Porter (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Porter remains day-to-day after missing the past three games for Brooklyn. If he continues to miss time, the Nets will likely lean more on Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Not playing Monday
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Porter will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to play comes Wednesday against the Thunder. Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Porter is out of action.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Officially ruled out
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
As expected, Porter has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a second straight game. With Nic Claxton (rest) and Drake Powell (knee) also out, Terance Mann, Ziaire Williams, Danny Wolf and Josh Minott are all candidates for increased roles Saturday. Porter's next chance to suit up will come Monday against Portland.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Doubtful for Saturday
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Porter (ankle) is doubtful to play Saturday in Philadelphia, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porter is on track to sit out his second straight game Saturday, which could result in another start for Danny Wolf and more opportunity for Josh Minott. Check back for official word on Porter's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Out with ankle sprain
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Porter has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain.
Porter may have sustained the injury during his most recent appearance Tuesday, when he played just 22 minutes in a blowout loss to the Pistons. With the ankle sprain keeping Porter on the sideline for at least one game, the Nets could reopen a spot in the rotation for either or both of Terance Mann and Ochai Agbaji, after both didn't play Tuesday in coach's decisions.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Scores 19 in blowout loss
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Porter had 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 138-100 loss to Detroit.
Porter has been the Nets' best player this season, and while he had that title again Tuesday, he was slightly disappointing from a fantasy perspective. The star forward, who returned to the court after not playing in Monday's win over the Grizzlies, failed to reach the 20-point mark for the first time since March 3, when he was limited to nine points in a loss to the Heat. Still, Porter has scored at least 18 points in all but one of his last 10 appearances. He might not repeat the numbers he had in the first half of the campaign, but he should continue as the Nets' go-to option on offense, which should be enough to give him decent fantasy appeal every time he steps on the court.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Good to go Tuesday
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Porter (rest) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
After resting during Monday's win over Memphis, Porter will return to action Tuesday. Over his past 10 appearances, the sharpshooter is averaging 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Ruled out for Monday
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Porter (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Porter will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set, though it appears likely he'll return for Tuesday's game against Detroit. With the seventh-year forward sidelined, Danny Wolf, Ochai Agbaji and Ziaire Williams are candidates to see increased minutes.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Double-doubles in win
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Porter tallied 30 points (10-25 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 39 minutes in Saturday's 107-105 win over the Pistons.
After posting a 27-point, 13-rebound double-double in Thursday's loss to Miami, Porter secured his second consecutive double-double and 12th of the campaign. The 28-year-old forward led all players in scoring, reaching the 30-point threshold for the first time since Jan. 29. He has now supplied at least three combined steals-plus-blocks in three of his last four outings, averaging 23.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.0 minutes per game during that span.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Impressive double-double
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Porter recorded 27 points (9-24 FG, 7-18 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 loss to the Heat.
Porter has been the Nets' best player this season by a wide margin, and he delivered another strong showing despite the 16-point loss. Porter has scored at least 25 points in four of his last six appearances, and this was his second double-double in that stretch. The star forward should remain the Nets' go-to scoring option on offense as long as he's able to stay on the hardwood consistently.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Hits for game-high 26 in loss
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Porter closed with 26 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-102 loss to Cleveland.
The 27-year-old forward led all scorers on the afternoon, but only three other Nets even scored in double digits. Porter has been productive since missing the last two games before the All-Star break with knee tendinitis, and over the last six games he's averaging 22.5 points, 6.2 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.2 steals.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Team-high 18 points in blowout loss
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Porter logged 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 26 minutes during the Nets' 148-111 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Porter entered Friday's game having scored at least 25 points in each of his three outings against Boston, and it looked like he was on his way to another big night after scoring 13 points in the first half. However, the Nets lost control of the game in the second half, which resulted in Porter and three other starters sitting for the entire fourth quarter. The veteran forward has averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 threes and 0.8 steals over 32.1 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Adds 26 points in loss
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Porter closed with 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and three assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-114 loss to Dallas.
Porter once again led the Nets in scoring, notching his 25th game of the season with at least 25 points, though the 27-year-old also failed to pull down a rebound for the first time all year. Through seven games in February, the former Nuggets forward has cooled off, averaging 19.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 threes and 0.7 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Plays just 21 minutes in loss
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Porter (knee) finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 21 minutes during Thursday's 112-84 loss to the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers quickly turned Thursday's game into a runaway, resulting in low workloads for most of the key players on both sides. Porter missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to right knee tendinitis, so he may have been eased back into action with a modest workload even if the Nets had kept the contest more competitive.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Will play Thursday
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Porter (knee) will play Thursday against the Cavaliers.
Porter missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to right knee tendinitis. He's had plenty of time to rest, however, and he's no longer appearing on the injury report. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could be on the table for Friday.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Out again Wednesday
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Porter (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Porter will be sidelined for a second straight game as the Nets continue to exercise caution. Porter's next chance to return comes Feb. 19 in Oklahoma City, Brooklyn's first game after the All-Star break. Drake Powell, Danny Wolf and Ziaire Williams are all candidates for increased roles in Porter's absence.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Won't play Monday
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Porter has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Bulls due to right knee tendinitis.
With Porter watching from the sidelines Monday, Terance Mann could return to the first unit, and there will be more minutes available for Ziaire Williams. Noah Clowney should also see a sizeable uptick in usage with Porter unavailable. For now, Porter should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Delivers team-high 23 in win
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Porter contributed 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 127-113 victory over Washington.
The 27-year-old forward bounced back from a nine-point effort Thursday in Orlando, leading the Nets in scoring and reaching 20 points for the ninth time in his last 12 appearances. Over that stretch, Porter is averaging 22.9 points, 6.5 boards, 3.5 threes, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals, and with the trade deadline now in the rear view mirror, he may be able to regain his focus that saw him score in double digits in 35 straight games to begin the season before finally falling short Jan. 25.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Needs 13 shots to score nine points
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Porter provided nine points (2-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-98 loss to Orlando.
Porter couldn't buy a bucket Thursday evening, going scoreless in the second half of play while missing all four of his shot attempts. He finished with a team-worst minus-23 differential in the blowout loss and committed as many turnovers as he had assists. Porter will look to bounce back Saturday with a much more favorable matchup against the Wizards.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Struggles from deep Tuesday
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Porter contributed 21 points (7-18 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during the Nets' 125-109 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday.
It was an off night from beyond the arc for Porter, and it was the second time this season that he failed to hit a three-pointer on at least nine attempts. Part of those struggles could have been him shaking off the rust following a two-game absence due to personal reasons, but he still managed to lead the Nets in scoring while logging his ninth double-double of the season. Porter has averaged 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.7 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.9 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
