Joel Embiid has signed a three-year, $193 million maximum contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the team through 2029. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, bringing his total guaranteed earnings to $301 million over five years. Embiid, who has been with the 76ers since 2014, expressed his commitment to the city and his desire to win a championship. Despite his regular-season dominance, averaging 34.7 points last season, critics point to his lack of postseason success and injury history. The Sixers hope that new acquisitions like Paul George and Tyrese Maxey will help alleviate the pressure on Embiid. There's also buzz around ESPN's Ramona Shelburne potentially stepping into Adrian Wojnarowski's role as a top NBA news breaker following his retirement.