Michael Porter Jr. will sit out Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies for rest amid ongoing trade speculation, though the Nets have routinely managed his workload during back-to-backs.
The Brooklyn Nets will be without their top scorer, Michael Porter Jr., when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The forward is sitting out for rest purposes on the first night of a back-to-back set.
Michael Porter Jr.
Michael Porter Jr.
Michael Porter Jr.
MIN: 33.04
PTS: 25.57 (55.95%)
REB: 7.46
As: 3.36
ST: 1.04
BL: 0.21
TO: 2.46
GM: 28
With trade rumors around Porter Jr. continuing to pick up steam, his absence has sparked speculation among fans about a possible move. Brooklyn has recently been mentioned in connection with Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who is also expected to miss Sunday's game.
Still, there may be nothing unusual about the decision. Porter Jr. has been carrying a nearly career-high workload this season (33.1 minutes per game) and has now missed each of Brooklyn's last two back-to-back openers.
The 27-year-old is in the midst of the best campaign of his career, averaging 25.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 39.7% from three-point range.
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