Michael Porter Jr. has been assured by the front office of the Denver Nuggets to not worry about his place in trade rumors. There have been reports that the Nuggets have internally considered whether to trade Porter in order to better balance their team. "They've reached out to me and said it's all noise," Porter said after Monday's win by the Nuggets. "There's nothing serious … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr.: Front Office Told Me Trade Rumors ‘All Noise’
Jamal Murray Misses Nuggets’ Win With Sprained Ankle
Jamal Murray missed the Denver Nuggets' 117-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a sprained ankle. Murray suffered the injury during Sunday's win against the Pelicans. Michael Malone said he was hopeful that Murray would return on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray Misses Nuggets’ Win With Sprained Ankle
Michael Porter Jr. Sits Fourth Quarter, Overtime Of Nuggets’ Win Over Pelicans
Michael Porter Jr. did not play in the fourth quarter or overtime of the Denver Nuggets' win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter finished the game with eight points, four rebounds and two blocks amid questions about his effort. Porter emerged in trade rumors this week with the Nuggets looking to upgrade their offense. The Nuggets and Porter also reportedly discussed a … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr. Sits Fourth Quarter, Overtime Of Nuggets’ Win Over Pelicans
Bulls Don’t Want To Back Zeke Nnaji From Nuggets As Part Of Zach LaVine Trade
If the Denver Nuggets were to acquire Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls, they have looked to send back Zeke Nnaji alongside Michael Porter Jr. But the Bulls have resisted taking on Nnaji, who is in Year 1 of a four-year, $32 million contract. Nnaji has averaged only 1.3 points and 0.4 rebounds in 4.9 minutes over 16 games this season with the Nuggets. Nnaji has a PER of just … [Read more...] about Bulls Don’t Want To Back Zeke Nnaji From Nuggets As Part Of Zach LaVine Trade
Nikola Jokic Ahead Of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo In First ESPN NBA MVP Straw Poll
On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN's crew of Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon shared the results of ESPN's first 2024-25 NBA MVP straw poll. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets was atop the poll, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Jokic has won three of the … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Ahead Of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo In First ESPN NBA MVP Straw Poll