US EditionMichael Porter Jr. Adjusting to Move to Brooklyn and a Big Role with the Nets
Michael Porter Jr. aims to be a key player for the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets while respecting the championship potential of his former team, the Denver Nuggets.
- Michael Porter Jr. was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round pick, just two seasons after helping the Denver Nuggets win a championship.
- After a second-round exit, Denver Nuggets front office used newfound cap space to sign Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. and acquire Jonas Valanciunas, while Cam Johnson will make roughly $18 million less next season.
- Praising Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Porter said, `They can definitely do it,` noting Denver's revamped roster surrounds Jokic with more talent on paper.
- With Porter joining, Brooklyn Nets plan to make him a focal point alongside Cam Thomas while integrating five first-round rookies during a rebuild after a 26-56 season.
- Porter has circled January 29, 2026 for his return to Denver and plans to compete hard, showing he’s in a different role when Brooklyn hosts Denver on January 4, 2026.
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It isn’t easy going from one of the NBA’s best teams to one of the worst. Unfortunately, that’s the transition Michael Porter Jr. has had to make. Many players would harbor negative feelings toward their former team, but not MPJ. Instead, he still views the Denver Nuggets as a team capable of winning the championship. But that doesn’t mean he won’t try to send a message to the franchise that drafted him. In early July, the Denver Nuggets agreed …
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