Latest Michael Porter Jr. News

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Apr. 23, 2024 02:21 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray didn't even see the biggest basket of his career. At least not live, he didn't. Murray swished a step-back 15-footer over Anthony Davis at the buzzer Monday night, giving the Denver Nuggets a stunning 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and capping a...

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Apr. 21, 2024 07:53 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers' pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. They turned up their offense and defense after a sputtering start, however, powering...

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. finds the court is his refuge from his brothers' troubles

Apr. 21, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. checked his thoughts at the bench as best he could and used the basketball court as his safe place. It wasn't easy, he said, to keep his focus from drifting toward his younger brother, Jontay, who was banned by the NBA in a gambling probe last week....

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family

Apr. 19, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr.'s coaches and teammates are rallying behind the Denver Nuggets starting forward who's had a trying week as the NBA's reigning champions head into their playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Porter, 25, missed practice Friday to attend his...

Michael Porter Jr.'s younger brother, Coban, sentenced to 6 years in prison for fatal DUI crash

Apr. 19, 2024 17:23 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Former University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter, the younger brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was sentenced Friday to six years in prison for killing a 42-year-old woman in a drunken driving crash last year. Denver District Court Judge...

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Apr. 17, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four...

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West

Apr. 11, 2024 02:23 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he's the best player on the planet. The odds-on favorite to win a third MVP trophy, Jokic registered his 20th...

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets' 110-105 win over Spurs

Apr. 03, 2024 01:08 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Chalk this one up to Nikola Jokic after Victor Wembanyama came up just short of outdueling the player who is hoping to soon pick up his third MVP award. Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled the Rookie of the Year favorite in Denver's 110-105 win over the San Antonio...

Jokic has 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets over Cavs, 130-101

Mar. 31, 2024 19:30 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists for his 22nd triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth. Jokic got his 128th career triple-double despite dealing with a sore right...

Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

Mar. 28, 2024 02:08 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career. The league announced Monday it has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay...