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When the Denver Nuggets won their first championship in 2023, they did so with a collective of players stepping up. Although Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray paved the road to success, it was the secondary players like Aaron Gordon, Bruce Brown, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope that supplied the extra production on offense and defense. Michael Porter […]

The Denver Nuggets made significant changes right before the playoffs, firing head coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. The Nuggets are just two years removed from a championship and could make big changes to their roster if they have an early playoff exit. Michael Porter Jr. put together a solid season for Denver, […]

It hasn’t been easy for Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets since their championship run in 2023. The Nuggets were unable to return to the NBA Finals after losing in Game 7 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the West Semifinals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. And this year, they went through significant change near […]

As the NBA Playoffs approach, the Denver Nuggets find themselves in a high-pressure situation, facing off against the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams finished the 2024-25 regular season with identical 50-32 records. This has made this matchup even more significant. With the Nuggets’ star-studded roster, headlined by the MVP-level performance of Nikola Jokic, this contest […]

Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke discussed Michael Malone and Calvin Booth’s firing at his recent press conference before addressing trade rumors surrounding Nuggets guard Michael Porter Jr. In one of the most shocking head coach dismissals the NBA has seen in decades, Kroenke fired coach Malone and GM Booth, weeks before the postseason. After addressing […]

Amid swirling trade speculation following the Denver Nuggets’ abrupt decision to part ways with head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week, one player appears firmly off limits: Michael Porter Jr. According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Nuggets ownership is “unlikely” to ever approve a Porter trade, […]

The Denver Nuggets shocked the basketball world by firing head coach Michael Malone with just three games left before the postseason. General manager Calvin Booth was also let go. The team has fallen apart recently, and roster changes might be necessary in the offseason. Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere, as he is the best player […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has been a whirlwind full of surprises. While the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was the most shocking moment, the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins was right up there. More drama was added to the NBA on Tuesday when the Denver Nuggets left everyone […]

The Denver Nuggets made a shocking decision with the firing of head coach Michael Malone with just three games remaining in the season. The Nuggets are also in the midst of a four-game skid as they try and hang on to a top four seed in the Western Conference standings. But on the heels of […]

It has been over two months since the NBA world was left speechless after Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA and was only 25 years old at the time of the deal, which made the Dallas Mavericks trading him away make no […]

As the Denver Nuggets try to make their way through a tough stretch of games, it appears Michael Porter Jr. has slipped into a noticeable shooting slump. Following a 129-119 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Jamal Murray was asked a question about Porter Jr’s rough night. Murray didn’t bat an eye, and showed his support […]

The Denver Nuggets’ defensive woes were on full display in their shocking 126-123 loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday. The Nuggets fell to one of the league’s worst teams, prompting Nikola Jokic to assess his team’s inconsistency. “I’m not surprised,” Jokic said bluntly in his post-game press conference. “Because this is what we do. […]

The Denver Nuggets will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. Michael Porter Jr. is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a left hamstring strain. Here’s everything we know about Porter Jr.’s injury and playing status vs. the Trail Blazers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | […]

For the first time since their Christmas Day clash, the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns will meet in the Footprint Center. Both teams enter the game with minor injury concerns, with the Nuggets listing Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. on their initial report. Both are questionable to play on the road. Here is everything […]

The Denver Nuggets have been quiet off the court as the trade deadline approaches, but their play on the court has been very loud. On Wednesday night, the Nuggets won their fourth game in a row with a dominant second half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 144-119. Nikola Jokic was his usual dominant self […]

The Denver Nuggets have no plans to move Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. If there were any lingering concerns about the sixth-year swingman’s future, head coach Michael Malone put them to rest on Monday. After the Nuggets’ 125-113 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, Malone addressed the media with the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is just like the rest of us when it comes to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Porter is one of the latest NBA players to speak out about the blockbuster deal that shocked the world, expressing how “confused” he was when he saw what went down. “I was pretty […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching as teams look to finalize deals to improve their rosters before Feb. 6. Contenders are looking to stack their rotations before the final stretch of the regular season and the playoffs while some of the teams at the bottom of the standings are making moves with an […]

Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat has 2025 off to a hot start – pun intended – in regards to NBA storylines. The build-up to the trade request had its own unique headlines thanks to Butler’s usage of his own hair to drop hints. Furthermore, Butler and his agent nixed the Memphis […]

It’s no surprise that the Boston Celtics have high standards. The reigning champions go into nearly every game expecting to win, and when they fall short, they’re always looking to respond. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis embodied this bounce-back mentality on Tuesday night during a 118-106 win over the Denver Nuggets. Before facing the 2023 NBA […]

