The Philadelphia Sixers franchise is counting on its MVP Joel Embiid and is preparing its plan to keep him on the roster.
The Philadelphia 76ers have no intention of selling Joel Embiid.Quite the contrary, in fact. The franchise’s strategy over the coming weeks is to build a winning team around the Cameroonian-born giant. The aim is to “maintain stability with the current stars and head coach”, says team president Daryl Morey.v
With an impressive $65 million in salary cap space and a first-round pick, the team is focused on creating a new dynamic. With key players such as Kelly Oubre Jr, Kyle Lowry and Nicolas Batum nearing the end of their contracts, Morey confirms the intention to explore free agency options, with a keen eye on stars such as Paul George and LeBron James.
The urgency of winning a title with Embiid next season is obvious. The 2023 MVP is 30 years old and coming off a series of injuries. This year, The Process, who is paid $47.6 million, is averaging 34.7 points and 11 rebounds per game.
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