Overview
- Porter said he sustained a minor MCL sprain on Jan. 7 against the Magic and noted knee soreness has limited his explosiveness, though he says it is improving.
- Since the injury, he is averaging roughly 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 44.6% shooting overall and 36.2% from three, a drop from his season efficiency.
- Brooklyn has managed his availability by resting him on the front end of back-to-backs, and head coach Jordi Fernández emphasized the team would sit him if he were not fit to play.
- Over his last five appearances he has averaged 23.0 points on 43.3% shooting (33.3% from three) while the Nets have gone 1-4 in those games.
- With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching, reporting indicates the Lakers and Warriors are unlikely destinations and the Nets are hesitant to move him, with his large contract a key factor.