The Nuggets are headed back to the playoffs, but they will be without some important pieces the rest of the way. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports it is “unlikely” guard Jamal Murray or forward Michael Porter Jr. return for the postseason.
Murray hasn’t played all season as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered a year ago. According to Charania, Murray is “very close” in his rehab, but the team wants to give him the final say in when he ultimately comes back.
In March, The Denver Post’s Mike Singer reported it was “50-50” that Murray would return before the season ended.