Michael Porter F BKN Wed 4/23/25 7:42 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Clippers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Porter suffered a left shoulder sprain during Game 2 on Monday but was able to participate in practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.0 points and 9.5 rebounds through two games in the series and would be a significant loss for the Nuggets. If Porter is unable to play, Peyton Watson is a candidate to slide into the starting lineup.
Michael Porter F BKN Wed 4/23/25 2:11 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Denver coach David Adelman said Porter (shoulder) was able to go through Wednesday's practice, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Porter, who suffered a mild left shoulder sprain at the end of Game 2, can be considered questionable for Game 3 for the time being. More clarity will be known when the Nuggets release their injury report Wednesday evening, however. During Monday's loss, Porter produced 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes. If he's unable to play, Peyton Watson would be a candidate to see more run.
Michael Porter F BKN Tue 4/22/25 1:54 AM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter provided 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Porter bounced back from a terrible Game 1 performance, matching his season-high with 15 rebounds. While it wasn't enough to help secure the victory, it was good to see him out there when it mattered down the stretch. With the series now level at 1-1, Denver will be hoping to turn the tables when the two teams meet again in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Michael Porter F BKN Sun 4/13/25 8:53 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter ended Sunday's 126-111 win over the Rockets with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Porter logged a solid number against the Rockets, who pulled most of their starters in the season closer. Porter connected on 67.0 percent of his shots in the decisive win, which solidified the Nuggets' position as the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket. Porter finished the season with career-best averages in several categories with 18.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 76 games.
Michael Porter F BKN Thu 4/10/25 10:06 AM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter racked up 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old wing remains a key source of secondary offense for the Nuggets behind Nikola Jokic. Porter has scored in double digits in 22 straight appearances dating back to Feb. 22, and he's scored at least 20 points in six of his last 11 outings, averaging 18.6 points, 7.2 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks during that time.
Michael Porter F BKN Sat 4/5/25 9:11 AM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter racked up 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 41 minutes during Friday's 118-104 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Porter returned to the team after a two-game absence and came painfully close to his 16th double-double of the season. Porter will hope to keep things moving after an excellent March, when he averaged 16.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over 15 games.
Michael Porter F BKN Thu 4/3/25 7:04 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter (personal) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Porter has missed the last two games for the Nuggets for personal reasons but will play Friday on the road against the Warriors. The veteran scorer has played well for Denver this season, averaging 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor and 39.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Michael Porter F BKN Wed 4/2/25 7:25 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Porter will miss a second straight game due to personal reasons. Still, it seems like an scheduled rest day for the starters, as other regulars such as Jamal Murray (hamstring), Nikola Jokic (ankle), Aaron Gordon (calf) and Christian Braun (foot) will also sit Wednesday's contest. This means head coach Michael Malone will likely look to Peyton Watson (knee), Hunter Tyson and Spencer Jones to see more minutes.
Michael Porter F BKN Wed 4/2/25 3:45 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter (personal) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Porter might miss a second straight game Wednesday due to personal reasons. Denver may be very shorthanded for this game against San Antonio, with several notable players listed as questionable, like Nikola Jokic (ankle), Aaron Gordon (calf), Jamal Murray (hamstring), Peyton Watson (knee) and Christian Braun (foot). If Porter is ruled out, head coach Michael Malone will likely look to Hunter Tyson and Spencer Jones to shoulder the load, especially if Braun and Watson are also ruled out.
Michael Porter F BKN Tue 4/1/25 8:23 PM
Michael Porter
F BKN
Porter (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Porter was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out due to personal reasons. His next opportunity to feature will come Wednesday against the Spurs. Peyton Watson, Hunter Tyson and Spencer Jones are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Porter being sidelined.