The Brooklyn Nets may decide to trade Michael Porter Jr. and cash in on their prized asset. This will take a look at three potential scenarios for the player to find his perfect fit for his next NBA season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring Porter Jr. would give Anthony Edwards a pure scorer to fall back on. There were multiple occasions where it seemed he was the only hope on offense in Minnesota. The addition of a 25-point scorer would be just what they need. The trade would involve Julius Randle, who would be rerouted in a three-team trade netting Brooklyn more assets.
Projected starters following Timberwolves trade rumors: Dosunmu*, Edwards, McDaniels, Porter Jr., Gobert
The Detroit Pistons need a secondary ball handler to help Cade Cunningham when the times get tough. Their need for that was exposed in the playoffs and needs to be addressed this offseason. Porter Jr. can do just that while also giving them a scoring punch for when Cunningham is the main facilitator. Salary fillers like Caris Levert and Duncan Robinson would be sent to Brooklyn along with the picks that the Nets would ultimately value.
Projected starters following Pistons trade rumors: Cunningham, Thompson, Porter Jr., Harris*, Duren*
The San Antonio Spurs will likely look to deal from a position of strength with their young guard core. Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle are ready to take over, making De’Aaron Fox the odd man out. The Spurs adding Porter Jr. would give them another scoring punch from the wing. Their starting lineup would be filled with great spacing and put them in a position to make another deep playoff run.
Projected starters following Spurs trade rumors: Harper, Castle, Vassell, Porter Jr., Wembanyama
These trades would put Porter Jr. in a great situation to thrive after his tenure as the number one option in Brooklyn. The Nets would be selling at perhaps the highest his value will get and continue their rebuild.
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