The Denver Nuggets have become one of the most active teams in the trade market. Reports suggest that Denver is exploring potential deals for star players like Zach LaVine and Cam Johnson, sparking rumors about Michael Porter Jr.’s future with the franchise. Porter’s name has frequently appeared in trade speculation, as he would likely be the centerpiece of any major transaction.
Amidst the swirling rumors, the play of Michael Porter Jr. remains in question as does his future with the team. However, the Nuggets front office stepped in to reassure their young star. According to Porter, the team reached out to address the situation directly. In his postgame interview after beating the Phoenix Suns, Porter addressed the rumors.
They’ve reached out to me and said it’s all noise. There’s nothing serious going on, and if there was, they would let me know.
Michael Porter Jr. said in an interview
MPJ on if the Nuggets front office has reached out to him amid trade rumors:
“They’ve reached out to me and said it’s all noise. There’s nothing serious going on.”
“They have no desire to move me right now. But I also know they wouldn’t tell me if they wanted to move me.” pic.twitter.com/oJz79GQHvh
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) December 24, 2024
While Porter expressed confidence in the organization’s message, he did go on to acknowledge the reality of the NBA. He opened up about understanding the dynamics of running an NBA front office.
They’ve said they love how I’m playing, and to keep being aggressive, keep playing, and they have no desire to move me right now. But I also know they wouldn’t tell me if they wanted to move me.
Michael Porter Jr. added
Michael Porter Jr.’s performance this season has been solid, averaging 18.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting an efficient 51% from the field and 39% from beyond the arc. However, the Nuggets’ shortcomings, particularly a lack of bench depth and the absence of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s two-way impact, have fueled speculation about potential roster changes.
Michael Malone dishes on Michael Porter Jr. trade rumors
The trade rumors surrounding Michael Porter Jr. have not just affected the star but also elicited a response from the team’s HC. Nuggets HC Michael Malone also addressed the trade rumors, emphasizing the importance of keeping the team focused amid external distractions.
Yeah, a lot of it is noise. I don’t know where it comes from. You see different things that are out there, and you never want that stuff getting out there. I’ve talked to Calvin [Booth], and Calvin has a good pulse on all that stuff.
Michael Malone said in an interview
So, I asked Michael Malone about the trade rumors swirling around the team lately.
“I think there’s nothing to that.”
Full Quote: pic.twitter.com/h2M7GLHKqH
— Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) December 24, 2024
Malone opened up about the proactive communication from Denver’s front office, which has reached out to players and their agents to clarify what’s real and what isn’t. While Malone dismissed the rumors as “noise,” he didn’t entirely rule out the Nuggets exploring the trade market.
Michael Porter Jr.’s substantial contract makes him a logical candidate in any major deal, particularly if Denver seeks to acquire a high-impact player like LaVine. The Nuggets must confront the potential of maximizing another MVP-level season from Nikola Jokic, who is in the midst of one of the greatest offensive stretches of all time.
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