The Nuggets signed Tim Hardaway Jr. and are bringing back Bruce Brown. Most importantly, they sent Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cameron Johnson — an upgrade for the Nuggets.

Nonetheless, the Nets have confidence that Michael can elevate his game to a higher level. Whether or not he truly contends for the scoring title, the opportunity ahead of Porter Jr. is undeniable.

A Nets executive believes that Michael Porter Jr. could come close to winning the scoring title “We’re transitioning our roster, of course. We’re going to play a lot of young players.

Potential starters: Michael Porter Jr., Nic Claxton, Ziaire Williams, Cam Thomas, Egor Demin. Top reserves: Keon Johnson, Terance Mann, Jalen Wilson, Noah Clowley, Jay’ron Sharpe and rookies ...

The Nuggets also picked up Johnson in a deal that sent Michael Porter Jr. — a key contributor to their title run in 2023 — to Brooklyn.

The 6-foot-3 guard is the second-highest ranked recruit in Mizzou history, only behind Michael Porter Jr., and is the only five-star recruit committed to the Tigers in the Dennis Gates era.

The trade to acquire Michael Porter Jr. was a good one — he is going to put up points (inconsistently, but points nonetheless) this season, and that 2032 Denver first-round pick is gold. Egor Demin ...

Five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr. committed to Mizzou on Friday evening. The No. 5 player in the Class of 2026 is the Tigers’ highest-rated recruit out of high school since Michael Porter Jr. in ...

Oct 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.