Nuggets’ Michael Malone validates Michael Porter Jr.’s growing maturity: “He’s disciplined”

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone watches the action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 122-117 win on Saturday, October 22, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)What might qualify as homework to some is just another night in the Michael Porter Jr. household.

An avid fan, Porter said he’s constantly keeping tabs on the rest of the NBA when the Nuggets aren’t playing. That includes Suns and Jazz games since his good friends (and former teammates) Torrey Craig and Jarred Vanderbilt have each carved out significant roles on two of the best teams in the West. On Tuesday night, Utah hosts New York, which will then travel to Denver for…