Michael Porter Jr. undergoes successful back surgery, expected to return in 6-8 months

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. underwent successful back surgery on Tuesday, September 27, to address a herniated disc. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to basketball activities in 6-8 months.

The Nuggets announced that Porter Jr.'s surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins at the Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles. The surgery was a success, and Porter Jr. is expected to make a full recovery.

Porter Jr. has been dealing with back issues since the 2021 playoffs. He played through the pain during the playoffs, but the pain became too severe to ignore this offseason.

The Nuggets are hopeful that Porter Jr. will be able to return to the lineup by the end of the 2022-23 season. He is a key part of their young core, and his return would be a big boost to their playoff hopes.

Porter Jr. is a 24-year-old forward who was drafted by the Nuggets with the 14th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He has averaged 15.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in his career.

The Nuggets are currently 2-1 this season. They will play their next game on Friday, September 30, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.