Nuggets granted disabled player exception for loss of Michael Porter Jr.

The Denver Nuggets have been granted a disabled player exception worth $2.7 million for the loss of Michael Porter Jr., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Charania added that the DPE is granted for players deemed to be out for the season, and the deadline to use the DPE is March 10. While the Nuggets haven't officially ruled Porter Jr. out for the season, this move would likely suggest he will sit out the remainder of the 2021-22 season.