Preparing for the Offseason
With the NBA Finals approaching, 28 teams are already gearing up for the draft and free agency. Among them, the Philadelphia 76ers, who could have nearly $65 million in cap space this summer, are planning to offer max contracts to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and might even pursue superstars like LeBron James and Paul George.
Securing Joel Embiid
According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers have begun strategizing for the offseason. Joel Embiid, who has two years and $106 million left on his contract with a player option for the 2025-26 season, will be eligible for an extension on July 18. The 76ers are expected to offer a three-year, $193.5 million supermax contract to keep their MVP center.
Retaining Tyrese Maxey
Despite not reaching an agreement with Tyrese Maxey last offseason, the 76ers plan to offer him a five-year, $205 million max contract once free agency opens. Maxey had an outstanding season, averaging 25.9 points and 6.2 assists, earning the Most Improved Player award.
Creating Cap Space
According to ESPN salary cap expert Bobby Marks, the 76ers currently have only Embiid, Paul Reed, and Ricky Council IV under contract for the next season. However, since Reed and Council IV have non-guaranteed deals, the 76ers could waive them and trade their 16th overall pick to free up nearly $65 million in cap space for significant roster upgrades.
Targeting Big Names
After trading James Harden earlier this season, the 76ers have five first-round picks and several pick swaps available. With substantial cap space, they plan to pursue LeBron James and Paul George in free agency. They will also keep a close watch on players like Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram to form a formidable trio capable of shaking up the NBA landscape.
Building a Championship Contender
3The 76ers are poised to make bold moves this offseason to build a championship-caliber team. With potential max contracts for Embiid and Maxey, and the possibility of adding a superstar like LeBron James or Paul George, Philadelphia aims to become a dominant force in the NBA. (Suertegaming)