NBA Odds: Joel Embiid Contract Extension

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JOEL EMBIID SIGNS A CONTRACT EXTENSION

The center and franchise player of the Philadelphia Sixers has signed a three-year contract extension worth $193 million. The agreement will begin in the 2026-27 season and also gives the player an option for the 2028-29 season for an additional $69.1 million. The towering player is guaranteed around $300 million for the remainder of his contract. He has five years and $301 million on his 76ers deal, one of the three wealthiest totals in the history of the NBA.

An Unstoppable Performance

It’s been ups and downs for Embiid during his time with the Sixers. He has had many health issues and missed so many games. He and the team have been frustrated, even thinking about trading him to another team or rival and waiting to receive a big package of players for him.

At 30 years old, Embiid had an impressive season, averaging 34.7 points per game, 11 rebounds and 5.6 assists. However, a meniscus injury kept him off the court for two months, affecting his path toward the MVP award. Despite this setback, he was named MVP for the 2022-23 season and is a regular All-Star, with seven selections in his career. A healthy Embiid increases the potential odds for the 76ers to be contenders in the NBA Odds.

Shining at the Olympics

This summer, Embiid represented the United States at the Paris Olympics, helping his team win the gold medal. In his first Olympic experience, he averaged 11.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. The native of Yaoundé, Cameroon, chose to play for the United States, and the dominant thirty-year-old has proven to be a key player on any team he joins.

A Bright Future

With this new contract, Embiid reaffirms his commitment to the 76ers and their aspirations to win the championship. He will undoubtedly be a key player in the upcoming season, and fans will be eager to see him in action again. The NBA is gearing up for another exciting season with Embiid at the center of attention, along with the arrival of veteran Paul George, point guard Tyrese Maxey, and veterans Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon, Reggie Jackson, and others.

New Arena for the 76ers

Good news continues to arrive in Philadelphia. After a protracted negotiation with the City that involved a proposed move across the Delaware River to New Jersey, the Sixers agreed on a deal to build a new arena in Center City, on the edge of the City’s historic Chinatown. The Sixers’ lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires in 2031, and the team has vowed to renew it.