Porter (personal) will not suit up for Monday's matchup with Minnesota, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
It's unclear exactly what Porter is dealing with at the moment, but for now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Indiana. With Porter on the inactive list Monday night, Cam Thomas could see all the usage he can handle, and there will be more minutes available for Noah Clowney and Ziaire Williams.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Snags 17 boards in loss
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Porter registered 17 points (7-23 FG, 1-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 129-105 loss to the 76ers.
Porter had one of his worst offensive showings on the young season, but it didn't stop him from hoisting up attempts. Despite a tough night shooting the basketball, the Missouri product set a season high in rebounds, cruising to his first double-double in six games this year.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Struggles to find shooting touch
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Porter supplied 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 118-107 loss to San Antonio.
It wasn't Porter's night on the offensive end, firing up 14 attempts from the field only to reach 16 total points. He was slightly more effective from beyond the arc, where he's done a good deal of damage so far this season. Porter is now 10-for-25 from downtown through three games to kick off the 2025-26 campaign.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Puts up 31 points in loss
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Porter closed Friday's 131-124 loss to Cleveland with 31 points (13-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 36 minutes.
Porter appeared to settle in during Friday's matchup, finishing the game second on his team in scoring behind Cam Thomas' 33-point showing. Porter had a tough start to his tenure with the Nets on Wednesday, going 5-for-15 from the field in 25 minutes, but he showcased his shooting ability Friday, particularly from beyond the arc. The Missouri product connected on just under 40.0 percent of his tries from deep over 77 regular-season appearances a season ago with the Nuggets, so he certainly has the ability to continue this type of production with Brooklyn throughout the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Needs 15 shots to score 12 points
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Porter was held to 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 season-opening loss to the Hornets.
Porter is one of the best catch-and-shoot players on this Nets team by a wide margin, although with Brooklyn lacking a true playmaker, it could be tough for him to truly utilize his shot-making abilities. He'll get plenty of opportunities as one of the better offensive players on this team, but since opposing teams will be able to zero in on him, he could struggle from an efficiency standpoint.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Double-doubles in loss
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Porter posted 34 points (12-20 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and four turnovers across 33 minutes in the Nets' 119-114 preseason loss to Toronto on Friday.
Porter was supposedly feeling under the weather coming into this one, but that clearly didn't impact him while he was on the court. Porter is going to get all the shots he can handle as one of the primary offensive options in Brooklyn, so he could be in for a career year as he enters his age-27 season.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Suiting up Friday
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Porter (illness) will play in Friday's preseason game against Toronto.
Head coach Jordi Fernandez said pregame that Porter "isn't feeling good," but he'll suit up in the team's preseason finale. The 27-year-old forward is expected to serve as one of Brooklyn's top offensive options in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Drains three treys Sunday
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Porter delivered 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT) while adding four rebounds and two steals over 24 minutes in Sunday's 111-109 preseason win over the Suns in Macao.
The former Nugget continues to adapt well to his new system and teammates. Porter could be in line for career-best numbers in Brooklyn as one of the main pieces in an offense that isn't dominated by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, after he produced 18.2 points, 7.0 boards, 2.5 threes and 2.1 assists over 77 regular-season games in Denver last season.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Efficient in preseason win
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Porter posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 17 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 preseason win over Hapoel Jerusalem BC.
Porter made the most of his 17 minutes on the court in this preseason win, showing an efficient touch with his shot and putting up solid numbers in other categories. Porter figures to be a key player for the Nets in 2025-26, and if he stays healthy, he should be one of the team's go-to options on offense.
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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: 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.
