With the doors of the NBA's free agency market open, the Philadelphia 76ers are undoubtedly the biggest winners this offseason. In just 24 hours today, they have built a luxurious squad that is enough to challenge for the championship through a series of precise and decisive reinforcement operations. As soon as the door to the free market opened, the 76ers began to sign, and the biggest move was to sign Paul George, the headliner in the free market, with a four-year, $212 million maximum salary contract. At this point, George will join forces with Embiid and become a member of the Philadelphia Legion.
George's arrival has undoubtedly added a huge guarantee to the team's forward strength. At the same time, they also signed Andre Drummond to a two-year contract of more than $10 million, providing strong support for the team's interior defense. In addition, the 76ers also signed veteran Eric Gordon through a veteran base salary contract, as well as Kelly Oubre on a two-year, $16.3 million contract. These reinforcement operations not only enhance the overall strength of the team, but also bring more experience and stability to the team, making the 76ers' roster more luxurious.
And that's not all, and soon, according to a joint report by Woj &Shams, Maxey's agent, Rich Paul, revealed that 76ers All-Star guard Maxey and the 76ers have 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. The 76ers locked Maxey and kept the team's backcourt core.
Maxey, a young and promising player, has shown superstar potential over the past few seasons. His scoring prowess, playmaking ability, and big-hearted traits have made him one of the most watched players in the league. And the 76ers were able to reach such a huge contract extension with him, which is undoubtedly the greatest recognition of his value. So far, the 76ers have spent a whopping $442.3 million in this offseason. Such an investment is undoubtedly a huge improvement in the strength of the team. And their goal is very clear, which is to aim for the championship.
Now, the 76ers' book strength is very luxurious, and the luxurious roster composed of players such as Embiid, Maxey, Paul George, Drummond and Gordon will undoubtedly be a strong contender for next season's championship. In the new season, the Philadelphia 76ers will appear in front of the fans with a new look. With this luxury lineup, they will challenge the two giants in the East - the Celtics and the Knicks. Whether facing tough opponents such as the Celtics or the Knicks, the 76ers will go all out to achieve their championship dreams.
Let's see if this new 76ers team can fight their way out of the tragic East and make it to success.