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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. struggled on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics, going 0-of-8 from the field as Denver lost, 112-99. After the game, point guard Jamal Murray gave MPJ some sage advice, shooter to shooter. Jamal Murray on what he tells MPJ: “From shooter to shooter, ‘Just keep shooting.’” — Mike Singer (@msinger) […]

Kyle Kuzma just climbed over Michael Porter, Jr. and embarrassed the Denver Nuggets star with an emphatic jam. The Los Angeles Lakers reserve took full advantage of the Nuggets’ lackluster box out as he sprinted all the way from outside the arc to save Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s missed attempt. It didn’t matter that a 6-foot-10 MPJ […]

According to Sam Amick in The Athletic, when the Denver Nuggets decided to sit out the James Harden lottery a certain expectation was set—the team, especially the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter, Jr. must take a step forward building on the momentum of their 2020 Western Conference Finals appearance. Per Amick: […]

The Denver Nuggets were once again not able to take advantage of a big night from superstar center Nikola Jokic, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks, 125-112, on Monday night. Jokic admitted following the disappointing loss that he called out Michael Porter Jr. for taking an ill-advised shot during the fourth quarter as they looked to […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. swatted Kyle Kuzma’s layup attempt on Thursday, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward made sure to exact his revenge in the ensuing possession. With under five minutes left in the third period of the Nuggets-Lakers showdown at Staples Center, MPJ blocked Kuz’s easy deuce off the glass, which ignited […]

The 2018 Draft will go down in history as one of the most talented classes to enter the league. You’ve got the likes of Luka Doncic and Trae Young, both generational talents, headlining this class. There’s also Deandre Ayton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jaren Jackson Jr. as some of the most notable players to be drafted […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2020 playoff run in the bubble was one for the history books, and they aim to make their mark in the ever-so-tough Western Conference this year and beyond. However, Michael Porter Jr. needs to become the star they thought he would be if Denver hopes to contend. The Nuggets lost to the […]

Michael Porter Jr. presents an interesting problem for the Denver Nuggets. Outside of Nikola Jokic, he has the highest upside of any player on their team. He also is the biggest trade piece for the franchise. On the daily Locked On Nuggets Podcast, hosts Matt Moore and Adam Mares discuss Michael Porter Jr.’s fit with […]

The Denver Nuggets engaged on a double-overtime thriller with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. played significantly on the floor with 35 minutes of action but only managed to take nine shots from the field. He shared that he didn’t try to force anything, especially in a tightly-contested game, and was just […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is finally returning to the rotation on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Porter had been sidelined since Dec. 29 due to the league’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols, but ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported he has been activated. Denver F Michael Porter Jr., will be active and […]

After being out of action for a good part of a month, Denver Nuggets rising star Michael Porter Jr. appears to be on track to a return in the near future. Denver head coach Michael Malone provided a timely update on the status of the 22-year-old, and it’s an undeniably encouraging development for the squad. […]

After missing several games due to health protocols, Denver Nuggets sophomore Michael Porter Jr. is set to return very soon according to head coach Mike Malone. Per Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports,  Malone shared that he’s looking to have Porter Jr., back by the time the Nuggets start their five-game road trip on Friday. #Nuggets […]

According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has just confirmed that rising star, Michael Porter, Jr. or MPJ has tested positive for COVID-19. The young forward missed 3 games from January 1 to 6 due to the NBA’s contact tracing policy. He went on to miss another 4 […]

Michael Porter Jr. did not join the Denver Nuggets once again on Thursday night as Denver hosted the Dallas Mavericks. The 22-year-old has been away from the team for a week due to the league’s contact tracing protocol amid COVID-19. Porter was expected to join the team on Wednesday but due to recent developments, the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has missed each of the team’s last three games due to the league’s COVID-19 protocols, but he should be available Thursday night. Nuggets insider Kay Winge reported Porter should be cleared to return from COVID-19 contact tracing if “all things go as planned.” Assuming all things go as planned, […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. could miss a number of days as he goes through the NBA’s health and safety protocols, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Porter will miss his team’s matchup on Friday against the Phoenix Suns, and it’s unclear how many more games he’ll be unavailable for. Charania […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic recently lauded the talent of their third-year wing Michael Porter Jr. The two-time All-Star then expressed his desire for Porter to ease into a larger role and get more involved within the team’s system for this season, per DNVR Sports‘ Harrison Wind. Nikola Jokic on his chemistry with MPJ: […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is looking to take strides as he enters his second official campaign in the upcoming 2020-2021 NBA season. A crucial part of his continuous development will be his maturity towards accepting any role that the Nuggets will be easing him into, given the team’s stacked roster. The Missouri product […]

The Denver Nuggets took a risk in the 2018 NBA Draft when they selected Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th overall pick. And yes, this does eventually connect to a potential James Harden trade. Denver was, and still is, a team on the rise. They could have traded that pick for a win-now player, but […]

