Blockbuster Trade: Nuggets Send Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets

The Denver Nuggets are shaking things up after a disappointing finish to their season. They have dealt long-time small forward Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets, in exchange for Cam Johnson.

BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/o6rdWhu3Rl
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025

The Nuggets also send a 2032 unprotected first rounder to Brooklyn.

Johnson has been on the trade block for a couple of years, as the Nets continue their rebuild.

For Denver, the move saves them $17 million and they have their full midlevel exception, allowing them to target another solid piece in free agency.

Porter Jr. averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for Denver last season and has a championship ring from the Nuggets' NBA title in 2023.

Johnson averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 57 games for Brooklyn, while sitting out time with an ankle injury.