Christmas Day, Michael Porter Jr.’s return highlight Nuggets’ 2025-26 schedule

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)It will be a tribute video night on Jan. 29 for the Denver Nuggets.

Michael Porter Jr. will make his return to Ball Arena that night for the first time after a core-altering trade in July. The Nuggets sent Porter to the Brooklyn Nets, along with an unprotected 2032 first-round draft pick, for Cam Johnson. It was the biggest part of an offseason roster shakeup that increased the club’s depth and expectations for the 2025-26 season.

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