Per Denver Post,<\/a> Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with a nerve issue in his back that could jeopardize his season, league sources told The Denver Post.<\/p>\nThe Nuggets have been vague about specifics of the injury and when Porter might be expected back. They have given him a timeline of a week to show improvements before considering other treatment options. Another back surgery is a possibility, sources said.<\/p>\n
Porter botched a layup attempt in the first quarter against Houston on Nov. 6, exacerbating a back injury that he\u2019s had all season. He has not played since then.<\/p>\n
Porter, 23, has already had two back surgeries. The first came during his lone college season at Missouri and kept him out around four months. The second came after the Nuggets drafted him with the No. 14 pick in the 2018 draft. Porter missed his entire rookie season as a result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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