After the free market opened every offseason, teams were quick to make additions, and this season was no different. On the first day of free agency, more than two dozen signings were made in just a few hours, with a contract amount of more than 1.2 billion, which can also reflect the high salary paid by the team to be able to recruit high-quality players. The Warriors and the Lakers are currently working less among the traditional powerhouses, and the Clippers have reached a number of signings and the roster has been further adjusted. For the East, the Celtics managed to win the 18th championship in team history last season, which also made the 76ers and Bucks have further adjustments in the offseason, but the 76ers are more quick to move and arguably more willing to pay big contracts. 4 years and 204 million top salary signed, thanks to the deal, the top three salary triumvirate to the championship, Celtics should be careful.
Their number one offseason target was George, and after George jumped out of contract, discussions were quickly agreed upon. The 76ers were willing to give George a contract with a maximum salary, and in the end they signed a one-year, four-year, 212 million contract, so that the 76ers can be said to form a three-big team. In addition, they have other signings and signings to keep Oubre on a two-year contract, plus interior reinforcements to get Drummond, which gives the team a backup center, and the signing of a veteran Gordon to increase the firepower output of the rotation lineup. After these are done, it can be said that the 76ers' offseason operation, reinforcements and reinforcements are basically coming to an end, and the rest is small repairs. The next step is to discuss Maxi's contract extension. After all, the 76ers are not willing to give up the young star now.
In the 2023-24 season, Maxey played in 70 regular season games for the 76ers, averaging 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. The data has improved visibly from the previous season, in fact, thanks to Harden, because when Harden was on the team, it can be said that it provided a lot of help to his growth. This includes the help of conceding possession and the team's tactical position, as well as improving their skills on both the offensive and defensive ends. Previously, he had the opportunity to complete an early contract extension with the team, Maxey was the No. 21 pick in 2020, and according to the collective bargaining agreement, he was able to extend his contract with the 76ers early last summer. In order to help the 76ers maximize their salary space this year, Maxey waited a year before signing a contract extension with the 76ers, Woj said.
After Harden's departure last season, he was able to carry the team's offensive banner when Embiid was in a slump, and the same was true in the playoffs. The stellar performance won over the management, which led to his contract extension with a maximum salary in the offseason. Maxey's agent, Rich Paul, revealed that 76ers All-Star guard Maxey and the 76ers agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $204 million. According to salary expert Marks, Maxey's five-year salary is: 24/25 season - $35.14 million; 25/26 season - $37.96 million; 26/27 season - $40.77 million; 27/28 season - $43.58 million; 28/29 season - $46.39 million. There is one thing to say. Maxey still has to thank Harden and the trade, which led to his current position on the team and his salary contract.
As a result, the 76ers' new version of the Big Three, three players with maximum salary contracts, are about to join forces to attack the championship. As long as the roster remains healthy in the new season, then they are definitely the team that stirs up the situation, so for the teams in the East, especially the Celtics, they have to be careful, the 76ers will be their strongest opponent in the new season.
Last season, the 76ers went 47-35 in the regular season and ranked 7th in the East, but lost 2-4 to the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs and were eliminated. After the free market was opened, this wave of operation directly improved the strength of the 76ers. The 76ers' championship prospects are optimistic in the new season, and they are currently tied for second in the odds to win the championship, second only to the Celtics, what do you think they can achieve in the new season.