# Michael Porter Jr. sits for personal reasons — but he should be back soon

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/michael-porter-jr-sits-for-personal-reasons-but-he-should-be-back-soon/
- Published: 2026-11-15T07:20:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T08:23:20+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/15/sports/michael-porter-jr-sits-for-personal-reasons-in-nets-loss/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Brooklyn lost 129-110 without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr.
- Porter’s personal situation was believed to be resolved.
- The Nets started five players at least 6-foot-9 tall.

## Summary

The Brooklyn Nets lost 129-110 to Memphis on Saturday without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr., who was ruled out shortly before tip-off for personal reasons. The situation was believed to be resolved, with sources saying he was not expected to miss extended time, while coach Jordi Fernández declined to give a return date and said the team wanted to respect his privacy.

Porter is averaging 21.5 points per game, making his absence a significant loss for Brooklyn’s scoring. Day’Ron Sharpe recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds, while the Nets started five players each at least 6-foot-9, the first NBA team to do so since the Lakers in 1990. The team had also faced travel disruption after a nationwide four-hour flight grounding delayed its journey from New Orleans to Memphis.

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