MICHAEL PORTER JR. NEWS

Michael Porter Jr. powers Nuggets' dramatic win over Warriors Jamal Murray jumped around just like House of Pain had preached.

APRIL 3, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Durant has 30 points, Suns beat Nuggets for 4th straight win

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the short-handed Denver Nuggets 100-93 on Friday night

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Friday Porter (heel injury management) will not play Friday against the Suns.

Impact The Nuggets are going to be very thin with Nikola Jokic (calf), Jamal Murray (rest) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (illness) all sitting out. Aaron Gordon and Bruce Brown will likely see massive usage rate spikes, and Jeff Green could play an expanded role as well.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Porter is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Suns due to left heel injury management.

Impact All of Denver's starting five outside of Aaron Gordon are listed as questionable, so fantasy managers will need to keep an eye on the injury report leading up to tipoff. An absence from Porter could lead to more minutes for Bruce Brown, Christian Braun, Jeff Green and Zeke Nnaji.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Porter is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers due to left heel injury management.

Impact Porter is dealing with some pain in his left heel, and if that forces him to the sidelines for Monday's game, that could result in Bruce Brown getting a spot start, and there would be more minutes available for Christian Braun, Jeff Green and Vlatko Cancar. Check back for another update on Porter closer to Monday's tip.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 points Porter supplied 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and seven rebounds over 28 minutes during Saturday's 129-106 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Porter was efficient from the field and extended his double-digit scoring streak to seven games. During that stretch, the sharpshooter is averaging 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists with 54/51/86 shooting splits.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets beat Bucks 129-106 in clash of conference leaders

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 11 assists, Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 in a matchup of the NBA's...

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drills six threes Porter notched 21 points (7-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 win over the Wizards.

Impact Porter tied his season high with six made triples. The 24-year-old has been knocking down threes at a 47.1 percent clip in the month of March. Porter's primary fantasy value comes from his shooting beyond the arc. But he ended a streak of three straight games without a steal and has at least five rebounds in five straight games.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic scores 31, Nuggets pull away from Wizards 118-104

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets shook off a slow start and beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 118-104

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops for 28 in Sunday's win Porter finished Sunday's 108-102 win over the Nets with 28 points (10-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes.

Impact It's his best scoring performance since he dropped 29 on the Clippers on Feb. 26. Porter's production has been a bit erratic in March -- he's scored 12 points or fewer three times this month -- but in nine games he's averaging 18.3 points, 5.2 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.4 assists while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor and 44.1 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Porter, Murray power Nuggets to 108-102 win over Nets

Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in his 28th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the...

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ho-hum performance in loss Porter closed with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt) and five rebounds across 30 minutes during Saturday's 116-110 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Porter played 30 minutes in the loss, but outside of his three triples, he offered basically nothing. On the whole, it's been a somewhat disappointing season for Porter, who is currently sitting outside the top 100 in nine-category leagues. He remains a must-roster talent, although his inability to expand his overall fantasy game is a little concerning. At this point, he should be looked at as a player who can help with points, rebounds and three-pointers only.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to shoot efficiently Porter finished Tuesday's 125-110 loss to the Raptors with 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes.

Impact Porter came through with better-than-usual numbers across the board Tuesday, as his points, three-pointers, rebounds, assists and steals totals all exceeded his season-long averages. The 24-year-old has stepped up his game since the All-Star break, which has been a welcome sight for the Nuggets while Jamal Murray has endured a bit of a rough patch.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

VanVleet has 36, Raptors hand Nuggets 4th straight loss

Fred VanVleet scored 36 points, O

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits for 23 in Sunday's loss Porter produced 23 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 loss to the Nets.

Impact After scoring only 19 total points over the prior two games, Porter returned to form Sunday, although it wasn't enough to end the Nuggets' brief losing skid. The fourth-year forward has scored 20 or more points in five of nine games since the All-Star break, averaging 18.2 points, 5.1 boards and 2.9 threes over that stretch. It's worth noting that Porter sat for much of the fourth quarter and saw fewer than 25 minutes for the third straight game.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. ejected as Nuggets fall to Spurs, 128-120 After Michael Porter Jr. put Zach Collins on a poster, the Nuggets competed like the Spurs had already been knocked out.

MARCH 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Spurs overcome Jokic's triple-double to top Nuggets 128-120

Keldon Johnson had 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 37 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists by Nikola Jokic to stun the Denver Nuggets 128-120

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ejected against San Antonio Porter was ejected Friday against the Spurs.

Impact Porter picked up a technical foul for taunting Zach Collins, then picked up his second in a minor altercation shortly thereafter. Porter finished the evening with seven points, one rebound, one assist and one three-pointer in 20 minutes. No punches were thrown, so a suspension seems unlikely.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Porter (illness) will be available to play Wednesday versus Chicago.

Impact Porter is a bit under the weather, but he'll gut it out and get out there for Wednesday's game. He played through the illness Monday and came through with 20 points, five rebounds, four triples, one steal and two turnovers across 32 minutes, so he's safe to activate in fantasy leagues.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in shootaround Porter (illness) participated in shootaround Wednesday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Given the reason behind Porter's designation, his inclusion in shootaround backs his probable designation for the evening's contest. Barring a downswing in his health leading up to the opening tip, expect Porter to maintain his usual spot in Denver's starting five Wednesday versus the Bulls.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable for Wednesday Porter (illness) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Bulls.

Impact Porter played through the illness Monday and logged his fifth 20-plus-point game over his last seven appearances. The sharpshooter is expected to suit up again Wednesday and should garner his usual role versus Chicago, though fantasy managers should still confirm Porter's status ahead of the 9:00 p.m. ET tipoff.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through illness, scores 20 Porter (illness) provided 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 118-113 win over Toronto.

Impact Porter battled through an illness leading up to the opening tip, but he proceeded to suit up and posted his fifth 20-plus-point game over his last seven appearances. During that stretch, he's averaging 20.6 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 46.3 percent from deep.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE