Hoop DossierMichael Porter Jr.
Brooklyn Nets · Forward · 6′10″ 218 lb · age 28 · Missouri · 8th season
Availability
Tomorrow @ BOSNot listed official report not submitted yet
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 2nd on BKN in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
60 items · 8 sources this season- Podcast Locked On Nets · 5 points ·
- The host says four of the players most often on the floor are Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr., and centers Day'Ron Sharpe and Moritz Wagner. Randle and Porter Jr. are described as the two starting forwards. at 12:09
- Host opinion: the Nets have shown really bad effort in about 10 of 12 quarters. He says Randle and Porter Jr., as the team's leaders, are not doing enough to set the tone on effort. at 4:23
- Jordi Fernandez, Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr. (reported): After the game the host asked Fernandez, Randle and Porter Jr. whether the problem was effort or scheme. He paraphrases their answers as roughly 'we know what we're trying to do, we just need to be better.' at 5:03
- Michael Porter Jr. and other players (reported): Porter Jr. and other players pointed postgame to the back-to-back with travel and less than 24 hours between games. The host calls these excuses and not a good sign. at 15:50
- Against the Pacers, the lead trio shot a combined 7 of 27, 1 of 11 from three: Randle 2-8 (0-2 3PT), Porter Jr. 4-13 (0-5), Egor Demin 1-6 (1-4). at 14:59
“ANALYST: The Brooklyn Nets Have A MAJOR Defense PROBLEM | Do They Have The Personnel To Fix It?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · Analysis · around the league
Tony Eastmore said Indiana had enough defensive success against Michael Porter and Julius Randle to win.
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 9:21 · listen ↗
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Michael Porter: Well-rounded effort in loss — Porter produced 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, four steals and one assist across 33 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers.
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · around the league
Brooklyn ran bigger lineups than expected, with Noah Clowney mostly at the three alongside Julius Randle, Mo Wagner, Day'Ron Sharpe and Michael Porter Jr. Both hosts buy the Nets finishing top five in opponent turnover percentage, pointing to coach Jordi Fernandez's track record.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:34:21 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Cavs · 2 points ·
- The host says Michael Porter Jr. has been on the trade block for at least the last six months and is in the final year of his contract, making just over $40 million. at 19:06
- Asked whether MPJ will play for the Nets against the Cavs in March, Slater says probably not. He thinks a deadline trade is likely and says the Nets are probably offering only short-term deals. at 19:24
“Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Home Opener Against the Brooklyn Nets with Erik Slater” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · around the league
Randle took 18 shots. The host says Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle are absorbing shots that young players are not getting.
“The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 52:41 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · name not confirmed around the league
For the Nets, Michael Porter was balling and Julius Randle was pretty good. Egor Demin bombed away from three.
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 28:07 · listen ↗
also reported by Erik Slater, Locked On Nets
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 8 points ·
- Host's main takeaway: the Nets need more defense from their top two players, Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle. at 2:09
- Through two games, MPJ and Randle are averaging 55 combined points on 38-of-69 shooting (55%) and 14-of-29 from three (48%). Combined, they have 14 assists and 14 turnovers. at 5:45
- MPJ had 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, with one assist and four turnovers. at 8:26
- Host says that through three quarters, MPJ had five to seven possessions where he looked like he wasn't moving on defense. at 7:37
- Sean Marks (reported): The host asked Sean Marks at media day what he needs to see before committing long-term to Michael Porter Jr. Per the host, Marks pointed to better and more consistent defensive effort, rebounding and leadership. at 8:51
