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Nuggets Acquire Cam Johnson in Swap Sending Michael Porter Jr. to Nets

Backed by salary relief, Denver replaces Porter’s contract with versatile sharpshooter Cam Johnson to deepen its title-caliber roster

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Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on January 31, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Denver sent forward Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to Brooklyn in exchange for 29-year-old sharpshooter Cam Johnson.
  • Johnson arrives on a two-year, $44 million contract that cuts Denver’s salary commitments compared to Porter’s $79.6 million owed over the next two seasons.
  • Michael Porter Jr. will join a Nets roster in rebuild mode under the final two years of his $79.6 million deal and will be eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2027.
  • The Nuggets also reunited with Bruce Brown Jr. on a one-year agreement to bolster depth and playmaking off the bench.
  • The trade highlights Denver’s focus on cap flexibility and perimeter shooting around Nikola Jokic as Brooklyn adds young talent and a future first-round pick for its long-term rebuild.