Nets' Michael Porter Jr. out with left hamstring strain, will be reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
Porter Jr. might be finished for the season with the Nets playing for a chance at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. will be out for two to three weeks after being diagnosede with a left hamstring strain, the team announced on Thursday. He will be re-evaluated after that period.
By then, however, the Nets’ season could be over. Only 13 games remain on the regular-season schedule for Brooklyn and the team has been playing for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Nets currently hold the third-worst record in the NBA at 17-52. [ Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem: Make your picks for $50K in total prizes ] Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain following an MRI performed on Wednesday.
Porter Jr. is currently listed as out and will be reevaluated in two to three weeks. — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 19, 2026 Traded to the Nets from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Cam Johnson, Porter was putting up the best numbers of his career.