The 76ers' rising star, Tylrese Maxey, could be in line for a lucrative max contract deal, especially with the recent buzz surrounding Paul George.

 

According to reports from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Philadelphia 76ers standout Tyrese Maxey is poised to secure a maximum contract extension with the team this offseason.

Charania shared during a recent appearance on FanDuel TV's Run It Back that Maxey is expected to command a maximum contract offer this summer.

While it's customary for teams to reward promising young talents early to demonstrate commitment and prevent potential free agency complications, the Sixers have strategic reasons for delaying Maxey's extension.

At present, Maxey carries a modest $13 million cap hit for the 2024-25 season, providing Philadelphia with ample financial flexibility to pursue marquee players such as Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers.

By maintaining Maxey's cap hold for as long as possible, the Sixers can retain the necessary salary cap space to pursue top-tier free agents.

The timing of Maxey's contract extension with the Sixers will likely hinge on his ongoing contributions to the team. With impressive regular-season averages of 25.9 points and 6.2 assists and a stellar performance in the playoffs, where he's averaging 32.4 points per game against the New York Knicks, Maxey has undeniably proven his value.

Entering the 2023-24 season, there were doubts about Maxey's potential ceiling, but he has since flourished, particularly after assuming a larger role following James Harden's departure.

Given his continued growth and impact, it appears inevitable that the Sixers will extend a max contract offer to Maxey when the time is right.