Michael Porter Jr. Injury Status Update for March 24th, 2026
The Nets got some good news today — Michael Porter Jr. has been cleared and is officially available to play. Michael had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Nets.
Michael Porter Jr. Season Averages
The Nets get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 52 games, Michael is averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 32.5 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.5 | 24.2 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 18.4 |
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 14-38. Without him, they've gone 3-15. The Nets's net rating is 4.3 points worse per 100 possessions when Michael plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (104.1 vs 110.4), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 14-38 | 3-15 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.4 | 104.1 | -6.3 |
| Def Rating | 118.6 | 116.6 | -2.0 |
| Net Rating | -8.2 | -12.4 | -4.3 |
| PPG | 107.6 | 101.9 | -5.8 |
Michael is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Nets and the rest of the league.