Michael Porter Jr. Contract

Michael Porter Jr. is a professional basketball player who plays small forward for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Popularly known as MPJ, the Nuggets selected him with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. According to the NBA, Porter Jr. has since won the 2023 NBA Championship and made history by becoming the first player in Denver Nuggets history to record three consecutive games with 30 points or more and five or more three-pointers, per the NBA.

Michael Porter Jr. enrolled at Father Regional Catholic High School in Columbia, Missouri. He played basketball with the school’s basketball team and led the team to the 2A State Championship. Later, in his senior year, Michael transferred to Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, Washington. Michael was chosen for the McDonald's All-American Game in March 2017 and won the MVP award. In the same year, he earned a spot in the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, where he led Team USA to a 98-87 win over the World Select Team with 19 points in a game of 23 minutes. On March 24, 2017, Michael joined the University of Missouri to play for the Missouri Tigers in the 2017-18 season, per his college profile.

Michael Porter Jr. contract breakdown

Michael Porter signed a five-year contract extension worth $179,299,750 with the Denver Nuggets on September 27, 2021. This contract offered him an annual average salary of $35,859,950, with a guaranteed base salary of $35,859,950 for the 2024-25 season per Spotrac.

Year	Base Salary	Cap Hit	Dead Cap	Yearly Cash
2022-23	$30,913,750	$30,913,750	-	$30,913,750
2023-24	$33,386,850	$33,386,850	-	$33,386,850
2024-25	$35,859,950	$35,859,950	$35,859,950	$35,859,950
2025-26	$38,333,050	$38,333,050	-	$38,333,050
2026-27	$40,806,150	$40,806,150	-	$40,806,150

How much is Michael Porter Jr. getting paid?

In the 2024-2025 season, Michael Porter Jr. is set to earn a base salary of $35,859,950. His five-year contract with the Nuggets is worth $179,299,750, ensuring an average annual salary of $35,859,950 until the year 2026-27 (via Spotrac).

How much does Michael Porter Jr. make in a minute?

Michael Porter Jr. will make approximately $68.22 per minute in the 2024-2025 season, based on his salary of $35,859,950 for the year.

Michael Porter Jr.'s career earnings

Michael Porter Jr. has earned $115,041,808 from his NBA contracts with the Denver Nuggets, as of May 2025, per Spotrac.

What are the terms of Michael Porter Jr.'s contract?

Michael Porter Jr. signed a $179.3 million fully guaranteed contract with the Nuggets. If he meets specific performance requirements, the deal could potentially reach the "supermax" value of $207 million. The contract also includes a $12 million guaranteed payment in year five, plus an additional $5 million if he makes the NBA All-Star team between the 2021-22 and 2025-26 seasons.

Achieving specific performance milestones, such as NBA All-Star, MVP, DPOY, All-NBA, All-Defense, or winning an NBA Championship with specific game-played standards, can also make the fifth year fully guaranteed, according to Spotrac.

How much of Michael Porter Jr.'s contract is guaranteed?

The entire amount of Porter Jr.'s contract is guaranteed, which means he is guaranteed $179,299,750 as per Spotrac.

Michael Porter Jr.'s contract history

The Denver Nuggets (2022-2026)

Michael Porter signed a five-year contract extension worth $179,299,750 with the Denver Nuggets on September 27, 2021. This contract offered him an annual average salary of $35,859,950, per Spotrac.

The Denver Nuggets (2018-2021)

On July 3, 2018, he signed his first multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets. This entry-level contract was worth $15,093,095 and guaranteed him an annual average salary of $3,773,274.