The Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. in a surprise offseason deal, and it happened at exactly the right time if his season debut tells the entire tale. Fans saw plenty of questionable behavior from MPJ this offseason, but he helped the Nuggets win a championship. Denver needed to trade his massive contract to improve their depth, and the pitfalls of having Porter Jr. as a top option were on full display in the Nets opener.
MPJ started hot, but it quickly turned disastrous. He finished with 12 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes.