The Nuggets traded Porter and a first-round pick to the Nets for Cameron Johnson on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Porter appeared in 77 regular-season games in 2024-25, averaging 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 33.7 minutes. However, he struggled during the 2025 playoffs, and the Nuggets opted to ship him to Brooklyn in exchange for another sharpshooter. While the move certainly decreases Porter's chances at making the postseason, there should be plenty of shots for the 27-year-old on a rebuilding Nets roster. He'll immediately slot into the starting small forward spot for Brooklyn.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Wraps up rough postseason
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Porter totaled six points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
It concludes a rough postseason for Porter, who shot just 39.2 percent from the field and 34.3 percent from downtown while managing a significant shoulder injury. Additionally, the veteran sharpshooter averaged just 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.6 steals, 0.4 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes across 14 playoff games. Despite his postseason struggles, Porter will likely still be worth targeting for points and three-pointers in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts for 2025-26.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Pours in 10 points in Game 6 win
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Porter ended Thursday's 119-107 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
Porter delivered a bounce-back performance after totaling five points and shooting 2-for-14 from the field in his previous two outings. The 26-year-old forward still appears to be dealing with a sprained left shoulder. He received a lidocaine injection before Game 6 and plans to take another before Game 7, per Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com. The sharpshooter may not be at 100 percent, but the club will likely need him to help space the floor in Sunday's Game 7.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Poor showing in loss
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Porter totaled two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Porter has been held to single-digit scoring in four of the five games in this series. After a 21-point performance in Game 3, during which he knocked down five three-pointers, the 26-year-old has missed his last ten attempts from beyond the arc across Games 4 and 5. Porter's shoulder injury is certainly a factor in his recent struggles, but the Nuggets need him to regain form in order to stave off elimination.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Invisible in loss
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Porter chipped in three points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 92-87 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Porter was held to single-digit points for the third time out of four games in this series. He's playing at less than 100 percent due to a shoulder issue, which certainly impacts him. He's hitting 31.4 percent from the field in four games with 8.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Drills five triples in win
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Porter finished Friday's 113-104 overtime win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 21 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 42 minutes.
Porter played through his shoulder injury, connecting on five triples en route to 21 points, the most he has scored in the postseason. With Nikola Jokic struggling, Porter was able to take on more responsibility, along with Jamal Murray. Although he is still clearly limited by the injury, there is no indication that Porter will miss time moving forward.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Plays limited minutes Monday
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Porter supplied two points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Porter was limited to just 24 minutes, likely as a result of his ongoing shoulder issues. It's been a frustrating postseason for Porter, who is playing through an injury that would typically require weeks of rest. There is no indication that he will miss time moving forward, although it is clear he is playing at less than 100 percent right now.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Good to go Tuesday
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Porter (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Clippers.
As expected, Porter will shake off a probable tag due to the sprained left shoulder that he sustained during last Monday's Game 2 loss. The 26-year-old forward has averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.0 assists across 34.0 minutes per game in four first-round appearances. He's also shooting an efficient 42.1 percent from beyond the arc during the series.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Set to play Saturday
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Porter (shoulder) is available for Saturday's Game 4 against the Clippers.
Porter has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left shoulder sprain. Porter has averaged 31.3 minutes across the first three games of the series, and there is no indication he will be limited in Game 4.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Questionable for Game 4
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Porter (shoulder) is listed as questionable Saturday for Game 4 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff matchup with the Clippers.
Porter suffered a Grade 2 joint sprain in his left shoulder late in the Nuggets' Game 2 loss. He was listed as questionable ahead of Game 3, and though he suited up in the Nuggets' 117-83 loss, Porter struggled to make an impact, finishing with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes. According to Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com, Porter disclosed after Game 3 that he felt about 20-to-30 percent healthy while noting that his injury typically entails a 4-to-5-week recovery, but the forward is hoping to continue playing through the issue so long as he doesn't think he's hurting the team. The Nuggets will likely check in with Porter and see how he's feeling in the hours leading up to Saturday's 6 p.m. ET opening tip before determining his availability for the contest.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Porter said Thursday that he is dealing with a Grade 2 left shoulder sprain but will try to play Saturday in Game 4 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff matchup with the Clippers, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
Porter mentioned that his injury normally entails about 4-to-5 weeks of recovery time, but he'll attempt to play at less than 100 percent while the Nuggets face a 2-1 series deficit. The 26-year-old also estimated that his shoulder felt about 20-to-30 percent healthy, which could explain why he shot just 2-for-9 from the field in Denver's 117-83 loss in Game 3 on Thursday.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Struggles in Game 3 loss
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Porter ended with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Porter played through a shoulder injury but was clearly bothered, raising some doubt when it comes to his availability for Game 4. Porter suffered the injury during Game 2 and stated prior to the game that he would not be playing if this was the regular season. While the Nuggets certainly need him firing, discussions are sure to be had regarding his short-term value to the team.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Available for Game 3
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Porter (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
Porter was tabbed as a true game-time decision leading up to tipoff after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of Game 2, and the team has now given him the green light to suit up after he made it through pregame warmups. The Missouri product bounced back in a big way in Game 2, racking up 15 points and 15 rebounds after being held to three points and four boards in Game 1.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Game-time call vs. LAC
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Head coach David Adelman said that Porter (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers, will go through his pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porter sustained a left shoulder sprain during Monday's Game 2 loss to the Clippers. However, Adelman said the club is feeling "very positive," and the sharpshooter was able to practice Wednesday. If the 26-year-old forward is unable to play, Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Questionable for Thursday
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Porter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Clippers on Thursday.
Porter suffered a left shoulder sprain during Game 2 on Monday but was able to participate in practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.0 points and 9.5 rebounds through two games in the series and would be a significant loss for the Nuggets. If Porter is unable to play, Peyton Watson is a candidate to slide into the starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Goes through practice
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Denver coach David Adelman said Porter (shoulder) was able to go through Wednesday's practice, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Porter, who suffered a mild left shoulder sprain at the end of Game 2, can be considered questionable for Game 3 for the time being. More clarity will be known when the Nuggets release their injury report Wednesday evening, however. During Monday's loss, Porter produced 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes. If he's unable to play, Peyton Watson would be a candidate to see more run.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Double-doubles in Game 2 loss
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Porter provided 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Porter bounced back from a terrible Game 1 performance, matching his season high with 15 rebounds. While it wasn't enough to help secure the victory, it was promising for his role in the series to see him out there when it mattered down the stretch. With the series now level at 1-1, Denver will be hoping to turn the tables when the two teams meet again in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Posts team-high 19 points in finale
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Porter ended Sunday's 126-111 win over the Rockets with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes.
Porter logged a solid number against the Rockets, who pulled most of their starters in the season closer. Porter connected on 67.0 percent of his shots in the decisive win, which solidified the Nuggets' position as the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket. Porter finished the season with career-best averages in several categories with 18.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 76 games.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Pops for 21 in Sacramento
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Porter racked up 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Kings.
The 26-year-old wing remains a key source of secondary offense for the Nuggets behind Nikola Jokic. Porter has scored in double digits in 22 straight appearances dating back to Feb. 22, and he's scored at least 20 points in six of his last 11 outings, averaging 18.6 points, 7.2 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks during that time.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Returns with 23-point effort
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Porter racked up 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 41 minutes during Friday's 118-104 loss to the Warriors.
Porter returned to the team after a two-game absence and came painfully close to his 16th double-double of the season. Porter will hope to keep things moving after an excellent March, when he averaged 16.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over 15 games.
