 In the early start of his third season with the Pistons, he was traded with Howard Porter and cash to the New Jersey Nets for Al Skinner, a 1978 2nd round draft pick (used to select Terry Tyler) and a 1979 2nd round draft pick (used to select Tony Price).On February 24, 1978, Porter had 29 assists in a game against the Rockets while with the Nets.He also had 14 points and 5 rebounds in a season the led to his 2nd assist title, with 10.2 per game.