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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on February 07, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center in New York.

The Nets are coming off a 114-95 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers (also at home).

Michael Porter Jr. did not play in the game (and has missed three straight).

Brooklyn Nets Make Michael Porter Jr. Announcement

GettyNEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to the media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 23, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

For Wednesday’s game, the Nets have listed Porter Jr. as questionable on the injury report.

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints wrote (on Tuesday): “Michael Porter Jr. (Right Ankle Sprain) and Ben Saraf Saraf (Left Foot Soreness) are questionable for Nets tomorrow vs. the Thunder.

Nolan Traore (Right Eye Abrasion) and Terance Mann (Left Achilles Soreness) are probable.”

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass the ball against Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game at Barclays Center on February 03, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Porter Jr. is in his first season playing for the Nets after spending first seven with the Denver Nuggets.

The 2023 NBA Champion is averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range in 52 games.

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 26: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to a call during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center on February 26, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Nets This Season

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 03: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with head coach Jordi Fernandez against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Nets come into the night as the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-51 record in 68 games.

They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak (and have won two out of their last ten).

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 03: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets in action during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on February 03, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Following the Thunder, the Nets will remain in New York to host the Knicks on Friday night.

At home, they have gone 9-24 in 33 games.

The Nets last made the NBA playoffs during the 2023 season.

GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center on February 27, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

The Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 54-15 record in 69 games.

They are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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