Coach Michael Malone wants Michael Porter Jr. to shoot early and often. So he did. Porter scored 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting in the Nuggets’ 112-90 victory over the offensively-challenged Orlando Magic Thursday night at Ball Arena.

Michael Porter Jr. is keeping his focus on the rim, not the trade rumors. He’s tuned them out, in fact, and turned up his game.

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

Michael Porter Jr. and Trey Murphy III traded blows, but MPJ’s Nuggets prevailed over the Pelicans on Monday night at Ball Arena.

Michael Porter Jr. tied a career high with 39 points on the eve of the trade deadline, Nikola Jokic added 38 and the Denver Nuggets beat the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 144-119 for their fourth straight win.

The Denver Nuggets achieved a significant victory over the New Orleans Pelicans with standout performances by Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. Joki

Michael Porter Jr. tallies 39 points and 12 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic adds 38 points and 10 assists in the Nuggets' 25-point win over the Pelicans.

The Denver Nuggets have been quiet off the court as the trade deadline approaches, but their play on the court has been very loud. On Wednesday night, the Nuggets won their fourth game in a row with a dominant second half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 144-119.