On July 1st, according to ESPN, Paul George has agreed to a 4-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in the final year.
Multiple American media outlets have summarized the 76ers’ series of moves today as follows:
– Sign Andre Drummond for over $10 million across two years
– Sign Eric Gordon to a one-year deal worth $3.63 million
– Sign Paul George to a 4-year, $212 million max contract
– Re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr. for two years at $16.3 million
– Re-sign Tyrese Maxey to a 5-year, $2.04 billion deal
NBA salary expert Bobby Marks presented the updated salary structure for the 76ers, listing the current projected starters as Maxey, Oubre, George, and Embiid.
Bench: Eric Gordon, McCain (first-round pick), Kessler, Drummond, and Bona (second-round pick).
Cap space remaining: $9 million (including potential cost of waiving Reed). Maxey has Bird rights, allowing him to sign an over-the-cap extension with the 76ers.
Key free agent: Nicolas Batum.
He added that, “Salary cap situations are fluid. They can trade Reed to avoid using cap space, but they need to be mindful of the luxury tax line.”
This means that after signing Drummond and drafting Bona, the 76ers have the leverage to trade Reed, creating more financial flexibility. Reed’s contract for next season is non-guaranteed, valued at $7.72 million. It remains to be seen how the 76ers front office will proceed.
The core starting lineup for the 76ers next season will be: Maxey + Oubre + George + Embiid.
In the Eastern Conference, teams like the Celtics, Knicks, and Bucks are also strong contenders. What do you think this new 76ers roster can achieve next season? Share your thoughts in the poll or comments section.