Michael Porter Jr. revealed that he isn't comfortable taking the COVID-19 vaccine and is adamant there shouldn't be a mandate for NBA players to take it.

“For me, I had COVID twice, I saw how my body reacted, and although the chances are slim, with the vaccine, there’s a chance you could have a bad reaction to it,” Porter said. “For me, I don’t feel comfortable.

“My stance on the mandate is it definitely shouldn’t be a mandate. It should be everyone’s decision. I see it both ways. If you want to get it because you feel more protected and you feel safer, and it’s protecting people around you, get it. That’s good for you. But if you feel like, ‘Oh, for me, I don’t feel safe getting it, then don’t get it.’”

Porter isn't the only player on the Nuggets who is unvaccinated. 

“I’ve had it twice, and I don’t know what’s going in my body with a shot, so if I already know how I’m going to react to COVID, I just feel like, for me, I don’t want to risk putting something that might affect me negatively in my body,” Porter said.

Michael Porter Jr. has agreed to a five-year max extension with the Denver Nuggets that could be worth up to $207 million.

Porter's deal will be worth $172 million unless he reached the designated max criteria as an All-NBA team selection.

The Nuggets now have three players on max contracts in Porter, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

According to Michael Singer of the Denver Post, the final season of the contract is partially guaranteed and he has no player options. 

The Denver Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr. continue to discuss a contract extension.

Porter would become a restricted free agent in 2022 if a deal is not reached. The Nuggets and Porter have until the start of the season to reach a deal.

Porter said he’s leaving negotiations up to his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

“It’s a thing that’s on the radar, but, you know, I try to let my agent do his job,” Porter said. “I’m in the loop. I’m talking with my agent, talking with Tim (Connelly), those guys, but for me, it’s God’s time, and when it’s supposed to happen, it’ll happen. I’m not going to try to rush it. All I’m gonna worry about is getting ready, getting geared up for the season.

“… I love basketball,” Porter added. “It’s not too stressful for me about the money stuff. Of course that’s part of it. I’m just trying to stay in the gym and get better.”

Porter averaged 19 points per games last season.

“Tim and I talk all the time, we have a great relationship,” Bartelstein told The Denver Post. “Michael is completely focused on getting ready for the season and wants to take his game to a completely different level and help the Nuggets win at the highest level. Tim and I will continue to have conversations on our end.”

In a Tweet offering supplemental reporting, Mike Singer indicated that "there's optimism, and maybe even momentum."

Tarik Black has agreed to a camp deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Black last played in the NBA during the 17-18 season with the Houston Rockets. 

Black spent last season with Zenit Saint Petersburg, averaging 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per game.

The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Petr Cornelie to a Two-Way contract.

Cornelie, 6-11, 220, most recently appeared in 34 games for Elan Bearnais of the French LNB Pro A league in 2021, averaging 14.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 54.0% from the field and 44.2% from three in 28.9 minutes per game. The 26-year-old also helped earn a silver medal for the France National Team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In six games, Cornelie averaged 1.7 points, 2.0 rebounds while shooting 33.3% from the field.

The Calais, France native, was drafted in the 53rd pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Nuggets. He has appeared in 14 games (seven starts) for three Nuggets summer league teams in 2016, 2017 and 2018, averaging 5.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.8 minutes per game.

Aaron Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $92 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.

Gordon's deal includes a player option for the 25-26 season.

The Nuggets acquired Gordon ahead of the 2021 trade deadline. Gordon was slated to be a free agent during the 2022 offseason. 

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to sign Giorgi Bezhanishvili to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Bezhanishvili went undrafted out of Illinois and played for the Nuggets in Summer League.

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Michael Porter Jr. is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and has been encouraged by the discussions with the Denver Nuggets.

Porter said he talks to his agent Mark Bartelstein daily about updates.

“Everything is sounding great, in the direction that I’d like to be headed,” Porter said. “Nothing is set in stone, but everything is going smooth as far as that goes.

“One thing about Mark – something probably could’ve been done already but Mark is the best in the business,” Porter added. “I told him, ‘Take your time, do your thing. I’m in no rush, I’m in grindmode. I’m not stressed about it. I’m just in the gym, and whenever you’ve got some news for me, hit me up.’”

Porter averaged 19.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 31.3 minutes over 61 games last season for the Nuggets.