Denver enters 2025-26 with Jokic, Murray and Gordon as its core while reshaping the roster around shooting and depth. Cameron Johnson slots in on the wing, Porter Jr. exits the wing rotation, and veterans Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas deepen the rotation. Christian Braun projects into a pivotal, no-excuses year as the team aims for another deep playoff run with a more balanced lineup and improved defense.

Pippen argues basketball was a bruising, hand-check era in the 80s and 90s, and Jokic operates in a different, spread-out, positionless game. Jokic’s vision shines as Denver’s offense centers on him alongside Murray, Gordon and Braun, a modern attack built for pace and spacing. Offseason moves—Porter Jr. to Nets for Cameron Johnson; Saric traded for Valanciunas; Brown and Hardaway Jr. re-signed—expand shooting and depth behind Jokic, signaling continued fantasy upside amid roster tweaks.

Porter Jr. arrives in Brooklyn with championship seasoning and a clear mandate to lead a young Nets core. He talks about adapting to a new role under Jordi Fernandez, embracing a more flexible offensive path without Jokic and Murray, and mentoring Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton as Brooklyn builds toward its ceiling.

Last season Porter posted 18.2 PPG, 7.0 RPG and 2.1 APG with 50.4% FG and 39.5% from deep. The Nets’ trade for Cam Johnson pairs Porter with a rising group, offering fantasy managers a path to meaningful scoring, improved efficiency and multi-category value in 2024-25.