Joel Embiid will make $69 million in the final year of his …...

Embiid will decline his $59 million player option for the 2026-27 season and sign the new, three-year extension. He will earn $69 million in the final year of the new deal.Source: ESPN

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Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Regardless of the result, extending Joel Embiid is the right decision. From his development on the court to his growth as a leader in the locker room and his commitment to Philadelphia #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @SixersWire – 12:37 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Good day to talk #76ers with @PompeyOnSixers after Embiid agreed to an extension.
Is Philly the biggest threat in the east to the #Celtics this year? Are they set up well to contend over the next few years?
Join us live at 12:30 EST: youtube.com/watch?v=Op9QYY… – 12:06 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I wrote a quick explainer to clarify some of the details of the Joel Embiid extension, and try to detail out what it means for the Sixers going forward.
This article us 🔓
allphly.com/philadelphia-7… pic.x.com/tw6ekzmrw3 – 11:25 AM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
On @njdotcom
Joel Embiid agrees to massive extension with Sixers nj.com/sixers/2024/09… – 11:18 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid signs three-year, $192.9 million max extension that keeps him in Philadelphia through 2029
Embiid is unquestionably worth every penny right now, but this is a big bet on him staying healthy for the next five years.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 10:37 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid signs three-year, $192.9 million max extension that keeps in in Philadelphia through 2029
Embiid is unquestionably worth every penny right now, but this is a big bet on him staying healthy for the next five years.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 10:31 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OFFICIAL: Joel Embiid signs extension with 76ers. pic.x.com/puh59egsyy – 10:00 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid:
— 27.9 PPG (4th all-time)
— 11.2 RPG
— 1.7 BPG
— Most PTS per MIN all-time
— 7x All-Star
— 5x All-NBA
— 3x All-Defense
— 2x Scoring Champ
— MVP
Paid. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:24 AM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here is the article from Oct. 2017 when Joel Embiid signed a rookie max extension that was heavily laden with injury protection.
It was one of the more unique contracts written and has served as the blueprint.
Since the extension, Embiid has signed 2 more contracts that total – 9:20 AM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I’ll be going live with @_devongivens at 9:10 am to react to Joel Embiid’s new three-year, $192.9 million contract extension.
youtube.com/watch?v=LyVcOy… pic.x.com/c1nmbsny2b – 9:02 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Joel Embiid signing $193 million contract extension with 76ers #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 8:59 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Joel Embiid signs a three-year contract extension with Philadelphia 76ers sportando.basketball/en/joel-embiid… – 8:50 AM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Reports say Joel Embiid has signed an extension in Philadelphia!
Hear @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine react to the breaking news on The Starting Lineup!
pic.x.com/rtys1daxjp – 8:49 AM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid has agreed to a three-year max contract extension with the Sixers.
The deal is another testament to Embiid’s brilliance. It is also a reminder of how much pressure is on Embiid to finally win — and cement the kind of legacy he wants.
Column: phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 8:43 AM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid, Sixers agree to 3-year maximum extension worth $192.9 million, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 8:29 AM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a three-year, $192.9 million maximum contract extension.
The extension guarantees the former MVP a total of $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN’s @ramonashelburne. spr.ly/6012opIMr – 8:28 AM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid on his extension:
“I started a Sixer and want to be right here for the rest of my career. I had no idea when I was drafted as a 20-year-old kid from Cameroon how lucky I was to be in Philadelphia,” Embiid said. “Through all the ups and downs, this city and the fans – 8:18 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
As expected, the Sixers announced this morning that Joel Embiid signed his three year extension.
Here is the story I wrote earlier this summer about the expected extension with details.
The Sixers could sign Joel Embiid to a three-year, $193.5 million extension this summer – 8:13 AM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
When Joel Embiid took the podium for his exit interview last season, everything he said suggested his eyes were not wandering.
Now, it’s in ink.
Story on the mechanics of his extension and 5 thoughts on the deal @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2024/sep/… – 8:09 AM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Joel Embiid, in announcing his contract extension: pic.x.com/urhd0630dz – 8:07 AM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Joel Embiid’s summer: Olympic gold medal, max extension, got booed in Paris more than any player in Olympic history, laughed more about it than any player in Olympic history.
Not bad. – 8:05 AM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Joel Embiid is now part of the $500M+ club, joining LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Paul George and Kevin Durant. pic.x.com/obdh5la2dl – 8:04 AM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Official @sixers news:
2023 MVP Joel Embiid has signed a multi-year contract extension with Philadelphia. pic.x.com/k1midubame – 8:02 AM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here is the breakdown of the Joel Embiid extension
Embiid now has $299.5M in salary over the next 5 years pic.x.com/fzvq8g5dni – 8:02 AM

Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Former NBA Most Valuable Player @JoelEmbiid has agreed on a three-year, $192.9 million maximum contract extension to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN. – 8:01 AM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
JUST IN: Joel Embiid says he is signing a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. The one-time NBA MVP will sign a three-year, $193 million maximum extension with the 76ers, with a player option in 2028-2029, sources tell @TheAthletic. pic.x.com/bza0muo8yc – 7:59 AM

Joel Embiid @JoelEmbiid
Yup Ohtani is the GOAT – 7:54 PM

Joel Embiid will make $69 million in the final year of his new deal with Philadelphia

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