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Nuggets scrap plan to send Michael Porter, Jamal Murray to G League for now

The Nuggets have scrapped plans to send Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray to Grand Rapids for the time-being, two league sources told The Denver Post on Thursday . Both Porter and Murray were set to fly to Grand Rapids and practice with the Gold …

The Nuggets have scrapped plans to send Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray to Grand Rapids for the time-being, two league sources told The Denver Post on Thursday. Both Porter and Murray were set to fly to Grand Rapids and practice with the Gold on Friday, but logistical concerns, in addition to the fact that they’d only be there for one practice, altered the plan, sources said. Neither player has had any kind of setback, and there was also a sense that some of the work they would’ve done in Grand Rapids could get done in Denver.

Source: Mike Singer @ Denver Post

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Going live with @BrendanVogt right now.
– More notes from last night
– MPJ/Murray not going to GR
– What we’re encouraged/discouraged about the Nuggets at this point
youtube.com/watch?v=7Dr9rG… – 4:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Doesn’t look like we’re getting an MPJ or Murray pregame warmup today. pic.twitter.com/vnlElmhXPD – 8:34 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
On the latest #Nuggets Ink pod, we talk MPJ’s March timeframe, how optimistic I am about Jamal Murray returning and how I found myself in a room with Bill Walton… and the rest of the NBA’s 75 greatest players over All-Star weekend.
denverpost.com/2022/03/02/nug… – 4:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW episode of Pickaxe and Roll, presented by @DKSportsbook:
Thoughts on the MPJ going to the G League shortly, followed by:
– Jamal Murray
– Denver’s goals down the stretch
– MVP and other big awards
– All-NBA teams as they stand today denverstiffs.com/2022/3/1/22957… – 1:20 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nik Stauskas tonight for Grand Rapids: 57 points (20-29 FG’s, 11-15 3FG’s). Hit his first 11 shots and first seven 3s of the game. 34 points in 13 minutes. Must have heard that MPJ was arriving soon.
pic.twitter.com/vwZW8lrgt7 – 9:06 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr. will practice and scrimmage with the Grand Rapids Gold later this week. He could then play in a G League game, although that’s still TBD. If everything goes according to plan, a March return feels very possible.
Here’s more:
thednvr.com/heres-what-the… – 6:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Doesn’t sound like MPJ will be playing games in the G League, just in case anyone was confused on that point.
He’s going down there to practice and live scrimmage. He will probably return to the team around the second week of March. – 3:09 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Plan is for Michael Porter Jr. to head to the G League in the near future to practice/scrimmage w/ the Gold. The #Nuggets rarely practice. He’ll have a better opportunity to get his legs under him w/ the Gold than w/ the Nuggets. Went through his first 1-on-1 contact work today. – 3:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets are planning to send Michael Porter Jr. to Grand Rapids to scrimmage with their G League affiliate later this week, I’m told. – 2:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Porter and Davon Reed were playing a bit of light 1-on-1 while media sessions were going and MPJ blocked a layup off the opposite side of the backboard.
He looks good. – 2:24 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are hanging out after practice getting some 1 on 1 in. Intensity varies. pic.twitter.com/E9qU4QnNGF – 2:03 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
MPJ progressing to 1-on-1 work vs. Davon Reed. pic.twitter.com/VDaQdzeOX6 – 2:02 PM

More on this storyline

However, there’s a possibility both could practice or scrimmage with the Gold in the future as both continue their respective rehabs. For now, they’ll both continue progressing and working out in Denver. The Denver Post previously reported Porter intended to practice with the Nuggets’ G League squad, but Murray’s inclusion wasn’t publicly known. There remains no timetable for Murray’s return, though the intention of rehabbing in Grand Rapids is a positive sign. -via Denver Post / March 3, 2022

Nuggets scrap plan to send Michael Porter, Jamal Murray to G League for now

The Nuggets have scrapped plans to send Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray to Grand Rapids for the time-being, two league sources told The Denver Post on Thursday. Both Porter and Murray were set to fly to Grand Rapids and practice with the Gold on Friday, but logistical concerns, in addition to the fact that they’d only be there for one practice, altered the plan, sources said. Neither player has had any kind of setback, and there was also a sense that some of the work they would’ve done in Grand Rapids could get done in Denver.

However, there’s a possibility both …

However, there’s a possibility both could practice or scrimmage with the Gold in the future as both continue their respective rehabs. For now, they’ll both continue progressing and working out in Denver. The Denver Post previously reported Porter intended to practice with the Nuggets’ G League squad, but Murray’s inclusion wasn’t publicly known. There remains no timetable for Murray’s return, though the intention of rehabbing in Grand Rapids is a positive sign.

Optimism exists that Michael Porter, Jamal Murray could return this season

Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s a lot of optimism about how he’s rehabbing and talking to Tim Connelly their president and Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, they love the way he has come along. And there’s optimism we are going to see him again this …

Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s a lot of optimism about how he’s rehabbing and talking to Tim Connelly their president and Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, they love the way he has come along. And there’s optimism we are going to see him again this season. And of course, Jamal Murray, another player with an ACL injury. They’ve not ruled out the possibility that he could be back later in the year. So you look at a Denver team that could possibly add back I think Michael Porter Jr. and we’ll see with Jamal Murray, and that’s a very formidable team in the playoffs.

