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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone played down reports that Michael Porter Jr. is nearing a return from his back injury that required surgery, warning fans that they shouldn’t believe anything they hear or read. Porter Jr. has been out since early November 2021 due to his injury. After undergoing surgery later that month, it […]

The Denver Nuggets have been good this second despite the absences of two of their key stars. Nikola Jokic’s wingmen, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., have been non-factors this season as they nurse an ACL and back injury respectively. Jokic has done very well without them but will definitely have more use for them […]

The Denver Nuggets seem to have conflicting feelings for Valentine’s Day. The team ran an in-arena promo for the day of hearts but Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. couldn’t have given more conflicting answers. Jokic apparently isn’t a big fan of V-Day. The Nuggets franchise player gave a profound reason for his disapproval. “I […]

Michael Porter Jr. may not be suiting up right now, but he’s still making headlines for hilarious reasons. The Denver Nuggets star went viral recently for a video of him and his car getting towed in the city. The true reason, though, will make you laugh out loud. As Porter Jr. was trying to argue […]

The Denver Nuggets did very little ahead of the NBA trade deadline. They signed backup big man DeMarcus Cousins to another 10-day contract and made a small trade in January. Otherwise, they stayed silent in the mad dash to make deals. According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, the Nuggets were active at the […]

It’s no secret the Denver Nuggets are extremely depleted this season, with both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. sidelined due to major injuries. Nevertheless, Nikola Jokic has kept the team afloat with his MVP play as the Nuggets sit 28-21 currently. But on Monday, Denver was handed a $2.7 million disabled player exception in […]

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. underwent another back surgery earlier this season, and many assumed that he would wind up missing the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. But the Nuggets didn’t rule him out then and still haven’t ruled him out as he recovers, according to Mike Singer of The Denver Post. Porter underwent […]

Should Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets make it to the NBA playoffs, they could very well get a major boost in Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray. According to the latest report by Adrian Wojnarowski of EPN (via Ryan Blackburn of SB Nation), the Nuggets are hopeful they can get MPJ and Murray back […]

The Denver Nuggets are dealing with several injuries to key players, which is why they are reportedly looking to make some upgrades at the trade deadline. Michael Porter Jr. remains out and is likely to miss the rest of the season with a back injury that needed surgery, while PJ Dozier is still sidelined indefinitely […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. seems to be rehabbing well after undergoing back surgery earlier in the season. Ahead of the Nuggets’ showdown with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, MPJ was spotted doing some shooting work along with his teammates. Although it is clear he is not yet fully healthy–seeing that he is only […]

The Denver Nuggets have been hit hard with injuries and COVID-19-related absences this season. Still, Denver has managed to tough things out, given their 14-14 record and standing as the eighth seed in the tough Western Conference. Well, the Nuggets received some more bad news involving forward Michael Porter Jr., who is already out indefinitely […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a significant setback as rising star Michael Porter Jr. will miss the rest of the season. He will undergo back surgery, which will be a detrimental blow to the Nuggets. The team has faced many injuries to key players, leading to a 9-10 start to the campaign. The Nuggets sit in […]

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. needs back surgery and will go under the knife this week, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter will be out indefinitely, with a timetable set to be announced after he undergoes the surgery. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports Porter is expected to miss the rest of […]

The NBA season is in full swing, and while there have been surprise stars, there have also been big disappointments. In fact, the amount of players and teams playing below expectations has been shocking. With that said, here are the 10 biggest disappointments of the 2021-22 NBA season after 15+ games. 10. Davis Bertans Bertans […]

The Denver Nuggets’ injury woes continue. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that P.J. Dozier is suspected to have an ACL tear in his left knee, however, there is still further evaluation to be done later today. It has been a disastrous start to the Nuggets’ season with multiple injuries across the roster. They headed into the season […]

When the Denver Nuggets ruled out Michael Porter Jr. indefinitely, there were fears that his current back issue is serious and could cost him some time, or worst, the season. Given his history with back ailments, these were realistic assumptions that both fans and experts made. Now, according to the latest reports, those fears could […]

Whether the Michael Porter Jr. card investors out there like it or not, the Denver Nuggets’ young forward is out again due to a back injury. This is a huge blow to his stock in the card market after weeks of playing poorly on the court. Now, all those who have invested in his cards […]

Following a breakout campaign last season, Michael Porter Jr. was expected to take another leap and establish himself as one of the best players on the Denver Nuggets. Due to his own poor play and a recent back injury that has him sidelined, he has had a very disappointing season so far. Head coach Michael […]

