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
Nuggets Have Internally Considered Trading Michael Porter Jr.
The Denver Nuggets have weighed whether to trade Michael Porter Jr. as they look to remake their roster around Nikola Jokic with a limit of ways to do so, sources tell The Stein Line. The Nuggets explored the possibility of using Porter in a trade for Paul George this past offseason. Denver has since expanded those internal discussions of trading Porter more strongly now. Zeke … [Read more...] about Nuggets Have Internally Considered Trading Michael Porter Jr.
NBA Francises Collectively Worth $138 Billion, Average Of $4.6 Billion
The Golden State Warriors have become the second most valuable franchise in sports at $9.14 billion, trailing only the Dallas Cowboys at $10.3 billion. The Warriors are joined in the top-3 by the New York Knicks at $8.3 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers at $8.07 billion. Collectively, the NBA's 30 teams are worth $138 billion, including real estate held by owners and … [Read more...] about NBA Francises Collectively Worth $138 Billion, Average Of $4.6 Billion