Former Nuggets forward and NBA champion may be on the move again

Denver Nuggets, David Adelman | Matthew Stockman/GettyImagesLess than six months ago, the Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Nets in a deal for Cam Johnson. Here we are a quarter into the 2025-26 season, and MPJ's name has popped up in trade speculation, as he's playing well on a lowly Brooklyn team. It wouldn't be surprising if the Nets capitalized on his performance and flipped him before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Porter is averaging a career-high 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in Brooklyn, shooting 49.7% from the field and 39.9% from three. He's taking more shots than he did in Denver, as he's averaging nearly five more field goal attempts per game this season than…