Michael Porter Jr, the main target in the elimination of the Denver Nuggets: Possible trade?

To win the current NBA championship, not only one or two great stars are needed, but also several lieutenants who take advantage of the spaces left by the best players to perform at a very high level. Michael Porter Jr has been for a while the barometer of the aspirations of the Denver Nuggets, and the team's elimination can be associated with the poor performance of the small forward in the playoffs.

"I am devastated for not being able to contribute as I would have liked. I have felt a great helplessness," said Michael Porter Jr after the Denver Nuggets were knocked out of the competition. Murray's inconsistency and Gordon's injury made it essential for this small forward to display his best performance, but he has not done so, neither in defense nor in offense. This opens up a scenario of uncertainty regarding his future, which seems not to be linked to the Colorado franchise.

Michael Porter Jr.’s playoff stats:

9.1 points
5.5 rebounds
0.6 assists (0.9 turnovers)
50.7 TS%
34.3 3PT%

Porter will make $79.1 million over the final two years of his rookie-scale max contract with the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/2AZjRppVVe

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 19, 2025

There will be a significant jump in Michael Porter Jr's contract over the next two years, during which he will earn $79.1 million, something that could lead the Denver Nuggets' management to seek a trade with him, recruiting other types of players who can better assist Nikola Jokic in the attempt to fight with guarantees for a championship ring again. Surely, there will be several teams interested in the player, despite his status having been affected in recent months.

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