The early elimination of the Denver Nuggets continues to create fallout, and one of the most striking reactions came from Michael Porter Jr.. The current Brooklyn Nets player said the Nuggets should not have traded him, implying that his presence could have changed the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Porter Jr., who was an important piece of Denver’s championship run years ago, made it clear that he still believes he could have helped Nikola Jokic and the team. His comments come at a difficult time for the franchise, which was eliminated in the first round despite high expectations.
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Meanwhile, the forward also expressed confidence in his new chapter with Brooklyn Nets, highlighting the team’s young talent and promising future. In Denver, however, many fans are already debating whether the trade was a mistake.
Why did his message create such an impact?
Because it directly questions an important front-office decision after a painful elimination.
Now the big question arises: will Denver regret letting Michael Porter Jr. go?
Michael Porter Jr. says the Denver Nuggets wouldn’t have lost in the first round if he was still on the team.
NEON: “Do you think the Nuggets would’ve won if they had you?”
MPJ: “Yes…shouldn’t have traded me man” pic.twitter.com/3b7AYAopgt
— Hater Report (@HaterReport) May 1, 2026
