US EditionNets Told Star Player to ‘Stay Clear’ of Controversial WNBA Comments
The Nets requested Porter Jr. avoid WNBA topics to maintain relations with the Liberty and protect the franchise's reputation amid his 24.2 points per game this season.
- On September 23, 2025, the Brooklyn Nets asked Michael Porter Jr. to `stay clear` of WNBA topics during interviews due to market sensitivity sharing Barclays Center with the New York Liberty.
- Michael Porter Jr.'s remarks on Lonzo Ball's podcast revealed they claimed they would have beaten WNBA stars in their teens, citing playing with Sophie Cunningham on scout teams.
- With two seasons left on his contract, Porter is averaging 24.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists, making a trade realistic amid Brooklyn’s youth and draft goals.
- Nets management muted Michael Porter Jr., signaling concerns about his future with the franchise amid backlash from WNBA fans in the New York market.
- Porter's rising stock comes as Brooklyn Nets rebuild after losing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, and management could keep him long-term if his play sustains.
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Brooklyn Nets Have Essentially Told Michael Porter Jr. To Stop Saying Dumb Things On Podcasts
The Brooklyn Nets front office has seemingly had enough of forward Michael Porter Jr. making a show of himself on podcasts, as he revealed that the organization has told him to “steer clear of certain topics.” The 27-year-old Michael Porter Jr. has an extensive recent history of making controversial comments on podcasts, both on his own show and ones hosted by other athletes and influencers. On his own Curious Mike podcast, he’s previously talke…
Michael Porter Jr., a Brooklyn Nets player, has sown the controversy in the NBA following the statements comparing the level of men and women in the top basketball competition. A reflection that went viral on social media when he recalled how it was his beginning and the great superiority he had when he was young when it came to confronting older players than he. It all started during a chat on his own podcast along with Lonzo Boll, a Cleveland …
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