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Nets face deadline on decision for Michael Porter Jr. contract extension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:22 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Nets face deadline on decision for Michael Porter Jr. contract extension

Summary

The Brooklyn Nets may need to finalize their stance on forward Michael Porter Jr. by Tuesday. Porter is eligible for a contract extension, and the Nets want to determine how much of their salary cap to allocate to him. General manager Sean Marks and head coach Jordi Fernandez have expressed interest in keeping Porter, who had a strong 2025-26 season averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. If the Nets extend Porter’s contract, they cannot trade him for six months, impacting possible future trades. The deadline may affect the Nets' strategy as they work through their roster rebuild.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Porter Jr. eligible for a contract extension this summer.
•Nets want to decide on Porter's future by Tuesday.
•Porter averaged 24.2 points last season.
•An extension would prevent trading Porter for six months.
•Nets still in early stages of roster rebuilding.

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1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Nets may need to make decision on Michael Porter Jr. by Tuesday

What they're saying

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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. will again be regarded as a trade candidate next season and the Nets may have until Tuesday to do something.
— Yahoo Sports

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