Jordi Fernandez gives injury update on Michael Porter Jr. amid sudden absences
The Brooklyn Nets will be without the main scorer Michael Porter Jr. again during Saturday’s away game with Milwaukee Bucks. Porter Jr. was a surprise scratch for Friday’s 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers because of lower back tightness.
Brooklyn coach Jordy Fernandez revealed Friday before the game that Porter Jr. suffered back tightness during Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks. While the Nets had three days between their last two appearances, Fernandez said they are taking a cautious approach to their best player’s back ailment.
“We’re never going to rush him,” Fernandez said. “His health and his body are the number one priority. We’re not worried. It’s a tightness. We’ll see how he feels and then we’ll give an update after the game.”
Porter Jr. struggled with back injuries early in his careerunderwent three operations from 2018 to 2021.
Michael Porter Jr. misses back-to-back games with back ailment
The former first-round pick missed his entire rookie season and played in just nine games during his sophomore season. however, he was an ironman for the Denver Nuggets over the past two seasons, missing just four regular season games.
Porter Jr. thrived as he stepped into a leading offensive role early this season after being traded to the rebuilding Nets. 27 year old is on average 24.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 48/36/83 shooting. Brooklyn posted a 116.51 offensive rating during Porter Jr.’s minutes compared to a 106.97 rating when he was off the floor.
The Nets struggled offensively for much of Friday’s loss, as Porter Jr. They shot 34 of 85 (40 percent) from the field and 13 of 43 (30.2 percent) from three with 18 turnovers.
Brooklyn will face a Bucks team on Saturday that is also on a six-game losing streak. Egor Demin will also be ruled out for the match due to treatment of a left plantar fascia tear injury. Terrance Mann is questionable with right rib soreness.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left adductor; strain injury management) and Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee; meniscus surgery) are questionable for the Bucks.
2025-11-29 19:42:00
