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Philadelphia 76ers Salary Cap Situation: Future Draft Picks
2024-25 Salary Cap Projection
According to Spotrac, the Philadelphia 76ers are projected to have a salary cap of $136,021,000 for the 2024-25 season. This is based on the NBA's salary cap increasing by approximately 8% each year.
Largest Guaranteed Salary
Currently, the 76ers have one player with a guaranteed salary for the 2024-25 season: Joel Embiid. Embiid is signed through the 2026-27 season, with a salary of $33,614,080 for the 2024-25 season.
Other Key Contract Expirations
The following 76ers players have contracts that expire at the end of the 2023-24 season:
- Tyrese Maxey
- James Harden
- Matisse Thybulle
- P.J. Tucker
- Georges Niang
The decisions the 76ers make regarding these players' contracts will significantly impact their salary cap situation for the 2024-25 season and beyond.
Potential Roster Moves
With the salary cap projected to increase in the coming years, the 76ers have some flexibility in terms of roster moves. Some potential moves they could make include:
- Re-signing Tyrese Maxey to a max contract extension.
- Trading James Harden for a player with a lower salary.
- Letting Matisse Thybulle, P.J. Tucker, and/or Georges Niang walk in free agency.
- Using their cap space to sign a high-profile free agent.
The 76ers' decisions regarding these potential moves will depend on several factors, including their performance in the upcoming season, the availability of players in free agency, and their long-term goals.
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