Michael Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his five-year contract worth nearly $41 million, following his best NBA season averaging 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. He is eligible for an extension, with the Nets considering him their number-one option.
Porter is entering the final year of a five-year contract in 2026-27, which would pay him nearly $41 million. Thus, the 27-year-old (turning 28 in June) is up for an extension, and fortunately for him, it comes after the best individual season of his NBA career, where he averaged 24/7/3 as a true first option. Marks admitted as much on Monday: “You look at his usage — it’s the highest it’s ever been. I don’t think anybody questioned whether he could shoot, but I think, could he be a number one option? And I think for us, he’s the number-one option. And I just enjoyed the person, I enjoyed being around him. I think he’s a fun-loving guy. He’s curious, as we all know.”
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Marks admitted as much on Monday: “You look at his …
Michael Porter Jr. is in the final year of a five-year contract that will pay him nearly $41 million, and he is up for an extension.
In the last NBA season, Michael Porter Jr. averaged 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, marking the best individual season of his career.
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