What are Michael Porter Jr.'s contract details with Denver Nuggets? Salary, contract duration, and more
Michael Porter Jr.s return from injury this season has been integral to the Denver Nuggets' success so far. The Nuggets lead the Western Conference with a 43-19 record. They have a shot at achieving a league-best finish in the regular season.
Porter Jr. has averaged 16.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, shooting 40.6% from 3-point range on 7.3 attempts per contest across 44 appearances.
What are Michael Porter Jr.'s contract details with Denver Nuggets?
Michael Porter Jr. signed a max rookie scale extension before the 2021-22 NBA season worth $179,299,750 for five years. He will earn an average salary of $35.8 million. The final year of his contract is partially guaranteed for $12 million.
It will be fully guaranteed if he is not waived 48 hours before the 2026-27 Moratorium, or is a two NBA All-Star, or wins one of these awards: MVP, DPOY, All-NBA, All-Defense, or wins the NBA Championship while meeting the game played the requirements for games played. The deal could be worth up to $207 million with these incentives.
The Nuggets offering Porter a maximum deal raised many eyebrows due to his nagging injury issues. It was also in the same range as his draft mates Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who have already earned All-Star honors.
Porter missed his true rookie season due to a back problem. Porter played decent in his debut season in 2019-20, averaging 9.3 points per game. His shooting stood out as he connected on 42.2% of his shots from deep.
Porter made a significant leap in his sophomore season, averaging 19.0 points and 7.3 rebounds while shooting at a 54/45/79 clip. He emerged as the team's third star behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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However, Michael Porter Jr. played only nine games in his third year before being sidelined again. His averages fell to 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds on 35.9% field goal shooting and 20.8% on 3-pointers.
The Denver Nuggets will be relieved to see him back firing on all cylinders this season. He has been crucial offensively due to his long-range shooting efficiency and the length he provides on the frontcourt alongside Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic.
The Nuggets will be hoping Michael Porter Jr. continues his fine run in the playoffs as he will be vital in their bid to make the NBA Finals.
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