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Fox News
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Fox News
Nets star Michael Porter Jr dishes on what he's looking for in wife: 'Gotta bring something to the table'
Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. opened up in a recent podcast interview about his love life and what he's looking for in a future wife. The Nets acquired the 2023 NBA champion from the Denver Nuggets in a trade in the offseason for Cam Johnson. He started in 77 games last season, averaging 18.2 points per game in one of the best years of his career. The 27-year-old Indiana native spoke about his romantic endeavors on "One Night with Steiny." "My only thing with a girl, you gotta bring something to the table. I don't mind providing for you, I don't mind doing that," he said. "You can stay at the crib, you can do your thing. You gotta bring something to the table. … Positivity, you gotta help me mentally, you gotta be able to cook or something. You gotta bring something to the table … look, what value are you bringing to my life? That's the way I look at it now. "In a wifey, I don't mind if she's a stay-at-home mom. My mom was a stay-at-home mom but she raised all eight of us kids, she homeschooled us, she cooked for us when my dad was out working, she raised us. You gotta be able to do something. These girls nowadays it's like they just want to live like queens and do absolutely nothing." Luckily for Porter, he's going to be in one of the states that's ranked best for singles. WalletHub ranked New York the second-best state for singles overall in February. New York ranked No. 1 for fun and romance, and No. 2 for dating opportunities. If Porter happens to choose to live in New Jersey while he's with the Nets, the state was ranked 11th overall. It was 15th for fun and romance, and eighth for dating opportunities.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Where do first NBA win totals project Nets to finish next season?
Apr 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez speaks to his players at a break in the action during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The post Where do first NBA win totals project Nets to finish next season? appeared first on ClutchPoints. Sportsbooks released their NBA win total projections for the 2025-26 season, and they expect the Brooklyn Nets to finish at the bottom of the league. The Nets' over/under win total opened at 20.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook. That is tied with the Washington Wizards for the second-lowest in the league and ahead of only the Utah Jazz (17.5). Advertisement The Nets' over/under win total entering last season reached as low as 18.5. The rebuilding squad opened the year 9-10, surpassing 18 wins with over two months left in the regular season and finishing 26-56. However, Brooklyn's roster will look substantially different in 2025-26. Nets projected to finish at bottom of NBA in first win total projections Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Key veterans, such as Dennis Schroder, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, fueled Brooklyn's early success in 2024-25. The Nets were 9-11 before trading Schroder. They were 26-30 in games Johnson played (38-win pace) and 9-17 when Finney-Smith played (28-win pace). Advertisement That veteran trio was traded and replaced with Michael Porter Jr. and Terance Mann this offseason. While Porter Jr. and Mann have had successful NBA careers, neither is a high-level ball-handler, which will force the Nets to lean on younger players for shot creation. Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton's health will play a significant role in Brooklyn's ability to compete, provided both are on the roster to start the season. Thomas, the team's leading scorer, played 25 games last season while suffering three left hamstring injuries. Meanwhile, Claxton battled a back ailment throughout the year, which he said still bothered him after the season ended. Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney will provide backcourt depth behind Claxton. Beyond their proven commodities, the Nets have an NBA-record five rookie first-round picks entering the fold. With Schroder and D'Angelo Russell departing, Egor Demin and Nolan Traore should see significant minutes as lead ball-handlers. While both boast intriguing potential, rookie point guards often struggle with the transition to the speed and physicality of the NBA. Advertisement Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, and Danny Wolf should all see playing time in reserve roles. Ultimately, a 20.5-win projection feels fair given Brooklyn's rebuilding situation. It represents a slight adjustment following the sportsbook's miscalculation last season, while taking into account the team's veteran departures and influx of inexperienced rookies. Related: The move Brooklyn Nets still must make in 2025 NBA free agency Related: Nets' Sean Marks breaks silence on Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade
