Want to know where every dollar is going for the Sixers this summer? Who's locked in? Who might bounce? And how much cap flexibility (if any) Daryl Morey has left to play with? You’re in the right place.
This is your definitive offseason salary and contract breakdown for the Philadelphia 76ers as of May 20, 2025 — covering every guaranteed deal, player/team option, cap hold, and upcoming free agent situation.
Plus: insights into trade rumors, market outlooks, and financial levers the front office may pull as they look to build around Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.
🔐 Locked-In Salaries: Guaranteed Contracts
The Sixers’ cap sheet is headlined by a “Big Three” that accounts for over 80% of their guaranteed money in 2025–26:
| Player | 2025–26 Salary | Contract Type |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | $55.2M | Supermax (Player Option in ‘28) |
| Paul George | $51.7M | Free Agent Max (PO in ‘28) |
| Tyrese Maxey | $38.0M | Rookie Max (No Options) |
Supporting cast includes a mix of expiring deals, player/team options, and low-cost upside bets:
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Kelly Oubre Jr. – $8.38M (Player Option)
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Andre Drummond – $5.00M (Player Option)
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Eric Gordon – $3.47M (Player Option)
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Quentin Grimes – RFA with $12.89M cap hold (no guaranteed deal yet)
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Ricky Council IV – $2.22M (Non-Guaranteed)
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Adem Bona – $1.96M ($978k guaranteed)
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Jared McCain – $4.22M (2nd year rookie scale)
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Team Options: Justin Edwards ($1.96M), Lonnie Walker IV ($2.94M), Jared Butler ($2.35M)
Cap Snapshot (2025–26)
Guaranteed Salary: ~$170.7M
Luxury Tax Threshold: $171.0M
Second Apron: $190.0M+
Cap Room: Effectively $0 — team will operate over the cap, relying on exceptions/Bird Rights.
💸 Bird Rights Breakdown
| Player | Bird Status | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | Full | Can extend or re-sign above cap |
| Paul George | Gaining (3+ yrs) | Will have Full Bird by 2027 |
| Tyrese Maxey | Full | Signed using Bird rights in 2024 |
| Quentin Grimes | Full | Philly can match any offer sheet |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | Non-Bird → Early | Can offer ~120% of current if opts out |
| Andre Drummond | Non-Bird | If opts out, Philly can offer up to ~$6M |
| Eric Gordon | Non-Bird | Can re-sign with 120% of $3.3M if needed |
| Jared McCain | Rookie deal | Bird clock accumulating |
🔄 Key Free Agency Decisions
Quentin Grimes (RFA)
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2025–26 Cap Hold: $12.89M
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Qualifying Offer: $6.31M
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Market Value: Projected $12–16M AAV
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Outlook: Breakout candidate who Philly likely prioritizes. If another team offers him a big contract, Sixers will have to match or let him walk.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (PO - $8.38M)
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Expected Action: Likely to opt out
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Why: Solid 15 PPG season makes him one of the top mid-tier wings on the market.
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If he opts out: Philly keeps Non-Bird rights. Can offer up to ~$10M starting salary.
Andre Drummond (PO - $5M)
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Expected Action: 50/50
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If he stays: Philly keeps a reliable backup big.
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If he opts out: Likely replaceable with vet min or bi-annual exception.
📝 Final Word
The 2025–26 Sixers are top-heavy, tax-bound, and committed to their core. But with a few strategic moves — a smart mid-level signing, a Grimes re-up, or a draft hit — they still have the pieces to push for contention in the East.
Whether that core holds together into 2027 or explodes in a blaze of Harden-esque “what ifs” remains to be seen. But the path forward is financially clear: maximize the now, and don’t screw up the Bird Rights math.
