‘Philadelphia is home’: Joel Embiid signs three-year, $193m extension with 76ers

Sixers center’s new deal will keep him with the organization for the next five seasons

Joel Embiid is staying in Philadelphia for the long haul. The 76ers announced Tuesday that they have signed Embiid to a three-year, $193 million contract extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2026-27 season.

Embiid has established himself as one of the NBA's elite players since being drafted by the Sixers with the No. 3 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

The 28-year-old center has been named an All-Star four times and has led the 76ers to the playoffs in each of the past six seasons. Embiid averaged 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game last season, finishing second in the NBA MVP voting.

Embiid's new contract is the richest in 76ers history, and it is a sign of the organization's commitment to building a championship contender around him.

The Sixers have made several moves this offseason to improve their roster, including signing James Harden and P.J. Tucker. With Embiid leading the way, the 76ers are hoping to make a deep playoff run next season.

Embiid's extension is a major victory for the 76ers, who have been trying to sign him to a long-term deal for several years.

The 76ers were able to get Embiid to sign a new deal by offering him the maximum contract extension allowed under NBA rules. Embiid's new contract is the largest contract in NBA history for a player who has not yet won an NBA championship.

Embiid's new contract is a sign of his commitment to the 76ers and to the city of Philadelphia.

Embiid has said that he wants to win a championship in Philadelphia, and his new contract shows that he is willing to stay with the 76ers until he achieves that goal.