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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. becomes top NBA trade target

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. becomes top NBA trade target

Summary

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. enters the upcoming NBA season as a primary candidate for trade discussions. The 28-year-old is playing on an expiring $40.8 million contract while the team continues its current rebuilding phase. During the 2025-26 campaign, Porter recorded career-highs of 24.2 points and 3.4 three-pointers per game. While he has expressed interest in a contract extension, industry observers expect significant trade activity surrounding him before the February deadline if a new deal is not finalized. The Nets now face a decision between retaining him for the long term or seeking assets in exchange for the forward.

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•Michael Porter Jr. is currently on an expiring $40.8 million contract.
•Porter recorded career-highs of 24.2 points and 3.4 three-pointers last season.
•The 28-year-old is eligible for a contract extension worth up to $234 million over four years.
•League analysts consider him a top-10 trade target heading into the upcoming season.

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4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Michael Porter Jr. considered top-10 trade target this season

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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is likely hoping to get a contract extension this offseason, but he is also considered a top-10 trade target.
— Yahoo Sports

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