Entering year 7 in the NBA, you usually don't see a player break out. In Michael Porter Jr.'s case, it's the expectation. Porter Jr. was the third and sometimes fourth option on a stacked Denver Nuggets roster.
The NBA world has been turned upside down for the past few days. If the Kawhi Leonard issue wasn’t enough to bring bad light to the NBA, the latest FBI arrests have made a huge dent in the league’s reputation.
The Denver Nuggets' biggest move of the offseason is easy to point out: swapping Cam Johnson into the frontcourt for Michael Porter Jr. with the Brooklyn Nets in order to give this core a bit of a refreshed look at the forward position.
Welcome back! Before we jump into the games, let’s run through some of the offseason real quick. The ping pong balls didn’t fall The Brooklyn Way, but they moved onto the Draft and ultimately launched the franchise into Year Two of the rebuild… with their own draft picks.
Michael Porter Jr. dominated the Toronto Raptors with a wild stat line in the Brooklyn Nets’ 119-114 loss in their preseason finale on Friday night. Porter is preparing for his first season with the Nets, moving on from the Denver Nuggets after seven years.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
In the myriad of barrel-scraping offseason content that always involves player ratings, rankings or any debate-stirring comparables, finding Brooklyn Nets has become its own game of Where’s Waldo.
Before becoming stars in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. and former champion Jayson Tatum spent time together as teammates in AAU, so it’s safe to say they know each other’s game well.
The Brooklyn Nets added one of the league’s most interesting players this offseason and one particular skill could make him a perfect fit. While the Nets made a plethora of moves over the offseason, their trade for Michael Porter Jr.
The Denver Nuggets made a few notable moves to optimize their championship chances for this coming season, but none of those moves were more pivotal than their decision to swap forward Michael Porter Jr.
On Friday morning, the Brooklyn Nets played their second preseason game, this time against the Phoenix Suns. To this point, we know the games of players like Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas, Michael Porter Jr., and more.
You will hear the words “tank” and “lottery” endlessly this upcoming Brooklyn Nets season, often from yours truly. But preseason basketball is the time to dream.
The Brooklyn Nets are hoping for a solid season from one of their biggest offseason additions, but they’ll probably be just fine regardless of how it plays out.
For the last six seasons, Michael Porter Jr. was an integral part of the Denver Nuggets as the organization contended for (and eventually won) an NBA championship.
The NBA Preseason is officially underway, as the regular season looms on the horizon. The Brooklyn Nets will have to wait until Friday night to tip off their first preseason game against an NBA team when they take on the Phoenix Suns in the NBA China Game.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. raised eyebrows when he hinted at retiring early from professional basketball during a recent episode of the Justin Laboy Show.
The Denver Nuggets have made significant changes in the 2025 offseason, which have given them a chance at beating the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their rotation can compete with the defending champions, and the Nuggets believe they could become even better.
Michael Porter Jr. made headlines recently when he suggested he’s taking his career one year at a time because of his injury history. “Because of the injuries and stuff, I don’t know how much longer I really want to play,” he initially said.
Drake Powell was the only Brooklyn Nets rookie not to appear at Summer League. The No. 22 pick was limited for much of the preseason due to tendinopathy in his left knee.
Michael Porter Jr. is turning the page to a new chapter in his NBA journey. After six seasons in a complementary role with the Denver Nuggets, the 27-year-old has an opportunity to be the Brooklyn Nets’ leading man.
At the beginning of training camp, hope springs eternal. So does hype. Michael Porter Jr. — who, if nothing else, is a reporter’s dream (and a public relations concern) given his willingness to meet every question with a long, sincere answer — spoke after Wednesday’s practice.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has made several eyebrow-raising comments during his offseason media tour. Most recently, he said he isn’t sure how long he wants to continue playing basketball during a conversation about his injury history.
Since being shipped off from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets earlier this offseason, Michael Porter Jr. has certainly made some waves in the form of a few viral comments and moments throughout an entertaining summer.
Back in July 2025, the Brooklyn Nets acquired Michael Porter Jr. by swapping Cam Johnson and a future first-round pick (way out in 2032) to the Denver Nuggets.
Michael Porter Jr. is only 27 years old, but he’s already questioning how long he wants to continue playing basketball. The Brooklyn Nets forward, who has battled through multiple back surgeries and years of setbacks, admitted on media day that the grind of simply preparing to play has forced him to take things one year at a time.
Michael Porter Jr. has explored the content creation route with a unique perspective, being an active NBA player and host of a podcast where he’s not afraid to speak his mind.