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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to the media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 23, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets will host the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in New York.
The Nets are coming off a thrilling victory over the Detroit Pistons (107-105).
Michael Porter Jr. finished the game with 30 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block while shooting 10/25 from the field and 3/12 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 03: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For Monday’s game, the Nets have announced that they will be without Porter Jr. (for rest).
Collin Helwig of NetsDaily wrote: “Nets say Ben Saraf is probable tomorrow vs the Grizzlies with back tightness.
Egor Dëmin (left plantar fascia for injury management) and Michael Porter Jr. (rest) are both out.”
GettyNEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to the media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 23, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Porter Jr. is averaging 24.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range in 51 games.
He is in his first season with Brooklyn after a trade (via the Denver Nuggets) over the summer.
Real App wrote (on January 4): “Michael Porter Jr is the fastest player in Nets history to reach 100 three-pointers made 🎯”
Porter Jr. And Brooklyn This Season
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 03: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with head coach Jordi Fernandez against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
While Porter Jr. is in the middle of an excellent year, the Nets are in rebuilding mode.
They are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-47 record in 63 games.
Over their last ten games, the Nets have gone 1-9 (and they are 8-22 at home).
Following the Grizzlies, they will play their next game on on Tuesday when they host the Pistons.
Courtside Buzz wrote (on March 7): “NETS COMEBACK! Brooklyn Nets came back from DOWN 23 POINTS to beat the No. 1 Detroit Pistons — without Cade Cunningham — 107-105! 😳
Michael Porter Jr.: 30 PTS, 13 REB, 10/25 FGM, 3/12 3PM Ziaire Williams: 23 PTS, 5/8 3PM Jalen Duren: 17 PTS, 14 REB, 3 BLK, 7/19 FGM
The Pistons had a 96.7% chance of winning with 3:30 left in the 4th! 👀”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 5: Head coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets watches a replay on the video board in the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on March 5, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)