While facing the Lakers in the playoffs, Michael Porter Jr. tried to forget about his family troubles
Michael Porter Jr. trying to focus on playoffs, not family troubles. Denver Nuggets forward spoke with reporters after Game 1 of the series with the Lakers. Denver's Porter Jr.'s brothers are in the NBA's NBA Finals for the first time since 2008. Porter Jr.: "I'm not worried about my brothers. I'm not going to be worried about them"
Michael Porter Jr. 'tried to compartmentalize' Jontay Porter's NBA ban, other brother’s prison sentencing while facing Lakers in playoffs. Denver Nuggets forward's family is navigating separate issues involving two of his brothers. Michael Porter's big Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers came during a difficult week for the Nuggets forward.
Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. finds the court is his refuge from his brothers' troubles. Jontay Porter was banned by the NBA in a gambling probe last week. He said it wasn’t easy to keep his focus from drifting toward his younger brother, who was banned.
Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter could face expulsion from NBA if gambling-related accusations are true. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Porter could be expelled from the league if the accusations are found to be true. Porter could also face expulsion if the allegations are true, he says.
Michael Porter Jr. Reacts to Brother Jontay's Betting Scandal. Investigation into some unusual betting activity surrounding his two-way player brother. Michael has weighed in on the ongoing investigation into his brother's alleged betting activity. The Nuggets star weighs in with his brother in the wake of the scandal.
Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. defends brother Jontay Porter Jr. Porter Jr.'s younger brother is accused of getting mixed up in suspicious gambling activity. NBA star says he doesn't believe his brother would jeopardize his NBA career by getting caught up in the gambling scandal.
Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling. Michael Porter says he knows his younger brother wouldn't do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA career. Porter Jr.'s brother says he would never do anything that jeopardizes his budding career.
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. expressed support for his brother, Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, amid an NBA gambling investigation. Michael Porter: "I'm not worried about my brother's fate, I'm not sure what's going on," he said. The NBA is investigating Porter's gambling history.
Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. defends brother amid gambling probe. Toronto Raptors faces an investigation into gambling allegations. Jontay Porter is accused of gambling allegations against the Raptors. Michael Porter defends his brother amid the Toronto Raptors' investigation into the allegations. The Toronto Raptors face an ongoing investigation into Porter's conduct.