The Dallas Mavericks didn’t overwhelm the Brooklyn Nets with star power alone, they beat them with teamwork and a rookie who looked far more comfortable than his draft status might suggest.

Michael Porter Jr .’s first season with the Nets has moved well past novelty and into something more concrete. To head coach Jordi Fernández, the label is no longer up for debate. “I mean, he’s an All-Star,” Fernández said. “He’s played like an All-Star, you just got to watch him play, and how much better he’s gotten.”

Bill Simmons says that Michael Porter Jr. is playing so well that the Nets need to trade him immediately because he is hurting their rebuilding efforts.

Michael Porter Jr. started his career with the Denver Nuggets, where he played for six seasons. He won a championship with them in 2023, cementing himself as one of the premier spot-up shooters in the league.

The NBA traditionally favored big men until about a decade ago, as the game has become smaller and more perimeter-oriented. Many big men have had to adapt their

The Memphis Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant but want at least one first-round pick, a price Marc Stein says may be difficult for teams to meet before the deadline. Trade talks around the Memphis Grizzlies have taken a noticeable turn as the season moves closer to the deadline.