Porter Jr. lauds Martin as the team's most impressive camper, underscoring his consistent habit, confidence and two-way potential. His praise hints at a role that could lean on Martin as a steady source of offense and ball handling, especially in lineups needing floor balance.

MPJ dives to 76 in Yahoo’s board as Brooklyn upheaval clouds his role. While per-game upside remains high, health and a less efficient surrounding cast complicate his value. In games-cap formats, his top-50 per-game ceiling could be worth chasing if he threads together a robust minutes load.

<p>Porter Jr. stretches Brooklyn's floor and creates spacing for Thomas, potentially easing his driving lanes and kick-outs.</p><p>If Porter stays healthy and fits Brooklyn's pace, Thomas could see cleaner looks and higher assist opportunities; chemistry with Bufkin and Whitehead could grow as the season progresses.</p>

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. navigated back surgeries and early-career durability concerns but posted two healthy seasons before joining Brooklyn. His fresh start in Brooklyn comes with a mental-health grounded rehab approach that could translate into steadier availability and consistent fantasy value.

Porter Jr. anchors the Nets’ wing rotation ahead of Powell. Powell’s competition behind Porter Jr. and Williams shapes his early role, with Porter providing scoring gravity and experience as a baseline for Powell’s development.