Michael Porter Jr. Injury Status Update for March 19th, 2026
Michael Porter Jr. of the Nets has been ruled out and will not play today. Michael was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 15th game Michael has missed this season.
Michael Porter Jr. Season Averages
Michael's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nets rotation. Across 51 games this season, he's averaging 24.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while playing 32.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.7 | 24.3 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 18.5 |
Nets Performance With & Without Michael Porter Jr.
The numbers tell a clear story about Michael's value to the Nets. With Michael in the lineup this season, the team is 14-37. Without him, they've gone 2-10. The Nets's net rating is 6.9 points worse per 100 possessions when Michael plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (106.0 vs 110.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 14-37 | 2-10 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.5 | 106.0 | -4.5 |
| Def Rating | 118.0 | 120.4 | +2.4 |
| Net Rating | -7.5 | -14.4 | -6.9 |
| PPG | 107.8 | 102.9 | -4.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Michael Porter Jr.?
When Michael sits, other Nets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Ziaire Williams and Danny Wolf stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Michael has been out this season, Ziaire Williams has averaged 5.7 more points per game and 3.4 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +5.7 | FGA: +3.4
When Michael has been out this season, Danny Wolf has averaged 5.6 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.6
Michael Porter Jr. Betting Trends
For bettors, Michael's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Michael has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Jr.) Ziaire Williams 3PM OVER: 6-0 (+6.0u, 1.5 / -141 avg. line) Nic Claxton PTS UNDER: 8-2 (+5.9u, 12.9 / -114 avg. line)
We'll continue to monitor Michael's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nets.