Source: YouTube

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Singer @msinger
Monte Morris, asked about the potential returns of MPJ and Jamal at some point. He didn’t rule out it, said those guys are going hard in rehab. Said if they can return, they’re ready to “rock and roll.” – 1:33 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Murray and MPJ laughing and shooting the shit on the bench is great to see. Be even better when they’ve got jerseys on and are doin that in games. – 11:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr. getting shots up pregame. He’s ramped up his workout from even a couple games ago. pic.twitter.com/hjJxEfMLkz – 9:44 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray getting some 1-on-1 in pregame. This is the closest to live basketball I’ve seen from Murray – really, really good progress. pic.twitter.com/CqfNBY7ZcE – 9:43 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray pregame going 1-on-1. He’s nine-months post-ACL surgery. pic.twitter.com/lWDU47Mi4W – 9:42 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, PJ Dozier, JaMychal Green, Vlatko Cancar, and Bol Bol are out for the Nuggets tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/MAXwRMmjV4 – 6:51 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It’s funny how we were thinking about the MPJ injury and surgery then versus how we view it now. Not sure the Nuggets knew everything immediately and wanted to be purposefully vague.
But the biggest indication of a return: they never applied for a disabled player exception. – 4:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have now missed a combined 75 out of 84 possible games, which is 89% of the season to date. – 2:37 PM

More on this storyline

Michael Malone: I’ll be honest, I really don’t go there a whole lot (mentally). I’m more of a day-to-day guy and trying to figure out a way to help this team stay afloat and become more consistent. I speak with Jamal all the time. We have a great relationship. And I’ve told him many times — and I think it’s important for him to hear it from me — (that) there’s absolutely zero pressure for him to come back this year. At the same time, I tell him, ‘Listen, if it’s in the cards for you to come back and play this year, great. If it’s not in the cards for you to come back and play this year, great.’ He’s gonna come back when he is ready. And as I mentioned last night, that doesn’t mean just from a physical standpoint — ‘Hey, the doctors have cleared Jamal Murray (down the line).’ But that’s (only) one part of it. The other huge part of it is the mental, the confidence, right? He is embracing and accepting that, so there’s zero pressure from me, from (Nuggets president of basketball operations) Tim Connelly, from anyone on our team, our training staff. Jamal Murray, honestly, will come back when he is ready. -via The Athletic / December 31, 2021
Michael Singer: Michael Malone says on @AltitudeSR that Jamal Murray is still “a ways away.” Said he doesn’t want any fans thinking Murray will be back in January or February. Organization has gone to lengths not to put pressure on him. There remains no timeline on Murray’s return. -via Twitter @msinger / December 21, 2021

Optimism exists that Michael Porter, Jamal Murray could return this season

Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s a lot of optimism about how he’s rehabbing and talking to Tim Connelly their president and Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, they love the way he has come along. And there’s optimism we are going to see him again this season. And of course, Jamal Murray, another player with an ACL injury. They’ve not ruled out the possibility that he could be back later in the year. So you look at a Denver team that could possibly add back I think Michael Porter Jr. and we’ll see with Jamal Murray, and that’s a very formidable team in the playoffs.

Draymond Green reacts to Michael Porter Jr.’s dunk in Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 3

After Michael Porter Jr. threw down a dunk over Montrezl Harrell during the Clippers vs. Nuggets game three, Draymond Green chimed in on Twitter.

While he’s in offseason mode with the Golden State Warriors out of the Playoffs, Draymond Green has been following the action inside the NBA’s Orlando Bubble.

During the seeding round and the postseason, the former Defensive Player of the Year has served as an analyst with the crew on the NBA on TNT. Although he wasn’t on set, Green still chimed in on Twitter with a reaction regarding a moment from the Denver Nuggets game three tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers.

In the third quarter, Denver’s Michael Porter Jr. rose over Montrezl Harrell for an emphatic one-handed tomahawk slam dunk. After the highlight reel dunk, Green shared seven emojis with a shoutout to “MPJ.”

Via @Money23Green on Twitter:

Watch Porter Jr.’s dunk via @NBAonTNT on Twitter:

 

Porter Jr.’s dunk played a part in his impressive game three performance. The Mizzou product tallied 18 points on 8-of-17 shooting from the field with 10 rebounds, three steals and an assist. Despite Porter Jr.’s addition off the bench, the Nuggets couldn’t close out the Clippers.

Paul George led the Clippers with 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting from the field with five 3-pointers, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Kawhi Leonard added 23 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in the Clippers game three win, 113-107.

Watch highlights from the Nuggets vs. Clippers game three battle via YouTube:

Porter Jr. and the Nuggets will have the opportunity to even the series against the Clippers in game four on Wednesday at 6 P.M. PT.

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