MICHAEL PORTER JR. NEWS

Back-to-back breakouts: Given a shot by Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. runs with it Porter's 67 points are the most in a two-game stretch by a Nuggets rookie in franchise history.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Embiid gets 76ers past Wizards after Simmons hurts knee

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Porter posts 2nd straight 30-point game, Nuggets beat Spurs Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Porter posts 2nd straight 30-point game, Nuggets beat Spurs

Michael Porter Jr. scored 30 points and had 15 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver Nuggets: Michael Porter Jr.’s keys to continued success Michael Porter Jr.'s monster performance in Monday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder may have redefined his role with the Denver Nuggets....

AUGUST 5, 2020 • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Titus & Tate's Bubble Breakout Players

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier break down who they believe will serve as the unsung heroes in the NBA bubble.

AUGUST 4, 2020

Davis scores 42, Lakers wrap up No. 1 seed in West

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Porter, Jokic lead Nuggets past Thunder, 121-113 in OT

Michael Porter Jr. scored a career-high 37 points and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets top the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113 in overtime

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Michael Porter Jr.’s career night propels Nuggets to 121-113 victory over Thunder MPJ puts up 37 and Nikola Jokic hauls in a triple-double to lead the team to a gritty overtime win

AUGUST 3, 2020 • DENVERSTIFFS.COM

Out again Monday Barton (knee) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Both Barton and Gary Harris (hip) will remain out for a second straight game, and there's a chance Jamal Murray (hamstring) could also remained sidelined. As a result, expect Torrey Craig, PJ Dozier, Michael Porter Jr. and Troy Daniels to pick up increased minutes.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

11 points, three dimes in loss Porter posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, one rebound and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 125-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact Saturday marked Porter's second career start, as the Nuggets were shorthanded with Will Barton (knee), Gary Harris (hip) and Jamal Murray (hamstring) all sidelined. Porter was passably efficient but ultimately didn't do much to help the team in the loss. He could start again if the aforementioned players remain sidelined for Monday's contest against the Thunder.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 11 points, three dimes Porter posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, one rebound and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 125-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact Saturday marked Porter's second career start, as the Nuggets were shorthanded with Will Barton (knee), Gary Harris (hip) and Jamal Murray (hamstring) all sidelined. Porter was passably efficient but ultimately didn't do much to help the team in the loss. He could start again if the aforementioned players remain sidelined for Monday's contest against the Thunder.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws second career start Porter will start at small forward in Saturday's bubble opener against the Heat, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact With Jamal Murray (hamstring), Garry Harris (hip) and Will Barton (knee) all sidelined, Porter will step into the starting lineup and presumably see a healthy workload. The start marks the second of his young career. He tallied 19 points, 6 rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes in his lone start.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for restart opener Murray is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Heat due to left hamstring tightness.

Impact It's not exactly clear when Murray suffered the injury, but it may prevent him from playing in the restart opener. Gary Harris (hip) and Will Barton (knee) have already been ruled out, so if Murray is out as well, more minutes should funnel to Monte Morris, Torrey Craig and Michael Porter.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out for restart opener Harris (hip) is out for Saturday's contest against the Heat.

Impact A hip issue has been bothering Harris lately, and it prevented him from playing in the team's final scrimmage. Now, it will prevent him from playing in the restart opener. With Will Barton (knee) also out, Torrey Craig, Troy Daniels and Michael Porter could be in line for extended run.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Snapchat, Nuggets warn Michael Porter Jr. after he spread coronavirus conspiracy Michael Porter Jr. received criticism after he promoted an inaccurate conspiracy theory about the coronavirus.

JULY 30, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The problem with troubling comments like Michael Porter Jr.’s Michael Porter Jr.'s off-base comments are just the latest in a disturbing trend. In a Snapchat Q&A on Tuesday evening, Denver Nuggets rooki...

JULY 29, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Coronavirus-free, Trail Blazers’ restart predictions, CJ McCollum’s defense, Michael Porter Jr’s conspiracy theory: NBA bubble news and bits A positive (negative) day for the NBA, Damian Lillard lands on All-NBA ballots, CJ McCollum's defense comes into question, Michael Porter Jr...

JULY 29, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. shares controversial thoughts on COVID-19, vaccines in Q&A Porter Jr. thinks the coronavirus pandemic is overblown and being used to

JULY 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michael Porter Jr.: COVID-19 is Being Used for 'Bigger Agenda' Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said that he thinks the coronavirus is "being used obviously for a bigger agenda."

JULY 29, 2020 • SI.COM

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Says COVID-19 Being Used 'To Control the Masses' Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said on his Snapchat on Tuesday that he believes the COVID-19 pandemic is being used for a "bigger...

JULY 29, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Scores 19 in scrimmage Porter went for 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3PT, 4-4 FT) and seven rebounds in Monday's scrimmage against Orlando.

Impact The rookie made his debut after missing the Nuggets' first two scrimmages, and he looked plenty comfortable, taking a team-high 13 shots and getting to 19 points in just 20 minutes. Porter also added an assist and a block, though Denver was a minus-21 when he was on the floor.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clears physical but won't scrimmage Porter (undisclosed) passed the physical he was required to undergo in order to practice and play, but he will not participate in Saturday's scrimmage against the Pelicans, Harriso...

Impact The Nuggets will opt to be cautious with Porter, understandably wanting him to practice before he takes the court for competitive basketball. It's possible we see him play in Monday's scrimmage against the Magic.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clears quarantine period Porter has cleared the league-mandated quarantine period but must still pass a cardiac screening before taking the court, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The 22-year-old didn't report to the Orlando bubble until Wednesday, so he'll have less than a week of practice to prepare for the Nuggets' first game of the season restart Aug. 1. Porter may not be available for the team's remaining scrimmages Saturday and Monday.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaner version of Jokic ready to carry load for Nuggets

A slimmer version of star center Nikola Jokic is ready to carry the load as the Nuggets return to the court in possession of the No. 3 seed

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS