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Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray hasn’t played in an NBA game since the 2020-21 season after tearing his ACL. But, the comeback is officially going to start. While Down Under in Australia, Murray told the media that he plans to return to the court in preseason action for the Nuggets, paving the way for […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is still a couple of months away. Even so, the best time to splurge on NBA cards is during the offseason, a period where there’s really not much to speculate on. In this case, there are a few guys who are can surprise collectors when the league opens up soon. Of […]

Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are still recovering from their respective injuries, but hopes are high they’ll be ready for the Denver Nuggets when the 2022-23 season rolls in. In an interview with The Athletic, new Nuggets GM Calvin Booth shared some positive updates on the recovery of the two stars, noting that they […]

The Denver Nuggets should be among the top teams in the coming 2022-2023 NBA season, but can they be considered serious title contenders? Assuming Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray fully recover from their injuries, the Nuggets should be the No. 2 team in the Western Conference behind the defending champions. The Nuggets are legitimate […]

The Denver Nuggets are patiently awaiting the return of Michael Porter Jr. The sharpshooting forward missed all but nine games of last season with a back issue. His progress back to full health has been slow but steady and he was hoping to return in the playoffs but to no avail. Fortunately for Nuggets fans, […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. played only nine games in the 2021-22 season because of more back problems, which have plagued him going back to his college days. There was some hope Porter would return to play toward the end of the season after undergoing another back surgery, but that never came to fruition. […]

The Denver Nuggets lost in five games to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs. Despite a strong series from Nikola Jokic, the Warriors were simply better. With no Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr. to help Jokic keep up with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, the Nuggets didn’t stand a very […]

With the Denver Nuggets being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, they will now focus on bolstering their roster for next season. Even in a short five-game series, Nikola Jokic cemented his MVP case with his magnificent performances for the Nuggets. Draymond Green and Kevon Looney’s defense […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is not ruling out a potential return to the team in the playoffs, according to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. Porter has been out for a majority of the season with a back injury. Right now, I’m taking it game by game. I’m not ruling anything out. This is a […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have just seen their postseason hopes take a major blow after it was revealed that both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are now unlikely to return this season. This update comes via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports that these two Nuggets stars will not […]

The Denver Nuggets are in the middle of a tight positioning battle out in the West right now. At the moment, they are sitting at the sixth spot in the conference with just six regular-season games remaining in their schedule. Unfortunately for reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and Co., star forward Michael Porter Jr. has apparently […]

The Denver Nuggets have managed to stay afloat this season without two of their best players in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr, thanks to the MVP play of Nikola Jokic. They currently sit at 42-30, which is tied for seventh place in the West. With Murray still recovering from an ACL injury, Michael Malone […]

Despite missing two of their stars, the Denver Nuggets still find themselves in the heat of the playoff race. Nikola Jokic has done a masterful job in keeping the Nuggets afloat despite missing Jamal Murray the entire campaign and Michael Porter Jr. for all but nine games. The Nuggets currently sit at 6th in the […]

Nikola Jokic has been efficiently carrying the load for the Denver Nuggets, but it looks like he’s on the verge of getting his two running mates back for a hopeful playoff run. With Michael Porter Jr nearing a return from back surgery, star point guard Jamal Murray, who tore his ACL last season, is also […]

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 […]