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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 […]

Denver Nuggets rising star Michael Porter Jr. has proven himself to be an elite scorer on the court. However, he wants everybody to know he’s more than just that. He wants his voice to be heard. He wants people to converse and talk about topics they often avoid. That is why he started his “Curious […]

Nikola Jokic is the engine that makes the Denver Nuggets go. He’s been that for about five years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Michael Porter Jr., however, didn’t get the memo. The talented forward sat down with J.J. Redick on The Old Man and the Three podcast, where he talked about a host […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had two chances to draft Michael Porter Jr. in 2018, but they passed on him twice as he ended up with the Denver Nuggets with the No. 14 pick. MPJ, however, wouldn’t want it any other way. During his recent appearance on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man and The Three” podcast, […]

Michael Porter Jr. was a top-rated prospect heading to the 2018 NBA Draft. However, he slipped to the Denver Nuggets at no. 14 after teams expressed concerns about his back injury. In fact, a Los Angeles Clippers doctor thought he would never be able to play again–much more suit up in the league. Of course […]

There’s no denying that Denver Nuggets stud Michael Porter Jr. is one of the brightest young talents in the NBA today. However, for those who may not be too familiar with his injury history, there was actually one point in his career that people doubted if he would ever be able to play again. Apparently, […]

The Denver Nuggets just spent big on Aaron Gordon. The athletic swingman signed a four-year, $92 million extension that keeps him in the Mile High city throughout his prime. But one question asked by some would be how this deal affects his frontcourt partner Michael Porter Jr.? The short answer? It doesn’t. That’s according to […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is going to be an interesting year for the Denver Nuggets. Nuggets X Factor They will miss the services of Jamal Murray for a good chunk of the season as the guard is still recovering from the ACL tear he suffered in April. There’s no question that Nikola Jokic will double […]

The Denver Nuggets will enter next season without the services of Jamal Murray at least to start the year. The team has not given a timeline but players who suffer a torn ACL need almost an entire year to fully recover and his injury occurred in April. This is obviously a blow to the Nuggets’ […]

The offseason was a treat to NBA fans as they saw their favorite teams beef up their roster to bolster their title hopes. Teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat among others had some key additions. These teams were the talk of the town as fans started to […]

The Denver Nuggets haven’t made big moves in the offseason, choosing to largely stay pat with the roster that had another strong run last season. But that doesn’t mean Nikola Jokic and company aren’t putting in the work. In fact, it appears Jokic is already back at it, shooting hoops at the Nuggets’ practice facility. […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is a few months away. This is the perfect time to field our predictions on who’s going to be the next big star of the league. There are actually a lot. The NBA is home to the best athletes and the smartest individuals out there. It would be foolish not to […]

After a disappointing finish to last season, the Denver Nuggets are prime for another groundbreaking campaign in the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA Season. Last year was an incredible year with Nikola Jokic winning his first-ever MVP trophy while third-year forward Michael Porter, Jr. broke out of his shell and stepped up big time amidst the absence […]