"The biggest splash came from The Athletic's John Hollinger. In a recent trade roundup, he cited a league source saying Porter "is a lock to move by the deadline." Bleacher Report jumped on it and tied the quote to the wider deadline frenzy. It's a confident take, but remember, this is one source's view, not confirmation of real talks or that Brooklyn is actively trying to trade him."
"Veteran insider Marc Stein is hearing the opposite. He's reported real skepticism around the league about whether the Nets actually want to deal Porter before the offseason. Even if teams are picking up the phone, many believe Brooklyn isn't in a hurry to move him right now. They might wait, maybe to get a clearer read on their lottery spot, to see how he fits in future plans, or hold out for better value later."
"HoopsHype's Michael Scotto kept things grounded, too. On YES Network with Justin Shackil, he said the Nets are already thinking about next season and that Porter "could very well be a part of that." His bottom line: temper expectations on a trade. It's not a hard "no way he's moving," but it does paint Brooklyn as viewing him more as a keeper than a quick trade chip."
January trade chatter centers on Michael Porter Jr. as his breakout season has made him an attractive target ahead of the February trade deadline. One source cited by John Hollinger claimed Porter "is a lock to move by the deadline," creating strong speculation. Other insiders express skepticism, noting Brooklyn may prefer to keep Porter through the offseason to evaluate fit and lottery positioning. Michael Scotto emphasized that the Nets are planning for next season and that Porter "could very well be a part of that," while noting the team performs worse without him. Contenders continue to covet his shooting, size, scoring and championship experience.
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