In 2023-24, the Philadelphia 76ers completed 47-35. That was third out of 5 groups within the Atlantic Division and seventh within the Jap Convention. The Sixers had a first-round matchup with the Knicks within the 2024 playoffs. Joel Embiid and the Sixers misplaced the collection in six video games. Their second time in 4 seasons being eradicated within the first spherical.
Whereas Joel Embiid continues to be on the workforce, the 76ers know they know a championship window is open. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the 76ers have signed Embiid to a three-year, $193 million max extension. He’s now underneath contract with the workforce via the 2028-29 season. Moreover, he declined his participant possibility for the 2026-27 season and can now make $69 million within the ultimate yr of his new extension. Bringing his new profession earnings to $514.8 million.
Joel Embiid simply acquired a three-year max contract extension from the 76ers
JUST IN: Joel Embiid says he’s signing a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. The one-time NBA MVP will signal a three-year, $193 million most extension with the 76ers, with a participant possibility in 2028-2029, sources inform @TheAthletic. pic.twitter.com/BzA0mUO8yc
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 20, 2024
After successful league MVP in 2022-23, Joel Embiid missed time on account of harm in 2023-24. The seven-time all-star performed in simply 39 video games for the Sixers final season. When he was on the court docket, Embiid was nonetheless dominating his opponents. In 2023-24, he averaged (34.7) factors, (11.0) rebounds, (5.6) assists, (1.2) steals, and (1.7) blocks per recreation. These are higher statistical numbers than his MVP season. Nonetheless, the league made a brand new rule in 2023-24 {that a} participant should seem in a minimum of 65 video games to be eligible for end-of-season awards. Embiid didn’t meet these necessities final season.
Philadelphia’s MVP middle is now the one participant they invested cash into this offseason. All-star guard Tyrese Maxey acquired a $204 million deal from the Sixers. Moreover, the workforce went out in free company and signed Paul George to a four-year, $212 million contract. The workforce additionally signed Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond. Additionally they re-signed Kelly Oubre and Kyle Lowry. Joel Embiid stays the face of the franchise in Philly who’s attempting to guide his workforce to that elusive NBA title. This has the prospect to be probably the most gifted roster that Embiid has ever performed with.