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Michael Porter Jr injury and suspension
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• Michael Porter Jr.'s Injury Comeback Can Revolutionize The NBA• Special to RealGM by Dr. David Schechter & Alec Kassin Michael Porter Jr. played some of the best basketball of his life this season. Helping to lead the Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference Semifinals by eliminating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, Porter averaged 22.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game, and shot 49.8% from 3-point range. LeBron summed...2024Read about Michael Porter -
• MPJ: Team 'had my back' after brother's sentencingMichael Porter Jr. said his teammates have had his back in recent days following the sentencing of his younger brother Coban Porter to six years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Colorado last year....2024Read about Michael Porter -
• Coban Porter, brother of Nuggets star, sentencedCoban Porter, the younger brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., has been sentenced to six years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Colorado last year....2024 -
• Northwest Notes: Porter Jr., Brown, Jazz, Leonard
Nuggets coach Michael Malone marvels at what Michael Porter Jr. can do athletically after three back surgeries. Porter wears a brace on his left leg due to those back injuries. “I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves,” Malone told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “What he’s doing has never been done before, from […]...2024Read about Michael Malone
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• Western Notes: MPJ, Alexander-Walker, Wemby, Morant, A. Holiday
With Aaron Gordon unavailable for the Nuggets‘ past three games due to a right heel injury, Michael Porter Jr. has seen more action at power forward and said the transition has been a smooth one, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Post (Twitter links). “It’s easier for me, I think, at the four. It’s more […]...2023Read about Aaron Gordon
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• Northwest Notes: Porter Jr., Gobert, McDaniels, George
Michael Porter Jr. had 20 points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes against Oklahoma City on Sunday. The Nuggets forward said he’s still recovering from the ankle injury that sidelined him during the preseason. “My ankle is just starting to feel better. I’m starting to feel more balance in my shot,” Porter told the Denver Post’s […]...2023Read about Michael Porter
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• Pistons Sign Jontay Porter To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Pistons have signed free agent forward/center Jontay Porter to an Exhibit 10 contract, sources tell James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link). Detroit now has a full 21-man offseason roster. Porter, 23, is the younger brother of Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. Like his brother, Jontay dealt with injury issues early in […]...2023Read about Jontay Porter
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• Michael Porter Jr. reflects on the sacrifices he made to be an NBA Champion
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. joins the Dan Patrick Show to share his reaction of being an NBA Champion, overcoming injuries in college and the hard work he put in to attain a title....2023Read about Michael Porter
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• Porter Jr. reflects on emotions as an NBA Champion
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. joins the Dan Patrick Show to share his reaction of being an NBA Champion, overcoming injuries in college and the hard work he put in to attain a title....2023Read about Michael Porter
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• Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. wants to stay healthy for remainder of NBA career
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was selected 14th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, and the 6-foot-10 wing believes he could have been the No. 1 overall pick if not for injuries. Porter Jr. was still experiencing lower back discomfort, dating back to his freshman year at Missouri. MPJ sustained his back injury during […] The post Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. wants to stay healthy...2023Read about Denver Nuggets
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Michael Porter Jr injury and suspension
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• Michael Porter Jr Set To Return On FridayMichael Porter Jr. hasn't played in over a month. The Denver Nuggets forward now says he's ready to return for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Porter last played on November 22 in a home loss to the Detroit Pistons. In that game, Porter suffered a heel contusion that's caused him to miss the Nuggets last 13 games. The scoring forward missed most of last season, after having to un...2022Read about Michael Porter -
• Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. says he plans to return from heel injury on Friday vs. Trail BlazersPorter Jr. has not played since Nov. 22...2022 -
• Michael Porter Jr. injury update is music to Nuggets fans’ earsThe Denver Nuggets are coming off a solid 110-99 win over the floundering Los Angeles Lakers, bouncing back from a rough loss suffered at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. And they did it without a crucial part of their blossoming roster: rising star Michael Porter Jr. The 6’10 forward was ruled out of […] The post Michael Porter Jr. injury update is music to Nuggets fans’...2022Read about Michael Porter -
• Michael Porter Jr. Out For Wednesday's Game Due To Lumbar ManagementMichael Porter Jr. will miss his first game of the season on Wednesday due to lumbar management. Porter could return to the Denver Nuggets' lineup on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Porter underwent the third back surgery of his career last November....2022Read about Michael Porter
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• Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About His Confidence Within His Body and Game
In a recent interview with Marc Spears, Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. opened up about his mindset and confidence going into the 2022-2023 NBA season. Porter Jr. has had a tough stretch of NBA seasons so far, as yet another lower-back injury caused Porter to miss out on yet another season of action. After just […] The post Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About His Confidence Within His Body ...2022Read about Michael Porter
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• Denver Nuggets: 4 bold predictions for 2022-23 NBA seasonThe Denver Nuggets did what they had to do and gave two-time MVP Nikola Jokic a supermax extension. They’re also getting Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. back from injury, which means they head into the 2022-23 NBA season with very high expectations. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Nuggets in the […] The post Denver Nuggets: 4 bold predictions for 2022-23 NBA seas...2022Read about Denver Nuggets -
• Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. gets brutally honest on lengthy recovery from back surgeryThe Denver Nuggets are hoping that they can once again get a full season of work from Michael Porter Jr. The 24-year-old showed serious shooting abilities in the two seasons he was available. Last year, though, he was limited to just nine games and was not very good. He was shut down and was unable […] The post Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. gets brutally honest on lengthy recovery from b...2022Read about Denver Nuggets -
• Coach Mike Malone Hoping to See More ‘Discipline’ From Michael Porter Jr.
