A quiet start to NBA’s free agency just picked up some serious steam as Michael Porter Jr. was just traded to the
Brooklyn Nets
along with a 2032
Denver Nuggets
first-round pick. The return for Denver is wing Cam Johnson.
This deal makes a good amount of sense for both sides. The Nuggets offloaded a really rough contract in Porter and replaced him with a cheaper and better player. For Brooklyn, they acquired a first-round pick that can prove to be quite valuable down the road, especially if Nikola Jokic is no longer around by 2032.
but while the deal makes sense for both sides, it feels like there’s still one clear winner.
Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr. with cheaper and better player
Porter might be the bigger name in this deal, but there’s no disputing who the better player is. Johnson provides a lot more value on both ends, and will do so while making significantly less money.
This story will be updated momentarily.
Nuggets trade grade: A-
Nets trade grade: B
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