Overview

• Porter says psychotherapy with Nicole Sachs helped resolve chronic back pain and stabilize his health after years of setbacks.
• He has played in 158 games over the past two seasons with Denver, missed only six regular-season games, and finished last spring despite a Grade 2 AC joint sprain.
• After a third back surgery in December 2021, he suffered peroneal nerve damage and briefly wore a brace to address foot drop.
• Nets coach Jordi Fernández plans to use Porter as an aggressive primary scorer, prioritizing catch‑and‑shoot looks, cutting, rebounding, and mid‑post touches.
• Porter intends to help amplify Sachs’ mind–body approach as a broader model for athletes managing chronic pain.