoff scenarios, explained: Western Conference seeding, tiebreakers, first-round matchups

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Michael Malone, Calvin Booth fired in stunning franchise shakeup

Michael Malone fired: NBA coaches react to former Nuggets head coach’s ouster

DU defenseman Zeev Buium named Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick Finalist

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Russell Westbrook’s Minnesota mistake, the Western pecking order and a confidence game