Porter’s tip-in bucket with 3:16 left to play gave him 39 points but he missed an open 3-pointer that would have given him his 40. When Malone took him out about the two-minute mark, the fans gave Porter a standing ovation. The Nuggets improved to 15-2 all-time when Porter scores 30 or more points.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been floated in trade rumors prior to Thursday's deadline, but his head coach made it clear that he won't

In this new trade idea from Vishwesha Kumar of Fadeaway World, the Nuggets part with Michael Porter Jr. and land some strong depth for the playoff run. The deal would be between Denver and the Atlanta Hawks, sending De'Andre Hunter to the Nuggets.