The Brooklyn Nets made one of the more surprising moves of the 2025 NBA offseason when they traded forward Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for forward Michael Porter Jr. Brooklyn finally traded away Johnson after over one year of his name being in trade rumors and now with the free-agency moratorium lifted on July 6, the Nets can acknowledge both players.
“We’re excited to welcome Michael and his family to Brooklyn. Michael is a dynamic offensive talent, who will add shooting and floor spacing to our team while also providing a strong presence on the boards,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said of Porter, per the team’s press release. Not only did Brooklyn get Porter in the deal, but they also received Denver’s 2032 first-round pick that could prove to be a premium asset in the near future.
“He’s been an integral part of a team that reached the pinnacle of success, and sharing his knowledge of what it takes to achieve at the highest level will be invaluable to our young roster,” Marks continued on Porter. While the Nets and the fanbase are excited to see how the team changes with Porter on the roster, Marks took the time to address Johnson’s contributions to the team since his arrival.
“We also want to sincerely thank Cam for everything he brought to our team these past few seasons,” Marks said of Johnson, who was acquired by Brooklyn via trade from the Phoenix Suns during the 2022-23 season. “He embraced Brooklyn as his home from the moment he arrived, and the impact he’s made both within the borough and our organization will be felt for years to come. We wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future.”
Porter, 27, is coming off a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 50.4% from the field and 39.5% from three-point land in 77 games played. Porter will bring to Brooklyn his ability to score in a variety of ways to pair with his long-range shooting along with championship experience after helping the Nuggets win the NBA title in 2023.
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets officially announce trade acquiring Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr.
Reporting by Sharif Phillips-Keaton, Nets Wire / Nets Wire
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