Denver Nuggets Receive Positive News About Nikola Jokic's Backup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As NBA teams continue to finalize their rosters for the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets find themselves navigating more than just salary‐cap waters.

On Wednesday, the NBA announced the groups for its in-season tournament. The Denver Nuggets highlight West Group C featuring NBA superstars, champions and some of the fastest rising young teams in the league.

Via Nuggets.com: "Denver, July 6, 2025 – The Denver Nuggets have acquired Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round draft pick, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Ben Tenzer and Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jonathan Wallace announced today."

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Michael Porter Jr. spent the first seven seasons of his NBA life in Denver. The were no shortages of ups and downs, but Porter expressed his gratitude for it all after the Nuggets traded him to the Brooklyn Nets.

May 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) gestures to referee Tyler Ford in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Two days after rearranging their front-office management structure, the Nuggets enter the draft without a pick.