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Few storylines carry the weight of Ja Morant’s uncertain future with Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies as the NBA Trade Deadline looms. Once the electrifying face of the Grind City revival, the two-time All-Star has seen his tenure marred by injuries and off-court issues alike. A rocky campaign that’s left a 16-22 Play-In-bound squad out […]

The Brooklyn Nets will look to rebound from a heartbreaking loss when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. They may be without their top player, Michael Porter Jr., as they attempt to do so. Porter Jr. was a late addition to Brooklyn’s injury report due to right knee soreness. The Nets listed him […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, and with it, all sorts of trade rumors are out there. One of the biggest revolves around Michael Porter Jr. and where he could end up. The big rumor is that the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him. However, one thing that might stop the Clippers from […]

It certainly feels as though the Chicago Bulls are at a crossroads at the moment. They are in a pivotal situation in their rebuild, as they have plenty of expiring contracts on the books that they could try and package together to finally get their foundational star. The Bulls have been treading water so much […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star case continues to gain momentum ahead of this year’s festivities. Porter Jr. jumped from 10th to ninth in the second return of the All-Star fan voting results. Michael Porter Jr. moves up to 9th in the second round of All-Star fan voting. pic.twitter.com/011rCq53f0 — Erik Slater (@erikslater_) January […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased his potential in a starting role. The fifth-year center averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and […]

Michael Porter Jr. had superstar expectations for himself when he entered the NBA. While he never reached those heights during his injury-riddled Denver Nuggets tenure, he’s making up for lost time with the Brooklyn Nets. Porter Jr. has planted himself firmly in the All-Star conversation amid a breakout season as Brooklyn’s No. 1 option. After […]

Michael Porter Jr. is spreading his wings as an NBA centerpiece. Following years in a complementary role with the Denver Nuggets, Porter Jr. has emerged as an All-Star candidate following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Despite this, Nuggets head coach David Adelman has no regrets about how the team used the forward during his […]

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 Detroit Pistons are yet to reach the double-digit mark in losses with 34 games having passed, which is quite the feat considering how bad this team was two seasons ago. And the temptation for fast-rising teams is to further expedite the rebuild and continue their march towards contention. Now, it is easy to take […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be severely shorthanded on Friday against the Washington Wizards in a game with significant tank implications. Michael Porter Jr. will be sidelined for his second consecutive game after missing Thursday’s 120-96 loss to the Houston Rockets with an illness. The Nets also ruled Nic Claxton (personal reasons) and Cam Thomas (left […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Washington Wizards, and they’ll be without one of their top scorers in the matchup. Michael Porter Jr. will be out for the second straight game with an illness, as he missed their matchup against the Houston Rockets yesterday. The Nets don’t have that many scoring options […]

The Detroit Pistons have been playing some excellent basketball so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, recently getting back in the win column with a blowout road win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Detroit currently sits at the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, holding strong even as the New York Knicks have picked […]

The Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets meet Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. ET with injury concerns looming large for both teams, according to the NBA’s official injury report.. Several important players are listed as questionable, with Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. drawing the most attention. Their availability could have a […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded when they host the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Egor Demin was ruled out for the matchup, the first of a back-to-back, due to lower back soreness. Thursday’s game will mark Demin’s third absence of the season. The rookie point guard also sat out a pair of back-to-backs earlier in […]

Draymond Green has had numerous battles with Michael Porter Jr. over the years. However, Monday’s Golden State Warriors-Brooklyn Nets matchup had a different feel. Following his trade from the Denver Nuggets, Porter Jr. has excelled while making the jump to a lead offensive role with the rebuilding Nets. Green is the latest NBA star to […]

It’s been three years since the Brooklyn Nets have had an All-Star. Michael Porter Jr. is threatening to end that drought amid a breakout start following his trade from the Denver Nuggets. Porter Jr, who has never made an All-Star team, ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference in the first round of this year’s fan […]

The Brooklyn Nets faced the toughest test of their recent hot streak on Saturday. They passed with flying colors, dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 123-107, before a sellout crowd at Target Center. The win marked Brooklyn’s seventh in its last 10 games. While many teams have taken the supposedly tanking Nets lightly during that stretch, Anthony […]

After being cast off as a salary dump by the Denver Nuggets this summer, Michael Porter Jr. is proving his doubters wrong. The Brooklyn Nets forward is turning heads across the NBA, with career-best offensive efficiency and shotmaking that has left his teammates at a loss for words. “Some of those shots are like, man, […]

Tyrese Maxey has been among the NBA’s top scorers this season. However, the Philadelphia 76ers star was no match for the Brooklyn Nets’ surging defense on Tuesday. The Nets held Maxey to his worst offensive performance of the season, limiting him to 13 points on 3-of-14 shooting while cruising to a 114-106 win. “I think […]

