Porter Jr. Responds to Ex's 'Psychopath' Diss

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has responded to his ex-girlfriend Madison Pettis, who recently labeled him a "psychopath" during a March 2026 podcast appearance. Speaking on the "One Night with Steiny" podcast on May 4, 2026, Porter dismissed the accusation, stating their teenage relationship lasted only three months and that he was baffled by her comments a decade later. He suggested her remarks could deter potential romantic interests. Pettis had previously shared her experience on the "In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele" podcast, recalling their brief high school and college dating period. Porter also recounted how he and Pettis initially connected, with NBA star Stephen Curry playing a role in their introduction via social media. This exchange follows a separate recent incident involving influencer Celina Powell, who Porter accused of leaking his address after a planned Instagram live broadcast went awry on May 1, 2026.