Michael Porter Jr. shoots over Mikal Bridges during the Nets' loss to the Knicks at Barclays Center on Nov. 24, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg for The New York Post

DALLAS — This summer, Michael Porter Jr. got salary-dumped by Denver, the forward getting labeled a chucker and the Nets getting panned for the trade.

Now in the midst of a career breakthrough, Porter wants to be where he’s wanted. Wants to be in Brooklyn for the long haul, playing like an All-Star.

Is he playing too well for a tanking team?

Michael Porter goes up for a shot as Micah Peavy defends during the second half of the Nets’ win over the Pelicans at Barclays Center on Dec. 6, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

How rebuilding Brooklyn answers that is going to make for a fascinating watch.

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