Trade speculation surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks intensified this week after Bill Simmons revealed head coach Doc Rivers’ long-standing admiration for Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. The discussion emerged on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast as Milwaukee continues to explore ways to add talent around former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Simmons said Rivers […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued to wax hot from long distance as they upset the Philadelphia 76ers, 114-106, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday. The Nets, who made 17 three-pointers for the third time in four games, improved to 9-19. Michael Porter Jr. led the charge anew with a game-high 28 points, including five three-pointers. He […]

Dating chatter has picked up around Michael Porter Jr. after a brief Instagram Story set social media buzzing. The post showed the Brooklyn Nets forward spending time with someone whose face never appeared, per Sportskeeda. That omission only fueled curiosity, especially once fans noticed a butterfly tattoo on the person’s left arm. The image disappeared […]

Rumors are swirling around the league right now, as the February 5, 2026, NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. From the sounds of it, the Los Angeles Clippers could be seeking a potential deal with the Brooklyn Nets for both Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas. In the latest episode of “Clutch Scoops,” hosted by […]

Michael Porter Jr. is turning heads across the NBA following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Cast off by the Denver Nuggets as a salary dump this summer, the 27-year-old is playing the best basketball of his career as the Nets’ No. 1 option. Porter Jr. has averaged 25.6 points on .497/.399/.813 shooting splits over […]

Following a 0-7 start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets have found their groove during a soft stretch in their schedule. The rebuilding squad is 4-2 over its last six games, with wins over the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks. The Nets rank 14th in offensive rating (116.4), second in […]

Michael Porter Jr. is proving his detractors wrong following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. The 27-year-old has turned in a career-best start with the rebuilding squad. His most recent four-game stretch put him in rarified air. With his 34-point performance on Friday in Dallas, Porter Jr. became the first forward in NBA history to […]

Michael Porter Jr. nearly led the Brooklyn Nets to their fourth win in five games on Friday. However, the forward’s heroic offensive effort wasn’t enough, as the Nets fell 119-111 to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in a game that featured 23 lead changes. Porter Jr. poured in 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting […]

The Brooklyn Nets were labeled as one of the NBA’s worst teams entering the 2025-26 campaign. They looked the part early on, posting a 0-7 record with multiple embarrassing performances to open the year. However, Jordi Fernandez’s squad has rebounded as of late, posting a 6-10 record over its last 16 games. The Nets won […]

Michael Porter Jr. is fueling a Brooklyn Nets turnaround while playing the best basketball of his career. The supposedly tanking squad won its third straight game with Porter Jr. in the lineup on Saturday, blowing out the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 at Barclays Center. Porter Jr. poured in 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting from the […]

The Brooklyn Nets (6-17) seem like a different team when Michael Porter Jr. is on the floor. Brooklyn shook off Thursday’s 123-110 setback against the Utah Jazz and beat the New Orleans Pelicans (3-21) 119-101 at Barclays Center on Saturday, picking up their third straight win in games started by the 27-year-old. Porter Jr. poured […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving reinforcements for a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans that will have tank implications. After resting during Thursday’s 123-110 loss to the Utah Jazz on a back-to-back, Michael Porter Jr. does not have an injury designation on Saturday vs. the Pelicans. Brooklyn listed Porter Jr. as out due to lower […]

The Brooklyn Nets are resting several rotation pieces during Thursday’s back-to-back vs. the Utah Jazz amid a two-game winning streak. Michael Porter Jr. will miss the game due to lower back injury management. Drake Powell will also be sidelined due to left knee injury management. Terance Mann is probable after missing Brooklyn’s last two games […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on a winning streak. Following Monday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Nets took down the Chicago Bulls, 113-103, on Wednesday at the United Center. Once again, it was Michael Porter Jr. leading the way. Porter Jr. poured in a game-high 33 points, ten rebounds and five assists on 10-of-20 shooting. […]

Michael Porter Jr. had been patiently awaiting his opportunity to lead an NBA team throughout his first six seasons. His trade to the Brooklyn Nets this summer presented that opportunity, and he’s making the most of it. Porter Jr. is playing at an All-Star level as the Nets’ No. 1 offensive option this season. The […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf is making the most of his first extended NBA opportunity. After scoring a team-high 22 points off the bench during Saturday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the big man provided another electrifying moment on Monday. Wolf threw down a poster dunk over Miles Bridges during the fourth quarter of Brooklyn’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets will attempt to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Monday at Barclays Center. They could be welcoming leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. back to their lineup for the matchup. Porter Jr. is probable vs. Charlotte after missing Brooklyn’s last two games due to lower back soreness. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. again during Saturday’s road matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Porter Jr. was a surprise scratch for Friday’s 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers due to lower back tightness. Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez revealed pregame Friday that Porter Jr. experienced back tightness during Monday’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without Michael Porter Jr. during Friday’s home matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Porter Jr. was ruled out for the game due to lower back tightness. Friday’s game will mark Porter Jr’s second absence of the season and his first due to an injury. The 6-foot-10 forward missed a Nov. 3 […]