After battling through multiple back surgeries, Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is just happy to be here. “I would have played this game for free as long as I could eat,” Porter tells Austin Rivers on the Off Guard podcast. However, while Porter’s determination to live out his NBA dream is admirable, it hasn’t shielded him from criticism. Some of this stems from his … [Read more...] about Nuggets Sharpshooter Has Polarizing Stance About Contract
Will Loaded Celtics Break The KD Repeat Curse?
The loaded Boston Celtics have retained their championship roster and added new depth in the form of Lonnie Walker IV, but will they repeat? The last team to win back-to-back championships was the Kevin Durant version of the Golden State Warriors in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Since then, the same team hasn’t even won more than once, let alone back-to-back. Unless you count the … [Read more...] about Will Loaded Celtics Break The KD Repeat Curse?
Former NBA MVP Switches Jersey Number
Plenty of players switch numbers during the offseason. Most come when a player changes teams; however, some players switch numbers due to incoming teammates or for their own reasons. Former MVP Russell Westbrook recently swapped his jersey number to four when he signed with the Denver Nuggets. However, this caused a little more controversy than most. Here’s why Westbrook’s … [Read more...] about Former NBA MVP Switches Jersey Number
Luka Doncic Retirement Plans Mirror Nikola Jokic’s Dream
Luka Doncic has dominated the NBA since joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2018. Leading the team to the Western Conference Finals and the NBA Finals, he’s solidified his place among the league’s elite. Yet, despite his on-court success, Dončić is already contemplating life after basketball. Surprisingly, his vision for the future involves a peaceful life on a farm in his native … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Retirement Plans Mirror Nikola Jokic’s Dream
Nuggets Forward To Change Jersey Number To Honor Late Brother
Aaron Gordon is getting prepared to enter his fourth full season as a member of the Denver Nuggets. He joined the team in March of 2021 after Denver acquired him in a deal with the Orlando Magic. The 28-year-old Gordon has appeared in 241 regular season and 47 postseason games with the Nuggets thus far. For each of those outings, he has worn the #50 on the back of his … [Read more...] about Nuggets Forward To Change Jersey Number To Honor Late Brother