The Denver Nuggets may be looking to make a splash ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, with Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly among their targets. The Athletic first reported that the Nuggets were in the market for a player to significantly bolster their offense, and Ian Begley of SNY added last […]

The Denver Nuggets currently have a 16-11 record and could be looking to make some moves to improve their team. They have been involved in recent trade rumors involving players like De’Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine, and Jonas Valanciunas. Moves like this won’t come easy, and the Nuggets would likely have to trade a big-name player […]

In the past week, trade rumors have been swirling around the Denver Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. has been commonly linked in these trade rumors, as to most analysts he seems like the easiest player to move. However, during a recent post-game press conference, Porter shot down these trade rumors. He told reporters that the Nuggets’ […]

As the Denver Nuggets seek offensive upgrades, they’re eying Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, per Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic. A deal bringing LaVine to the “Mile High City” would spell the end of Michael Porter Jr.’s tenure with the Nuggets. The former is a more potent three-level scorer. Plus, he has […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly exploring the trade market as they seek to bolster their roster for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Nuggets have shown interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. “With the NBA’s trade window opening this past weekend, and with the trade […]

It has been clear for some time now that the Denver Nuggets need to make a trade or two to improve their depth. Their bench has been quite the big weak spot for them all season long — the result of two offseasons in a row in which they’ve decided not to keep crucial pieces […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a frustrating season as the calendar gets ready to turn to 2025. Despite another heroic start from star center Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets sit at just 13-10 and are in the middle of a crowded mix in the Western Conference standings. Despite already winning a trip of league MVP’s, this […]

Saturday night, Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points against the Washington Wizards. Jokic’s monster performance would unfortunately be overshadowed by the Denver Nuggets losing to the Wizards, 113-122. To make matters worse, the loss came against the worst team in the NBA. The Wizards had been on a 16-game losing streak before knocking off […]

The 2024-25 season is back in full swing, and the league’s young players are continuing to make promising improvements. Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. and Houston Rockets big man Jabari Smith Jr. are on a mission to help their teams climb the Western Conference. However, the two stars were comically called out by Carmelo […]

The Denver Nuggets secured their fifth consecutive victory on Sunday night, overcoming a 43-point outburst from Kyrie Irving to defeat the Dallas Mavericks. Despite holding a lead in the final minute, the Mavericks couldn’t close out as Kyrie Irving’s last shot bounced off the back iron. Irving was otherwise exceptional, delivering 43 points, five assists, […]

Another night, another monster game from Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. On Sunday night, the Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-120. The win came thanks to the efforts of Jokic, who posted his fourth straight triple-double. This marks the 136th career triple-double for Jokic, as he moves within three triple-doubles of tying Magic Johnson. Should […]

Before the Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, there has been a lot of talk about the state of the team in terms of the tensions between the front office and the coaching staff. As people question the Nuggets’ title chances this season, even star Michael Porter Jr. would possibly hint at the […]

ESPN NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins got honest on how Denver’s title hopes are looking after the first week of the season. The Nuggets have had some uncharacteristic performances so far, coming out of the gates with a 2-2 record. Center Nikola Jokic has had to mostly carry the rest of the roster in those two […]

There’s no question that NBA fans were quite disappointed to see the Denver Nuggets get eliminated in the second round last season. After winning the 2023 NBA championship, which was the franchise’s first banner, the Nuggets were shocked by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals in seven games. The early playoff exit certainly […]

The Denver Nuggets might have lost one of their key rotation players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, but longtime starter Michael Porter Jr. should be ready to take on more responsibilities ahead of next season. In the offseason, two-time NBA champion KCP signed with the Orlando Magic, boosting their young playoff squad with championship […]

With the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, the Denver Nuggets are going to be relying on Michael Porter Jr. on the wing more than they have in recent seasons. The Nuggets held media day this week and ahead of training camp, Michael Porter revealed that he had undergone a new body transformation for […]

The Denver Nuggets are now a season removed from winning the NBA Finals, and they have lost some very talented players since that time (Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope). The team’s starting five is still stacked with talent, though, which makes them a must-play-with team in NBA 2k25. The best basketball video game on the market […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young believes Denver Nuggets guard Michael Porter Jr. was on pace to becoming one of the NBA’s best two-way players. Young talked about Porter Jr.’s history with back injuries significantly preventing MPJ from reaching his full potential in the NBA, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + […]

Following the 2020-21 season, the Denver Nuggets had high hopes for Michael Porter Jr. In his first full season as a starter, Porter averaged 19.0 points and 7.3 rebounds on an uber-efficient 54.2 percent shooting from the field and 44.5 percent from beyond the arc on 6.3 attempts per contest. Deservedly, Porter signed a five-year, […]