Josh Kroenke’s affection for Michael Porter Jr. is as much about sentiment as anything else. That’s now how you build a dynasty. It’s how you build the Rockies.

After recent rumors about Michael Porter Jr. being untouchable in trade talks, Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke clarified that speculation was false. He started by praising Porter, but he clarified that nobody is off the table if it means improving the team.

Porter Jr. has spent his entire career in Denver. He was the 14th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. The 26-year-old, who missed his entire rookie season with a back injury, has career averages of 16.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists.