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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been putting in work this offseason at the recently launched PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, a state-of-the-art facility operated by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The center, which is open around the clock, was created to give NBA players a dedicated space to train during both the regular season and the summer months.
According to a report from USA Today's James H. Williams, Porter was among the roughly 200 players who spend part of their offseason in Los Angeles, prompting the NBPA to establish this new training hub. Williams noted that Porter and fellow NBA player Mo Bamba were both seen at the facility working through their offseason regimens.
The PLYRS UNTD Performance Center joins other NBPA-owned facilities, including one at the union's New York headquarters and The Sanctuary, an offseason retreat in Spain. This new Los Angeles location provides players with another option to stay sharp while on the West Coast.
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Porter, 28, is coming off a standout 2025-26 season with the Nets, despite not earning his first All-Star selection as many had anticipated. In 52 games, he averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range. His performance solidified his role as a primary scoring option for Brooklyn, which added former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle to provide additional support.
The NBPA is also planning to organize open runs during the offseason, which could allow Porter and Randle to build chemistry on the court before the season begins. With this new facility available, Porter can continue to refine his game while spending time in Los Angeles, ensuring he remains in top form for the challenges ahead.
Originally reported by yahoo.