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.

Dalton Knecht, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 17th by the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Colorado prep product Dalton Knecht taken 17th overall by Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Draft

June 26, 2024 at 8:53 p.m.

Dalton Knecht's winding journey to the NBA found its end point.

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic passes off against Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis (8) and Al Horford (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan 19, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Looking back at NBA Finals, assessing draft options and an NBA championship draft

June 21, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks in the...

Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves pump fakes Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Who will stay, who will go for Denver this offseason, plus Luka Doncic vs. Nikola Jokic

June 5, 2024 at 2:18 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene a day before the NBA Finals with plenty to talk about.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) celebrates with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles, Sunday, June 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Rockies drop series finale against Dodgers after Austin Gomber lasts just three innings

June 2, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.

The Rockies' giant-killing days are done 鈥� for now.

Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth, president Josh Kroenke and head coach Michael Malone speak during the team鈥檚 end-of-year press conference at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 23, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: What went wrong for Denver, what comes next and the Nikola Jokic book to come with Mike Singer

May 28, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

In the latest of Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert are joined by former beat writer Mike Singer to talk Nikola Jokic and a whole lot else.

Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves鈥� 98-90 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Denver collapses in Game 7, Michael Malone blows up and what’s next for Denver

May 20, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Denver in a stunning Game 7 comeback.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets holds Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves at bay during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How it happened: Nuggets’ championship defense ends with Game 7 loss to Timberwolves

May 19, 2024 at 11:16 p.m.

Denver's title defense is done.

Niwot sophomore Addison Ritzenhein (1) competes 4A girls 3200m during the second day of the CHSAA state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, Colorado on Friday, May 17, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado state track meet, Day 3: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

May 10, 2025 at 1:17 a.m.

It抖阴ap Day 3 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

Battle Mountain senior Will Brunner, right, defended his 4A boys 3200 title by passing teammate Porter Middaugh, left, during the second day of the CHSAA state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, Colorado on Friday, May 17, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado state track meet, Day 2: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

May 17, 2024 at 7:02 p.m.

It抖阴ap Day 2 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

Monarch鈥檚 Tyler Rowan clears 5.11 meters during the Class 5A boys pole vault at the 2024 CHSAA state track and field championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, Colorado on May 16, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado state track meet, Day 1: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

May 17, 2024 at 3:35 a.m.

It抖阴ap Day 1 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

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