Nikola…yoked? Joked? The weight room may not be the first thing you associate with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, but maybe you should. Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. spoke on Jokic’s leadership qualities, and shared how the Serbian star sets an example, both on the court and in the weight room. “I really respect Nikola […]

Never shy about voicing his thoughts, Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. spoke with reporters Saturday afternoon about the competition between himself and Will Barton for the opportunity to earn a spot in Denver’s starting rotation. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, the sophomore forward was surprisingly restrained: “Everybody knows Will is a starter,” said […]

Michael Porter Jr. saw an inconsistent role with the Denver Nuggets in his first action with the team last season, but he has high hopes for himself this season. Following his technical rookie season, Porter revealed his bold goals for the 2020-21 season. “It’s something that I’m taking head-on, and it’s something I want to […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. turned out to be a revelation in the Orlando Bubble where he emerged as a key contributor for his team all throughout their playoff run. The Nuggets have most likely found their guy in the 22-year old swingman and will aim to secure him for the team’s future plans […]

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl believes the team should look to acquire New Orleans Pelicans combo guard Jrue Holiday this offseason, even if it means the Nuggets have to part ways with youngster Michael Porter Jr. There is talk of Jrue Holiday landing with the Clippers, Pacers and other contenders. But I told […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had bad intentions for the rim, but Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had other plans. MPJ rose up for a massive dunk attempt in the third quarter of Game 5. Davis, however, met the 22-year old at the cup and emphatically denied him at the apex.     […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. threw it off the backboard to himself to score a bucket against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Take a look at the stellar play by the Nuggets youngster. Michael Porter Jr throws it to himself off the backboard pic.twitter.com/S9tQy7NAYY — Slightly Biased […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard primary role in the Western Conference Finals has been to irritate Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. He’s had varying degrees of success doing so through three games, but in Denver’s 114-106 Game 3 win on Tuesday, Howard nearly took his new enforcer role too far. Midway through the second […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had a tough shooting night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, but he is hoping to get it going in Game 2 on Sunday night. Porter has showcased his shot-making ability throughout the course of the NBA restart, and he did so again in Game 2, making […]

Some would argue that Michael Porter Jr.’s postgame comments after Game 4 became the turning point for the Denver Nuggets in their second-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porter’s controversial comments — which suggested that Denver needed to involve everyone more on offense to take down an elite defensive team like the Clippers — […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. is slowly showing improvements on his defense in the 2020 NBA playoffs. His dad, Michael Porter Sr., has certainly noticed it and gave his two cents on where his son has grown on that end of the floor. “The biggest part that I’ve seen improvement in is his rotations,” […]

After the Denver Nuggets lost Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to go down 2-1 to the Los Angeles Clippers, Michael Porter Jr. vented his frustration about not receiving more looks. “We kept going to [Nikola] Jokic and Jamal [Murray],” Porter Jr. lamented at the time. “They are amazing players but we need to […]

Heading into the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, much of the talk was focused on how the Los Angeles Clippers collapsed against the Nuggets to derail the Battle of Los Angeles that was promised since the start of the season. Despite entering another series as the underdog, Denver has proven […]

Nikola Jokic received high praises from his teammates after he led the Denver Nuggets to a Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. said Jokic played like the best player in the world. Michael Porter Jr. postgame: "Tonight Nikola Jokic was the best player in the world." […]

Add former NBA player Jeremy Lin to those impressed by Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr.’s statement game in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 6-foot-10 forward was the subject of headlines entering Friday’s match following his unsavory comments about not getting enough touches in their last game. A lot of people felt […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone loved what he saw out of Michael Porter Jr. in the closing moments of Game 5.  In the aftermath of the rookie’s controversial comments in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Los Angeles Clippers, the young forward stepped up big. The 6-foot-10 forward let his […]

Following the Denver Nuggets’ mighty 111-105 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 on Friday, a humbled Michael Porter Jr. addressed the backlash from his earlier comments. The 22-year-old rookie irked both fans and fellow players alike, following his post-game rant in the aftermath of the Nuggets’ Game 4 defeat. The 6-foot-10 […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. made headlines after the team’s Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers when he said other players need to touch the ball on offense other than stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. In typical Porter fashion, the youngster responded in Game 5 by making two of the biggest […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. made some critical comments after the their Game 4 loss to the LA Clippers, calling out Mike Malone and the team’s coaching staff. Porter Jr. had 15 points in the first half, but went scoreless in the second off on two shot attempts. After the game, Porter Jr. told […]

Michael Porter Jr. was a highly-touted prospect coming out of high school, but repeated back injuries limited him to just three games at the University of Missouri. Instead of going near the top of the lottery, Porter Jr. fell to the Denver Nuggets at no. 14 in the 2018 NBA Draft. Porter underwent a back […]