The Nuggets acquired Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round draft pick. Minutes later, the Nuggets brought back old friend Bruce Brown in free agency. As one member of Denver’s 2023 championship team exits in Porter, another one enters in Brown.

The Nuggets made a huge splash at the start of free agency on Monday night, trading away starting forward Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected first-round pick to the Nets for forward Cam Johnson, according to a league source. Denver also reached an agreement to sign free agent Bruce Brown, a key member of its 2023 championship squad.

The Brooklyn Nets gave up on chasing a star and pivoted back toward one of the most fun and successful eras in franchise history.