Good business by the Nets. As you can probably deduce, the Nuggets took back less money and a player of similar caliber to Porter in Johnson. By clearing $17-plus million from their books, the Nuggets now find themselves with flexibility the next two years because they won't be flirting with the second apron.

ESPN reported that the Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr., along with an unprotected 2032 first-round pick, to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson.

Cam Johnson sent a message after receiving the news that the Nugget will acquire him from the Nets in a major trade on Monday night,