{
  "id": 8930214,
  "title": "Nets 3 goals: Michael Porter Jr. has to shoot the ball better",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nets-3-goals-michael-porter-jr-has-to-shoot-the-ball-better",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:37:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nets-3-goals-michael-porter-133727644.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. anticipates a significant role in the 2026-27 NBA season, as the team's primary offensive contributor. Following his impressive performance last season, Porter is expected to maintain a high level of efficiency and engagement throughout the upcoming campaign. As training camp commences, Porter aims to focus on three key objectives as outlined by Nets Wire:\n\n1. Enhance his shooting accuracy: Although Porter remains efficient with his current shooting percentages, he has seen a decline in his performance following the All-Star break. To sustain his top-tier efficiency, Porter must continue to shoot at a high clip from both the field (46.3%) and beyond the three-point line (36.3%).\n\n2. Remain consistently engaged: Porter acknowledged his tendency to relax his efforts after the All-Star break last season, as the Nets were not contenders for a playoff spot. This season, it's imperative for Porter to stay fully invested in every game, regardless of the team's performance trajectory.\n\n3. Improve shot creation: Porter's ability to create his own scoring opportunities will be crucial, particularly with the addition of Julius Randle to the roster. By working on his shot creation skills, Porter can capitalize on open opportunities more effectively, leading to an improvement in his overall shooting efficiency.",
  "summary": "With training camp taking place next week, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has to find a way to shoot the ball better than he did last year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}