Nets Trade Michael Porter, Re-sign Ziaire Williams, Day'Ron Sharpe

The Brooklyn Nets made significant roster moves during the 2025 NBA offseason, including trading Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round pick to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Cameron Johnson. Porter, despite a solid regular season, struggled in the playoffs and will now start at small forward for the rebuilding Nets. Brooklyn also prioritized retaining young talent by re-signing forward Ziaire Williams and center Day'Ron Sharpe to two-year, $12 million contracts, with Williams' second year being a team option. The Nets declined Williams' qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent before re-signing him on a more team-friendly deal after a strong 2024-25 season. Sharpe, a versatile frontcourt player, is also expected to return as the Nets work to solidify their core. These moves indicate Brooklyn's strategy to balance veteran presence with young players as they rebuild.