Joel Embiid, who still had two years left on his current deal, will sign a 3-year $193 million max extension that will keep him in Philadelphia through at least 2028 with a player option for the 2028-29 season. Overall, he now has five years and $301 million on his deal as he remains the face of the Sixers.

The upside of Joel Embiid's new three-year, $193 million extension with the Sixers far outweighs the downside considering how well he has played over the last few years.

Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.