Kofi Inkoom
The Denver Nuggets are set to welcome back two important players just in time for their season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun, key contributors for the Nuggets, had been sidelined due to separate injuries, limiting their involvement in team activities during the training camp.
The Nuggets took a cautious approach, hoping to ensure their readiness for the start of the season, and it appears their strategy has paid off.
In a statement to the media on Sunday, Nuggets’ head coach Michal Malone confirmed that both Porter and Braun will be in the lineup for the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
This is a significant boost for the Nuggets, as both players are expected to play vital roles throughout the season.
Porter, a crucial starter for the team, serves as an excellent complement to stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Meanwhile, Braun, entering his second NBA season, has already proven himself as a reliable rotation player, and his role is set to expand, particularly with the departure of Bruce Brown, providing him with more opportunities this season.
It’s worth noting that the Nuggets might require some additional time beyond training camp and preseason to fully hit their stride due to the unique circumstances of their offseason.
After winning the title and engaging in celebrations, Denver had a delayed start to their offseason preparations, so they are aiming to begin the season as strongly as possible given their shortened summer.