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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. jokes with teammates during practice ahead of Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals against the Miami Heat Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Once a risky pick, Porter turns in big rewards for Nuggets team making debut in NBA Finals with win

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris Sr., second from right, and Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap scuffle during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Millsap helps Nuggets rally, stun Clippers 111-105 in Game 5

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Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr., right, drives the ball against Golden State Warriors' Eric Paschall (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives toward the basket as Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Young Denver Nuggets set sights much higher this season

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin, right, gives instructions to forward Jontay Porter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia at the finals of the AdvoCare Invitational tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Porter returned to Missouri this season in the hopes of helping the Tigers to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Loss of Porter forces Missouri to recalibrate for ‘18 season

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. undergoes back surgery

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Duke's Marvin Bagley III speaks to reporters during a media availability with the top basketball prospects in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Good to be a King? Eyes on Sacramento at No. 2 in NBA draft

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Michael Porter Jr., from Missouri, speaks to reporters during the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Back and better: Porter Jr. says he’s best in draft class

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Missouri’s Michael Porter Jr. declares for the NBA draft

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Florida State guard Terance Mann (14) celebrates on the court in the first half of a first-round game against Missouri in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

9 over 8 and ACC over SEC: Florida State beats Mizzou 67-54

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2018, file photo, Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. pulls down a rebound during the second half in an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia at the Southeastern Conference tournament, in St. Louis. The Missouri Tigers could be a very dangerous No. 8 seed in the West Region. How dangerous all depends on how quickly freshman Michael Porter Jr. can shake off the rust of missing all but 25 minutes of game time because of an injured back. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Porter out to help Missouri in NCAA tourney, not stack stats

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. (13) reaches for a rebound between Georgia's Teshaun Hightower (10) and Yante Maten (1) during the second half in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 8, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Georgia spoils Porter Jr.’s return, beats Missouri 62-60

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. shoots baskets before an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas in Columbia, Mo. Porter will make his long-awaited return to the court following lower back surgery when Missouri opens at the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Thursday, March 8, 2018. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Porter Jr. to return for Missouri at SEC Tournament

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Missouri's Jeremiah Tilmon, left, shoots over Arkansas' Adrio Bailey, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri caps season with victory over Arkansas, 77-67

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Missouri's Jordan Barnett (21) and Jontay Porter (11) reach a rebound ahead of Vanderbilt forward Clevon Brown (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Missouri won 74-66. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Porter scores 24, Missouri ends skid with win at Vanderbilt

By CHIP CIRILLO - Associated Press

Missouri’s Porter Jr. practices 3 months after back surgery

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2017, file photo, Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. laughs on the bench during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Miami (Ohio) in Columbia, Mo. Porter is hopeful he’ll be cleared to return to practice from lower back surgery next week, providing a boost for a Tigers team aiming to reach the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-10 Porter, the top prep prospect in the country last season, played in only two minutes of the Tigers’ season-opening win over Iowa State before missing the rest of the season following surgery in November. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Missouri’s Porter hopeful to return soon after surgery

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. warms up before the start of an NCAA college basketball game between Missouri and Iowa State Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Michael Porter Jr., Missouri freshman, out for season after back surgery

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Missouri's Kevin Puryear, top left, heads to the basket as Emporia State's Malik Hluchoweckyj , right, and Duncan Fort (14) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 67-62. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Missouri hangs on to beat Emporia State

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Missouri forward Michael Porter Jr. rebounds during the first half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Kansas City, Mo. Porter faces the burden of trying to help turn around a Missouri program that has finished in the Southeastern Conference basement each of the last three years. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Missouri’s Porter, Duke’s Bagley head freshman class

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press