A key reason behind the Nuggets trading Porter Jr. was his inconsistent performance on the hardwood.

On the other hand, Johnson was viewed as a consistent player. However, so far, this season, Porter Jr. has absolutely outplayed Johnson.

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2025-26 Season Porter Jr. vs Johnson Stats

Player	Team	G	MPG	PTS	TRB	AST	FG%	3P%
Michael Porter Jr.	BRK	14	32.9	24.8	7.7	3.1	48.6%	37.5%
Cameron Johnson	DEN	14	26.5	8.6	2.9	2.1	41.3%	30.0%

The comparison shows how well Porter Jr. is playing this season compared to Johnson. But fans shouldn’t forget that MPJ is currently the primary scorer on the Nets.

On the other hand, Johnson is playing behind the dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

The Denver Nuggets are having a better season than the Brooklyn Nets

While Porter Jr. has the edge over Johnson, the same cannot be said when the Nuggets and Nets are compared.

On one hand, the Nuggets are currently the second seed in the Western Conference with a terrific 12-3 record. The Nets, on the other hand, have a 3-12 record and hold the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference.

The only silver lining for the Nets was the fact that they finally snapped their nine-game losing streak vs. the Boston Celtics.

All things considered, when the season is over, the Nuggets will likely enjoy another deep postseason run while Porter Jr. will be watching his former team from his home.