[blurb-title player='Michael Porter Jr.' team='DEN' pos='F'] [blurb-fact]The Nuggets have ruled Michael Porter Jr. (back) and Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out of Wednesday's game.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]As expected. Porter is working his way back from back surgery and still…
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May 13, 2019, 12:00 pm
Michael Porter Jr. - F - Denver NuggetsMichael Porter Jr. (back) has been fully cleared for contact and expects to participate in the Nuggets' Summer League.
The back injury is what caused Porter Jr. to drop so far during the draft, but after sitting out his rookie season Porter's back seems to have fully healed. This is the time to buy in Dynasty Leagues. Like Ben Simmons, Porter Jr. will be eligible to compete for rookie of the year next season.
Source: Harrison Wind on twitter
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April 11, 2019, 1:00 amMichael Porter Jr. - F - Denver Nuggets
Michael Porter Jr. (back) sat out his entire first season with the Nuggets, though he was able to participate in some non-contact work over the course of the year.
Porter slid during the draft because of concerns about his back, and he underwent surgery in November and another procedure on his lumbar spine in July. The Nuggets wisely never pushed him to return, and hopefully we’ll get our first look at MPJ in Summer League. He’s a dangerous offensive talent and could help answer the power forward question in the long-term for a team that’s already on the rise and brimming with young stars.
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February 12, 2019, 3:09 pmMichael Porter Jr. - F - Denver Nuggets
In a radio appearance on Tuesday, Nuggets GM Tim Connelly didn't rule out Michael Porter Jr. (back) returning this season but also said he'd only play when he's 100 percent.
Porter has been doing non-contact work at practice but it still doesn't seem like he'll play this season. The Nuggets simply don't need to rush their top pick, as trying to integrate him into the rotation — assuming he can be cleared before the end of the season — might gum up the works for an already-successful team. Tracking Porter throughout the offseason and Summer League should be interesting, as a healthy MPJ would give the Nuggets another gifted offensive weapon.
Source: Harrison Wind on Twitter
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January 16, 2019, 6:57 pmMichael Porter Jr. - F - Denver Nuggets
Michael Porter Jr. (back) has been able to do shooting drills at recent practices.
There's still no timetable for a return and the expectation is that he'll be out for the whole year. We'll update you when he's cleared for contact, though it's nice to know that Porter is doing some kind of basketball activity.
Source: Harrison Wind on Twitter
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