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The Denver Nuggets ended Michael Porter Jr’s draft-day slide, and he’s planning to reward them as best as he can. Porter, who was one of the top prospects in the country entering college, slid to No. 14 in the draft, likely due to teams …
Michael Porter Jr’s draft-day slide was one of the biggest stories of the evening. Entering college, Porter was regarded as one of the top prospects in the country. He was viewed as a contender to be the No. 1 pick in the draft. But Porter hurt …
The Sacramento Kings have a big choice to make with the No. 2 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, and they may well have a name in mind when they wind up on the clock. Marc Stein of the New York Times reported Monday that rival teams believe …
Renewed concerns about his health have thrown Michael Porter Jr’s draft stock into question, but he ultimately may not have too much to worry about. Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports reported this week that the Memphis Grizzlies are seriously …
Michael Porter Jr. had to cancel his scheduled Friday workout with NBA teams after he experienced back spasms, but the injury is apparently not a serious one. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports that Porter underwent an MRI on his hip that came …
Michael Porter Jr. is a projected lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but some of the teams that are considering taking the former Missouri star may not have an opportunity to get a closer look at him leading up to June 21. Shams Charania of …
The Sacramento Kings reportedly are giving real consideration to drafting Michael Porter Jr. with the No. 2 overall pick later this month. Porter was set to work out in Chicago on Friday in front of multiple teams, including the Suns, Kings and …
When discussing the top names in the upcoming NBA Draft, you’d be wise not to forget Michael Porter Jr. According to ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, Porter was “extremely impressive” in his workout for the Dallas Mavericks, who hold …
This year’s NBA Draft class is absolutely loaded, and Michael Porter Jr. says he is the best of the bunch. Porter spoke with reporters on Thursday at the NBA scouting combine and expressed confidence in himself. Michael Porter says he’s the …
The health of Michael Porter Jr. was one of the biggest questions entering the NCAA Tournament. Now we have an answer about his status. Porter told the media on Thursday that he is at about 70 percent entering Friday’s game against Florida …
After weeks of speculation about which teams would squeak in and who would be left out, after Joe Lunardi frantically updated his Bracketology predictions dozens of times, the NCAA Tournament is finally here. Aside from the shocking upsets, the …
Though several teams have already punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament, the bulk of the major conference tournaments will be played this week. That opens the door for a number of players to really put their stamp on the tournament …
The Missouri Tigers could have a nice boost for the SEC Tournament. Michael Porter Jr. announced in a statement Saturday that, while he would sit out the regular season finale against Arkansas, he hoped to play in the SEC Tournament after missing …
Michael Porter Jr is determined to make something of his one-and-done year. Addressing reporters on Friday, the star Missouri freshman, who has been sidelined since undergoing back surgery in November, spoke optimistically about playing again for the …
Michael Porter Jr. doesn’t want to be the next top lottery pick to get his numbers in his one-and-done season but miss the NCAA Tournament. Speaking at the Jordan Brand Classic earlier this week, the five-star forward said that he doesn’t …
Mike Hopkins isn’t about to give up on Michael Porter Jr. without a fight. Hopkins was introduced on Wednesday as Washington’s new head basketball coach. One of his biggest tasks will be trying to convince top recruit Michael Porter Jr. …