- Host says MPJ clearly hasn't been offered the kind of contract he wants. at 8:59
- Host would be very surprised if MPJ isn't on another team by February. at 8:46
- Host thinks that unless MPJ changes a lot defensively, the Nets won't give him the extension he wants. He cites MPJ's age relative to the team's timeline and his injury history. at 10:00
“Brooklyn Nets' WILD Comeback vs. Cavs Falls Short | Where MPJ, Randle MUST Step Up + Mikel’s Odd Role” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 7 points ·
- Erik Slater: Slater says Randle shot efficiently from the field and from three and drove the Nets' offense for stretches. In Slater's view, no one other than MPJ was really contributing. at 2:29
- Lewis predicts Randle will have a career year or close to one. His reasoning: Jordi Fernandez squeezed career years out of Dennis, Cam Johnson and Michael Porter Jr. name not confirmed at 4:15
- Lewis predicts Randle will be on the roster longer than Michael Porter Jr. He concedes this partly contradicts his 30-win prediction. at 6:52
- Erik Slater: Slater predicts Michael Porter Jr. is traded at the deadline. He says this isn't that bold because many people share the take. at 7:18
- Erik Slater: Slater predicts MPJ will be replaced by another star, or at least an MPJ-equivalent player who better fits the timeline, before next season. That could come in a deadline trade or by flipping the return in the offseason. at 7:39
- Erik Slater: Slater says MPJ doesn't play defense and maybe isn't rebounding hard, and mentions unspecified 'off court stuff'. Even so, he calls MPJ a dead-eye shooter with massive offensive impact, seen last season and last night. at 8:02
- Erik Slater: Slater expects Mikel Brown Jr. to get a fair amount of on-ball opportunity. His reasons: Egor Demin is still limited on the ball, and MPJ and Randle aren't natural ball handlers or initiators. at 15:13
“BOLD Brooklyn Nets Predictions: Julius Randle An All-Star? An MPJ Trade? Mikel Brown Jr.'s Outlook?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 4 points ·
- Erik Slater: Michael Porter Jr. shot well from three, apparently 5 of 11. The host called it a good night that is doable for him. at 8:38
- Erik Slater: The host called defense his number-one worry. His reasons: no rim protection, a young Brown/Demin backcourt, and forwards Porter and Randle who aren't known for defense. at 23:19
- Michael Porter Jr. had three steals. The speaker first said four, then corrected it. at 23:55
- Erik Slater: The host framed the season's push and pull: give the young guards the ball to develop, or lean on Porter and Randle, whom he describes as not long-term pieces but who give the team a better chance to win now. at 25:23
“ANALYST: How CONCERNING Was Brooklyn Nets' Seaon-Opening STINKER? Are Team's Issues Fixable?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 4 points ·
- Randle and Porter Jr. combined for 59 points. The host said, hedged with 'I think', that the rest of the team shot about 15-of-41. at 6:29
- Randle and Porter Jr. combined to shoot 21-of-39, including 8-of-16 from three. at 31:14
- Adam said Porter Jr. barely shot in the first half. The host said the Nets opened the third quarter with about three straight actions for him, and he hit three straight threes, the last one a four-point play. at 17:35
- Jordi Fernandez (reported): Adam's paraphrase: in the offseason, Fernandez said he needs Porter Jr. to be more of a two-way player and committed to it. at 9:32
“LETDOWN: Brooklyn Nets Are OUTWORKED By Charlotte Hornets In Season-Opening LOSS | What Went WRONG?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Julius Randle had 33 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in his Brooklyn debut, and Michael Porter Jr had 26 and 7. Ryan (inferred) blames the loss on Brooklyn's lack of depth.
“GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 36:52 · listen ↗
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Michael Porter: Strong scoring effort in loss — Porter produced 26 points (10-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, an assist and three steals across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 110-103 loss to the Hornets.
- X Ian Begley (@IanBegley) · Report ·
Egor Dëmin, Keon Ellis, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle and Day’Ron Sharpe will start for Nets in season-opener against Hornets
- Podcast Gilbert Arenas, Gil's Arena · Analysis · around the league
Gilbert Arenas said Michael Porter Jr. is scoring around 27 a game in Brooklyn, more than his role in Denver allowed. The number is stated loosely.
“Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 1” at 53:27 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 2 points ·
- According to the host, this year's front line is Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle and Day'Ron Sharpe. Clowney is another 6'10 forward off the bench. at 4:16
- Randle and Michael Porter Jr are the starters at the two forward spots. Clowney has played both forward spots last season and this preseason. name not confirmed at 15:35
“PROVE IT: Brooklyn Nets Choose Not To EXTEND Noah Clowney Before Deadline | How Can He Earn New Deal?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Erik Slater, Locked On Nets · Report ·
The host says the current starting backcourt is Keon Ellis and Egor Demin. Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle are the two forwards in the starting unit, and the center spot lacks rim protection. No center is named.
“INTEL: Brooklyn Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. To Come Off Bench While On Minutes Limit | When Will Rookie Start?” at 8:34 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · partly checked episode
- After drafting Michael Porter Jr. (whom he tied to the Nets), Danny Green (inferred) said he hopes MPJ raises his games played from 52 to about 65-70. at 14:55
- Joe said he feels MPJ (Michael Porter Jr.) will be inefficient but a high-volume scorer. at 12:38
“GIL'S ARENA NBA FANTASY DRAFT WITH $100K ON THE LINE ! Part 2” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Opinion · name not confirmed around the league
A host Matt feels Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. are playing for their next team rather than Brooklyn. He says he could be completely wrong.
“Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 7:33 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 2 points ·
- Host's concern: the Nets lack high-end point-of-attack defenders. He names young guards Mikel Brown Jr and Egor Demin, and offense-first forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle. at 2:53
- Host says the roster has a lot of size and length that supports an aggressive, turnover-forcing defense. He cites guards Mikel Brown Jr, Keon Ellis and Nolan Traore, and forwards Egor Demin, MPJ, Randle, Josh Minott, Clowney and Chaney Johnson. at 8:16
“Can Brooklyn Nets SURVIVE Season With Current Center Rotation? Will They Bring In Another Big Man?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets · 12 points ·
- Erik Slater: Slater says the Nets know MPJ well: Jordi Fernandez knows him from their Denver Nuggets days, and MPJ has been with the team for a year. at 3:17
- Erik Slater: Slater lists health and age concerns. MPJ is 28 and has an extensive injury history. He has been healthy the last few years but has to wear a one-of-a-kind brace to play comfortably, and Slater asks whether his back could be a problem later. Slater mentions no current injury. at 3:55
- Michael Porter Jr. (reported): Slater says MPJ has said before that he isn't sure how much longer he wants to keep playing. Slater counts this as a factor against a long-term deal. at 3:58
- Erik Slater: Slater thinks MPJ's lack of defense is the skill-set issue that will keep him from getting the number he wants from the Nets. at 6:31
- Erik Slater: Slater has praised MPJ's fit in Fernandez's system as a movement shooter and cutter. at 6:53
- Sean Marks (reported): At Media Day, Slater asked Sean Marks what he needs to see from MPJ to commit long-term. Per Slater, Marks pointed to defense, rebounding and leadership. This is Slater's paraphrase, not Marks's exact words. at 7:03
- Erik Slater: Slater's view: in the preseason so far, MPJ's defensive effort and rebounding effort have not been good. at 7:20
- Erik Slater: Slater says MPJ has been outstanding on offense in the preseason. at 7:25
- Erik Slater: Slater thinks contract length is the key sticking point and that the Nets won't compromise on it. He says this is his own reasoning, not reporting or inside information. at 7:45
- Erik Slater: Slater doesn't think MPJ will compromise on length or be comfortable leaving the extra years on the table. He sees some possibility the two sides meet in the middle. at 8:18
- Erik Slater: Slater says that if neither the Nets nor MPJ budges, especially on length, an MPJ trade at the deadline could follow. at 8:43
- Erik Slater: Slater's All-Star pick for the Nets is Julius Randle. He expects Randle to have the ball in his hands a lot, with shooters around him: MPJ, Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. at 24:01
“Can Michael Porter Jr. CONVINCE Brooklyn Nets To Give Him LONG-TERM Contract? Realistic Trade Returns?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Nets host · Opinion ·
Host frames this as an evaluation season. Goals: young players such as Noah Clowney and Josh Minott show strides, and the Nets figure out what to do with Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr.
