Joel Embiid Ranked Worst NBA Contract

Joel Embiid's contract with the Philadelphia 76ers has been ranked as the worst in the NBA. The contract, a three-year $193 million extension signed in 2024, will see Embiid earn $57 million in the 2026-27 season.

The ranking was made by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report, who cited Embiid's injury history as a major factor. Embiid has played in under 40 games in three straight seasons.

Embiid's contract is set to kick in for the 2026-27 season, and his high salary could be a burden for the 76ers. Embiid will make $62 and $67 million in the two following seasons.

The 76ers will need to decide how to manage Embiid's playing time to get the most value out of his contract. Favale noted that Embiid's defensive mobility has dropped off, and the team has reoriented their offense around Tyrese Maxey.

The 76ers signed Embiid to the extension in 2024, despite his injury history. Embiid has appeared in 76 of a possible 246 regular-season games over the past three years.

Favale wrote that Embiid's contract is a bad investment due to his lack of availability. Embiid's play-to-pay ratio is a major concern for the 76ers.

The addition of Jaylen Brown and the growth of VJ Edgecombe may also impact Embiid's role on the team. Embiid averaged a career-low in touches per 75 possessions last season.

The 76ers will need to find a way to get Embiid on the court more often to justify his high salary. Embiid's contract is set to be a major factor in the team's success in the 2026-27 season.

Embiid's injury history is a major concern for the 76ers. He has played in under 40 games in three straight seasons, and his defensive mobility has dropped off.

The 76ers will need to manage Embiid's playing time carefully to get the most value out of his contract. Embiid's high salary makes him a key player for the team, but his injury history is a major risk.

Favale's ranking of Embiid's contract as the worst in the NBA is a concern for the 76ers. The team will need to find a way to get Embiid on the court more often to justify his high salary.