The Philadelphia 76ers have extended the contract of All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey for five years, worth approximately $204 million. This is a significant pay raise for Maxey, who earned around $4.3 million in the final year of his rookie contract last season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news, confirming that the contract is fully guaranteed with no options.
Maxey has been on fire this past season, earning him the title of NBA’s Most Improved Player. He averaged 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in the 2023-24 season, showcasing great potential for growth at just 23 years old. Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Sixers, praised Maxey’s ability to exceed expectations each season and expressed confidence in his continued development.
Head coach Nick Nurse believes Maxey has room to improve defensively and cites his physical abilities and strength as valuable assets. Assistant coach Rico Hines sees Maxey as a unique player with Hall of Fame potential and praises his energy and personality for having a positive impact on the team.
The Sixers have recently made other moves in free agency, including signing Eric Gordon and re-signing Andre Drummond. With Morey’s star-hunting strategy paying off with successful acquisitions, the Sixers are well positioned to compete at a high level next season.
With Maxey locked in for the future, the Sixers look forward to building on their success and competing at even higher levels in upcoming seasons.
