Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone quieted rumors that Michael Porter Jr. could be dealt this week, saying after his team’s 125-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans that “we’re not trading Michael Porter.” Porter had a season-high 36 points in Monday’s win on 12-of-22 shooting, including 7-of-12 from 3-point range. After the game, Malone was asked if he has had conversations with Porter about the trade rumors. “No because we’re not trading Michael Porter,” Malone said. “So I’m not touching base with anybody on that. … And if there’s something coming, obviously [Nuggets GM Calvin Booth] will talk with me and I’m sure we’ll communicate with whatever players. But Michael is a really important piece, he helped us win a championship.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
“Michael is a really important piece. Michael helped us win a championship.”
On a night when MPJ had a season-high 36 points, Michael Malone defended his starting small forward from trade rumors, saying Porter will not be moved.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/michael-porter… – 12:58 AM
“Michael is a really important piece. Michael helped us win a championship.”
On a night when MPJ had a season-high 36 points, Michael Malone defended his starting small forward from trade rumors, saying Porter will not be moved.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/michael-porter… – 12:58 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s Michael Porter on trade rumors around the deadline and the possibility of getting moved:
“As long as I’m here, I’m gonna be here, and I’m gonna be happy, and I’m gonna play hard and try to be available and try to help win games. If the day came where they wanted to trade – 12:24 AM
Here’s Michael Porter on trade rumors around the deadline and the possibility of getting moved:
“As long as I’m here, I’m gonna be here, and I’m gonna be happy, and I’m gonna play hard and try to be available and try to help win games. If the day came where they wanted to trade – 12:24 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Porter Jr. is also under the impression Denver is not looking to move him ahead of the deadline.
He added he’s letting his agent handle those conversations with the front office, but he’s happy to be in Denver. – 12:13 AM
Michael Porter Jr. is also under the impression Denver is not looking to move him ahead of the deadline.
He added he’s letting his agent handle those conversations with the front office, but he’s happy to be in Denver. – 12:13 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr. on the trade deadline: “From what I’ve heard, they’re not interested in moving me.” – 12:13 AM
Michael Porter Jr. on the trade deadline: “From what I’ve heard, they’re not interested in moving me.” – 12:13 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Joker and MPJ put up BIG numbers in the Nuggets’ win over the Pelicans
Jokic: 27 PTS | 14 REB | 10 AST
Porter Jr.: 36 PTS | 7 REB pic.x.com/WFlWyFWl2B – 11:58 PM
The Joker and MPJ put up BIG numbers in the Nuggets’ win over the Pelicans
Jokic: 27 PTS | 14 REB | 10 AST
Porter Jr.: 36 PTS | 7 REB pic.x.com/WFlWyFWl2B – 11:58 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone asked if he’s checked in more with Michael Porter Jr. regarding trade rumors ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
Malone said he’s gotten no indication from the front office that Porter might get traded.
“We’re not trading Michael Porter.” – 11:36 PM
Michael Malone asked if he’s checked in more with Michael Porter Jr. regarding trade rumors ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
Malone said he’s gotten no indication from the front office that Porter might get traded.
“We’re not trading Michael Porter.” – 11:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Pelicans 125-113.
Michael Porter: 36 points, 7/12 from 3, a season high
Nikola Jokic: 27-14-10-1-2, ho hum
Jamal Murray: 20-5-8
Zeke Nnaji: 12 points, great defense, 2/4 from 3
31-19. pic.x.com/6WLCbphm8G – 11:22 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Pelicans 125-113.
Michael Porter: 36 points, 7/12 from 3, a season high
Nikola Jokic: 27-14-10-1-2, ho hum
Jamal Murray: 20-5-8
Zeke Nnaji: 12 points, great defense, 2/4 from 3
31-19. pic.x.com/6WLCbphm8G – 11:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
MPJ tonight:
36 PTS
7 REB
7 3P
Season-high in PTS and 3P. pic.x.com/2EEVas3QaN – 11:21 PM
MPJ tonight:
36 PTS
7 REB
7 3P
Season-high in PTS and 3P. pic.x.com/2EEVas3QaN – 11:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Porter hits the three on the flare screen, his 7th of the night for 32 points. It’s his first 30-point game and first game with 7 threes all season. – 11:10 PM
Michael Porter hits the three on the flare screen, his 7th of the night for 32 points. It’s his first 30-point game and first game with 7 threes all season. – 11:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Trey Murphy and Michael Porter are having a shooting battle. 26 points apiece midway thru the 3rd. – 10:32 PM
Trey Murphy and Michael Porter are having a shooting battle. 26 points apiece midway thru the 3rd. – 10:32 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
No timeline for Russell Westbrook to return, Michael Malone says. – 7:19 PM
No timeline for Russell Westbrook to return, Michael Malone says. – 7:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I would guess that Michael Malone goes to the 9-man rotation tonight with:
Murray, Braun, MPJ, Gordon, Jokic
Pickett, Strawther, Tyson, Jordan
Hunter Tyson went to Clemson so he probably has family in attendance tonight. – 7:01 PM
I would guess that Michael Malone goes to the 9-man rotation tonight with:
Murray, Braun, MPJ, Gordon, Jokic
Pickett, Strawther, Tyson, Jordan
Hunter Tyson went to Clemson so he probably has family in attendance tonight. – 7:01 PM
More on this storyline
Nuggets Michael Porter Jr. still can’t wrap his head around the Luka Doncic trade. “I still feel like there is something, some facts that are going to come out over time. I can’t really comprehend how that makes sense to be honest.” -via reddit / February 4, 2025
“As long as I’m here, I’m going to be here and I’m going to be happy and I’m going to play hard and try to be available and try to help win games,” Porter said after Monday’s game. “And then if the day came where they wanted to trade me and they wanted to go a different direction, then I’ll be excited for the new opportunity. But … it’s not something I think about at all.” -via ESPN / February 4, 2025
Bennett Durando: Michael Malone pointed out to Michael Porter Jr. after the Minnesota game that he had no rebounds: “I’ve never seen that from you before.” Was Porter’s first 0-rebound game since he was a rookie. Malone: “You’re gonna have slumps. … But what can’t be absent is your rebounding, your defense.” -via Twitter / January 31, 2025