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Michael Porter Jr. Scores 27 Points in Preseason Finale
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. scored a game-high 27 points in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason loss to the Miami Heat, adding one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 27 minutes. He shot 9-for-17 from the field and 4-for-8 from three, closing the exhibition schedule with his best scoring night. Porter averaged 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds over 52 games last season, and Julius Randle's arrival hasn't kept him off the floor. The one rebound was unusually quiet, but Porter's scoring role looks secure heading into the Oct. 21 opener against Charlotte.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Michael Porter Jr. Eyes First All-Star Nod
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has a believer in head coach Jordi Fernandez, who expects him to make his first All-Star team next season. Fernandez praised Porter's work ethic and said he thought the former Denver Nuggets forward should have been in the All-Star conversation last year. Porter was Brooklyn's top scorer in 2025-26, averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.4 threes across 52 games before a left hamstring strain ended his season. The fantasy wrinkle is Julius Randle, who arrived in a four-team trade and should command touches in the half court. Porter still carries strong scoring and rebounding appeal, but his All-Star case likely needs both good health and a much more competitive Nets team.
Source: Sameer Kumar
Source: Sameer Kumar
Chaney Johnson Eyes Standard Contract with Nets
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Chaney Johnson is working to turn his two-way contract into a standard NBA deal, according to Sharif Phillips-Keaton of Nets Wire. Johnson told NetsDaily's Connor Long on The Brooklyn Boys Show that he is focused on buying into whatever development plan the coaching staff has for him, and his Summer League production helped his case. The 24-year-old undrafted Auburn product averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.5 steals across six games between the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League while shooting 66.7 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from three. Still, his two-way role points more toward Long Island Nets minutes than a steady NBA run, leaving him off fantasy radars unless injuries open a path.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
Nets Could Extend Michael Porter Jr.
The Brooklyn Nets could potentially use the rest of their remaining cap space to give small forward Michael Porter Jr. a long-term extension. They could raise his 2026-2027 salary to $45.3 million and add four additional seasons to his contract. Porter is entering the final year of his deal and is coming off a career year with the Nets. He averaged a career-high 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes per game in 52 contests. The 28-year-old is going to set himself up for a hefty payday if he puts together similar stats again in 2026. The Nets would be smart to lock up Porter now, assuming they believe he's going to be a key piece to the future of this roster.
Source: Yossi Gozlan
Source: Yossi Gozlan
Chaney Johnson Stays with Nets on Two-Way Qualifying Offer
Brooklyn Nets forward Chaney Johnson is signing his two-way qualifying offer and will return next season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Johnson carved out a late-season role last year, averaging 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks on 54.3% shooting across 20.5 minutes in 17 games. He also produced 14.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game with Long Island, so Brooklyn still has reason to keep developing him. For fantasy purposes, the two-way tag caps his appeal unless injuries open minutes, but his efficiency, rebounding, and defensive activity make him a name to remember if he cracks the rotation.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Nets Decline Ziaire Williams' $6.25 Million Team Option
The Brooklyn Nets will not pick up the $6.25 million team option for forward Ziaire Williams, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. While he could still return to Brooklyn on a new deal, the 24-year-old is now set to test unrestricted free agency. Williams suited up for 56 games last season, providing 10.2 points and 1.4 steals in 22.9 minutes per contest. However, his inconsistent offensive repertoire keeps his fantasy ceiling relatively low. Should Williams sign elsewhere, Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott stand to gain traction in the frontcourt rotation next year.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Tyler Bilodeau Taken by Nets in Second Round of NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets drafted UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau with the 43rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Bilodeau is one of the better shooters in this year's draft class, hitting 46.4 percent of his three-point attempts during his senior season at UCLA. While he has room to improve defensively, his perimeter shooting could help him earn rotational minutes during his rookie season.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Nets Could Trade Michael Porter Jr.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. could be on his way out of town after one season with the organization. The Nets don't own their first-round pick next season. With that being said, the organization might need to think of creative ways to get some young star power onto this roster. One theory is that the Nets could potentially move Porter to a win-now organization such as the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Jalen Williams. Porter has developed into a legitimate All-Star player and could get the Nets a decent haul, assuming they're willing to trade him. Last season, Porter averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes per game in 52 contests. He could help a win-now organization right now, while the Nets could score a young player to help them during this rebuild.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
