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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 […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr has been enjoying his offseason but after his recent comments regarding his top 5 players of all-time, he will surely have a lot of backlash from the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase. In a recent Instagram live video, the Nuggets forward was first asked who he will choose between Michael […]

It’s pretty easy to spot the clear winners in the NBA playoffs right now. The same thought can be applied to the NBA card value of these players as well. You’ve got Trae Young, who has been incredible for the Atlanta Hawks, and Chris Paul, who has elevated the Phoenix Suns to a championship-caliber team. […]

After witnessing their team get swept in the first round by the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets fans are now trying to address the what-ifs. After all, it was apparent that the Nuggets just didn’t have the “it” factor all series long. The Mike Malone-coached squad was well aware that the playoff campaign will be tough […]

A fantastic season for the Denver Nuggets, unfortunately, came to an end after being eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. With different lineup changes along with injuries, the Suns had the Nuggets outnumbered and dominated the entire series. The biggest part of the sweep was the leadership of Chris Paul, both […]

The Denver Nuggets had an applaudable regular season, garnering a 47-25 record to finish in the third spot of the Western Conference despite Jamal Murray’s torn ACL. Nikola Jokic earned MVP honors for his efforts and then carried the Nuggets past the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Serbian’s […]

The Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets and look to close out the series on Sunday. Denver has given it their all, and even after Nikola Jokic recorded a 32-20-10 triple-double stat line, it still wan’t enough to defeat the Suns. The Nuggets are going to have to do something […]

Nikola Jokic is not playing the blame game even after the Denver Nuggets fell to a frustrating 3-0 hole in their playoffs series against the Phoenix Suns. After Friday’s contest that saw the Nuggets give the Suns a 116-102 win, Jokic instead took the blame and admitted that he needs to be better if they […]

Get your Collector Scores ready, NBA Top Shot is releasing the Holo Icon Drop 3 next week and they’re absolutely lit. The last batch of regular season plays will be stuffed in these shiny little virtual packs and will hit the Marketplace as Legendary Holo Moments. Before you panic and lose your mind, you might […]

When Jamal Murray went down with a torn ACL earlier this season, many figured the Denver Nuggets’ championship dreams were shot. However, the rise of Michael Porter Jr into a legitimate No. 2 option next to Nikola Jokic gave some hope the Nuggets could still go on a deep run. Porter finished the regular season […]

The Phoenix Suns dominated Game 2 of their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets, 123-98. The game was never really that close from the start, as the Suns outscored Denver in every quarter. If the Nuggets plan to progress past the second round, then they need to make some changes and fast after getting smoked […]

Michael Porter Jr. had a solid start for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their second-round series with the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to sustain it as he struggled in the second half of the contest. Apparently, however, Porter sustained an injury that bothered him. Nuggets head coach Michal Malone admitted as […]

There’s no one in the NBA that can guard Denver Nuggets rising star Michael Porter Jr. That’s at least according to none other than MPJ himself. The 22-year-old is oozing with confidence after an incredible first-round performance against the Portland Trail Blazers. Now that his Nuggets are set to face the second-seeded Phoenix Suns, Porter’s […]

The round two matchup is set between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. It should be a thrilling series, as Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic battle it out on the court. The Suns entered the postseason as the second seed and just eliminated a LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers team. On the other hand, the […]

Years ago, future Hall-of-Famer Carmelo Anthony was nearly out of the league. Now in his age-37 season, he’s still hitting clutch playoff buckets for the Portland Trail Blazers. He isn’t afraid to talk a little trash at the young pups he’s facing, either. Check out the Blazers star getting heated after nailing a crucial And-1 […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. waxed hot as soon as the gates opened in Game 6 against the Portland Trail Blazers. The versatile big man scored 22 points in just nine minutes of play in the first quarter, draining six 3-pointers to tie an NBA postseason record in the process. Stephen Curry much? Michael […]

After a strong start to the series, Michael Porter Jr has suddenly fallen off a cliff for the Denver Nuggets in the past two games. On Saturday, The 22-year-old scored just three points on 1-of-3 shooting in Denver’s 115-95 Game 4 blowout loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. Porter has recently opened up about his […]

The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers are all locked up in a 2-2 series tie. Through the first four games, it has been about as back and forth as it could get. Damian Lillard and Nikola Jokic have both anchored their teams, as expected. However, ahead of Game 5, Nuggets young star, Michael Porter […]