Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Porter, who has had back injuries in the past, has played an average of 29 minutes per game so far this year, and this could be an opportunity for Denver to rest him. The Nuggets are not entering a back-to-back set, so it remains to be seen if there is anything underlying going on. Nevertheless, if Porter is unable to go, expect Jeff Green and Bruce Brown to see boosts in playing time.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and forward Michael Porter Jr. are in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Utah Jazz. Both players will be returning after lost seasons in 2022. It'll be interesting to see how the Nuggets handle their playing time going forward. The expectation is that both players will be somewhat limited in order to try and keep them on the court. It's also worth noting that Nikola Jokic is starting despite dealing with a wrist injury during the preseason. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting all three of them on Wednesday.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) mentioned that he is 100 percent healthy after missing all of last season. Despite that, head coach Mike Malone said the team plans to be extremely cautious with Porter. That being said, fantasy managers should expect Porter to be on a minutes limit early next season. That's assuming Porter is able to make it through training camp and the preseason without injury. Porter should be able to do plenty of damage with around 25 minutes per night. He'll be a high risk-high reward fantasy player heading into next season.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) has a chance at returning to the court during the first round series against the Golden State Warriors. The young forward hasn't played since early November. However, Porter would obviously give this unit a boost, but the Nuggets aren't going to rush him back to the court. It all depends on how Porter feels and how the first few games go in the series. The Nuggets are unlikely to bring Porter back if they go down 3-0, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see what happens.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (spine) is expected to be cleared for on-court contact drills within the next week, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter's agent Mark Bartelstein told Wojnarowski that this timeline would allow Porter to return to the Nuggets at some point in March. Porter had lumbar spine surgery in early November. He was off to a sluggish start to the year prior to the injury, averaging just 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 35.9% from the field. Porter has immense upside, as exemplified when he averaged 19.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.8 threes per game last year. He's worthy of an IL spot in most season-long leagues if you have one available.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) could be physically cleared to play by the end of the regular season. The organization is hopeful that Porter can be cleared in the not too distant future. Porter has been ramping up his workload lately, but remains without a timetable to return. He's someone worth considering stashing, assuming you have an open IR spot. Although, there's no guarantee that Porter returns before the fantasy playoffs.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. On Wednesday, Porter will undergo a surgical procedure on his back, but is expected to make a full recovery. This will be Porter's third back surgery, which is concerning considering he recently signed a massive extension with the organization. At this point, Porter can be dropped in just about every format. Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, and Will Barton will be asked to pick up the slack in his absence. Barton is the best fantasy option out of the trio. He should be rostered in basically all fantasy formats.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Head coach Mike Malone mentioned that Porter is likely to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The star forward has been off to a rough start to the season and will now get time to rest and recover. In the meantime, Jeff Green and JaMychal Green will see increased roles. Both players have some low-end appeal with extended playing time.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Porter was forced to leave the team's previous game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday due to lower back soreness. Porter has a long history of back injuries, so the team will most certainly be cautious anytime a back injury flares up for him. It's been a rough start to the year for the 23-year-old. Through nine games, he's averaging just 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 35.9% from the floor. Jeff Green and JaMychal Green could both see their minutes increase on Monday with Porter out.

Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's contest against the Rockets after exiting with a sore lower back. Porter logged just seven minutes prior to his exit, shooting 1-for-4 from the field, including missing a wide-open, uncontested layup. He finished with two points and four rebounds. Entering the day, Porter was shooting just 36.4 percent on the year, including 21.7 percent from behind the arc. Having missed his rookie season in 2018-19 due to a back injury, fantasy managers will want to stay particularly abreast of Porter's latest flare up. His next chance to play comes Monday vs. Miami.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. reportedly has agreed to a five-year deal worth $207 million with the organization. However, the $207 million is the maximum he can make, assuming he makes one of the three All-NBA teams this season. At the lowest point, Porter would make $172 million, which is still quite a lot. The young forward was a top-30 player last season. The hope is that he is only going to get better. He'll be an early round target in all fantasy formats.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. Remains optimistic that a contract extension will get done. Porter had his best statistical output as a professional last season, averaging 19.0 points and 7.3 assists while shooting a whopping 44.5 percent from deep. The 23-year-old will be entering the final year of his rookie contract if an agreement isn't reached before the start of the 2021-22 campaign. However, based on his play over the years, it would seem the franchise will do everything in its power to keep him in the Mile High City moving ahead. Nonetheless, Porter's fantasy outlook is higher than ever, and as long as he can remain healthy, he should be one of the most impactful fantasy options going.