The Old Man and the Three Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson Have an Honest Convo About Their Trade, the Denver Nuggets, and the Brooklyn Nets
Feb 3, 2026
Michael Porter Jr., an NBA forward who moved from Denver to Brooklyn, talks candidly about his trade, injury comeback, and shifting role. Short, punchy conversations cover adjusting to New York life, differences between the teams, praise for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, shooting craft, and the ups and downs of confidence and recovery.
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Traded Mid-Flight To Brooklyn
- Michael Porter Jr. got the trade text mid-flight to St. Tropez and learned he was going to Brooklyn two days after a front-office meeting that promised a deeper bench role in Denver.
- He felt a whirlwind of emotions but more excitement than sadness and appreciated learning directly from his team before social media broke the news.
Role Shift Alters Conditioning Needs
- Moving from a championship contender to a rebuilding team forces a player to switch from role-player habits to primary creator demands.
- Michael Porter Jr. says that increased usage changes conditioning, recovery, and mental approach to the game.
City Life Took Some Getting Used To
- Michael Porter Jr. prefers smaller-city life and missed Denver's convenience after moving to New York City where travel takes longer.
- He adjusted by using New York's opportunities while noting he enjoys his practice facility and split-location routine.