“INSIDER: Have Brooklyn Nets SOLIDIFIED Future Guard Rotation? Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr.'s Upside?” at 27:09 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | IND L | 21 min | 10 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 24 | @CLE L | 33 min | 28 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 21 | CHA L | 34 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 52 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 | DET L | 22 min | 19 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @DET W | 39 min | 30 pts | 13 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 5 | @MIA L | 36 min | 27 pts | 13 reb | 3 ast | 7 3PM |
| Mar 3 | @MIA L | 27 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | CLE L | 30 min | 26 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 27 | @BOS L | 26 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 26 | SAS L | 30 min | 25 pts | 14 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 24 | DAL L | 33 min | 26 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @ATL L | 35 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 20 | @OKC L | 38 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 19 | @CLE L | 21 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | WAS W | 31 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @ORL L | 32 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 3 | LAL L | 32 min | 21 pts | 10 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 29 | @DEN L | 37 min | 38 pts | 10 reb | 3 ast | 7 3PM |
| Jan 27 | @PHX L | 37 min | 36 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 6 3PM |
| Jan 25 | @LAC L | 22 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 23 | BOS L | 42 min | 30 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 21 | @NYK L | 26 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 19 | PHX L | 37 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 16 | CHI W | 32 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jan 14 | @NOP L | 32 min | 20 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @DAL L | 33 min | 28 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 6 3PM |
| Jan 9 | LAC L | 33 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | ORL L | 38 min | 34 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 8 3PM |
| Jan 4 | DEN W | 32 min | 27 pts | 11 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 29 | GSW L | 36 min | 27 pts | 9 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 27 | @MIN W | 33 min | 27 pts | 10 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @PHI W | 34 min | 28 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 21 | TOR W | 36 min | 24 pts | 11 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 18 | MIA L | 34 min | 28 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 14 | MIL W | 26 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 12 | @DAL L | 34 min | 34 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 6 3PM |
| Dec 6 | NOP W | 33 min | 35 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @CHI W | 34 min | 33 pts | 10 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 1 | CHA W | 36 min | 35 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 7 3PM |
| Nov 24 | NYK L | 27 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @TOR L | 33 min | 25 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 21 | @BOS W | 37 min | 33 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 18 | BOS L | 34 min | 25 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @WAS W | 34 min | 34 pts | 9 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @ORL L | 36 min | 24 pts | 11 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 11 | TOR L | 36 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 9 | @NYK L | 26 min | 25 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 7 | DET L | 32 min | 28 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 5 | @IND W | 35 min | 32 pts | 11 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 2 | PHI L | 31 min | 17 pts | 17 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 29 | ATL L | 33 min | 32 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @HOU L | 28 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 26 | @SAS L | 38 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 24 | CLE L | 36 min | 31 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @CHA L | 25 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
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Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 3 · Waiting 2
- Waiting Erik Slater: Michael Porter Jr. is traded by the trade deadline.
2026-10-23 · Podcast · by 2027-02-06 Flag - Waiting Erik Slater: Michael Porter Jr. is traded before next season.
2026-10-23 · Podcast · by 2027-10-15 Flag - Came true Erik Slater: Michael Porter Jr. starts for the Nets on opening day.
2026-10-10 · Podcast · for vs CHA, 2026-10-21 · result: started, 34 min Flag - Came true Erik Slater: Michael Porter Jr. stays with the Nets through the February 5 trade deadline.
2026-02-02 · Podcast · by 2026-02-06 Flag - Came true Erik Slater: Michael Porter Jr. sits out the Nets' game at Utah.
2026-01-30 · Podcast · for @ UTA, 2026-01-31 · result: did not play Flag