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Michael Malone said that the Denver Nuggets were not trading Michael Porter Jr. amid rumors leading up to the trade deadline. "We're not trading Michael Porter. So I'm not touching base with anybody on that. ... Michael is a really important piece, he helped us win a championship," said Malone following the Nuggets' win over the Pelicans on Monday night. Porter, who scored 36 … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Says ‘We’re Not Trading Michael Porter’

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for January. Antetokounmpo averaged 30.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists in January as the Milwaukee Bucks went 9-6. Jokic averaged 27.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 11.4 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 11-6. … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic Named NBA’s Players Of January

Peyton Watson was diagnosed with a sprained right knee, the Denver Nuggets announced on Monday. Watson, who suffered the injury on January 31 against the Sixers, will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Watson is averaging 8.1 points and 3.4 rebounds on the season. … [Read more...] about Peyton Watson Suffers Right Knee Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Four Weeks

Russell Westbrook will miss the Denver Nuggets' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night due to a strained left hamstring. Westbrook suffered the injury in Friday night's win over the Sixers. Peyton Watson will also miss the game with a sprained right knee. … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Out Saturday Due To Left Hamstring Strain

Russell Westbrook left the Denver Nuggets' 137-134 win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to left hamstring tightness. Westbrook, who had four points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes, left the game 50 seconds into the fourth quarter. Westbrook reportedly left the arena without a limp. Westbrook is averaging 14.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 6.4 rebounds since being inserted into the … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Leaves Win Over Sixers Due To Hamstring Tightness