After missing the entire Summer League because of back issues, Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had another surgery last week, Steve Aschburner of NBA.com reports.
Prior to the draft, hip spasms nearly led to Porter canceling his second Pro Day, but he was cleared to hold the event following a "positive review" from an MRI. According to Aschburner, Porter's camp believes this procedure was a "breakthrough" because it led to a "greater understanding" of his herniated-disks condition, and it is not "their plan" for Porter to sit out the upcoming season.
Despite being one of the top recruits out of high school, Porter dropped to No.