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Michael Porter Jr. ranks No. 15 among NBA small forwards after breakout season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Michael Porter Jr. ranks No. 15 among NBA small forwards after breakout season

Summary

Michael Porter Jr. achieved a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets, ranking No. 15 in Hoopshype's NBA small forward rankings. The forward averaged 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists on 48.2% shooting during the first half of the 2025-26 season but saw a decline in performance post-All-Star selections. His low point came after the All-Star game, leading to questions about his focus and consistency. As he enters the final year of his contract, Porter aims to recapture his earlier form and prove he can be a top player as the season begins.

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By the Numbers

•Porter averaged 20.5 points and 2.6 assists post-All-Star break.
•Nets went 2-14 in games he played after failing to make the All-Star team.
•Porter enters the final year of his contract valued at $40.8 million.
•Discussions for an extension with the Nets have reportedly been stalled.
•Porter expressed a desire to build a future with the Nets.

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3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Michael Porter Jr. lands at No. 15 in SF rankings after career year

What they're saying

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Michael Porter Jr. is coming off a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter’s impressive 2025-26 campaign landed him at No. 15 in Hoopshype’s NBA small forward rankings. “Michael Porter Jr. made a charge at first-time All-Star honors in 2025-26, falling just short of achieving that,” wrote Hoopshype’s Frank Urbina. […] The post Nets' Michael Porter Jr. lands at No. 15 in SF rankings after career year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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