Michael Porter Jr. is ready for a fresh start in Brooklyn.
The veteran forward was traded to the Nets this offseason in exchange for Cam Johnson.
He has since publicly reflected on his time with the Denver Nuggets and shared why he felt it was time to move on.
“I’m really excited for this next chapter out here in Brooklyn,” Porter told reporters this week. “Over in Denver, I feel like my ceiling had kinda plateaued. … I’m excited for this next chapter in Brooklyn for sure. It’s crazy, because me and Cam [Johnson] are boys. We’re pretty cool. We’re even having talks of swapping homes. … Denver got a great player and a great dude and I’m excited for him. I’m excited for the opportunity to expand my game. … But I want to grow my game. I don’t want to plateau. I want to keep getting better throughout my career.”
Michael Porter Jr. breaks his silence on being traded to the Nets:
“I’m really excited for this next chapter in Brooklyn. Over in Denver, I feel like my ceiling had plateaued… I want to grow my game. I don’t want to plateau. I want to keep getting better throughout my career.” pic.twitter.com/hyc0Re8wSI
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) July 10, 2025
The 26-year-old spent his entire seven-year career with the Nuggets after being drafted in 2018. He was a crucial part of Denver’s 2023 NBA title run, serving as the team’s third offensive option behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
The move gives Porter the chance to transition from a supporting role in Denver to potentially becoming Brooklyn’s primary scoring option. It’s an opportunity he believes is vital for his development.
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