Joel Embiid Signs Reported 3-Year, $193 Million Extension with 76ers
Extension Will Keep Embiid in Philadelphia Through 2026-27 Season
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $193 million contract extension with star center Joel Embiid, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The deal will keep Embiid in Philadelphia through the 2026-27 season and is expected to be finalized in the coming days, per Wojnarowski.
Embiid Has Been a Key Part of 76ers' Recent Success
Embiid, 28, has been a key part of the 76ers' recent success, helping lead the team to three consecutive Eastern Conference semifinals appearances.
The four-time All-Star is averaging 30.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game this season.
The 76ers are currently 22-14 and in third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Embiid's Extension Is a Major Win for 76ers
Embiid's extension is a major win for the 76ers, who have been looking to build a contender around the Cameroonian big man.
The 76ers have been criticized for their lack of depth, but Embiid's extension should give the team some stability and continuity.
The 76ers are hoping that Embiid can help them win their first NBA championship since 1983.
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