Saying he hopes to be a Sixer "for the rest of my career," Joel Embiid reached a three-year contract extension with the team that sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne is worth $192.9 million.

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.

Superstar center Joel Embiid has agreed to a three-year, maximum-salary contract extension with the Sixers, according to Shams Charania of

In mid-July, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid became eligible to sign a three-year extension worth up to nearly $193 million. If he doesn't agree to an extension by Oct. 21, he'll have to wait until next summer before revisiting talks.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid comes in ranked as the 5th-best player in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 season.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George comes in ranked as the 20th-best player in the NBA heading into the new season.

ESPN's Tim Legler is putting the pressure on Joel Embiid to deliver in the playoffs for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Embiid has the respect of his peers around the league. There are plenty of players around the NBA who are impressed and in awe of what he can do and therefore, he gets shoutouts from some of the best in the league.