After headlining the Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. topped an extended injury report ahead of facing the Washington Wizards, his status has been upgraded for Saturday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He will most likely face his former team.
Porter Jr. is listed as probable on the Nets' injury report, according to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.
“The Nets are listing Michael Porter Jr., who has missed two straight games with an illness, as probable for tomorrow’s game against Denver,” Siegel reported.
The Nets will look to bounce back from their 119-99 loss to the Wizards against the Nuggets amid a three-game skid.
Draymond Green on Michael Porter Jr. muting doubters
Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is quietly having the best season of his career since leaving the only NBA team he's ever played for. Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Porter Jr. his flowers recently for silencing critics.
Green talked about the contrast in Porter Jr.'s role with the Nuggets compared to this season with the Nets during his postgame media availability.
“It's different [playing against Mike with the Nets],” the Warriors star said. “He didn't have as much freedom in Denver. He didn't have the ball in his hands as much. He's kind of showing that he's the player that everybody thought or knew he was coming out of college. He's finally getting to show that. He's playing really well.”
Draymond Green on facing Michael Porter Jr. with the Nets compared to the Nuggets:
"It's different. He didn't have as much freedom in Denver… He's showing that he's the player that everybody thought or knew he was coming out of college. He's finally getting to show that." pic.twitter.com/YYtJOBiMBy
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) December 30, 2025
Porter Jr. is averaging 25.8 points on 49.6% shooting, including 41% from deep, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists this season. The impressive campaign has earned MPJ All-Star consideration.