Former No. 1 High School Player in Country and 2018 NBA Lottery Pick, Michael Porter Jr. is gearing up for a bounce back season on the cusp of a return from another injury. The Denver Nuggets forward is a versatile high-octane scoring swingman who heats up faster than a microwave and has a bag deeper […] The post Coach Mike Malone Hoping to See More ‘Discipline’ From Michael Port...2022Read about Denver Nuggets
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• Michael Porter Jr. drops eye-opening take on long-term health after all of his back problemsMichael Porter Jr. has been in the NBA for four years now, but he’s really only played in two seasons so far. After missing the first season of his career due to a back injury, Porter established himself as a starter for the Denver Nuggets over the next two seasons. But Porter’s back issues flared […] The post Michael Porter Jr. drops eye-opening take on long-term health after al...2022Read about Michael Porter -
• 3 way too early bold Nuggets predictions for 2022-23 NBA season
The Denver Nuggets are one of the few teams guaranteed to improve their performance in the 2022 NBA season. Injuries plagued their campaign from start to finish, but that would not be a concern anymore by October. Also, the front office has strengthened the supporting cast of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. […] The post 3 way too early bold Nuggets predictions for 2022-23 ...2022Read about Denver Nuggets
Michael Porter Jr injury and suspension
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• Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. get critical injury update for 2022-23 season
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 post Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. get critical inju...2022Read about Jamal Murray
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• Full 2022 NBA offseason grades for Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets had a fantastic 10-game stretch after acquiring Aaron Gordon two seasons ago. However, Jamal Murray’s knee and Michael Porter Jr’s back injuries have forced Denver to rely heavily on Nikola Jokic for one entire season. Being eliminated in the first round was tough, but the Nuggets are rejuvenated and primed for a […] The post Full 2022 NBA offseason grades for ...2022Read about Denver Nuggets
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• Nuggets: 2 biggest needs Denver must still address to become 2023 NBA Finals contender
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 Denver Nuggets should be the No. 2 team in the Western Conference behind the defending champions. The Nuggets are […] The post Nuggets: 2 biggest needs Denver must still ad...2022Read about Denver Nuggets
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• 3 bold predictions for Christian Braun, Peyton Watson in their rookie seasons with Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets entered the offseason with a goal of adding depth around Nikola Jokic. Jokic shouldered most of the load last season with Jamaal Murray and Michael Porter Jr injured. And Jokic led Denver to the postseason despite the team’s injury-plagued roster. But the Nuggets understand they need players around the two-time reigning MVP […] The post 3 bold predictions for Christi...2022Read about Christian Braun
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• The next player Nuggets must trade in 2022 NBA offseason after multiple shocking deals
After making the Western Conference Finals in 2020, the Denver Nuggets have been hounded with injuries over the past two seasons. They were recently eliminated by the 2022 NBA Champions Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Without Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., it was apparent that the supporting cast […] The post The next player Nuggets must trade in 2022 NBA ...2022Read about Western Conference
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• Report: Nuggets’ Jeff Green makes $4.5 million decision on his future with Nikola Jokic
Denver Nuggets veteran forward Jeff Green has exercised his $4.5 million player option for the 2022-23 season, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Green had until Monday to make his decision. The 35-year-old Green played a key role for the Nuggets this past season with Michael Porter Jr. barely playing because of his back injury. Green […] The post Report: Nuggets’ Jeff Green makes...2022Read about Jeff Green
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• Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.’s troubling back injury situation draws eye-opening take from Josh Kroenke
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 post Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.’s troubling back inju...2022Read about Michael Porter
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• 3 best options for Nuggets with No. 21 pick in 2022 NBA Draft
The Denver Nuggets had an interesting 2021-22 season. Led by back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic, Denver went 48-34 and secured the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. Even so, injuries to Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. left the roster incomplete and they were unable to truly compete for a title. Denver was ultimately knocked […] The post 3 best options for Nuggets with No. 21 pick in 2022 ...2022Read about Denver Nuggets
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• 2 reasons Nikola Jokic’s back-to-back MVPs cement legacy as one of best NBA centers of all time
Nikola Jokic won his second consecutive NBA MVP award on Monday. The Nuggets star enjoyed a terrific 2021-2022 campaign that saw him average 27/14/8. He led Denver against all odds to the postseason while keeping the Nuggets out of the play-in tournament despite season long injuries to stars like Jamaal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. […] The post 2 reasons Nikola Jokic’s back-to-back MV...2022Read about Nikola Jokic
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• Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Could Return vs. WarriorsPorter has been sidelined since November 6 due to soreness in his lower back, ultimately undergoing surgery on December 1 - his third back surgery since 2017. The post Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Could Return vs. Warriors appeared first on NESN.com....2022Read about Denver Nuggets