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Michael Porter Jr. predicts 50 wins for Nets in 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:50 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Michael Porter Jr. predicts 50 wins for Nets in 2026-27 season

Summary

Michael Porter Jr. expressed confidence that the Brooklyn Nets will surpass 50 wins in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season during a livestream appearance. Despite finishing the previous season with a disappointing 20-62 record and only minor roster changes, including Julius Randle's acquisition, Porter believes improved chemistry among young players could lead to significant progress. Social media reactions ranged from surprise to skepticism regarding Porter's ambitious prediction.

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By the Numbers

•Nets finished 2025-26 with a 20-62 record.
•Porter averaged 24.2 points per game last season.
•Julius Randle joined the Nets in a trade.
•Porter's prediction includes improved team chemistry.

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5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Nets news: Michael Porter Jr. gets ruthlessly mocked after wild 2026-27 prediction

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2025-26 season with a 20-62 record, and their reward for it was drafting Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. They are expected to improve a bit heading into the 2026-27 campaign, especially after acquiring Julius Randle , a perennial threat to average 20/5/5, in a salary dump from the […] The post Nets news: Michael Porter Jr. gets ruthlessly mocked after wild 2026-27 prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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