Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said he was taken aback after his ex-girlfriend, described by the New York Post as a former Disney Channel star, publicly labeled him a “psychopath.” The comment and Porter’s reaction were reported by the newspaper on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The Post article states that Porter Jr., 28, was “shocked” by the accusation. Details about when or where the remark was made were not provided, and the player did not offer additional explanation for his former partner’s choice of words.
Porter Jr. is in his sixth NBA season and has been a key member of Denver’s starting lineup. The team has not issued a statement regarding the personal dispute, and no further information about the ex-girlfriend’s claims has been released.
Source: New York Post
