Porter (back) won't play Thursday against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Nets are calling this injury management, so this is essentially a maintenance day on the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Wednesday's win over the Bulls, Porter had 33 points (10-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes. Noah Clowney could see a usage rate bump Thursday, and players like Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams could be more involved.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Paces Nets with 33 points
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Porter registered 33 points (10-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 113-103 win over the Bulls.
Porter continues to lead by example in Brooklyn with yet another offensive explosion -- this was his seventh game of the campaign with at least 30 points. Across 18 appearances this season, Porter holds averages of 25.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 3.4 three-pointers.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Drops 35 points in win
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Porter posted 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 116-103 win over the Hornets.
After missing the Nets' last two games due to back tightness, Porter led all players in scoring with a season-best 35 points. The 27-year-old forward also caught fire from beyond the arc, leading Brooklyn to its first home win by knocking down a season-high seven triples. He was also impactful on the defensive end, tallying multiple steals for the third time on the campaign. Porter has been a machine on the offensive end so far this season, and he has scored at least 20 points in 10 of his last 11 appearances.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Upgraded to available
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Porter (back) has been upgraded to available for Monday's game against the Hornets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Porter is set to return from a two-game absence Monday. With this news, Ziaire Williams will likely shift back to the bench. Porter has been on fire this season with averages of 24.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.1 three-pointers through 16 outings.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Probable for Monday
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Porter (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Hornets, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Porter is likely to return from a two-game absence due to back tightness. If the sharpshooter is cleared to play, Ziaire Williams should move back to the bench. Over his last five outings, Porter has averaged 26.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 33.0 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Out again Saturday
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Porter (back) remains sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Bucks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Porter will miss a second straight game due to back tightness, presumably allowing Ziaire Williams to draw another start. Porter's next chance to play arrives Monday against the Hornets.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Out with back injury
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Porter is out for Friday's game against the 76ers due to low-back tightness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Porter will miss a game for the first time since Nov. 3, and the Nets are hoping the back tightness doesn't become a more complicated injury. His next chance to play will come Saturday on the second leg of a back-to-back set against the Bucks, but losing Porter is a huge blow for the Nets, even if it's just for one game. The star forward is averaging 25.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Drains four triples vs. Toronto
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Porter tallied 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Brooklyn's 119-109 loss to Toronto on Sunday.
It was another productive outing for Porter, who led the Nets starters in points and finished second on the team in scoring behind Tyrese Martin (26). Now operating as the No. 1 option on offense, Porter is enjoying a career-best start to the season and has scored at least 21 points in each of his last nine games. Over that span, he has averaged 27.4 points on 50.3 percent shooting (including 41.0 percent from three on 8.7 3PA/G), 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals over 33.6 minutes per game.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Pours in 33 points in win
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Porter logged 33 points (13-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes during Friday's 113-105 win over the Celtics.
Porter has been red hot over the past three games, posting averages of 30.7 points on 58.2 percent shooting from the floor and 85 percent at the stripe to go with 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.7 triples and 1.0 steals a night. He'll look to keep his hot streak going Sunday in Toronto and should continue to lead the Nets in usage as long as Cam Thomas (hamstring) remains sidelined.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Another strong line in loss
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Porter finished Tuesday's 113-99 loss to the Celtics with 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three steals in 34 minutes.
The Nets are just 2-12 on the season, but Porter has been a huge bright spot for the team. Through 13 appearances, the forward is averaging 24.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.2 three-pointers while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 86.7 percent from the line. He'll continue to see a bump in usage with Cam Thomas (hamstring) on the shelf indefinitely.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Carries Nets to victory
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Porter notched 34 points (11-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 129-106 win over Washington.
Porter found success on the offensive end Sunday, leading his team in scoring and managing to reach the 30-point threshold for the fourth time in 12 games so far this season. He's been an unstoppable force as a scorer lately, averaging 27.3 points while knocking down 48.2 percent of his field-goal attempts over his previous six appearances.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Sets career high in assists
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Porter generated 24 points (10-23 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 36 minutes of Friday's 105-98 loss to Orlando.
Six of Porter's assists came in the first quarter -- matching his previous career high -- and his seventh came with over seven minutes left in the second period. The 27-year-old paced Brooklyn in points, rebounds and assists. Porter notched his third double-double of the campaign, and his 23 field-goal attempts tied a season high. In 11 games this season, Porter is averaging 23.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 46/35/84 shooting splits.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Lives at charity stripe vs. Toronto
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Porter posted 21 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during the Nets' 119-109 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday.
It was an inefficient outing for Porter, but he ended up tying Nic Claxton for the team high in points thanks to the former's 10 made free throws. Porter has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games, and he has averaged 24.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals over 32.0 minutes per game on 42.4 percent shooting during that span.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Drills four treys in loss
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Porter ended Sunday's 134-98 loss to New York with 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes.
Porter led Brooklyn's offensive attack with his strong shooting performance, though it didn't impact the final outcome much. He's now drilled at least four triples in four of his last five appearances, averaging 26.8 points during this hot stretch.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Double-doubles in return
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Porter racked up 32 points (10-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and five turnovers across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 win over the Pacers.
While Porter had a rough game in the season-opener, he's been on fire ever since, and has now double-doubled in back-to-back games. He should light it up in Brooklyn this season, but his late-season availability remains a concern with the Nets opening the year with a record of 1-7.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Not listed on injury report
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Porter (personal) isn't listed on Brooklyn's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Porter was a late scratch ahead of Monday's home loss to Minnesota due to personal reasons, but the sharpshooter will be back in action Wednesday. He's averaged 20.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31.8 minutes per game over his first six appearances as a Net. However, he's scored 30-plus points twice and fewer than 20 points four times.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Won't play Monday
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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: 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.
