For Cam Johnson and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick, the Denver Nuggets traded forward Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nuggets are able to terminate Porter’s contract, which has $38.3 million due this season and $40.8 million in 2026–2027, even though both players have two years left on their deals. This season, Johnson will earn $21 million, and next season, he will earn $23 million.
The deal is also the first significant action taken by Denver’s new front office, which now includes Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer. It releases Denver from the luxury tax and allows it to take full use of a midlevel non-taxpayer exclusion worth $14.1 million.
Nuggets make more moves after Cam Johnson- Michael Porter Jr. trade
In response, the Nuggets signed free agent Bruce Brown. Burce had helped the franchise win an NBA championship in 2023, to a one-year contract. Brown’s contract is for the minimum wage for veterans.
Brown was a key member of the winning team and was well-liked in the Denver locker room. In 2022–2023 with the Nuggets, Brown averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He complements Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray effectively.
Brown averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds during his time with the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans last season. Johnson seems like a solid fit for the Nuggets as well.
