Nuggets coach Michael Malone said the team will not be trading Michael Porter Jr. this week.
With the NBA’s annual trade deadline set at 1 p.m. MT Thursday, Malone was asked whether he had touched base recently with Porter, who is Denver’s premier trade candidate.
“We’re not trading Michael Porter, so I’m not touching base with anybody on that,” Malone answered. “I’m touching base with the guys on better defense, better spacing, taking care of the ball. And if there’s something coming, obviously (general manager Calvin Booth) will talk with me, and I’m sure we’ll communicate with whatever players.