The Denver Nuggets have started this season 8-4 despite Jamal Murray’s continued absence from an ACL injury and a troubling Michael Porter Jr. back injury cropping up. This has been a really impressive feat for Nikola Jokic and Co, and the hope is Murray and Porter will be back down the road to help make […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a significant setback after rising star Michael Porter Jr. went down with a back injury. He is expected to be out for the “foreseeable future,” adding another setback to a team already missing the services of Jamal Murray (torn ACL). This leaves Nikola Jokic as the only star that is healthy […]

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. received a surprising designation ahead of Wednesday’s game vs Indiana Pacers in Denver. Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said to Harrison Wind that Porter Jr. is probably questionable for the game. Michael Porter Jr’s status for tomorrow will probably be questionable, Malone says. Talks between VP of Sports Medicine […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. won’t be with the team for some time as he deals with a lingering back issue. Head coach Michael Malone confirmed the development Monday, noting that MPJ is “out for the foreseeable future.” Porter left Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets with the back issue and did not return. […]

The Denver Nuggets exacted some sort of revenge against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday after beating them in their season opener. The Suns swept the Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs last year, just in case you forgot. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic immediately recorded his first big outing of the campaign, leading […]

The 2021-22 NBA season will be a tricky course to navigate for the Denver Nuggets. Not only have opposing teams reemerged from the ashes with their offseason hauls, but the Nuggets will push through with the season without star guard Jamal Murray. With that in mind, here are five big questions for the team—a chunk […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is among the more prominent players around the NBA who haven’t been vaccinated yet. He joins Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, to name a few, in this stance. However, Porter Jr. clarifies he’s not against getting vaccinated. He only wants more […]

It’s still probably a few months before we see Jamal Murray back in action for the Denver Nuggets. But that doesn’t mean he’s not making his feelings known about the upcoming NBA season—especially when it comes to his teammates. Murray, who’s still recuperating from an ACL injury, took to Twitter to talk about Michael Porter […]

Every NBA season, we see a player break out of his shell and gain the respect and admiration of his colleagues, analysts and fans. This player either becomes an All-Star or puts on a string of great games together. For the Denver Nuggets, there’s one player who is poised for a breakout season in 2021-22. […]

Netflix scored huge with South Korean drama/thriller Squid Game, as the highly captivating show emerged as one of the most popular programs on the streaming platform. For some reason, a random dude on TikTok decided to call out Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. in a Squid Game-themed rant. A TikToker that goes by the username […]

With training camp starting up for all NBA teams, one of the biggest topics that is being brought up is vaccination rates among all the teams. Count Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets on the list of players that won’t be receiving the vaccine. Per Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Porter Jr. revealed […]

Denver Nuggets young rising star Michael Porter Jr. officially signed a five-year max extension with the team on Tuesday. If anything, this further proves that the Nuggs are all in on their core consisting of reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and of course, Porter Jr. This makes the Nuggets also one of […]

The Denver Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr. have agreed to a five-year, $207 million maximum extension. This is the fourth max rookie extension handed out in this offseason alone. MPJ joins the exclusive list which features Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As always, there was a divide among NBA fans. Some say it’s […]

Michael Porter Jr. is officially a hundred millionaire after getting a massive extension from the Denver Nuggets. But he certainly isn’t acting like that’s the case. Instead of celebrating, the Nuggets star surprisingly claimed that he didn’t deserve the massive windfall coming his way. According to him, he just happened to have the correct set […]

More often than not, those who win the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award would be on the trajectory to becoming an All-Star. In years past, players such as Julius Randle, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Giannis Antetokounmpo won the said accolade and made massive strides in their respective careers. This season, Darius Garland of the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has agreed on a five-year max extension worth up to $207 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter has to make one of the three All-NBA Teams in 2021-22 in order to get that max number, otherwise this deal is worth $172 million. The Nuggets are shelling out a lot […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has seen his fellow draft class teammates sign big contract extensions this off-season. Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Robert Williams have all signed long-term deals to stay with their current team. But the Nuggets young star isn’t worried about that at the moment. As per the Denver […]

Michael Porter Jr. has always looked up to Kevin Durant, admitting recently that he still has a lot to learn from him. However, there are two other NBA stars that the Denver Nuggets youngster really admires: Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Porter named the three as his favorite players […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. knows he needs to step up next season, especially with Jamal Murray’s status still unclear as he recovers from injury. To recall, Murray suffered from a torn ACL in his left knee last April, effectively ending his 2020-21 season with the Nuggets. He underwent a successful surgery days later, […]

Michael Porter Jr. has always been compared to Kevin Durant even before he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2018. After all, given their size and ability to score in virtually anywhere on the court, the similarities may have its merit. Moreover, prior to his draft, MPJ said that he sees his playing style […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. knows his goals very well heading to the 2021-22 season: an All-Star berth and the Larry O’Brien trophy to pair with it. However, he understands that to achieve both things, he really has to step up his game. “My goal is definitely to be an All-Star this year. But […]